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
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
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
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
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
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
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
6 Fun Projects for the 4th of July
The 4th of July weekend is upon us. There are tons of projects around blogland, here are a handful of things that have caught my eye. A couple are mine too from last year, hope you enjoy them. Have a … 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
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
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
Coffee Table from Tree Stumps
This picture looks like something out of a magazine doesn’t it? This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” projects that really gets you thinking. I love the combination of rustic nature and lovely white, coming together … Read the rest