Each year I get better and better at gardening. I don’t have a full fledged garden flagged off in my yard, but I do have some tomatoes in containers, a huge planter full of many different herbs, and a few … Read the rest
12 Coastal Decorating Ideas
Hi! I’m Colleen with Just Paint It and I’m so happy to be here at Craft Gossip today! With summer here, I wanted to share some coastal decorating ideas. I’ve never been fortunate to live by the beach, even though … Read the rest
Seaside Inspiration for Your Windows
There’s no tutorial for this, I’m providing it to you strictly for inspirational purposes. Back in 2010 Heather Bullard visited Rachel Ashwell and was greeted by this lovely decoration on the front door. I quote “To welcome Rachel they had … Read the rest
Homemade Fishing Lures
Father’s Day is almost here. If the man in your life is anything like mine, then he loves to fish. My husband has been fishing since the day I met him, 31 years ago. When we were teenagers I remember … Read the rest
Bleach Fireworks Napkin for the 4th of July
The 4th of July holiday is only a month away. Seems like it took forever and a day for summer to arrive, and now that it’s here it’s flying by too fast! I’ve actually been saving this to share with … Read the rest
Thumbtack Art
Pick a font(s) that you like and a phrase that makes you happy. Transfer it to a wall with an overhead projector or freehand. Be sure to have a large supply of thumbtacks on hand. Probably not a great idea … Read the rest
Soup Can Caddy for Your Picnic Table
Memorial Day, while not the official first day of summer, marks the opening of theme parks, campgrounds, and tons of other summertime activities and attractions. It’s also one of the biggest picnic days of the year. No doubt there will … Read the rest
7 Crafts for Your Office
Times have changed quite a bit and more and more people are working from home or telecommuting. Craftgossip is run off my dining table, I did have an office space but the kids kept finding me, so it seemed easier … Read the rest
DIY Vintage Coca Cola Sign
Coca Cola memorabilia has been popular for many years. It’s no surprise as the soft drink brand has been going strong for almost 150 years now. Did you know that Coca Cola’s selling price was 5 cents for about 70 … Read the rest
Plastic Spoon Chrysanthemum Clock
Not sure what to do with all those extra plastic spoons? Okay seriously, you probably don’t HAVE a bunch of extras, but you could certainly pick up a few boxes from Walmart to make this gorgeous clock from That’s What … Read the rest
Ice Cream Bucket Lamp
This lamp is beautiful. Don’t you think? have you ever made anything like this? I made several lamps from large wine bottles I painted, but have never made one from an old ice cream bucket. What have you made lamps … Read the rest
Colorful DIY Doormat
Liven up a basic welcome mat with some painter’s tape and spray paint! This colorful mat is super easy to customize, so head over to Livividli Lifestyle Blog to get the full instructions — COLORFUL DOORMAT TUTORIAL.Wanting to see more … Read the rest
Spring Cleaning 101: Cleaning Tips, Homemade Recipes and Free Printable Labels
It’s springtime and that means it’s time to open the windows after a long winter and air out the house. Spring cleaning is something that’s been done for decades as the weather warms up and the house gets a good … Read the rest
DIY Globe Light Fixture
I’ve seen something similar to this on Pinterest but could never find the source. I have it on my to-do list but haven’t gotten around to it yet. Then I saw this fabulous tutorial! Check out this step by step … Read the rest
12 DIY Bathroom Ideas
If you are looking for a little inspiration for your bathroom, here’s a collection of DIY bathroom crafts and ideas to get you motivated. The beauty of dressing up a bathroom is that it doesn’t take a lot, just a … Read the rest