15 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Wednesday, 2nd of April

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The Best Lockdown Online Yarn Sales

Buying yarn online has become the only option for so many people but it can be very overwhelming knowing which yarn is best and of course who has the best yarn sale going on. As you can imagine lots of companies, small and big are desperate for your business and this means good things for crafters. We are including …

Etsy Feature - Trying To Turn Passion Into A Business

Meet Candy from BlueEyedStyle . This is her story, THIS is the reason why we should be support small handmade businesses during this time, actually anytime. You never know someones back story. Please read her story and take at look at ther Etsy store. Maybe you need a gift for a loved one or you need to treat yourself. Maybe …

Woven Crochet Washcloth

This crochet washcloth is fun, colorful, and really easy to make in an afternoon. Also a great opportunity to try a combination of colors and patterns. See the crochet pattern here.

Kids Craft - Breathing Mask for Barbie and Ken from Napkin

Here's how to make a breathing mask for Barbie or Ken from a paper napkin. Lot's of lessons could be built around this activity including topics and discussions about viruses and Medical staff and teams.

Free Quarantine Coloring pages from Better Day Books

Looking for some fresh coloring pages to brighten your day? Well the lovely peeps over at Better Day Books have created some new original coloring pages that you can download for free. I bet these would look great in your windows so that when your neighbors are out walking they will spot these colorful pieces of art and maybe brighten …

Knit a Comforting Shawl in Lace and Cables

As we were scrambling around that last weekend when we left the house somewhat normally (which was less than three weeks ago!) I decided I wanted to start a new knitting project that would be my "isolation project" (though the way this is going there will probably be more than one, and I need to finish things I was already …

Explore Harry Potter's World Online

I feel like this post should just say go check out the Arts and Culture section of Google right now and any time you or your kids need a break because there is so much cool stuff related to the arts there. But specifically today I want to note that the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit from the …

Make Your Own Nourishing Lemon and Rose Massage Bars

Massage bars have been around for sometime now, I believe but correct me if I am wrong that LUSH is the first creator of this solid massage bars? They are made with low melt oils, so when they touch your warm skin they slowly melt leaving a massage oil behind. I love them, but you do need to be careful …

Crochet Patterns - Busy Blocks

Stimulate curious young minds with the soft crochet activity toys in Busy Baby Boxes from Leisure Arts. Designed by Jessica Boyer, two crochet cubes each have six scenes and lots of tiny pockets for holding the fun finger puppets. On the Fairy Princess Block, the six sides show a castle, a moonlit forest, a giant mushroom, a unicorn, a pocket …

Etsy Feature - MERMAID KIT -Set of 10 Polymer Clay Canes

This polymer clay mermaid is stunning! I mean actually literally stunning! and you can make her too. This comes together in a series of DIY canes. Perfect for craft creations of many different mediums. How adorable would these look on a handmade card? This listing is for raw/unbaked polymer clay cane(s), approx. 1.5 inches long. Shown with a dime and …

Easy Christian Study Bible Crafts For Kids

These bible crafts are Easy to make with supplies you probably have on hand. They are simple to make and perfect for incorporating into your homeschool lesson plans for Christian study and Sunday school lessons. You can read the full list over at Out upon the waters Looking for Christian study Bible Board Games? Check out these recommended Christian study …

20+ We Are Going On A Bear Hunt Crafts And Activities

Bear Hunts and Teddy Bear searches are going on around the world right now! It seems like every country and neighbourhood has its own bear hunt trail taking place. Do you have a teddy bear in your window? I have seen cars of families driving past and shouting out "There!" Each time they pass another bear. It is a simple …

Colored Pencils on Dark Cardstock

Colored Pencils on Dark Cardstock

Nichol Spohr used some large Asian inspired background stamps from Hero Arts to create these beautiful cards. She heat embossed them in gold on darker cardstock and used polychromos colored pencils to color in the images, which makes them really pop off the page. A few sparkly gems and sentiments is all that's needed to finish them off. Visit her …

DIY sewing tutorial: Fabric bunny basket

DIY sewing tutorial: Fabric bunny basket

These DIY bunny baskets are perfect for Easter treats and egg hunts. Heather at Heather Handmade has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how you can make them! The simple fabric baskets have ears and face details that give each one their own bunny personality. Go to Heather Handmade for her tutorial.

Hybrid Scrapbooking for Beginners

Hybrid Scrapbooking for Beginners

Do you do all your scrapbooking digitally on the computer or the traditional way with paper, photos, stickers and scissors? If you're looking for something new to spice up your scrapbooking why not try creating a hybrid layout. This means doing some designing on the computer and some the old fashion way. Cathy Z has some helpful tips and info …

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