Add a handmade touch to your home decor with a stamped mixed media lamp shade. By stamping on vellum and adding layers of paper, buttons, ribbons and clips you can design a cool lamp for any decor. Find project directions … Read More...
We often think of scarecrows around Halloween, but they can be a symbol of the harvest that works throughout the fall.
This cross stitch scarecrow from AOK Corral is really cute, standing over corn and pumpkins.
The chart also includes … Read More...
Congrats go out to Jean M. of Oconto, WI as she is the winner of a copy of Country Life Coloring Book and a box of Color-Your-Own Greeting Cards.… Read More...
photo credit: Bellyfull
After Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before you know it. Time flies and it is important to spend quality time with the kids even when busy. Amy at Bellyfull has found some no bake items … Read More...
photo credit: The Seasoned Mom
Whether it is a busy work week or the upcoming holidays, I’m always in need of an easy meal that I can pull together and still eat at a reasonable time. Blair at The Seasoned … Read More...
photo credit: Modern Honey
A Chocolate lover cake recipe! This is also the perfect way to use up all those leftover candy bars from Halloween. Or maybe you might want hit the after Halloween sale, in case there isn’t any … Read More...
Odds are good if you celebrate Halloween that your household is about to have more candy in it than you really want to or should eat. So why not turn some of that sugary goodness into a science project?
Playdough … Read More...
photo credit: Bakes by Chi Chi
I can pass up dessert, unless there is a cheesecake present. This dessert also lets the guest eat their cake too. Who could pass up two desserts in one. A great dessert that could … Read More...
Christmas is coming, it’s time to get into the holiday spirit! Why not add a little pop of color to your decorations with these candy-colored stockings! Color Pop Quilted stockings tutorial… Read More...
This Christmas kids craft is lot’s of fun to make and can be adapted to suit different age levels. Personally I wouldn’t let my kids near a bowl of glitter unless we were outside and they were out their grandparents … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pillowcase tutorial
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how easy it is to make a pillowcase. Choose a fun Christmas fabric or a novelty print in a child’s favorite theme, and sew up a pillowcase! You can make … Read More...
photo credit: Flavor the Moments
I’m guilty of eating the blue box brand and serving it to the family. It is so easy to rip open the box, cook, add and mix. Easy for the kids to make too. Marcie … Read More...
I’m am just a little bit obsessed with acorn crafts and this one kind of combines a fall craft with a Christmas craft. I bet it will be fun to paint the acorn caps before attaching them to the jingle … Read More...
photo credit: Domestic Batch
It’s Halloween, but all the stores are starting to look like Christmas. Even the Thanksgiving items are going on sale and losing valuable space. Here is a cute sandwich cookie that will be a treat at … Read More...
Are you ready for Holiday shows? For those of you in or around Chicago, here’s a great one to attend and start buying those Christmas gifts!
The 16th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show is a 4-day show that … Read More...
Forget about boring soap on a rope, Shrimpsaladcircus has stepped up the game and added a chain. These adorable soaps are made in a gemstone mold to make them resemble over sized gem necklaces. I think these would be so … Read More...
Who would have thought about combining the masculine structure of Leather with the sift fibers of crochet? Well apparently Makeanddocrew.com did and came up with this fun little project to create your own DIY Coasters. These would make great gifts … Read More...
These Thanksgiving table printables will be perfect for entertaining this Thanksgiving, whether you have a few guests or a whole room full. Keep everyone occupied with ‘I’m Thankful’ cards, or get the dinner conversation flowing with conversation starters, both of … Read More...
Free pattern: Mini mannequin bookend
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern for making a mini mannequin bookend. It will sit so pretty on a fabric shelf, or to hold the end of a row of sewing books. … Read More...
Mary Helene! She’s the lucky winner of this months Paper Pumpkin giveaway!
Thanks to all who entered. Be sure to check back, we give one away each month!
-Heather… Read More...
It’s almost November, people! That must mean it is high time to get started on knitting all. the. things. for cold weather (if you’re in the top half of the world, anyway). I know my daughter needs new mittens/gloves this … Read More...
Wishing all my Craft Gossip readers a very Happy Halloween!!
(card by me, stamps by My Favorite Things and Lawn Fawn)
-Heather… Read More...
