13 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Monday, 9th of March

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Crochet Pattern - Chunky Doll Blanket

Quickly hook up a squishy doll blanket with this simple, contemporary crochet pattern worked in super bulky yarn. Once you understand back-loop-only, you realize that this doll's blanket is comprised of really basic crochet stitches, making it super easy and exceptionally quick. So what are you waiting for? You, too, can have a cozy Chunky Doll Blanket to gift to …

Get Your 4th of July Decor on Trend With this mandala Crochet Pattern

Boho Wall Hangings and Crafty Mandalas are all the rage for home decor! No matter your style, farmhouse, modern, ecclectic…you can find a wall hanging that’s the perfect fit. So, I thought, what better time to create a Star Mandala Wall Hanging in a Fourth of July colorway?! This pattern is fully tested and the the finished product makes a …

Rainbow Pot of Gold Decorated Cookies

You won't need much luck or a leprechaun to follow this rainbow to a pot of gold. These colorful Rainbow cookies are the perfect treat this Saint Patrick's Day. The rainbow and gold cookie pairing will have all your guests feeling lucky. Using a basic sugar cookie recipe, we created vibrant and shiny icings to help you decorate in style. …

Hand Washing Songs for Kids

With the rise of COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) there's been a run on hand sanitizer and a call for more serious hand washing. Of course teachers know that hand washing is always important, and one great way to learn about hand washing for little kids is to include a song. Hand washing songs can not only help kids know what to …

Modern Easter Wreath Cross Stitch Pattern

Tiny Modernist has such cute cross-stitch patterns, and this one for a modern Easter wreath is no exception. It has bunnies, eggs, carrots, flowers and a super cute script font spelling out Happy Easter. Honestly I don't know what else you could want. The pattern is 92 by 91 stitches, or 6.5 inches square on 14 count fabric. It uses …

Have Fun Stretching Your Skills with a Brioche Hat

I don't know if it's exactly the season for hat knitting, since it's finally getting warm where I live, but I say hat knitting knows no season, especially when it's a fun and challenging knit like this. The Walanda hat from Katrin Schubert is a great choice for fans of brioche. It's maybe not a great choice for people who've …

Free sewing pattern: End of the Rainbow St. Patrick's Day mug mat

Searching for that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Don’t wait for a leprechaun to show you the way! This mug mat is fairly easy to make, and a great way to use up some scraps. Crafty Staci has a free pattern you can use to make one! The dark pot is offset by the bright rainbow …

Practical Alternatives To Toilet Paper

Who would have thought there was a need to write an article about needing to make your own toilet paper. But in actual fact, DIY toilet paper is not something new. Zero waste enthusiasts have been pushing re-useable homemade toilet paper for many years. These re-useable handmade toilet papers go by the name of "Family Wipes". You can buy them …

The Cutest Little Girls Spring Dresses

Springtime is upon us again and I have been super busy spring cleaning the children's wardrobes. We got rid of almost everything as things were not fitting. We saved a few pieces and decided we would add dresses she "loved" to her closet. So began the shopping spree of adorable Spring dresses. I have to say the Bunnies vintage dress …

Free In The Hoop Pattern - ITH -Easter Bunny Bookmark

This little in the hoop easter project is the perfect ITH pattern for making quick Easter gifts. Maybe you have a lot to make for a party, gathering or a classroom? Well this Free ITH Easter pattern is quick to make and adorable too. You can download the file and see the tutorial here. https://youtu.be/CyHCkJQf070

11 Easy Anthropolgie Style DIY Crafts

This Anthropologie roundup consists of the best Anthropologie Knock off crafts we could find. I have tried to find a variety of home crafts and decor ideas to suit everyone's style. I really feel that Anthro is more of a Boho Home decor style, which is probably why I love making these Copy crafts or knockoffs as they have …

Spring Animals Card with Ink Blending

I love how the animals on this adorable Spring Card are all shaped like eggs, so cute! Sandie masked off each stamped animal so she could ink blend a pretty background. She finished off her card by coloring her animals with copic markers. She's sharing a step by step tutorial over on the Copic Europe blog. -Heather

Mini Album in a Tin

Majka created this beautiful mixed media mini album that fits inside of an altered tin. Each little page is designed front and back and connect together with lace. The black and white photos are accented with pretty pink die cuts and work nicely with the black and photo photos. Visit the My Journey Through the Mixed Media World for more …

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