photo credit: Desserts with Benefits
Overnight oatmeal seem to be the newest trend, this one can be for breakfast or dessert. A healthy choice that makes you feel kind of guilty, but in a good way. I’m liking this trend, … Read More...
Pretend Play – Tea Bags
Is time for a Cup of tea? These pretend play Tea bags a are very sweet and are even weighted with rice. Add a china tea set or play set for a complete morning tea pretend play activity.
Lime Loofah Soap Tutorial
Lime Loofah Soap Recipe
3 oz opaque Melt and Pour soap base
1 Sliced Loofah
15 drops of lime essential oil
1 Tbs Aloe Vera gel
Green Coloring
Soap Mold
You can melt the base soap in a double … Read More...
So Kitsch! Owl Toilet Covers – Free Crochet Pattern
This is so ridiculously kitsch I just had to share it with you. I know for a fact that my Grandma would have proudly displayed something like this in her bathroom — and honestly, the more I look at it, … 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!
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Tutorial: Covered button bolster pillow
A giant fabric covered button makes the perfect embellishment for this gathered bolster pillow! Jennifer Mathis from Ellison Lane shares a tutorial at the Dritz blog, Make Something, showing how you can make one. This would be so pretty in … Read More...
Projects: Three Stamped Mermaid Cards
Summer will soon be here and that means cards, scrapbook pages and paper crafting projects with beachy inspirations. I love ocean designs and one of my personal faves is mermaids! Lawn Fawn stamps is soon releasing some new clear stamp … Read More...
Giveaway: The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary
Martha is the winner!
My love of stitch dictionaries is well documented. They’re so fun to look through, play with and get inspired by.
One of the potential problems with using stitch patterns in projects, though, is that they can … Read More...
Paper Mache Floral Centerpiece Letters
Paper mache flowers are kind of a big deal right now, not just in the crafting and party world, but in weddings as well. Now, I know what you might be thinking. Paper Mache? Isn’t that tacky? Check out this … Read More...
Tutorial: Spectrum Clutch
Use your fabric scraps to create this beautiful spectrum clutch! Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The zippered pouch would make a wonderful gift, or keep it for yourself! I’m sure you could … Read More...
Craft Room Idea – Ikea kids storage with counter tops
Pam cleverly uses Ikea children’s furniture and laminate counter tops from the ReStore to build an affordable craft room storage unit for her office.
In this post she explains how it all came together, and why it works perfectly for … Read More...
Using Old Windows In Your Home Decor
Have you come across an old wood paned window and just can’t decided what to do with it? Don’t throw it out! This post from Remodelholic has over 100 ideas of ways you can use those old windows and absolutely … Read More...
Oatmeal Cream Pie Cake Pops
photo credit: The Novice Chef
Jessica at The Novice Chef and I have something in common, which is we both get in trouble when we shop while hungry. The biggest difference and why she is featured. I would eat the … Read More...
Mini Cupcake Fondue
photo credit: Chickabug
If you are thinking about getting rid of the fondue pot, you may want to think twice after reading this. Also, if you see one at a yard sale or thrift store, you should pick it up. … Read More...
Healthy Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie
photo credit: Well Plated
Gluten-free, dairy free, and refined sugar-free! 8 inch skillet may not be big enough of a cookie. Here is a healthy dessert that you can enjoy with the kids. You could try it with it with … Read More...
Grilled Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches
photo credit: Dad with a Pan
What do you do with day old donuts? Apparently, you grill them and create ice cream sandwiches with them. Sounds good to me. Now how do you manage to have day old donuts? According … Read More...
Free pattern: Retro camper inspired toiletry bag
Sew4Home shares a free pattern for sewing a toiletry bag with a shape inspired by an Airstream or other vintage camper. The camper inspired shape is perfect as a travel toiletry bag! The streamlined design is cute, but you could … Read More...
Baby Shower Cake Pop
photo credit: Gaby’s Special Treats
Gaby at Gaby’s Special Treats shares how to make these cute cake pops on Sugarkissed.net. These would be great at a baby shower or even a gender reveal party. Pick a dress color for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mitered corner fabric napkins
Our family made the switch from paper to fabric napkins about 5 years ago, and there’s been no going back. Now we use them every day! Gathered Threads shows how you can sew your own fabric napkins, with pretty mitered … Read More...
Patriotic Flower Cookies
photo credit: Pink Wings
I’m learning many things while searching for ideas to bring to you. I knew that M&Ms were created for the troops, but I didn’t know that Walmart is currently having a buy a M&M package and … Read More...