Let’s face it, there some people that are simply hard to shop for. No matter how many times you walk the isle to find the perfect gift, nothing seems to be that one special thing. If you are still searching … Read More...
Style Me Quick – NYE Clutch Knockoff
If your New Years Eve party is going to be rocking but you are totally out of cash after that little thing called Christmas , Then this is the DIY for you. This little clutch is a Alexander Mcqueen Knockoff … Read More...
Wearing Blue On Your Wedding Day
Wearing something blue on your wedding day is not just an old wives tale saying. It actually dates back to English traditions and beliefs on bringing the bride good luck. Those traditions are sometimes still carried on today, but in … Read More...
Photographing Glass from cmog.org
Anyone who works in glass knows that photographing it can be rather difficult. Over at Corning Studio they have an article on how to set yourself up to photograph your glass. The set up looks fairly easy to deal with … Read More...
Learn + Craft for Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, and Kwanzaa
I think this is a really interesting post by Stephanie from Swoodson Says. Stephanie rounded up some holiday crafts for Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, & Kwanzaa along with an overview of what each holiday is all about! I admittedly don’t know … Read More...
Silver and Gold Juice Lid Ornaments DIY
I think this is more of a recycled craft than an Indie Craft, but these are so gorgeous that they just had to be shared! Elise from Grow Creative shared these ornaments on her blog. They are frugal and environmentally … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy fringe Christmas tree
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make these loopy fringe Christmas trees. They’re super easy to make. The sewing part is just simple straight seams and accuracy is not that important. But, if you’d prefer to not … Read More...
Glass Gift Boxes with Dichro from Colour de Verre
There’s still time to make this lovely glass gift box by Colour de Verre. If you don’t have the mold, get it! And then follow the link and read up on how to make glass boxes with dichroic glass. … Read More...
Project: Winter Village Card with Stenciled Snow Technique
If you want to add some snow to the background of your holiday cards try using some paste and a stencil, this technique adds a really nice texture and dimension. Combine this with some die cuts and stamping and you’ve … Read More...
Make Your Own Reusable Gingerbread Houses
The tradition of making gingerbread houses has been around for years and is not going to be going away anytime soon. However, in the crafting world, we all try to find a fun new way to add to the norm. … Read More...
Handmade Christmas Gifts – Coconut And Coffee Cellulite Scrub
When gifting this one you don’t have to say its a cellulite scrub if you are worried it will offend. But it IS amazing for cellulite. I have seen lots of different recipes with different shapes and finishes but I … Read More...
Free pattern: Oversized faux fur coat
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making this oversized faux fur coat. It has simple lines and a boxy shape. It’s an easy pattern, that you can complete in an evening of sewing. The pattern comes … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy ribbon puff bow
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these cute loopy ribbon puff bows. They are adorable in a little girl’s hair! She shows them perched above pigtails. They’re made from lots of ribbon loops gathered together to … Read More...
Handmade Christmas Gifts – Lime and Coconut Body Scrub
Lime and Coconut is one of my favourite combinations and this tutorial comes with a free printable so it’s perfect for Christmas gift giving. I am sure we would all appreciate this on boxing day or Christmas night if you’re … Read More...
DIY Patterned Ornaments 6 Ways
As Rachel from The Crafted Life says “These may be the easiest way to decorate ornaments ever!”. I have to agree- They’re cute, easy, good for both kids and adults and definitely customizable! Rachel shares 6 different patterns to do, … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging dish towel
Becky from Patchwork Posse guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how you can make this hanging kitchen towel. It’s made from a purchased tea towel or dish towel, with a fabric hanger attached to one … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl Trinket Hair Bow
Nikki from WhiMSy Love shares a tutorial for making her Vinyl Trinket Hair Bow. Oh, how I am loving this!! It’s a clear vinyl bow filled with buttons and beads and other small trinkets. It’s an explosion of color and … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped fabric basket
Niki from Roonie Ranching shares a tutorial for making a piped fabric basket with two small handles. The piping around the top and handles is a nice finish that shows off the lines of the fabric basket. Finished measurements are … Read More...
Craft Ideas With Glitter
If you like to “bling out” your craft projects and add that extra sparkle to everything, then you don’t want to miss this post of 20 Glitter Tutorials from the blog U Create. With crafts ideas anywhere from home décor … Read More...
Easy Kool Aid Yarn Dyeing Kit Gift
Are you forever looking for that perfect gift for your favorite Knitter or Crocheter? Here it is!
Annette from Fiber Artsy shared this on her blog and I think it is a pretty genius gift! A Kool-Aid Yarn Dyeing Kit. … Read More...