14 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Friday, 1st of May

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How to make a mask with a bandana

How to make a mask with a bandana

There has been lots of discussions about face masks and if they are safe. Let me say one thing. If you do not have a medical grade mask with filter than anything is better than nothing. And this is borne out by the latest advice from CDC too. DIY face masks serve different purposes: if you are sick you can …

How To Crochet A Coin Purse, A Free PDF Pattern

At this time of international lockdown, parents everywhere are seeking kid/tween-friendly activities. This crochet coin purse pattern is available to download for offline use and it's perfect for beginner crocheters who are ready to level-up their crochet skills. See the full pattern here.

How To Make A Beautiful Clothespin Sunflower Wreath

Create an original clothespin sunflower wreath, that is easy to recreate and is a perfect summer decoration. This project is a great way to brighten up your Spring porch or front door. A little color goes a long way and this DIY wreath is so sunshiny and bright.

Cactus Card Coloring

Cactus Card Copic Coloring

Faye used Copic markers to color fun Cactus stamped images from Whimsy Stamps. She's sharing step by step photos of her coloring for a detailed look at how to shade and shadow. She even colored and designed her own pattern on the planter. Visit their blog for more. -Heather

Rainbow Sticker Planner Pages

Rainbow Sticker Planner Pages

Do you love stickers? I sure do! Do you remember those little booklets we had as kids where you could keep your sticker collection? This fun and colorful set of planner pages from Amy Tangerine reminds me of those days. She covered two pages in her planner completely with stickers in a rainbow color pattern. It sounds so fun to …

Make a Paper Plate Marble Maze

Here's any easy STEM activity that you can do with kids of a variety of ages with materials you already have at home. Buggy and Buddy shared a paper plate marble maze that you can make really simply with construction paper, or try adding cardboard tubes, Wikki Stix or other items to make runs for the marble or obstacles it …

Easy Knit Ear Saver Pattern

With all the mask making that is going on (side note: I'm involved with a group called Masks Now, which is working to meet requests for cloth masks from across the country) people are looking for different ways to help. If you've been making masks with elastic that wraps around the ears, or you know people who wear those kinds …

My First Knitting Book: Easy-to-Follow Instructions and More Than 15 Projects

If you want to learn to knit, you only need a ball of yarn, knitting needles, some patience — and this book! It's the ideal introduction to knitting, with easy-to-follow, full-color instructions for more than fifteen projects. Clear, step-by-step explanations of basic techniques make this guide great for beginners of all ages, especially those wishing to create handmade gifts. An …

Book Review - Mermaid Crafts: 25 Magical Projects for Deep Sea Fun

Mermaid Crafts: 25 Magical Projects for Deep Sea Fun Are you ready for an under-the-sea adventure? We’ve always been so curious about the underwater world, and this book brings us closer to the mystical universe where mermaids live with their aquatic friends, a world we could only dream of—until now! Featured here are dozens of entertaining projects, including: Treasure chests …

How To Save Money On Your Wedding

How to save money on your wedding Your wedding is one of the most expensive parties you will ever throw. Weddings are a wonderful time to celebrate your love and partnership but they can also be a great way to start a marriage out indebt. To make the most of your wedding you want to work to save money and …

Covid-19 Collection - Cardstock Stickers

There has been lots of chatter in the scrapping world about creating Scrapbook pages based around Coronavirus or Covid19. It may seem like an odd thing to want to scrap but keep in mind, lots of people are experiencing events still during this time. People are still having Birthdays and anniversaries. These stickers are some of the first commercial ones …

Amazing Yarn Advent Calendar For Knitters And Crocheters

This year is the year to treat yourself, I mean who doesn't deserve to be treated this year after all the stress we have been through. But wait, it gets better these amazing Advent calendars by Darn Good Yarn are on sale! $40 each or two for $65 and you get a free bonus. The Yarn Advent Calendar includes 12 …

Darn Good Yarn 50% off Monthly Yarn Subscriptions

Darn Good yarn is having a sale on Subscription boxes and it's an unbelievable 50% off. I know lot's of our yarn addicts have been waiting for a deal like this to sign up to a subscription. I think now more than ever before, getting something in the mail has become a sign of life outside the house. These yarn …

Semicolon Cross Stitch Pattern

The semicolon has always been my favorite punctuation mark, but it has become even more meaningful in recent years as a symbol of suicide prevention and recovery movements. Stitching the Night Away designed this free semicolon cross stitch pattern to raise awareness and to be used as a gift in support groups. Make the design any colors you like, or …

Mixed Media Cards

Mixed Media Mother's Day Cards

Using supplies like Distress Ink, pastes, ink spray, metal embellishments, paper doll images and more Shari Carroll created these amazing mixed media cards. I love how she created her backgrounds at the same time from one sheet of paper, just masking off the sections, that's a great time saving tip. I think these vintage style designs are perfect for Mother's …

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