9 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Saturday, 14th of March

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Abstract Easter Egg Design

Sometimes you want a holiday design that doesn't look obviously like a holiday design. For instance this Abstract Easter Egg design from Everything Cross Stitch. It's a swirly designed pastel egg that's suitable for Easter and spring decor, and could even be done in different colors for other times of year. It uses four colors and is 91 by 145 …

Build a Peep Launcher: Springtime STEM

This Peep launcher project from Team Cartwright looks like so much fun, and is a great engineering challenge for kids. You've probably built a catapult or trebuchet to launch pom-poms and other light items, but Peeps are heavy so they require a little more robust of a machine to get the job. (Yes, it's a simple machine, also known as …

How to make cute recycled cardboard animals

If you get lots of boxes coming to your house from all the online shopping here is a great way to use all that recycled cardboard to make fun toys or decorations. Pop on over to the blog Super Make It for all the templates and directions to make a whole bunch of recycled cardboard animals that can be taken …

The Thames Shawl is a Great Knit for Spring

I'm starting to feel like knitting things for warmer weather as the temperature is slowly starting to creep up where I live, which means lighter weight fabrics and more lace are on the horizon. The Thames shawl by Janina Kallio (aka Woolenberry) is a great one for spring because it features a lot of really simple lace combined with twisted …

Book Review -Patchwork Loves Embroidery: Hand Stitches, Pretty Projects

Quilters, crafters, and embroiderers of all skill levels will be thrilled with these whimsical patterns from Australian designer Gail Pan. Featuring full-sized hand-embroidery designs, Patchwork Loves Embroidery is for anyone who wants to enjoy the relaxing hobby of putting needle to thread. Select from 15 patchwork and hand-embroidery projects, including wall hangings, table runners, totes, and fabric covers for books …

Book Review - Easy Afghans

Easy Afghans Price From: $7.99 SKU# 6725C DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCT Easy Afghans from Leisure Arts presents seven simple crochet projects featuring exciting pattern stitches and techniques. Sharon H. Silverman’s beautiful designs vary from mitered squares and popular motifs to ripples, shells, a woven plaid, and filet crochet, featuring titles of Chetwynd Miters, Arundel Castle, Hearthside Coziness, Seaview, Icefall, Autumn Ridge, and Green …

Funny Grumpy Unicorn Card

Usually unicorn and rainbow cards are happy and sweet but this hilarious card features a grumpy unicorn and a funny sentiment. He's part of the new Mythical Grumplings stamp set from Taylored Expressions. There's also a dragon and Yeti too. Taylor has a tutorial on how to make this card over on their blog. Click here to watch. -Heather

DIY sewing tutorial: Scrap fabric Easter egg ornament

DIY sewing tutorial: Scrap fabric Easter ornament

Perfect for an Easter tree or some pretty spring branches from the garden, these scrap fabric ornaments are fast and easy to make. In addition, they are a great way to use up those leftover scraps you may have from other projects. Claudia at Create With Claudia shows how you can make them! Go to Create With Claudia for the DIY …

DIY Notebooks

Jessica shares how to make your very own little notebooks from copy paper and heavy pattern paper. These sweet booklets are sewn together with a simple stitching method and can be decorated with stickers. Jessica chose a Parisian Fashion theme for hers and she even created a matching bookmark. Visit the Tombow blog for step by step directions. -Heather

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