Even though I’m British born, I was raised from a toddler in the great United States of America. I hold the Pledge of Allegiance very dear to my heart and am proud to stand and recite whenever called to. This … Read the rest
USA Pallet Flag
Today, like yesterday, I’m feeling a bit patriotic. I stumbled across this flag over at PB&J Stories where Pamela made a fun and rustic American flag to decorate for the 4th of July. She mentions that she doesn’t really decorate … Read the rest
Crib Mattress Spring American Flag
Any idea what this cool flag used to be? Well, I guess I kind of gave it away in the title of the post, huh? 😉 This creative crafter took an old crib bed spring and turned up into a … Read the rest
Father’s Day Pen Holder
Photographs. They are one of the best gift ideas, aren’t they? Think about it. Your kids have been bringing home gifts from school for years using photographs. Why? Because they are moments in time, moments that are still forever. They … 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
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
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
11 Wall Art Ideas to Spark Your Creativity
Empty space on your wall that needs to be filled? Instead of running out to the store to buy one of those assembly line pieces of wall art, why not create something unique on your own? Here are several wall … Read the rest
10 Garden Crafts for Spring
Spring is finally here, and the Midwest is shedding its cold, snowy blanket. The tulips are starting to peek through the soil and the snow has finally melted away. As we look forward to the warmer months ahead, it’s natural … Read the rest
13 Kitchen Crafts You Will Love
Kitchen crafts are really popular. I alone have made over 15 projects just for my kitchen! It’s probably because the kitchen is the heart of the home, so those of us that like to make our own home decor really … Read the rest
9 More Spring & Easter Wreaths
It amazes me that there can be such versatility in one craft project. The wreath. The wreath can be changed in so many different ways it almost seems infinite. I’ve written about several different wreath designs, and here are 9 … Read the rest
15 Shamrock Crafts for St. Patrick’s Day
Shamrock crafts are very popular now, and dressing up your home with a shamrock here and there is a great way to show your holiday spirit during St. Patrick’s Day. Many shamrock crafts are geared at kids, but I’ve put … Read the rest
Gorgeous Shabby Chic Easter Egg tutorial
It’s quite possible you’ve seen this already on Pinterest. However, my guess is going to be that your experience was the same as mine in that you couldn’t find the tutorial. Instead, you simply had a really long image, all … Read the rest
15 Bunny Silhouette Crafts for Easter
I’ve always loved silhouettes, especially for crafts. They have a simplistic beauty, there’s no real detail to worry about, and they are quite striking to look at. I’ve been spotting several bunny silhouettes around and have been saving them here … Read the rest
Mixed Media Spring Shrine
This pretty project is made up of different elements to express the beauty of spring. The use of Styrofoam, decoupage, paint, card stock, moss, tissue paper and the list goes on, this is a lovely piece that’s fun to make. … Read the rest