14 new ideas from CraftGossip for Sunday, 24th of May

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The Art of Pin Cushions

For many readers - particularly Americans - all pin cushions are, in essence, tomato replicas. This blog looks into where the tradition of tomato-shaped pin cushions comes from, and explores the evolution of the pin cushion over time, as well as a few other sewing accessories for good measure. One of the most searched sewing-related questions is: 'why are pincushions …

DIY EASY Dollar Store Fairy Garden

Fairy gardens don’t to be elaborate or expensive! Stop by your local dollar store and to see what you can find! We’ll show you how easy it is to create a magical dollar store fairy garden for kids! And if you aren’t able to get to a store, that’s okay! Get creative and find little toys around the house to …

Painting with Sunscreen

This is a fun variation on making sun prints to try with the kids while you're playing outside this summer. Team Cartwright has all the details on painting with sunscreen, including how to do it and why it works. It's also a pretty vivid illustration of how sunscreen can protect your skin, too. Head to her website for all the …

Sewing Tutorial -How to Make Bias Tape

Learn how to make bias tape and how to sew bias tape with this beginner sewing tutorial. Bias tape is used in quilting, sewing bags, and sewing clothing. It has also been widely used for making DIY face masks and with there currently being a shortage of sewing supplies being able to make your own bias tape is a great …

Adorable Rice Krispy Treats

Check out these bear molds by Shapeifyshop. Not only Rice krispie treats but also other foods as well. Great for DIYers and picky eaters. The perfect idea for Party food, The little 4th of July bear is adorable! ttps://youtu.be/aqE07wYyfro

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Ocean Animals CAS Scene Card

Jess combined two card styles that might not always go together, clean and simple (CAS) and a scene card. I think her results are perfect! By keeping her ink blended background in a small area she still has the look of being underwater but it's not a large busy background. She's sharing a video tutorial of how she put her …

How to make a pretty recycled soda bottle terrarium

I really like the curvy shape of this terrarium. Lots of us are doing more gardening than we used to as we have more time on our hands or simply need to add more living things around us. Pop on over to the blog Adirondack Girl At Heart for the easy tutorial on how to make a recycled soda bottle …

Current Favorites Traveler's Notebook Pages

Marsha used the theme of current favorites to design these fun Traveler's Notebook pages. The pocket page, made from a piece of stitched down vellum, is perfect to be able to see what's inside the pocket. And it's filled with different tag cards each with a photo, date and info. This is such a fun way to keep track of …

Simple I-Cord Bracelet Knitting Pattern

I have always loved the look of stacked bangle bracelets, though I've never worn them because I have really skinny wrists. Of course that problem could be remedied by making bracelets yourself, like these knit BFF bangle bracelets from Knit Collage and Vanrey Knits. The bracelets use mini skeins and you can make 20 to 30 bracelets with their sampler …

25+ Crochet Ottoman Pouf Patterns

These home decor patterns are perfect for creating your own ottoman for your home. Whether you call them an ottoman, pouf, pouffe or puff they are still the same principle of being a comfy foot stool or beanbag seat. All of these patterns are crochet patterns and most of them are free too. They use different wool, yarn and hooks, …

Book Review - Knit a Dozen Plus Slippers

Provide your family and friends with warm, hand-knitted slippers using the designs you’ll find in Knit a Dozen Plus Slippers. Create soft, cuddly slippers for the whole family with the 13 slipper projects you’ll find in this knit pattern book. Knit a Dozen Plus Slippers includes styles and sizes to fit anyone from young children to adult women and men. Each pattern …

Kids Crafts - 20 Easy Butterfly Crafts

As Spring turns to Summer my kids and I like to watch the transformation of caterpillars to butterflies! Of course this always presents a craft opportunity and during Spring we make a Pom Pom caterpillar before progressing onto my large collection of easy butterfly crafts for kids young and old! Here you can find a wide range of craft ideas …

Iron On Funny Lips For Face Masks

There have been so many crazy face masks hacks, from painting, embroidery to masks with flaps for eating. No matter what your crazy level is, nothing makes me smile more than a fake set of lips. Smiles really are contagious, I can't help but look at them and smile. Of course not all of us as crafty and creative in …

Summer Planner Scrapbooking

Planners are great for keeping track of important dates but you can also use them to keep track of memories too. Add photos, notes and journaling as the days and dates go by for quick and easy scrapbooking. Terhi created a colorful fun summer beach themed layout in her planner and is sharing it over on the American Crafts blog. …

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