14 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Thursday, 27th of February

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DIY Trendy Fringed Chandelier

Fringe is very up-to-the-minute chic and the deep turquoise color of the Chainette Fringe is the perfect trim to make this a quick and easy DIY to complete. Fun, colors make a great addition to a teen’s bedroom and elegant colors like black and ivory are a wonderful accent to a living or dining room. There is a wide variety …

Upcycle a ball paper lantern into a Toy Story party decoration

I think the Little Green Men or LGM from Toy Story are my favorite characters. Something about then is so darn cute. So when I spotted this idea for upcycling a green ball paper lantern into one of Little Green Monsters complete with the claw I new I had to post about it and the other 16 Toy Story Party …

Tips for cross stitching on wood and acrylic pendant blanks

Think fabric is the only surface you can cross stitch on? Think again! Laser cut shapes made from wood, acrylic, and other materials come with pre-cut holes that are designed just for stitching, and these stitching blanks have become even more popular and available in the past few years. I made a necklace with one of these and it's a …

A Pretty Poncho to Knit for Spring

I don't know why the Lyre poncho, designed by Noriko Ho for Quince & Co., makes me think of spring. Maybe it's the pretty blue color, with just a hint of robin's egg. Maybe the little eyelets that suggest that it might be warm again soon. The yarn is a DK weight, extra-fine merino so it's also one of those …

A Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge for Kids of All Ages

I was looking on Pinterest for Dr. Seuss related activities the other day and I came across this reading challenge from an elementary school library in New York. (It may well originally have come from somewhere else, so if you know the source please let me know!) It's a bingo-style reading challenge that includes fun things like reading in a …

Mini Maker Green Fields Embroidery Stitch Kit

Learn a new skill with Mini Maker! Adult craft kits in stitchery, macramé, paint pouring (and more!) let you try a new craft before going all in. Mini Maker offers bite-sized craft experiences without a huge investment of time and money to get started. Check out our hands-on activities that include everything to complete the project, plus easy instructions. Whether …

Sew an Egg Collecting Farm Apron

This Chicken Egg collecting apron is the perfect solution to grabbing eggs and keeping your hands free at the same time. No basket required for gathering these little eggs from the farm or chicken coop. The best thing is this apron pattern is from the book Simple to Sew Aprons - 13 Sassy, Sweet & Functional Aprons in a Flash. …

Needle Felting Tutorial - Miniature Rainbow

Today we are featuring another great tutorial by Kawaiifelting. This little rainbow felted project would make for adorable little brooches for a party favor or Gay pride event. Being able to work with such bright colored roving is lot's of fun and with a felting project so small you can easily just use scraps up too. If you make them, …

Book Review - Steampunkery : Polymer Clay and Mixed Media Projects

A project book for all skill levels. Step-by-step pictures combined with detailed and humorous instructions keep the pace quick and the excitement level high. Steampunk look combines a Victorian-era sense of romance with a clockwork mechanical-ness. This book adapts those characteristics to polymer clay creations and offers projects that are sophisticated yet playful, challenging without being difficult. This eighth book …

10 DIY Frugal Laundry Powder Recipes

Most of these frugal or money-saving soap powder recipes use Borax, Soap Flakes and washing Soda. I like to add some Lavender or Eucalyptus essential oils to mine. The Eucalyptus is a great stain remover and is anti-bacterial too. The best way to make these cost-effective is to purchase everything in bulk, I suggest making your own small batch first …

Free Pattern - Palm Inspired Crochet Tote

What's more summery than dreaming of palm trees and the beach? This tote was inspired by palms and is open, airy and perfect for beach days! It works up easily and there are photos to help you along with the crochet pattern. This free crochet pattern uses lion brands recycled tape yarn which comes in a variety of different yarn …

Interactive Wiper Card

Julie used cute new bug stamps from Lawn Fawn to create this interactive wiper card. When you open the card a magnifying glass pops out, so fun! She'll show you step by step how to create your own wiper, no fancy dies needed! Visit the Ellen Hutson blog to check it out. -Heather

Sewing pattern: Packing cubes in 3 sizes

Keep your suitcase organized and packet efficiently with a set of packing cubes. The large zipper pouches allow you to group items together so they're easy to find. Beginner Sewing Projects shows how you can sew a set of packing cubes in 3 sizes. You can even use upcycled materials to make them! Go to Beginner Sewing Projects for the …

Vintage Inspired Botanicals and Butterflies Page

The vintage inspired botanicals and butterflies on this layout from Lisa still works well with a modern photo. The softer sage and coral colors add a nice contrast with the bolder colors in the photo. I love all the rich texture from the florals, lace and die cuts. Visit the 49 and Market blog for more info. -Heather

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