Since school will be out in a couple of weeks, we want to have projects on hand for our children.  Most of us do not want them sitting in front of a computer or iPod.  Enter Stephanie of “the tip toe fairy” who has this complete fun for us to follow “pictorial tutorial to make wool felted balls” which can be used for pincushions or toys for kids and animals. She also shows us a new way to make these balls that will save you time and roving. Plus, it’s also a great craft you make with the kids. Stephanie is the momma to 3 wonderful kids and married to the love of her life.  Follow her on “the tip toe fairy” and tell her you found her on Craft Gossip!

Since Strawberry season is almost upon us we can hasten the season with these lovely fruits to display in a bowl to cheer you and your guests. Aim of “SweetTwinz” created these charming Strawberries and is sharing her tutorial with us. Like “SweetTwinz” on Facebook and enjoy her projects.

Waterpik is the creator of the RainFall + Showerheads that will provide you with a luxurious spa-like experience in an instant. Installation of is simple no tools or experts required and takes about 5 minutes. It will change your shower routine. It is easy to install and it has several different finger touch settings for an adventure in showering. It is marvelous and I love it. You will feel as if you are in the rain forest! In celebration of May as Home Improvement Month you can win the Waterpik Rainfall + ( other surprise goodies) There is also a custom video on “You Tube” created just for Craft Gossip for our readers with home improvement tips from home expert Cassandra Lavalle, founder of Coco+Kelley.  Also included is a fun home improvement gift basket with your Waterpik RainFall+ Showerhead (an over $100 plus value) giveaway. To enter Like “Waterpik Shower Heads” on Facebook or Follow Water Pik, Inc on “twitter” if you do not use either social media, just tell way you want to win this GREAT giveaway.  This giveaway will run from today May 15, 2013 through the end of the month May 31, 2013.  The winner will be picked on June 1st so watch your email.

This Felt necklace is from “copy-craft” she likes to show off the things that she discovers and makes. This is a great way to use up your felt scraps and have a stunning piece of jewelry.

This ‘Burlap Fabric Planter’ by: Destri of Skip To My Lou is such a clever and attractive idea for outdoors.  You can find complete instructions on “The Mother Huddle” the Best in Sewing, DIY, Recipes, Kids Crafts, Beauty and anything else that makes them tick. Like them on Facebook and keep up with their projects.

These “felt roses” are ones I would love for mother’s Day, they look so soft and real and will not dry up and have to be discarded.  Ashley @ A Crafty House is a stay at home mom of two who loves to craft, photograph, and hang out with her kids. Like “A Crafty House” on Facebook and tell Ashley you found her on Craft Gossip Felting.

This cute doable “Faux Felted Water Bottle Bracelet” comes from “Fave Crafts” and was created by Heidi Borchers and she has a good pictorial tutorial.  There is also a free downloadable book “Trash to Treasure: 28 Recycled Crafts” that have many fun ideas for the summer:

Trash to Treasure: 28 Recycled Crafts eBook

Table of Contents

Crafting with Tin Cans and Aluminum: Soup Can Pencil Holder, Tin Can Organizer, Robbie the Recycled Robot, Soda Can Coasters, Tuna Can Party Lights

Wine Bottle Crafts: Tissue Wine Bottle Vases, Wine Cork Board, Green Pendant Wind Chime,

Hemp Wrapped Wine Bottle

Tee Shirt Crafts: How to Make a Tee Shirt Fringe Scarf, Bonebraid Keychain,

T shirt Necklace

Crafting with Toilet Paper Rolls

and Cardboard: Paper Tube Lavender Sachet, Drink Carton Gift Box, Cardboard Ribbon Spool Flowers, Eco Green Tea Light Holder

Various Paper Crafts: Paper Plate Gratitude Flowers, How to Make Paper Beads, Water colored Coffee Filter Roses

Crafting with Plastic and Glass: Mod Podge Mason Jars, Pop Bottle Dish with Ribbon, Plastic Bottle Bathroom Storage, Coffee Jug Planter, Water Bottle Storage

Other Great Trash to Treasure:

Ideas Missing Key Plant Markers, Old Jeans Bracelet, Illuminating Cake Stand,  Recycled CD Coasters. . .enjoy!

