Craftbits.com was started by Rita and myself (Shellie) in 1999 as a independent craft resource site, we have struggled to get recognition in the crafting world by being mistaken for a large commercial company. (Can we help it if we … Read More...
Indie Crafts
The Meaning :
In.die Cra.fts.
- One, such as a studio, crafter or producer, that is unaffiliated with a larger or more commercial organization.
- An artistic work produced by an independent company, single entity or small group.
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Needle Threader Earrings
Has your eyesight improved enough that you no longer need some needle threaders? then you can get a little funky and go about town in a set of needle threader earrings.
Cat morley has provided a tutorial but it’s pretty … Read More...
Rice Bags To Nice Bags
I have been saving these rice bags for a while and here are a few projects to inspire you to start buying your rice in bulk Hessian bags rather than plastic bag family sized servings.
Turn your rice bag into … Read More...
Win Fat Quarters
Craftbits.com Is giving you the chance to win a pack of fat quarters from Quilt Fabric Delights
You will need to register as a member to enter this competition but it is well worth the minimal effort.
Keyboard Clock
Computers are great we all love them, but they do become obsolete very quickly and keyboards are no exception to that. RePlayGround Came up with this very funky office clock which would make a great DIY project for all ages.… Read More...
How Can I Recycle This ?
Now isnt that a great question as you stand hesitating whether to throw something into the bin or save it.
Well with this site you can seek out advice from all those thrifty people who know just what to do … Read More...
Newspaper Crafts
We all know the usual stuff to do with newspapers but how about some more unusual projects.
Newspaper slippers – Ok these are not going to be durable but are ideal for painting in or other one time use situations.… Read More...
Bath Cookies
Bath cookies look good enough to eat but they are made from salt and fragrant oils.
What you will need:
2 cups of Sea salt or rock salt
1/2 cup Baking soda
1/2 cup Cornstarch
2 tbs of Almond oil… Read More...
Get to know eyelets
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Eyelets are definitely perfect for scrapbooking, they make a wonderful embellishment to your scrapbook layouts either by directly placing on the pages or by using the eyelets to embellish die cuts, paper piecings, titles and tags.
They come is … Read More...
Easy Earrings
If you have 5 minutes than you can make your own earrings with these easy earrings.
These simple but effective earrings are literally called 5 minute earrings. But don’t limit yourself to 5 minutes unless you have to as … Read More...
Wax Teddy Bears
Wax dipped teddy bears sounds a little cruel but its a new way and exciting alternative for candle makers who get a little stale making just candles all the time. Wax teddy bears come in kit form to get you … Read More...
Gel Candle Horror Stories
Gel Candles have been around for some time now but very little is known about their safety. You might have heard stories of how safe they are and horror stories too. In my opinion I believe them to to be … Read More...
Faux Food Candles
Faux food is pretty popular right now with imitation food being made out of every craft material from knitting to wax.
Let’s start off with lisa’s hot baked apple pie candle, it looks good enough eat thats for sure or … Read More...
Chocolate Recipes
Chocolate is one of my favorite things to eat and is actually ideal for the skin when absorbed from the outside too. Chocolate contains oil’s and fats that while your hips and thighs hate that, you skin will love it.… Read More...
The Best Crochet Podcasts
Pod casting is the latest way to learn new things and crochet is no exception, I often find myself listening to pod casts while I crochet so a pod cast on the topic of crochet is pretty darn relevant … Read More...
Crochet Bag Patterns
Crochet bags have been around for years and are making a comeback fast as shabby chic and kitsch projects become more and more in fashion.
You can just about crochet a bag for every occasion and even bags you … Read More...
Sushi Anyone?
Knitting and Crochet patterns have taken an oriental flavor since the introduction of Japanese craft books and a knitting craze amongst young crafters. I thought I would start off the feast with a platter of sushi delights.