12 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Thursday, 30th of April

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DIY Computer Diskette Pencil Cup

Who remembers computer diskettes? While many kids today would think it's a novelty "save" button, I vividly remember using them to save files back in the 90s. We don't use them any more of course, but you know me - I'll find a use for something that often seems unusable! That's where this fun craft comes from. I didn't want …

Free sewing pattern: Neighborhood Bear softie

Are your neighbors playing the Bear Hunt game, where families drive around trying to spot homes with a bear in the window? If you’d like to play along, but don’t have a stuffed bear handy, make your own Neighborhood Bear with this easy and free pattern from Crafty Staci! It’s made with the legs out to the sides to help …

The Cozy Cardigan We All Need Right Now

I'm a little obsessed with loungy cardigans right now, but really all the time. I have "house sweaters" that rarely leave the house even when I'm going out more than I am right now. I love Soft Flow by Hanna Maciejewska for just such a purpose, though I'm pretty sure if I knit it I would wear it all the …

Vintage Spring Signs Cross Stitch Patterns

Cat Bed Couch Lounge Crochet Patterns

This vintage crochet magazine contains 8 pages of instructions for making cat couches for your feline friends. A crazy fun design for your cat or kitten. So funny to see cat's on these and I love that it is a Crochet vintage pattern that is trending right now. You can purchase these patterns via Etsy. Don't want to make your …

DIY Lush Coalface Recipe Copy

This tutorial shows you how to make your own DIY coal or charcoal face scrub which is somewhat identical to the very famous LUSH Coalface. What you need 1/2 cup of Coconut oil 1 1/2 teaspoons of Activated Charcoal powder 1 tbs of Baking powder See the full recipe here Coalface Recipe. Looking for more recipes that use Activated Charcoal? …

Build a Cardboard Town to Keep Kids Occupied

Speaking of happy trash, as I was the other day, there is nothing better than giving a kid a pile of stuff and seeing what they do with it. If yours needs a little more guidance, give them some cardboard and ask them to build a town, like this one from Mini Mad Things. You can make buildings, trees, roads …

Handmade Cards - Fixing a Card Mistake

Have you ever been working really hard on a card, you're loving how it looks and it's almost done but then you make a mistake? Smudge wet ink, stamp in the wrong spot, use the wrong color? Ugh, it's the worst feeling! But don't immediately toss your project in the trash, see if you can save it. Recently Daniel West …

DIY sewing tutorial: Tea towel book bag with dividers

Tea towels are pretty for the kitchen, but they also make great shortcuts for sewing! Julie of Sum of Their Stories has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can use three tea towels to make this book bag. Using the teal towels cuts out a loft of steps so it's easy enough for a beginner. Plus there are dividers …

Why Do You Scrapbook?

When faced with this question Lorilei created this beautiful layout. This is a great prompt and inspiration for anyone who scrapbooks. Try yourself creating some page layouts showing your process, finished projects, craft room space and reasons why you scrap. Visit the Crate Paper blog for more. -Heather

TROPICAL HIBISCUS FELT WREATH

I love the bright and colorful hibiscus flowers and monstera leaves that grow wild near my home in sunny Florida, but they don’t last once picked. Create a tropical hibiscus wreath with Kunin Felt that will brightly welcome visitors without fading in that hot sun! A simple wooden wreath form and fun patterns that I drew myself make this a …

Lots of easy activities made with stuff from around the house

I never thought you could make a game with a laundry basket but check out this easy way to make a giant version (sort of) of the game operation. Looking for lots more easy and fun ways to entertain the kiddos? Pop on over to the blog Ms. Stephanie's Preschool for a great collection of fun and crafty activities to …

Kids Craft - Easy K-Cup and Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder

This bird feeder from k-cups and popsicle sticks is a fun project for kids of all ages. Even the youngest can color or add stickers to the cups and everyone will enjoy watching the birds!

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