11 New Ideas from CraftGossip for Monday, 3rd of February

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Beaded Suncatcher Mobile DIY

This DIY beaded suncatcher, that can also be referred to as a wind spinner or even a wind chime (as it sports tiny purple bells) is a wonderful little DIY project to make in an afternoon. You'll be adding a pop of colour and happiness to your garden, porch or window with this simple trinket.

Etsy Feature - School Street Primitives

School St Primitives contains a variety of arts, painting, quilting, sewing, knit and crochet items. This handmade store contains a little bit of everything making it a store you will need to check back to often to see "What's new". Primitive crafts are making a comeback as the "Farmhouse" decor movement takes a hold (again). Primitive crafts have been hanging …

DIY Vintage Valentines Gift Bags

While progress and technology are useful and necessary, sometimes the nostalgic traditions just can’t be beaten by newfangled practices. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, I’m definitely on team vintage Valentine’s. A big part of the nostalgic Valentine’s memories, is the handmade Valentine’s box or bag. The great thing about this simple craft is that you can create either a …

Valentine's Day Number Puzzles

These printable Valentine's Day number puzzles from A Dab of Glue Will Do are super cute and great for little learners working on the concept of different ways numbers can be presented. Each puzzle shows the number, the corresponding number of markers like you'd see on a tens frame, the number shown in fingers and on dice. You can start …

Stitch a Tiny Child from the Mandalorian

This wee baby Yoda (aka the child) knitting pattern from Marny Kindness is so cute and quick to stitch up. It uses mini skeins in four colors for his body, facial features, cloak and carrier. She used DK weight yarn for her sample, but you can use whatever yarn you have handy and corresponding needles (maybe a little smaller than …

DIY Carpet Odor Spray

Are you sick of your stinky carpets? Remove carpet odor & get it to smell fresh and nice again the easy, natural, homemade way! Pet odor removal has never been easier with this DIY carpet deodorizer! Here’s how to remove carpet odor without an expensive deodorizer! See the full recipe here.

Easter Picnic Scotch Egg Pie Recipe

There is only one thing I love more than Scotch Egg Pie, and that is Scotch Eggs in general. If you have no idea what a Scotch egg is then, shame on you.... It is basically a boiled egg, encased in sausage meat then crumbed and fried. It's like a Breakfast Ball of Heaven. This recipe is perfect for an …

Chocolate Bunny Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

This amigurumi chocolate bunny pillow is a great project for Easter baskets or spring decor! Kids young and old will love this little snuggly pillow - and bring smiles to everyone who remembers nibbling chocolate bunnies at Easter. This bunny works up very quickly and is a great beginner project. Maybe you know someone who can't eat Chocolate or is …

Valentine Double Slider

These cute double slider cards from Chris Slogar are so fun and interactive. When you pull the tab a candy bar slides out from one side while a sentiment slides out from the other, so clever! They would make perfect Valentine's Day treats or change up the theme for party favors. Visit her blog, Buckeye Inklings, for a tutorial. -Heather

Sewing tutorial: Laptop bag

Sew a padded laptop bag that will allow you to take your work with you, without having to worry about your laptop getting banged up. Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how to make one. Her bag is big enough to hold a 14" laptop. A zipper pocket on the outside holds a charging cord and accessories. Go to …

Masculine Valentine's Day Layout

Aimee used a large heart shaped die cut design filled with loving sentiments as the focal point of her Valentine's Day layout. I love how she added black to the traditional red for a more masculine feel and the plaid helps too. And even with the large die cut in the center she still managed to get four photos on …

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