Organize your scrapbooking or craft room using Martha Stewart furniture, or other similar organizational pieces. This blog posts doesn’t just show pretty pictures, but outlines the process of going from overflowing bins to a streamlined organized room!
You’ll see how … Read More...
I’m loving these minimalist black and white free Halloween printable posters. Choose one or more, print and ta da! They look lovely framed, but can also work with just a tack or some washi tape. print these out and add … Read More...
These nine sets of Halloween masks are all free printables. Just choose your favorite and there’s your quick and easy Halloween costume done.
Choose between super hero masks, traditional Halloween masks, Star Wars masks and lots more. Good for kids … Read More...
If you’re a last minute decorator like me, these free Halloween templates will come in handy today! You’ll be able to print and cut out a witch, ghost, bat, spiders, skulls and other fun and spooky Halloween creatures for decor, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew spiderweb cutout t-shirt
Halloween is tomorrow but there’s still time to create a cool Halloween top! Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create a spiderweb cutout on the back of a t-shirt. No sewing, no gluing – … Read More...
Today is Diwali, the festival of lights, and my small town has a community event for it at the multicultural centre. There will be lots of diyas or lights / lamps there. Making tiny votive holders is one of those … Read More...
photo credit: Sugar Free Londoner
Nothing says the holidays more than sugar cookies. Baking in the kitchen with the family, cutting out the shapes and decorating them for the holidays. This year, I needed to find a sugar free recipe … Read More...
Free pattern: Boho floor pouf from dollar store rugs
Look what you can make from those dollar store woven rag rugs! Mark Montano has a tutorial on this blog, Make Your Mark, showing how to make them – and he’s … Read More...
photo credit: Omnivore’s Cookbook
Halloween is tomorrow and time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. Unless you love turkey, then you can make this for a weekend dinner for a small family. This works for a small Thanksgiving gathering. Maggie at … Read More...
This Temari ball tutorial is by Happy-stitch.com and features a Kiku Flower. I really love the color combination in this design.
If you are new to the Art of making Temari Balls then check out this great tutorial for how … Read More...
Based on the song lyric content, I am going to say that this Kids craft project is aimed at Teenagers. These coloring in sheets are a little more sophisticated and fun which makes them perfect for teenage girls. They look … Read More...
photo credit: Laughing Spatula
Garlic bread and pasta go great together. This garlic bread is extra cheesy and would make a wonderful side dish for pasta or any other meal. Kathi at Laughing Spatula shares this recipe. You could use … Read More...
Tutorial: Make kids pants from sweatshirt sleeves
Your old sweatshirt is just waiting to be made into new sweatpants for your young child! It’s surprisingly easy. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares a tutorial showing how. If you have a pair of … Read More...
I’m so thankful my husband works with wood and that we have thread tape! I can’t wait to wear this on Halloween and have all the kids in the neighborhood be jealous! You can make one too, just in time … Read More...
photo credit: Crafty Supermom
Here is an easy breakfast or snack that you and the kids can make together. It’s called a crumble, but very similar to a trifle. Enjoy this during the week, weekend or even for the holidays. … Read More...
How amazing is this 3D Gingerbread house from Anna-Karin?! She made this stunning holiday home decor project with lots of different die cuts from Sizzix. Visit her blog Layers of Ink for step by step photo directions.
-Heather… Read More...
Sunni Bergeron popped a tutorial up for a spider web cane way back… it was one of the ones I played with back when I was new. It still works just great for an overlay effect on your Halloween designs. … Read More...
If you love the look of dies that have the stitched look on the edges but don’t have them don’t worry! Gina K is here with a clever tip, she uses a rotary cutter on the edge of a regular … Read More...
photo credit: Sweet & Savory
Here is a treat for the adults to enjoy this holiday season. A chocolatey cake that is infused with kahlua simple syrup and topped with a kahlua buttercream. A great gift to bring to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Last minute genie costume for a little girl
Here’s an adorable little genie costume that you make last minute! It’s styled after characters on the Shimmer and Shine TV show, but you don’t have to know the show to … Read More...
photo credit: The Salty Marshmallow
Need an easy meal other than ordering a pizza? These wraps are warm and easy to make during the work week. A great dinner for those nights you need to get out of the house … Read More...
Tutorial: Bag organizer zipper pouches
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can sew a set of zipper pouches to help organize all that stuff you bring along with you when you have kids and you go places. Each pouch … Read More...
