Gooseberry Patch

Crafty Fall Fun!

Do you love decorating with pumpkins but don't want the mess of carving? We like to leave 'em natural but we recently ran across another crafty idea that we may just have to try! Yarn-Wrapped Gourds & Pumpkins! Shared by Jessica of Two Shades of Pink, this clever tutorial uses... Read more →

Our Recipe for a Warm Heart

When we created this week's Cookbook of the Week, we were on the search for recipes that are perfect for sharing, crafts to make & give as thoughtful gifts and all of our best ideas for being thoughtful, thankful and just plain nice to friends & family. We know you'll... Read more →

Let's Get Crafty for Harvest!

Welcome to another Friday Let's Get Crafty feature! Today, our celebration of our Cookbook of the Week continues...between the Home Sweet Homemade chapter and the clever tips sprinkled on every page, Homemade Harvest is stuffed FULL of crafty inspiration for this time of year. We're featuring 3 ideas from this... Read more →

A Personalized Gift in Minutes!

This speedy craft might be one of our quickest yet and it makes a great gift for almost any occasion. Who knew you could use a simple glass-front frame as a memo board? Dress it up with vintage fabric or change out the paper season- ally...this craft is all about... Read more →

A Cute Kitchen Helper!

We recently ran across a sweet little project that we just had to share. Marie at Make and Takes is always crafting up some fun...have you visited her blog yet? Click below to go! So much great inspiration to be found there! What's the project, you ask? Well, it's right... Read more →

Berry Sweet...and Easy too!

Did you know that this Sunday is Friendship Day? Just in time, here's a great little project that you can whip up in an afternoon to treat a sweet friend. Just start with a basket, a cloth napkin and some goodies from your kitchen & craft room. You won't believe... Read more →

Craft Some Pretty Pots!

We were so inspired by today's Link We Love, we knew we just had to share it with you! Part crafty idea, part simple tutorial, the link to these pretty pots is one you'll definitely want to keep handy. Pretty Pots Dreamed up by super-creative blogger, Christine Chitnis, they're just... Read more →

Mark Your Spot in Style!

Whether you mark your favorite recipe in one of our cookbooks or keep track of the last page read in your summertime novel, today's project is so easy, you might want to make a bunch! Button Bookmarks You'll need: Vintage buttons in graduated sizes Jewelry & craft adhesive (We like... Read more →

To Market, To Market This Week!

This week's Cookbook of the Week couldn't be more perfect for this time of year! Filled with fresh recipes you can whip up after a trip to the market plus year 'round favorites, it also includes tips for summertime fun, flea-market ideas and so much more. Let's take a peek... Read more →

Top Your Table this Friday!

This week's Link We Love is just ONE of the amazing ideas you can find on Dana's blog...we had to go back and check our archives because we were SURE that we'd already shared her blog with you. You're going to want to add this one to your regularly visited... Read more →

Just in Time for the 4th of July!

Want to make something special to celebrate Independence Day next weekend? These special bubble wands are sure to tickle kids (and grown-ups) of all ages! Star-Shaped Bubble Wand An easy make-ahead that will entertain the kids while they’re waiting for the fireworks to begin. You'll find this crafty idea in... Read more →

Using Vintage Goodness This Friday!

Remember those wooden spools from Grandma's sewing basket? If you're anything like us, you probably still have some rolling around your own sewing room...this week's Link We Love is a great project to get them out where you can see them! Vintage Wooden Spool Cork Board In this tutorial, you... Read more →

Pretty (and Easy!) Patchwork This Friday!

Hey there Friday Craftsters! Here's an easy project you can whip up in an hour or so. (Click image to view larger.) Take it along to your favorite hostess along with some goodies baked with love this weekend, or pick out fabric to match your own kitchen and treat yourself... Read more →

Stitch Some Fun this Friday!

Crafting to welcome Spring is way more fun than cleaning, right? We thought so! In today's Let's Get Crafty post, we're sharing a project from our booklet Creative Memory Keeping. You can use up all those fabric scraps too pretty to throw away and it's done in an afternoon...instant gratification!... Read more →

This Friday is for the Birds!

Want to make a cozy home for all those birds hopping around your backyard? It's easy to craft your own country house from a gourd and invite a 'tweet' little family to move in! We love how these look hanging from a tree or even on a shepherd's hook. Photo:... Read more →

Free Gifty Goodie for YOU!

Know someone who could use a little pampering? Here's an easy recipe that they'll love, especially in these dry winter months. Whip up a little scrub and then save and print the gift tag below! Vanilla-Brown Sugar Scrub You can find this recipe in our book, Recipes for Kindness. Made... Read more →

Hoping to Hurry Spring Along

Though the birds are chirping and the sun is peeking out from behind the clouds, the calendar says it's still winter. But that won't stop us from thinking spring! Since March is National Craft Month, we're sharing a springtime recipe with a crafty spin. Springtime Pea Soup Mix From our... Read more →

Think Spring this Friday!

Today's Link We Love will take you to one of those blogs we can always count on. Cathe draws us in with creative projects that are so clever but not SO crafty that they seem like they'd take all day. Below, we're sharing links to two of our favorite projects... Read more →

Making a Gift from the Kitchen?

To celebrate this week's Cookbook of the Week, we're sharing a week full of FREE goodies inspired by 101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes. Today, you'll get the Gooseberry Patch Sweet Shoppe Gift Tags, ready to print from right here or you can click download to save them to your... Read more →

Perfect for Valentine's Day!

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, today's Friday Fun post features a project perfect to surprise Mom, sisters and best friends...anyone who's been extra sweet to YOU! This idea originally appeared in our crafty booklet, Homemade Gifts from the Heart, as a thank you gift but its shape is... Read more →