I received my email copy of Sheffield Designer Monthly and there’s a feature on decorating green. This month in their green decorating column they featured two companies, IceStone and Vetrazzo, for their innovative countertop materials using cement and smoothed broken … Read the rest
Video: Power of Paint, Walls are Dancing
This made me smile today. See how walls as a blank canvas, different colors of paint, and a creative video editor can make the walls dance. Oh, the power of paint! Video via You Tube… Read the rest
My monsters in Parents Magazine
I’m always “gossiping” about other blogs here at Craft Gossip. So today I wanted to share something fun about me. 🙂 Back in October I did a project for Parents Magazine and the issue is finally out! See my monsters … Read the rest
A month of prizes for National Craft Month!
We are pretty excited here at Craft Gossip. All the CG editors are working hard behind the scenes to gather up lots of fun giveaways for you in honor of National Craft Month! Look for a all the fabulous giveaways, … Read the rest
Themed Link Ups at Funky Junk
If you haven’t had the pleasure of perusing Donna’s site, Funky Junk Interiors, then you are really missing out. Donna has a totally cool decorating style where she incorporates items that many people would consider junk. I don’t just … Read the rest
Call for Contestants: Crafting with the Stars, Part 2!
I’m sure you remember the fun and creative competition that I participated in called Crafting with the Stars hosted by Tam at Sew Dang Cute. Well season two is ready to begin, so it’s time to enter your best … Read the rest
Showcase your craft projects!
My friend Maria over at the fabulous Make and Takes website has created a really cool new feature called Spotlight. She explains what it’s all about here, but if you’re already familiar with the concept of Craft Gawker you can … Read the rest
New Blog: CopyCat Crafts
You know I love knock off projects, crafts that are inspired by their expensive cousins and created by the talented crafters of Blogland. Well, now there’s a site that features nothing but knock offs: CopyCat Crafts! Be still my … Read the rest
Call for Entries: Halloween Blog Carnival
Surely you are familiar with the vastness of About.com. They have guides in many different categories, and one of the most successful ones is the family crafts section. Sherri Osbourne, the About.com guide for the family crafts section is hosting … Read the rest
Meet Illinois Artisans
Meet Illinois Artisans & Purchase One-of-a-Kind Art Made in Illinois
AUGUST 13 – 14 at Visitor Information Center, Pearson at Michigan Ave.
WHO: Chicago Office of Tourism and the Illinois Artisans Program, which focuses
national attention on the rich heritage … Read the rest
Arts and Craft Fairs
Looking for something to do, something to see? Below is a listing of various festivals and art exhibits across the country and in Canada. Maybe there’s one by you!
WISCONSIN: Bristol Renaissance Faire (through 9/6)
Nineteen-day Renaissance Faire including a … Read the rest