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Stamped Leaf Wall Hanging

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Sara over at Creative Jewish Mom has a fun tutorial on how to create this lovely wall art using recycled cardboard and leaves from nature. This is a wonderful project for kids and adults alike, and a nice way to … Read the rest

Make a Mosaic Birdbath

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I’ve mentioned before that I’m a fan of using mosaics to accent areas of your home and outdoor space. This birdbath is a great example of how a fun mosaic design can compliment your space without overwhelming the area. Surely … Read the rest

Mosaic Patio Table

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I have a soft spot for mosaics, but you can’t overwhelm your house with them or it gets to be too much. They make a fabulous accent piece though, and Ashley from Cherished Bliss accomplished just that with this patio … Read the rest

Lemonade Sign

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Lemonade screams summer and this sign is so well done you are definitely going to want one for yourself! Jaime from That’s My Letter will show you how she made hers so maybe you can pull some inspiration from it. … Read the rest

Giant Paper Flower Bouquet

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Isn’t this bouquet pretty? I spotted it on Sara’s blog, Creative Jewish Mom. I’m there just about every Sunday adding my kid’s craft links to her Craft Schooling Sunday link party. That’s when I was browsing around and saw this … Read the rest

Rolling Galvanized Tub

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If you have ever had to move your outdoor container plants from one end of your deck or patio to the other to take advantage of the shifting sunlight, then surely you will appreciate this project. Stephanie Lynn from under … Read the rest

Lampshade from Vintage Lace

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Lovely lace on a lamp. And vintage lace to boot. Emily had been wanting to create this pretty piece for quite a while, but didn’t have enough lace to cover the entire lamp skeleton. On a recent trip to an … Read the rest

French Bee Lamp

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Heading to the thrift store? Or maybe you have an old lamp sitting in your craft room just waiting for a makeover? Becca over at From Gardners to Bergers will show you how she transformed this plain lamp into a … Read the rest

Backyard Beach

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This is such a fun idea for your kids. Create a sandbox with a beach feel. Add a canopy and a kiddie pool and your child will have his/her own little beach haven. See how they did at at  Wray … Read the rest

Make a Canada Day Banner

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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 the … Read the rest

Swimming Pool Hooks

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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

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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

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In keeping with the patriotic theme of the 4th of July, here’s another flag project of the rustic sort. I am a big fan of the distressed and antiqued look and this flag project captures that quite well. Don’t put … Read the rest

Alphabet Wall Art

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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