9 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Thursday, 23rd of April

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These Simple Knit Socks Ara a Step Up from Plain

Socks are a great project to have on the go all the time, but I think in these times we could all use the simplicity of a pattern that mostly just goes around and around. But rather than knit a plain vanilla sock (though, honestly there's absolutely nothing wrong with that) you can make it a little more fun without …

Crochet Pattern - Rainbow Window Decoration

This Rainbow crochet pattern is available for free via Deramores, all you have to do is select the "Digital Pattern" option in the drop-down menu to grab the pattern for free. Rainbows have become a symbol of hope during isolation and people are placing them on their porches and in their windows to show solidarity during the COVID Crisis. Sarah …

12 Container Vegetable Garden Ideas

Growing vegetables in pots is easy and low maintenance, but there are a few guidelines that you need to follow and this roundup by The Garden Glove shows you 12 different options for starting your own vegetable patch but in pots or planters. There are a few options in this roundup that are fantastic in design but also really practical …

Book Review - Faemaker : Making Fantasy Characters in Polymer Clay

"For as long as I can remember, I've been drawn to fairy tales and fantasy...and the only thing better than reading about fairies is making them!" Here's your guide to sculpting fantasy characters that are a little quirky, occasionally cranky and definitely fun. Dawn Schiller's "oddfae" are gnarly little folk who are often mischievous and always fun to sculpt. In …

DIY Hair Care From Your Own Refrigerator

Some people spend hundreds of dollars a year on hair care products, while others just go to the refrigerator or pantry and borrow from the selection there. Isolation or lockdown is a great time to try treating your own hair. It is also a great opportunity to give yourself a little Me time. We all want healthy shining hair, and …

15 Quick Needle Felting Projects

These needle felting projects are perfect for quick moments of creativity where you don't have a lot of time, or maybe you just want something that felts up quickly. I recently made my first needle felted bird and to be honest it was just long enough for my patience. I used a needle felting applique needle which made it extra …

15 Books To Read Your Kids While You're Stuck At Home

Everyone is stuck at home with either Shelter in Place or Stay at Home orders right now. While it might seem like this time will never end, have hope and find ways to make the most of your time at home! One way we are doing this is by reading more books! There are so many great kindle books, audiobooks, …

Book Review - The Diy Bride

The Diy Bride $19.95 SKU# 124009 From choosing a delicious menu to assembling the guest list, hundreds of details go into planning a successful wedding. The DIY Bride helps brides put their stamp on the big day without breaking the bank. Written by the creator of the number one Web site for wedding crafts, DIYBride.com, this fun, easy guide showcases …

Watercolor Card Designs with Painters Tape

I love the bold geometric shapes that Kristina Werner created on these cards. She used blue painters tape trimmed into thin strips to mask of areas of her watercolor paper and then colored over top. The sentiments die cut from glitter paper and placed onto of vellum add the perfect touch of texture and shimmer to finish off the cards. …

DIY sewing tutorial: Easy drawstring backpack with hanging loop

Easy enough for a beginner to make, this drawstring backpack is a simple sewing project you can make in an afternoon. I've got a DIY sewing tutorial for you over at Orange Bettie. The lined backpack measures approximately 12" wide x 16" tall, big enough for books or for a change of clothes for an overnight trip. A hanging loop on …

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