12 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Friday, 17th of April

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Free: Printable Art Therapy Meditation Coloring Book

This art therapy coloring book is free for you to print out on your home printers. With 11 pages to color in this book it is perfect for meditation to help clear your mind. This printable can be used for any age, from children to teenagers to adults. I don't know about you but meditation is something my body and …

Art Therapy - Free Coronovirus Coloring Sheet Printable

This free coloring printable has two purposes and we cover them both below. One: you can color it in for a little bit of crafty creative fun to help find the creativity in a very stressful situation. Second: this coloring sheet can be used to help distract adults and children whilst being topical. Focusing on the present helps you achieve …

Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate molten lava cakes are a decadent dessert you can make at home. The recipe includes only 5 ingredients and takes just 25 minutes from start to finish. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. YUM!

Recycle Toilet Paper Rolls into Puppets

Are you looking for a fun, interactive crafting project for the kids? Then recycle your toilet paper rolls into puppets. Download these free cardboard tube puppets of characters from Paw Patrol, PJ Masks, Frozen, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and Minions!

Mother's Day Paper Plate Roses

Everyone loves giving/ receiving flowers... until they die. Our Paper Plate Roses will last way longer, plus they are the sweetest keepsake craft to hold onto, long after your littles grow up! Another nice thing about this craft is that it can be made with items you most likely already have around the house!

Fade Your Scraps with This Pretty Cardigan

If you have some skeins of DK weight yarn hanging around, the Scrapper Cardi by Safiyyah Talley is a great use for it. This easy to knit and to wear piece is worked from the top down with a circular yoke and a Garter Rib stitch that gives it a thermal look. Use as many or as few colors as …

Copic Marker Coloring for a Stuffed Animal

Elaine used Copic Markers to create a plushy, fluffy texture to this cute Kitty Cat stamp from Stampingbella. This idea could be used on many animal stamps to give them the look of stuffed animals. She's sharing a video tutorial over on their blog. Click here to watch. -Heather

Just What the Plague Doctor Ordered

I think we all know by now that we ought to be washing our hands well and often, but if anyone in your family still needs a reminder, or you just want a really cool stitched sign for your bathroom, check this one out. The classic plague doctor imploring visitors to wash their hands was designed by Snarky Art Company. …

A Look at Crafty Work Surfaces

Right now there are lots of different crafty mats and work surfaces available. From plastic, glass, magnetic, silicone and more but figuring out what's the right surface for your style of crafting or what's right for a certain project can be confusing. The team at Scrapbook.com have put together a very handy and helpful overview of all the mats on …

Etsy Feature - Tearoom Girl Elephant Knit Pattern

Does anyone remember Nellie The Elephant? She is the first thing I thought if when I saw this pattern. Nellie The Elephant I think was a book that was turned into an animation. Elephant Height: approx 29cm/11.4" Ela is designed to sit and be posed easily eg. on a shelf or mini stool. You can purchase this pattern here via …

Tips for attending your own Bridal Shower

So your lucky enough to have someone organize your Bridal shower and now you are wondering what is expected of you right? Well, Chelsea from making Manzanita shares her tips and tricks and give you the low down on how to special day should unfold for you. Remember you are the guest of honour and lot's of attention will be …

One Card, Many Techniques

Simon Hurley created this beautiful floral card using lots of different "hacks" on just one card. He's sharing how to use a matte medium for a resist technique, how to choose the right cardstock for ink blending, how to use only one ink pad color for layered stamping and more. Visit his blog for all the details. -Heather

Tips to help kids learn to sew during lockdown

So you're in lockdown - or at least social distancing - and you're looking for something for the kids to do with all their boredom? Take this time to teach them to sew! You don't need a lot of special supplies or tons of fabric. Trixi from Coloured Buttons has a great post with tips for helping kids learn to …

Window Frame Traveler's Notebook Pages

Patrica create small little "window frames" for her Traveler's Notebook pages. Each window has a photo, pattern paper or die cut flower and have been stitched around the edges. Her jounaling rectangles pieces overlap some of the squares which helps pull the entire design together. Visit her blog, Roebuck Adventures, for more details. -Heather

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