This Scandinavian inspired clock incorporates a thrift store leather belt and wooden plate to create a sleek and modern addition to any home. Who knew you could take a wooden plate, a cheap clock kit and a thrifted belt and … Read More...
Indie Craft Sampler Boxes
I posted about Indie Craft Sampler back in July when the boxes were available for pre order. The boxes are now officially for sale, so if you want to support other Indie Artists purchasing a box is a great way … Read More...
DIY Tulip Tie Dye Watercolor Scarf
Carolyn is demonstrating Tulip Tie Dye on her blog, Homework, but not in the traditional sense. When you think of tie dye, you think fun t-shirts with spirals of bright colors. Carolyn used Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye
which is America’s favorite … Read More...
The Sewing Party Event
Join “The Sewing Party” for the First Online-All-Day DIY Event in History
On Nov. 8, thousands will gather to participate in a fun-filled day of sewing and crafting classes; Sponsors are Burda Style, Etsy, HUSQVARNA VIKING®, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft … Read More...
DIY Colorful Wall Art
Morena from Fairfield World shared this tutorial on her blog for this easy art! I think it’s pretty darn cute.
The only supplies you need are Oly*Fun Fabric, Stretched Canvas, a Die Cutting Machine and Die, a paint brush and … Read More...
Exploring Shibori – Kumo Dyeing
I posted about Shibori here on Indie Crafts last week, it’s becoming a bit of an indie trend. What is Shibori Dyeing anyway? Shibori is really what tie-dyeing is based on. According to Wiki and Annette from Fiber Artsy, “There … Read More...
Winner- Beaded Bracelets
Today I’m happy to announce the winner of the book Beaded Bracelets, 25 dazzling handcrafted projects, by Claudine McCormack Jalajas. I posted a review last week, so if you want to read it, you can find that here.
Congrats to … Read More...
On Trend Crafts
There is a new indie craft fair! OnTrend Crafts is based in western Massachusetts, created by a group of crafters that want to help artists sell their goods and encourage people to buy local and handmade!
Here’s a bit about … Read More...
25 Clever Burlap DIY Projects
Burlap is a huge trend right now. I’m not really a fan of burlap, to me it’s itchy. But a lot of people love it.
Annette from FiberArtsy created a round up of 25 fun burlap projects from a bunch … Read More...
DIY Shibori
Shell is guest posting on the blog, Kittenhood with a tutorial and photos for creating Shibori. Shibori is a Japanese fabric dying technique, It’s all about how you fold the fabric. The different techniques will give you different finished looks … Read More...
Free Applique Template: The Quiet Fox
Foxes are one of the many trends right now. I must say, I think they’re just as cute as owls.
Cass from Cass Can Sew designed The Quiet Fox applique and recently made it available for free download to use … Read More...
DIY Donut Bulletin Board
I love this Donut Bulletin Board that was posted on the Paint the Gown Red blog. It even has *sprinkle push pins*. Isn’t that just adorable? I think it’s the cutest.
Jamie posted the tutorial for both the bulletin board … Read More...
DIY No Sew Quilt Block Using Paper
I love this project that Donna from Purl3agony sent in. Donna doesn’t sew much, so she used recycled papers to create a piece of amazing wall art that resembles a quilt!
Here’s what Donna said about her project- “I love … Read More...
Peg People Printable Clothes – Ninjas and Pirates
Dora from Plenty of Paprika shared these cute little peg ninjas on her blog! Not only are you likely to get inspiration just from looking at their cuteness, Dora also shared some free printables so that you can create your … Read More...
Book Review + Giveaway: Beaded Bracelets
Today I am reviewing the book Beaded Bracelets by Claudine McCormack Jalajas
. Here’s a quick blurb about the book-
Beaded Bracelets (Running Press; August 2014; $18.00 US / $21.00 CAN) is a jewelry crafter’s guide to 25 original beaded … Read More...
DIY Leather Phone Strap
Vanessa recently sent in a tutorial for creating a Leather Phone Strap that she posted on her blog, Cafe Craftea. It could also be used to hold things like your wallet, keys, camera, or any other loose items you have!… Read More...
Fabric Scrap Weaving
Weaving is hugely popular right now, don’t you think? I’ve been considering trying to do some weaving, and I love this idea of weaving with fabric scraps from Buttons and Paint…
Here’s what they have to say about their fun … Read More...
DIY: Watercolor Affirmation Cards
Make your own affirmation cards and place them around your home as a reminder to embrace ‘happy thoughts’ instead of dwell on the negative.
Rachel, from Adventures in Making, shared a tutorial for creating these watercolor-styled affirmation cards. I love … Read More...
DIY Pop of Color Makeup Mirror
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple sent in a link to her restyled mirror! She gave her makeup mirror a new look using some spray paint and shared how she did it on her blog!
Here’s what Stephanie has to say … Read More...
DIY Interchangeable Studded Hair Combs
Vanessa shared this DIY on making Interchangeable Studded Hair Combs on her blog, Cafe Craftea. I think these are really neat.
This is what Vanessa wrote about here project- “As you may know, I’m always a fan of interchangeable/multi-wear/multi-use things. … Read More...