We’ve covered quite a few July 4th projects here at Craft Gossip over the last week or so, but today is Canada Day! Our friends from the north are celebrating today and what better way than to decorate for … Read the rest
Swimming Pool Hooks
This is a fun idea. A simple design that keeps with the swimming pool theme, hang this outside the door or in your mudroom. maybe out by the pool, all depends where you want the kids to hang their wet … Read the rest
Vintage Glass Insulator Lighting
This is one of the coolest projects I’ve seen in a while. I didn’t even know you could get your hands on these telephone pole insulators, let alone make backyard lighting out of them! These look awesome day or night … Read the rest
Distressed Wood Flag – DIY Reclaimed Wood
This distressed wood flag project is a beautiful way to bring a little rustic Americana charm into your home, porch, patio, or summer holiday decorating. If you love handmade patriotic decor but prefer something that feels aged, farmhouse-inspired, and full … Read the rest
Alphabet Wall Art
Adorable. This is such a simple idea, but I never would have thought of it. A great gift for someone having a baby, or a fabulous addition to your own child’s nursery. These are cute enough for a baby’s room … Read the rest
Pendant Light from Paint Sticks
I was browsing around one day and came across this cool pendant lamp. I was drawn to the design and loved the way that the light was peeking through the slats and small round sections toward the bottom. Turns out, … Read the rest
6 Fun Projects for the 4th of July
If you love decorating for the Fourth of July but don’t want to spend a fortune on store-bought decorations, these 6 fun projects for the 4th of July are a lovely way to add handmade charm to your home, porch, … Read the rest
Easy Patriotic Hurricanes
The 4th of July is almost here, but these days Americans don’t need a holiday to show their patriotism. Since 9/11 the residents of the U.S.A. have a reclaimed sense of pride living in America and are happy to show … Read the rest
Anthropologie Inspired Dresser
If you are looking for a great way to dress up a child’s bedroom, this is it. Inspired by an Anthropologie numbered dresser, Amy and Emily took this old beat up dresser and turned it into a totally cool piece … Read the rest
Rustic DIY Headboard
Mmmm rustic! My favorite part of this project is that the wood here isn’t actually old, it’s brand new. Dean and Shannon from aka design will tell you how they made new wood look old and give you a cost … Read the rest
DIY Sputnik Chandelier
This is awesome isn’t it? I love the unique look of this chandelier. Jenny from Little Green Notebook was inspired by the ever expensive Sputnik chandelier and made it her own. She modified and altered an Ikea chandelier giving it … Read the rest
Mod Podged Canvas Art
Using canvas isn’t just for oil painters anymore. Canvas is becoming a popular vehicle for many different craft projects. Here’s an example of how to creatively use a blank canvas to create a lovely piece of art for your home, … Read the rest
How to Build Your Own Firepit
This fire pit uses the same stone that we used in ours. They are perfect for it as they are made to form a circle. This fire pit is about the half the size of ours (in diameter) but has … Read the rest
Rusty Sun Catcher
How fun is this?? Take a broken, rusty old rake and add some pretty baubles. Now you have a unique suncatcher for your backyard or porch. When rusty meets pretty so many good things happen. Head over to Queen of … Read the rest
Thumbtack Globe
This is beyond fun! Take an old globe and cover it in thumbtacks to create a stunningly different look. What a fabulous gift for a man too, perfect for an office or even a college dorm. Loving this look! Check … Read the rest