Of all the cards I made throughout the year birthday cards are what I make the most so I’m always on the look out for birthday card ideas and I bet you are too! Unless I’m doing mixed media my … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
Which one is your favorite?
Upcycled Crafts to Make for Earth Day
Using upcycled materials in crafts and projects is a great idea any time of year, but it’s especially appropriate around Earth Day. (One of the most popular posts ever on my blog Our Daily Craft is a building challenge … Read More...
Houndstooth Knitting Patterns
One of my favorite basic colorwork patterns is houndstooth, and I’m honestly a little shocked I’ve never done a houndstooth knitting pattern roundup before. Now’s the time, thanks to my coming across the Rakish Shawl from The Lamb & Kid … Read More...
Earth Day Activities for Kids
I feel like I’ve written about Earth Day a lot, and that’s a good thing because it’s important to take some time to think about how humans are treating the earth and things we can do to help it.
We’ve … Read More...
Poppy Cross Stitch Patterns for Anzac Day
Anzac Day is marked each year on April 25 as a reminder of the battle of Gallipoli, a conflict against the Ottoman Turks in 1915 that resulted in the deaths of more than 8,000 Australian soldiers. Anzac is a nickname … Read More...
Rubari And Kutch Work Embroidery Tutorials
Rabari embroidery, a cherished tradition of the Rabari community in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and exquisite craftsmanship of this nomadic tribe. Rooted in centuries-old customs and beliefs, Rabari embroidery encapsulates … Read More...
Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day
Poem in Your Pocket Day is April 18 (in 2024), and it’s a great time to bring some poetry into the classroom. I learned from the American Academy of Poets that the celebration began in New York City in 2002 … Read More...
12 Animal and Pet Scrapbook Layouts for Spring
This sweet dog layout has a pastel hearts background with layers of squares of paper, a journaling card, and spring images like sun and clouds, a kite and scooter all in soft coordinating colors. Visit the Spellbinders blog for more … Read More...
Chicken Knitting Patterns
I visit Ravelry pretty often to see what new knitting patterns are being released, and a few times when I’ve visited recently it has shown me Annette Corsino‘s Emotional Support Chicken knitting pattern.
It’s a cute pattern worked in … Read More...
Celebrating World Book Day
World Book Day is an annual celebration of the written word that takes place on April 23 (the UK celebrates in March, which makes it not quite a world day, but still). This day was chosen because it was the … Read More...
18 Tiered Plant Stands You Can DIY At Home
DIY spirit? In this roundup, we’re going to explore 18 fantastic tiered plant stands that you can easily craft right in the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or, like me, struggle to keep your … Read More...
12 Handmade Spring Floral Card Ideas with Stamps and Dies
Spring is the season when card making truly comes to life. Fresh florals, soft color palettes, and delicate details make spring handmade cards especially popular for birthdays, thinking-of-you cards, sympathy, and everyday encouragement. Stamps and dies are the perfect tools … Read More...
21 Pineapple Dessert Ideas
Pineapple is a tropical fruit that can bring a sweet and tangy flavor to any dessert. It’s no wonder that this fruit has become a popular ingredient in many delicious treats. Whether it’s used in a cake, tart, or ice … Read More...
Cat Cross Stitch Patterns
In addition to writing about cross stitch for Craft Gossip, I also write about knitting and lesson plans, which means I’m always on the lookout for holidays, real and fanciful, that I can write about and share patterns and … Read More...
Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated in April as a way to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Arab Americans in our history and culture. The month hasn’t officially been recognized by the United States government, but many states mark … Read More...
All About Austria for Kids
Austria is a mountainous, landlocked country in central Europe that was once part of the Holy Roman Empire. When archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was assassinated in 1914, the emperor declared war on Serbia, which ultimately led to … Read More...
12 Travel and Adventure Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This layout has layers of very detailed backgrounds that mimics the detailed architecture in the photo. Valerie also tucked in lots of florals and sentiment strips around the photo too. Learn more at the Paige Taylor Evans blog.
With the … Read More...
Cute Kerchief Knitting Patterns
A lot of people ask (me, and the Internet, more generally) what you can knit when the weather gets warm. I guess that’s because most people start knitting scarves, hats and mitts, and maybe have the goal of knitting a … Read More...
Cross Stitch Patterns for Mom
It turns out I’ve shared a lot of Mother’s Day related cross stitch patterns through the years, so this post will serve to share some of the older roundups I’ve done as well as some new patterns I found this … Read More...
12 Handmade Spring Birthday Card Ideas
Now that Spring is here it’s the perfect time to pull out those stamps and dies of pretty flowers, rainbows and cute baby animals to create cards with. If someone has a Birthday in Springtime it’s nice to use Spring … Read More...