Here’s an easy last minute project for all those Christmas parties everyone will be hosting in the next few weeks. They can be used to keep glasses in the right hands or as place holders on the table.
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by Katie Smith
Here’s an easy last minute project for all those Christmas parties everyone will be hosting in the next few weeks. They can be used to keep glasses in the right hands or as place holders on the table.
Tamara from … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I think these glittered cinnamon ornaments are stunning ( and I bet they smell heavenly too) ! Rachel posted the tutorial for creating these on the blog, Adventures in Making. She shares the recipe for the dough as well as … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I shared the tutorial for this altered Christmas tree on my own personal blog, Punk Projects. Ombre is still a growing, popular trend so I took a white Christmas tree and 3 colors of spray paint to make this blue … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling shared these handmade ornaments. Using fabric, Amy created these “newsletter” ornaments. She partnered with Spoonflower to make design the photo fabric and then stitched them into these fun tree / triangle shapes. I love that … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Need a creative boost? Join Rachel and Alison from Adventures In Making for their new DIY Craft Challenge!
Each month they will choose a theme, and you get to run with it, then share what you make. You can stick … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Today I wanted to feature the etsy shop SproutHead by Aijung Kim. I think her art is really interesting, I especially love the tea card pictured above.
Here’s a little bit about SproutHead from her etsy shop- “I am … Read More...
by Katie Smith
by Katie Smith
Kate Spade’s really big on bows so Vanessa from Cafe Craftea was inspired to make a skinny belt version of this leather cuff and I think it’s pretty cute. Such an awesome Indie Craft!
It looks pretty easy too, You … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I recently learned of the Put & Pull method of crafting and I think it’s a really neat idea that I just had to share with you guys! What is it? Put & Pull is a way of crafting and … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I think these Fingerless Gloves by Annette from Fiber Artsy are so cute, not to mention super duper easy! Annette shares this fast and fun tutorial for making fingerless gloves from an old sweater. Thye look like they’re knitted, but … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I wanted to share this tutorial on how to use ShipingEasy for postage and shipping labels. This tutorial is helpful for indie crafters as ShippingEasy is more reliable than using Paypal for shipping labels and it syncs with stores such … Read More...
by Katie Smith
This is probably the easiest DIY project ever. Daria shared these adorable wooden deer head hair pins on her blog, Kittenhood. (Isn’t that an adorable blog name?)
Daria says “In my opinion, these hair pins are great for wearing this … Read More...
by Katie Smith
This weeks etsy shop feature is Marigold Trading Company. I stumbled upon them as I was at the Funky Finds Holiday Show here in Fort Worth and loved their hand made ornaments!
I love that Marigold Trading Company cuts and … Read More...
by Katie Smith
For those of you in or around Austin, TX- the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market is THIS weekend!
The Renegade Craft Fair returns to Austin for our Holiday Market this November 29+30 at the PALMER EVENTS CENTER! Attendees will enjoy … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Laurie posted these handmade 3 d wooden Christmas trees she created with the scroll saw. I think these 3-D trees turned out very cool. While not everyone has a scroll saw, these still are great for inspiration! Laurie shares the … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Martiel Beatty is sharing her best tips and ideas for marketing your handmade business in a free class on The Artcademy. This is a free marketing class for handmade businesses, and artisans to find out how to market their creations. … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Peg dolls have always been a popular craft activity for kids and adults alike. They’re fun to create, and the possibilities are endless when it comes to dressing them up. However, not everyone has the time or the skills … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple shared the tutorial for this super affordable and easy chalk board place settings for Thanksgiving (or any time of year!) on her blog. This is a fresh take on the classic chalkboard craft. I love … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I wanted to let those of you in or around Austin, TX that the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market is next weekend!
The Renegade Craft Fair returns to Austin for our Holiday Market this November 29+30 at the PALMER EVENTS … Read More...
by Katie Smith
This weeks etsy shop feature is Squirrelly Minds Paper Shop by Tan. I love her whimsical watercolor gemstones!
Here’s a little bit more about Tan’s shop from her about page:
“Drawing from Tan’s love of natural beauty and all things … Read More...