We all have a stash of buttons, especially those of us who cut them off clothing before cutting it up to use as rags (totally saves on buying paper towels) like our grandparents did. Why not whip up a few … Read More...
Reader creates stunning recycled wool mittens
Back is 2009 I posted a tutorial on making mittens from recycled wool sweaters and the people that tried the tutorial were not pleased. The posting was “Recycled Sweater Wool Mittens (HOW TOs”)! I set about looking for a better … Read More...
Freebie: Snowman Digital Stamp
Beyond the Fringe shares a cute privative snowman digi for free. Click here to download it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you check … Read More...
Christmas Tree Meringues
How delicate and lovely. Why do I never think to make meringues? Find the how-tos to make these beautiful Christmas tree meringue cookies … Read More...
Freebie | Over 100 Tags and Labels to Print or Make
Mel from Mel Stampz has compiled this comprehensive list of links to over 100 tags and labels that you can print out. Click here to go to the list.
Freebie | Rustic Wood Type Holiday Printables
Here’s another great set of printables from Ellinee for your DIY Holiday planning. The set includes and invitation, tags, labels and more. Click here to go to the download.
Newsy: Pretty in Patchwork: Holidays
John Adams from Quilt Dad is celebrating the release of his book Pretty in Patchwork:Holidays
by Lark Crafts. Check out his Christmas in the City quilt shown in his announcement post. Plus, he lists all the contributors for the book; … Read More...
Tutorial: Pepperminty advent calendar
Jenny of allsorts created this sweet advent garland by stitching little felt envelopes with cotton floss and embroidering their numbers with the same thread. She aptly calls them Peppermint Pouches. And she’s sharing her pattern and tutorial for your … Read More...
25 days of Christmas craftiness
The blog of American Felt & Craft is rockin 25 Days of Felt Christmas Crafts! First up, a sweet, simple little house by Claire Chauvin, perfect for lighting from within via a battery-operated tea light. Make a whole village! … Read More...
How to make a ribbon organizer
Gentlemen start your engines! Or in our case here at Craft Gossip Recycling, crafters raid your recycled bin and get your Christmas gift wrapping station in perfect organization with this awesome recycled ribbon organizer tutorial. Pop on over to the … Read More...
No-Bake Santa Cookies
I’m all about the shortcuts during the craziness of the holiday season. (Who am I kidding, I’m always all about the shortcuts.) Make Santas from Nutter Butters HERE at Come Together Kids.
Tutorial: Boy’s Christmas tee with embroidered patch and layered sleeves
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a boy’s Christmas shirt with faux layered sleeves. I love this design – it’s Christmas-y while still being all boy! A stenciled patch telling … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Red Riding Hood Christmas Ornament
Christy from Sweet Tidings Handmade guest blogs in the Simply Christmas series at Shabby Art Boutique with a free pattern and tutorial for making a cute Little Red Riding Hood Christmas ornament. I’m loving the sweet, retro vibe it gives! … Read More...
Technique: Glittery Embossed Letters
How pretty and sparkly are these letters? Shelley from Stamptramp shares how to use chipboard, glitter glue and ultra thick embossing powder (UTEE) to make them.
-Heather
Tutorial | 2012 Planner | Gift Idea
Melissa Thiesse shows how she altered a plain store bought 2012 planner to give as a gift. Click here to see the tutorial.
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Reindeer are Awesome!
Adorable little reindeer from Sandy! These remind me of the teeny wine bottle cork reindeer I made as a little kid. I’m thinking I’ll have more reindeer soon although I’m pretty sure a few of my originals still get hung … Read More...
10 Ways to Make a Garland
Here’s a fabulous tutorial that shows you 10 different ways to create a garland to dress up your home for any holiday or special occasion. Get the how to from A Beautiful Mess — 10 Ways to Make a Garland… Read More...
Felties and Felt board tutorial
I remember when I was little and went to Sunday school and the teacher had a very large felt board with felt characters and would tell us the story of the birth of Christ. We all sat quiet as mice … Read More...
Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees
Did you see these adorable Christmas trees that Desiree from 36th Avenue made from cupcake liners? She guest posted over at Tatertops and Jello to share this super fun and easy Christmas craft. Check it out — Make Cupcake Liner … Read More...
How to make a recycled book page Christmas ornament
Not only does this pretty sparkly ornament use a recycled book page it also uses a juice lid. Pop on over to Erin’s blog My Very Educated Mother to see the tutorial she posted on how to make a glitter … Read More...
