Mo of Mo Bedell created this dazzling quilted tote as part of the Manchester Metallics Summer Bag Challenge. She’s one of 14 talented sewers tapped to create a new summer bag featuring Robert Kaufman’s fabric line, Manchester Metallic. It’s hard … Read More...
The Ultimate Glue Guide – Use the Right Glue for Your Craft Project
Want to know what glue you need for your current craft project? This great glue guide by Allison at Dream a Little Bigger will help you decide just which adhesive you need to use to glue one thing onto another- … Read More...
Technique: Sititching over Stamps
If you’ve got a stamp that consist of all straight lines you can use those as guide lines to stitch along for some amazing added dimension to your stamped images. This map design from Neat and Tangles stamps is perfect … Read More...
DIY Woodworking Projects Made From a 2×4
The trusty old 2×4 can be one of the most versatile pieces of lumber available. It’s cheap and easy to work with. This post from DIY to Try has quite the list of things you can make with a 2×4 … Read More...
Resources for Early Years Homeschooling and Saving Money
There are so many great resources out there for homeschooling, but a lot of the information has to do with older kids.
That’s why This Outnumbered Mama compiled a great resource on homeschooling in the early years, with links … Read More...
Giveaway: Great Knit Sweaters for Guys Big & Small
Congrats to Jeanne!
If you have a guy — big or little — who you like to knit for, you probably know it can be frustrating to find sweaters that you want to knit and that they want to wear.… Read More...
Free pattern: Perfect sleeveless summer top
This may be the perfect summer top! Sleeveless and high neck, and shaped at the sides. It’s the Pam top by Daniela from On The Cutting Floor, and she’s sharing the pattern for free! Her free pattern comes in women’s … Read More...
How to make a recycled pop tab heart charm
This is a fun little project perfect for a summertime craft maybe to teach someone how to crochet? I bet they would make fun party favors or little gifts? It is a video tutorial by Petite Charm Cafe and really … Read More...
Cactus Garden Cupcakes
These cute cactus cupcakes would be great during a summer party. The cactus are made of paper from a paper die glued to a toothpick. Although we prefer everything to be edible on top of the cake, sometimes you have … Read More...
How to Make Seed Bead Bracelets
Seed beads have been a great supply for jewelry making for many years. Their tiny size can put the perfect touch to any piece you are making, but this tutorial shows just how you can make a bracelet (or a … Read More...
Under the Sea Beach Party – Popcorn Idea
Here is some popcorn that would be cute for a beach or sea themed party. Beth at Hungry Happenings turns ordinary popcorn into fun, sandy, and candy shell filled popcorn. This does have peanut butter in it, so you may … Read More...
Add a Welcoming Pineapple Design to Your Doorway
Pineapples are a fun shape to use in all sorts of projects, but did you know they’re actually a symbol of welcome?
So they’re the perfect fruit to use in this Pineapple Cross-Stitch Welcome Sign project from Imagine Gnats. The … Read More...
Watermelon Cakes in Mason Jars
Some of you make be sick of the mason jar craze, but we still love working with them. How can you resist this cute watermelon cake in a mason jar? The jars are much easier to carry around than a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ultimate Pool Bag
Bonnie from Whisk ‘Em shares a tutorial for her Ultimate Pool Bag. It carries like a backpack and has towel loops on the back. Inside the bag are pockets to hold sunscreen, swim diapers, and more. The zipper goes around … Read More...
Lemon Cream Crepe Cake
I really love the simplicity and beauty of the layered crepe cakes. I’m still working on making crepes, but luckily I can buy pre-made crepes. I just need to make the filling and layer to enjoy this dessert. Serene from … Read More...
How to Temper Chocolate
Of course we highly recommend playing and creating with your food. We also love the idea of homemade gifts for family and friends. Especially during the holidays. Making chocolate is one of those creative gifts that many give to others. … Read More...
Make Faux Bugs In Resin with this DIY
Here is a project that is both fun and slightly creepy! Mark Montano captured bugs in resin! They are actually plastic toy bugs, bug Mark used DecoArt’s Metallic Lustres to them and make them look like rare beetles, which I … Read More...
Shop Handmade Link Up
It’s time for another week of Shop handmade! What is it? It is a weekly feature here at Indie Crafts called Shop Handmade where you can link up your Etsy shops. These posts will go up every Monday!
Shop Handmade … Read More...
Pineapple Green Tea Breakfast Smoothie
As someone that doesn’t like a heavy breakfast in the summer, smoothies are the perfect go to breakfast. I also like the fact that I can take it with me on the road. I’m not a coffee drinker and this … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Crop Top Dress
Wanting to create a dress in only 1/2 the Crochet time? Then create just half a dress and create the top with a crop top. I love this design as it’s a great mix of textures and fabrics. You can … Read More...