We all love to have beautiful outdoor space. Whether it be a huge and elaborate garden, a small little flower bed off your front porch, or maybe a couple of pots on your front steps. This post has a great … Read More...
Help Kids Learn About Space with This Fun Glove Box
My daughter is a little obsessed with space, and we talk about it and study it a lot. I recently came across this idea for making an astronaut glove box from Gift of Curiosity, and I just love it.
Basically … Read More...
Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins
photo credit: Crescendo Bakery
I have no problem breaking the rules when it comes to eating bad things for breakfast. If I’m craving that last piece of cheesecake for breakfast, then I’ll have it for breakfast. If you have to … Read More...
Soap Making – How To Make Non Alcoholic Herbal Tinctures
“Let’s talk herbal glycerites for skincare including how and why you would want to create non-alcoholic tinctures.”
Read this great article and great how to before you start attempting to make your own Tinctures.
Pretend Play – Playdough Pizza Parlour
This play dough pizza parlour is a great tactile project for all ages. I bet even the adults would love playing with this. You can add different textures too.
The Best Bridal Flats
Lot’s of DIY weddings are on the beach, in a backyard or in a garden. So unless you have wedges on you can pretty much say goodbye to Bridal heels and hello to bridal flats. Personally that wouldn’t bother me … Read More...
Machine Embroidery Design – Caravan
This Free Machine Embroider design is for a funky little Caravan. You can use it with brights or pastels. You need to download a zip file from this website to grab it. Juliehalldesigns.com.
If you still want more check out … Read More...
DIY Scalloped Ikea Cork Placemats
Ikea products are usually pretty awesome just as they are, but they can be amazing with a bit of DIY! Sarah Hearts restyled some Ikea cork placemats by giving them scallops stripes and I love the look!
All you need … Read More...
Project: Distress Inked Butterfly Tag
Using rubber stamps, Distress Ink 
and Sprays Kymona designed this cool collage styled tag. She even used the inks to color her ribbon! Get your fingers inky and follow along with her project directions on her blog Kreative Kymona.
-Heather… Read More...
Laced Heart Cork Bracelet Tutorial
Cork is a great medium for various craft projects, but this tutorial is a beautiful way of making a piece of jewelry from that cork. Pay a visit to the blog The Chilly Dog to see just how you can … 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 … Read More...
DIY Washi Tape Dispenser
Here’s a neat idea for storing washi tapes! Convert an old aluminium or plastic wrap box into a custom dispenser.
The built in serrated edge makes it easy to cut the washi off as you use it. Paint the box … Read More...
Free pattern: Cat, mouse, or bunny baby rattle
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a free sewing pattern at Make It and Love It for these cute baby rattles. The same basic shape can be easily adapted to make a bunny, a mouse, or a cat – or … Read More...
Firecracker “Surprise” Cupcake
photo credit: Momdot.com
These plain looking cupcakes have a little surprise for your guests. I’ve seen many surprise cakes and bread and now a cupcake with a red and blue star inside. A great treat for your 4th of July … Read More...
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Cake
The Perfect combination of cake and cheesecake with a patriotic flare. Now I don’t have to worry about stares from people when I have a plate of cake and a plate of cheesecake. Sometimes you just want both and luckily … Read More...
Free pattern: Panda pinch purse
Here’s your dose of cuteness for today – an adorable panda bear pinch purse! There’s a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew. It’s an excerpt from the book A Spoonful of Sugar: Sew 20 Simple Projects to Sweeten Your Surroundings … Read More...
How To Make Lasagna Garlic Bread Bowl Dip
photo credit: Kirby’s Cravings
Chips and dips are great, but sometimes you want something warm and a little more filling. This dip would be perfect on those cool summer nights or even while watching your favorite baseball team or soccer … Read More...
Free pattern: Retro Shell Chair Block
Cotton + Steel Fabrics, in their product description for this free lawn chair pattern, had this to say,
These iconic metal chairs are the stars of anyone’s vintage backyard daydreams.
Yes indeed. A quick look on Google brought me to … Read More...
Quick And Easy Yogurt Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Dog Treats
photo credit: Cooking with Janica
This morning I’m starting with the dogs! Our furry babies need cold treats in the summer to help them cool off. Make them some treats to enjoy while you and the kids are enjoying your … Read More...
Make an Amazing Felt Fairy House and Garden
Here is a great idea for these holidays! Make an amazingly detailed fairy house and garden using felt.
Jeni shows you how in this video. Can you guess what she uses as the base?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6M7bLUtXXQ