Update:
We have a tutorial on creating your own epsom salt luminaries on CraftBits:
One of the tips I have learned with Epsom salts is to actually be careful where you spill it, it can absorb water if left … Read the rest
Interview with Melina Raissina
Editor’s Note: American Craft Council‘s Make Room: Modern Design Meets Craft project during the Aug 2-4 show at San Francisco will showcase works from nine interior designers and architects that will create room settings inspired by fine craft pieces … Read the rest
OMG! Paint Chip Flag For 4th Of July
How creative is this!
Jenn of EndlesslyInspired created this paint chip flag for 4th of July and I must say, it is one extraordinary piece of art!
It looks a lot of work, but with kids helping, I am pretty … Read the rest
Sharpie Tie-Dyed Fireworks Napkins
This is such a fun project for the 4th of July and so creative and colorful! I spoke with the designer and she said she did her research for anyone who may be concerned about using these decorated napkins in … Read the rest
I Pledge Allegiance Patriotic Sign
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
DIY USA Pallet Flag: Rustic Patriotic Decor For Your Porch, Patio Or Garden
There is something about a rustic wooden American flag that feels instantly welcoming. Maybe it is the weathered paint, maybe it is the farmhouse-style charm, or maybe it is simply that red, white, and blue never really goes out of … 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