Gooseberry Patch

In the Mood to Bake?

As the holidays draw closer, we know we'll be spending at least a few days baking up goodies to share with family, friends and folks who've been extra nice all year long. Maybe you have the same plans, or are headed to a cookie swap this year? If so, this... Read more →

Our Holiday Gift Guide

We have lots of goodies that'll make thoughtful gifts under the tree, shared between friends or filling stockings! Click the categories below to get some great ideas... Shop while you're there or click below to find a store in your area! Share these goodies with a friend using our buttons... Read more →

Calling All Cookbook Collectors!

Ever wondered if you have THIS cookbook or THAT one? With so many Gooseberry Patch titles available, it can be a challenge...but kinda fun too, right? Well, if you've ever found yourself in this happy predicament, today's Friday Free Goodie is for YOU! It's also pretty handy if you want... Read more →

Starting Your Wrapping Yet?

If you're one of those early shoppers who like to wrap it ALL up before Thanksgiving, today's post will come at the perfect time! We created these tags as a free download...print them onto cardstock and cut them out to add a little Gooseberry Patch charm to your loved ones'... Read more →

It's Almost That Time of Year

We like to wait until after Thanksgiving to really start decorating or celebrating the Christmas season, although we recently found out on our Page on Facebook that some of you feel differently. We will gladly suspend this rule when giving homemade gifts is part of our holiday plan. In that... Read more →

Recipes to Make & Give!

This week's Cookbook of the Week, Recipes for Warming Hearts, is filled with delicious dishes that are will not only delight your family but they make great gifts to deliver to a friend who could use a pick-me-up. We all have our go-to recipe that we always drop off with... 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 →

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 →

Brand NEW Free Goodie this Friday!

Potlucks, carry-ins and church socials...these little labels will come in handy the next time you take a covered dish to any gathering! Download from Scribd and print on a sheet of sticker paper or onto these labels and not only will your recipe taste delicious, it'll look extra cute too!... 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Crafty Christmas Links this Friday!

Looking for a little inspiration this Friday? We were too, so we turned to our handy list of Links We Love to see what they had going on! Little Birdie Secrets shows you how to make a wreath of stars from scrapbook paper...so clever! Over at the Purl Bee, they're... Read more →

Handmade & Heartfelt Gift Ideas

With ten more days until Christmas Eve, we're thinking about handmade gifts. Setting aside some time to make a heartfelt present is a fun way of expressing creativity and can even be therapeutic! We've gathered a few of our favorite gift ideas you can make for the special people on... Read more →

Craft these Sweet Gift Bags!

Looking for a way to add a handmade touch to any gift? These simple felt gift bags are a perfect fit. Make them in your favorite colors and dress them up with any fun trim you happen to have in the craft room...with these basic instructions, the possibilities are endless!... Read more →

Ready to Wrap?

One of our favorite parts of holiday gift-giving is making each package really special. We've gathered some of our best tips to inspire you as we start the wrapping... Look for glittered chipboard letters at the craft store...with the addition of a few glue dots, they become super-sparkly gift tags... Read more →