Strong, vibrant and warm are some adjectives I’d use to describe this quilt. The talent behind Nifty Quilts blog made it from pieces of cut up Pendleton blankets she received from a friend. The finished patchwork now belongs to her … Read More...
Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas, Indie Artists!
I just wanted to pop in and say Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks for supporting Indie Crafts and Craft Gossip!
Gingerbread House and Holiday Treats
The past two years and again this year, we will be making our gingerbread house on New Year’s Eve. Sometimes we don’t have enough time. It doesn’t matter when you make it, it is all about the fun and time … Read More...
Freebie | The Better Winter Blues Collection
I’ll take these winter blues any day! With a hefty dose of gold and pink thrown in, this Winter Blues collection from Craft a Doodle Doo is luxurious and luscious. It will surely help to chase away the doldrums during … Read More...
Crochet Body Suit Onesie For Men
If, my previous post on Crochet Shorts for men tickled your fancy, then this crochet Body suit would take it even further.
Described by the same Etsy artist who brought you those shorts, this body suit:
… Read More...“Body-suit, jump-suit, “ONESIE”–call it
Free Quilting Block patterns: Snowman 1 and 2
These cheerful little guys are the creation of Carol Doak and were meant for cards or ornaments. But their small stature (finished size 3″ square quilt block), makes them perfect for using on clothing. Her paper pieced patterns boast two … Read More...
Elf Spaghetti
As mentioned before, I love the movie “Elf” and we watch it every year on Christmas Eve. I cringe every time he takes that big bite of spaghetti with the maple syrup added. I’m not sure this one is any … Read More...
Felt Christmas Tree Tutorial
Let’s Eat Grandpa is hosted by Cori and she lives with her husband outside of Sacramento, CA. She made this darling little Christmas tree out of felt squares she cut with a rotary cutter. She has a supply list, tools … Read More...
Easy to do Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Via Buzzfeed, comes this guide for some hilarious ideas to add some humor to your Christmas decorations.
Since these ideas are so easy, they will make for a great last minute addition to the decor in your home.
All you … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper heart ornaments
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home shows how you can make these cute zipper heart ornaments. They’d be pretty on any tree, but they’re particularly meaningful to someone who has a child with a heart defect. Christie says, “the reason zipper … Read More...
Pom-Pom Christmas Tree
This would make a fun family project, mainly because it is great for all ages. The youngest kids can easily participate by sticking pom-poms to the tree, which is created using double-sided adhesive cut out using a Silhouette. Older kids, … Read More...
DIY Bubble Light Holder
I’ve never seen nor heard of bubble lights before, but Tamara at Etcetorize shared this clever way of displaying them on her blog and I think they’re so kitschy and cute!
Tamara shows how she creates a place for them … Read More...
Tutorial | How to Make Boxes for a GIFT TOWER
Need a last minute gift for a teacher, neighbor or colleague? Make them one of these towers of goodie boxes! Choose coordinating medium weight scrapbook paper to make the boxes, then fill them up with cookies, candy or other small … Read More...
Project: Memory Ornaments
Did you take special vacation trip to the beach this year? Make an ornament to remember those fun memories by adding some sand in a tiny vial and add a stamped strip of paper with the place inside. The Shabby … Read More...
Tourtière – Québec pork pie
Being close to Canada, we had friends that always made us pork pies during the holiday season. It was the best comfort food during the long cold winters. My Mom has tried making it, but it just doesn’t taste the … Read More...
Felt Candy Ornaments Tutorial
Heidi of “happiness is homemade” has these darling last minute gifts for you to make. Her “Felt Candy Ornaments” will make a big hit with everyone. Heidi made these fun felt candy ornaments and they’re super quick and easy to … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Gift Tags Digital Stamps
Wrapping up those holiday presents? Add a special gift tags with these free digital downloads from Dearie Dolls. You can print out a colored version if you’re in a hurry or print the back and white and color them yourself … Read More...
2 Ways to Turn Coasters into Fun Ornaments
Courtney, from Crafts by Courtney, happened across a package of round, cork coasters and knew she would find something fun to do with them. I certainly think she did just that with these adorable ornaments — what do you think?… Read More...
Joy to the World Christmas Wreath Tutorial
This bright and eye catching Candy Cane Wreath is created by Amy of “Positively Splendid”. The whimsical feel of this wreath and the Christmas carol lettering is the perfect finishing touch using adhesive letter stickers. Amy has a complete supply … Read More...