I’m going to say something a lot of long-time bloggers probably won’t admit…
Keeping up with the times is hard.
CraftGossip has been around since 2007 (which still feels wild to say out loud), and over the years we’ve watched … Read More...
Knit a Giant Body Pillow Cover
I like to sleep with a body pillow and have done so for years. I’ve sewn a few different pillowcases for my pillow through the years, but I never would have thought to knit a cover for a body pillow. … Read More...
Sanrio and Hello Kitty Activities
Bring a little fun to the classroom or use these Sanrio character activity sheets at home for your Hello Kitty loving kiddo.
Make an easy and adorable Hello Kitty bookmark complete with decorated pasta bow with these instructions from Artsy … Read More...
10 Movie Night Popcorn Crochet Patterns For Cozy Couch Crafting
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a proper movie night, isn’t there? The blankets come out, someone claims the good spot on the couch, the dog mysteriously appears the second snacks are opened, and suddenly everyone is very invested in … Read More...
DIY Daily Shower Cleaner Recipe Review – A Simple Homemade Spray for Keeping the Bathroom Fresh
If you’re the kind of person who loves the idea of a sparkling shower but absolutely does not love the scrubbing part, this DIY Daily Shower Cleaner Recipe from CraftBits is a very practical little project to keep on hand. … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Needle Felted Sheep
If you’ve been following my felting adventures for a while, you already know I have a soft spot for sheep — and, really, all things farm animal themed. There’s just something so comforting about creating these fluffy, gentle creatures out … Read More...
Peyote Stitch Earrings: 10 Beaded Earring Tutorials To Make With Seed Beads
Peyote stitch earrings are the kind of project that make you feel clever rather quickly. They use tiny seed beads, a needle, thread, and a little patience, but the finished result can look wonderfully polished — the sort of handmade … Read More...
Butterfly Acetate Mini Scrapbook Album Project
Conny used the Butterfly Kisses collection of products from Doodlebug to create this wonderful mini album project. It measures 11″ x 7″ with a 1″ spine with lots of room to create. The outside cover is made from printed butterfly … Read More...
Cross Stitch Celebrating Canadian Cities
I love the old of old fashioned travel posters, and translating those kinds of posters into cross stitch is a fun way to commemorate a trip or stitch up your favorite city.
This collection of Canada themed city travel posters … Read More...
Creating Your Own Elecampane Root Tincture
There’s something very old-fashioned and comforting about a herbal tincture project like this one. This elecampane root tincture tutorial has that homemade apothecary feel to it, like the sort of recipe you’d tuck away in a notebook and come back … Read More...
Amazon Haul Yarn Sale: Soft Plush Crochet Yarn For Baby Gifts, Amigurumi And Cozy Makes
I have a dangerous weakness for soft yarn.
Not sensible yarn. Not “I definitely have a project planned” yarn. I mean the fluffy, squishy, velvety yarn that somehow jumps into your cart because it looks like it would make the … Read More...
One Bowl Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (Soft, Chewy, and Easy to Make)
There is something deeply satisfying about a recipe that gives you homemade cookies and barely any washing up.
Because let’s be honest, fresh cookies are wonderful. Scrubbing a pile of mixing bowls afterward is far less magical.
These one bowl … Read More...
Book Review: Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk – A Sweet Gift From Grandma Who Knits
There are some children’s books that feel like they were made to be tucked inside a gift bag with a handmade scarf, a little ball of yarn, and a note from Grandma.
Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk is one … Read More...
6 FREE Printable Father’s Day Sentiments
While you’re creating your cards for Father’s Day you’ll want to stop and download these cool printable sentiments. There’s six different designs in this collection with a variety of “Happy Father’s Day” and “Best Dad” phrases and best of all … Read More...
A Sweet Story to Read for Father’s Day
Always Carry Me with You isn’t necessarily a Father’s Day book, and it’s not even necessarily about just fathers and kids (though the illustrations look like a man). It’s about how a parent’s love covers their children and how they … Read More...
The Perfect Socks to Knit for the Movie Lover in Your Life
Watching movies is a classic activity to do while you are knitting, and so much the better if you can knit something that shows off your love of film at the same time you are watching a movie.
That’s just … Read More...
How to Make Money Selling Your Crafts (Even If You Can Only Sew a Straight Line)
Let’s clear something up straight away: if you can sew a straight line, you are already skilled enough to make money from your crafts.
You don’t need to draft patterns, insert invisible zippers, or understand tailoring terminology. You don’t need … Read More...
Get $15 Off At PandaHall: A Handy Little Deal For Bead, Charm And Jewelry Supply Lovers
If you’re the sort of crafter who has ever said, “I only need one packet of jump rings,” and then somehow found yourself browsing charms, beads, clasps, chains, cabochons, earring hooks, spacer beads, and enough tiny storage containers to … Read More...
Needle Felted Unicorn – Free Tutorial
There’s something undeniably magical about a felted unicorn. Maybe it’s the soft rainbow mane, the glimmer of the golden horn, or the simple joy of creating something so whimsical with your own hands. Whatever it is, this Needle Felted Unicorn … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layout Ideas for Moms
Ali’s lovely layout has a background of pattern paper hexagons with stitching around each edge for a quilted design. Over top she’s added the photo with clusters of florals and a sentiment strip and some tiny gold gems too. Take … Read More...
Crochet Finds On Amazon Haul: Cute Kits, Hooks And Bargain Tools For Your Stash
I’ll be honest, I went into Amazon Haul “just having a little look” and we all know how that ends. One minute you are browsing, the next you have a cart full of crochet hooks, beginner kits, blocking tools and … Read More...