Craft Gossip

Independent craft blog since 2007

ScrapDragons

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Are you up for a challange? If life isnt challaneging enough then how about challenging yourself to a little

scrapbook contest at Scrapdragons. There are lot’s of prizes up for grabs and the challanges change regularly so if you … Read More...

Are you feeling the call yet?

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Hi Everyone:

The butterfly call that is……I am luving butterfly right now, I have incorporated butterfly in almost everything I’ve created.

I have a free butterfly template for you to download to use in all your crafting.

Here’s a scrapbooking … Read More...

Get ready for Spring

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Hi Everybody:

I luv it when I get to use my stamps for more than just creating cards..

Sherrie created this cute kitchen ensemble by using her stamps..

Instructions here

What other ways have you use your stamps for you … Read More...

Spring Candle Holder Project Ideas

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Spring Candle HoldersWe decorated a few pastel colored votive holders today with some colorful spring themed rub on transfers.

Spring Candles They’re so easy and cheerful and inexpensive. You could rub the transfer directly on to the candle as well but I like it … Read More...

FINDING CROCHET BOOKS ON THE WEB

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I’m always on the lookout for newly released crochet books as well as older crochet books that may have passed me by. I just found this great resource for finding titles and comparing prices:

http://www.cheapestbookprice.com/IM/?keyval=crochttp://www.cheapestbookprice.com/IM/?keyval=crochet&submitbut=Search&submit=1&key=keyword het&submitbut=Search&submit=1&key=keyword

There are pages and … Read More...

Junk Mail Bookmark

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cornerbookmark.jpgGood grief, this is simple — but genius. Junk Mail Gems shows readers how to create a corner bookmark from junk mail. Be sure to check out Junk Mail Gems’ other goodies, including wallets, buttons and magnets all created from … Read More...

Candle Quotes

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Here are a few fun quotes on candles I found to share with you. Enjoy.

“Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”
Chinese Proverb

Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid … Read More...

Spring is here!

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Hi Everyone:

In my case it’s Summer living in Florida the temp is in the middle 90’s today.

I created this invitation using my new [tag]stamp[/tag] from Hero Art Mara Johnson line. Instructions here
Creating this fun invite is very … Read More...

Make It Mine Magazine

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makeitmine.jpgApparently I’ve been living under a rock for the past few months … because it was just today that I discovered Make It Mine magazine, the publication dedicated to transforming ordinary objects into extraordinary things. The magazine (which debuted in … Read More...

Polymer Cafe Review

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polymer_cafe_23_t.jpgThe galleries alone in this issue are worth the cost of the magazine!  The new editor of PolymerCafe put out a beautiful issue showcasing awe-inspiring work from Kathleen Dustin.  They also had a special edition gallery from the contributors … Read More...

MichaelPowell

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Michaelpowellart was voted Designer of the year and Kit of the year at the international Craft Hobby and stitchers show.

Check out the website for all the latest offers, including FREE postage on all UK orders. $10 off all Triptychs.  … Read More...