11 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Wednesday, 4th of December

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Hand embroidery gift guide

Hand embroidery is more and more popular - give the gift of hand sewing this year! There are lots of ideas for what to give someone who loves hand embroidery, from practical to luxurious, check out this hand sewing gift guide before you shop.

Mail Box Shaped Gift Card Holders

If you're giving gift cards this holiday season be sure to create some cute packaging for them. Like these Mail Box Shaped Holders from Nichol Sphor. When you pull the tab at the bottom the gift card is revealed. She used product from The Stamp Market to create them and is sharing a tutorial on her blog. Click here to …

A Fun Shawl to Celebrate the Edge of Winter

With winter coming on fast in the Northern Hemisphere, we all need to do what we can to bring on the light. The Edge of Winter Shawl by Skillfully Tangled aims to do just that, with a piece that's part sunshine, part subdued, and joined with a cool cable in the middle. I know this looks kind of difficult, but …

Disney Magic Layout

Lisa used papers from Pink Paislee and a digital die cut file from Page Evans to create this Magical Disney World layout. The bright colors and flowers make for a very feminine look, perfect for a photo in Minnie Mouse ears! Visit the Pink Paislee blog for more info. -Heather

Book Review: Mini Cross Stitch Ornaments

There's nothing cuter than handmade holiday ornaments, and Kooler Design Studio has you covered for ideas with their book Mini Cross Stitch Ornaments. The book, published by Leisure Arts, has 160 little deigns for just about everything you'd want to use to deck your halls, from snowmen to Santas, stockings and bells, even a Christmas cow. There's a series of …

Pine Needle Sweep: A Fun Sensory Activity for Preschool

If you have pine trees where you live, this simple sensory activity should be quick and easy to set up for your preschoolers. Little Pine Learners has all the details on the pine sweeping activity for little ones. It's a great way for them to practice the fine motor skill of holding a brush and moving objects with it. If …

Book Review - Jewelry on a String

Jewelry on a String $7.99 Are you captivated by all those pretty snippets of pre-strung beads, but not sure how to use them? Jewelry on a String has the answers, with gorgeous coordinating projects that combine individual elements from the bead strings.

Triple Latte Quilt Pattern

This adorable kitchen set works up in no time. Pick your favorite fabrics or coordinate with a coffee lover's decor, then brush up on your fusible applique and embroidery skills for a fun set. Finished sizes: wall hanging: 10" x 29"; pot holder: 8" x 8". Design by Chris Malone. You can purchase this coffee themed quilting project here.

Giveaway: Classique Markers from Spectrum Noir

With Japanese quality nibs and a huge range of blendable colors, Spectrum Noir’s Classique markers definitely deserve the limelight! With the enhanced barrel and cap design, you’ll find that these markers are comfortable to grip whilst you are coloring, and the sleek black plastic feels luxurious and refined in your hand. Japanese nibs are renowned for their durability and smooth …

Winter Wiener Dog Layout

Sarah used a grid design on this adorable winter wiener dog page. Using a photo and pattern papers to fill in her grid squares she got a clean and simple design. The cute title down the side of the page and a border of more paper adds balance to her page. She sharing a process video over on the Wild …

Homemade Peppermint Bark

You can make perfect homemade peppermint bark for a fraction of the cost, and provide your loved ones with a festive treat to munch on throughout the holiday season without breaking the bank. Life just doesn’t get much sweeter than that!

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