 Edwina of “doll street dreamers” is sharing some interesting new ideas about what type of wire to use for armatures whether you are using it for felting, doll making or Papier-mâché.  Go over to “doll street dreamers” and read her article. Thanks Edwina for letting us know about this.  The picture above of the Trumpet the Swan” is a stunning creation by Edwina Sutherland; this is like a charming swan on a lake that you can put your dolls in and they can “ride” like in a story book or a dream!  You can buy Edwina patterns on “cloth doll patterns”!  She also has a lovley site http://edwinadolls.com/about.html!

I love the simplistic look of these “White Felted Flowers” and would love to get these in a simple vase for my Mother’s Day.  These flowers seem like they could be made up in a short time before Mom’s Big Day.  Tanya of “Dans le Townhouse” blogs out of Ottawa, Canada with her Handy Hubby, she loves renovating, decorating, crafting, thrifting and otherwise indulging her creative side.   Tanya and hubby are fixing up their 1976 townhouse and she is mixing it up with her décor to make it feel like home.  Tanya has an Etsy shop called “Minden Shop” with her Mom & Grandma where they sell Vintage & Handmade Goods.

Carolyn is a freelance marketing manager and a blogger and she hosts “homework; today’s assignment: be inspired” has two lovely decor accessories for us to create with her tutorial with pictures.  First is her charming “mohair wrapped vase” and secondly is her precious “fuzzy yarn sheep”! Carolyn has taken soft ordinary Mohair yarn and created two special crafts and is sharing them with us; thanks so much Carolyn. . .  Like “homework” on facebook and tell her you discovered her on Craft Gossip.

Who does not adore “Love Birds” and Cheryl (this was her first time needle felting) created these love birds as their wedding cake topper back in 2010 and she made her own wedding dress. You can find a complete pictorial tutorial on their blog “Joe and Cheryl”!  Joe is a soon-to-be physical therapist and Cheryl, his wife is a designer (working in fashion) and they are creating their new home in Queens. They are the perfect pair, with Joe’s practical frugalness and with Cheryl’s high end taste through DIY projects, art, interior decorating, renovations, and the creative process.

Jen is a very busy stay at home mom of 3 little kids who hosts a blog called “foot prints”! Jen has created this delightful center piece using a {little of this and that} and making a conversation piece for her home. “Try it Tuesdays – Scrappy Multi-Media Centerpieces” so creative.  Thanks Jen for sharing.

Angelina hosts a darling blog “JoJo & Eloise”!  She has her “Diy Spring Pin Cushions” to share with us.  These would make the most feminine Mother’s Day gifts in their soft spring pastels.  Be sure you read all the instructions because a link takes you to her Valentine Pincushion for complete tutorial HERE!  Thanks Angelina for sharing this lovely tutorial.

Samantha’s flowers look like high end designer pieces.   The colors she selected are so stunning and I would love one of these for Mother’s Day; hint-hint!  Samantha lives in Brooklyn, New York from where she hosts her blog “Bromeliad” Living on Air, Water and Sunshine! Meaning of bromeliads; are resourceful plants that pull nutrients out of the thin air and reach light by attaching themselves to taller trees.  Samantha emphasizes this is a quick and easy DIY for a busy week.  So try one and see what you think and let her know.  Follow her on facebook and be the first to see her latest creations.

I think everyone loves Elephants; their size, strength and what is cuter than a baby Elephant?  Sarah of “Create Studio” comes from a creative family and she always loved crafting.  She is a wife and the mother of two little boys and now there is Laney Elizabeth, February 1, 2013 making her a busy crafter.   She started “Create Studio” to share hers and others creative ideas.  Today she has this darling “How to Make a Felt Elephant Doorstop” tutorial with a pattern for the elephant and the bow.  Be sure to check out all her tutorial and like “Create Studio” on Facebook.  Thanks Sarah for sharing your sweet Elephant Doorstop.