Are you excited about the upcoming holidays? I am, maybe it’s because I am spotting all sorts of great holiday craft projects that I want to make. Just such a project are these vintage wrapping paper Christmas trees featured at … Read More...
CHRISTMAS IN JULY~ POINSETTIA STOCKING TUTORIAL
Yvonne hosts StoneGable and is an empty nester living happily with her husband Bobby. Her blog is about everything home. Since it is the last day before the end of July we can still do Christmas in July with this … Read More...
How to weave straw with a comb
I have seen some tutorials on using a fork to make pompoms but the snowflake or flower like ornaments that are featured on this blog are so cool! Using a comb
is a brilliant idea to make different “petals”. Here … Read More...
How to make giant candy decorations
Yes, my crafty thoughts are turning toward the holidays. You too? Well this tutorial on how to make giant candy decorations out of a pool noodle is brilliant! So have fun with your pool noodle this summer and then turn … Read More...
How To Fold A Tiny Origami Santa
Yes, I know, it’s at least 6 months until Christmas, but I just couldn’t resist sharing this adorable project with you all. Perhaps this is the perfect idea for your Christmas in July party – a fun way to get … Read More...
Free pattern: A holiday forest quilt
I know it’s only June, but the holidays will be here before we know it. And for you planners and early birds, fabric manufacturers like Michael Miller are on it. What you see here, made up in a lap/wall size … Read More...
Post Holiday Pillow Patterns
Laurie of the “Tip Junkie” has 160 pillow tutorials all with pictured tutorials to learn how to make. As you can see these are stunning and fun patterns. Maybe you are a person that works on holiday projects throughout the … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Pendleton scrap quilt
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, … 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...