I have a talented friend who uses pop can
(and all sorts of can) pull tabs in her art. She crochets these into purses, sculpture and clothing. Sometimes we craft together and I poke at the bucket of tabs and … Read More...
Tips: Making Stamps with the Scan N Cut Machine
If you’ve got a Scan and Cut electronic die cut machine then you can make your very own custom stamps! The Balzer Designs blog will show you how to use the machine to cut stamp material, with tips on how … Read More...
Tutorial: Tufted bench cushion
A new cushion will do wonders to freshen up a wooden bench. Torie Jayne shows how you can make a tufted bench cushion. I am in love with the duck egg blue color and those adorable pom poms for tufting! … Read More...
Easy DIY Chip & Dip Bowl
There’s no need to spend your hard-earned cash on a fancy chip and dip bowl for your next party. This easy DIY project costs just $2, possibly less if you decide to use castoffs from your kitchen cabinet instead of … Read More...
Candy Rainbow Rock-a-Stack Toy
The classic toy we all loved as a child and also share with our own children and for some grandchildren. This cute candy treat will be perfect for a baby shower or even a first birthday party. A delight for … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Hello Spring dress for little girls
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a free pattern for you. It’s the Hello Spring dress for little girls. The top is knit so it’s comfortable like a t-shirt, while the bottom is a pretty gathered skirt. The bottom can … Read More...
Strawberry Cloud Cake
I’ve never heard of a cloud cake before, but they look like Twinkies. This yummy looking no bake strawberry cake only takes 10 mins. Perfect last minute dessert when you have surprise guests, a potluck , and summer dessert. Jen … Read More...
Tutorial: Nautical lace up back dress from a button up shirt
Marissa from One CraftDIY Girl shows how she created this nautical dress with a lace up back – from a button up shirt! Start with a shirt that’s too big for you, and she shows how to shape it at … Read More...
Rainbow Favor Cookies
These cute cookies will be perfect favors or even place settings at your next spring or rainbow party. You could even let the kids write their own names on the cookies. These cookies put a smile on my face, especially … Read More...
How to Dye Self Striping Yarn (without special tools)
Hey yarn crafters! Here is a really helpful looking post by Annette Browning at Fiber Artsy showing you how to make your own Self Striping Yarn!
Annette says:
… Read More...Have you ever tried to dye self striping yarn? Ever notice that
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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How to make a recycled picnic caddy
Michelle sent in the link to her blog A Crafty Mix where she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a picnic caddy out of recycled materials. The straps are from an old purse which really gives this … Read More...
22 Gardening Tips to Save You Time and Effort
There are a lot of pros and cons to growing your own garden. While you get a lot of wonderful benefits from it, one of the biggest downfalls would have to be the time and effort it takes. This post … Read More...
One Tray Roast Chicken Dinner
By Sunday night, the last thing I want to do is spend hours in the kitchen making dinner and cleanin up. I do want to have the family sit down for a nice dinner before the crazy work week begins. … Read More...
Free Pattern – Fox Brooch
Imagine having a little bit of the forest sitting on your shoulder all day. This little fellow is sure to turn heads and start conversations.
You can grab the free pattern by visiting Krawka.
Free Printable Pretend Play Groceries
Pretend play is lot’s of fun for little ones and continues well in to their tweenage years. I know my 8 year old pretends she is a teenage diva most days. These free printables are easy to make, just use … Read More...
Book Review – Knit Wear Love
The winner is Carmen.
I really thought I had done a giveaway of Amy Herzog’s Knit Wear Love before, but here it is in my pile of books, so here it is for you.
Knit, Wear Love 
does have sweater … Read More...
Free pattern: Pretty fabric tulips
Nothing says spring like a big bunch of tulips! Coats & Clark shares a free pattern for these fabric tulips on their blog, Sewing Secrets. Wires in the petals create blooms that hold their shape. You can make a small … Read More...
Freebie: Spring Coloring Page
Yippee, Spring is finally here! To celebrate you can download this lovely free coloring page designed by Tammy Tutterow. Visit here blog to download the full page.
-Heather
Free Sewing pattern: Reversible fabric headband in women and girls sizes
Sara from Alice + Lois shows how you can make a reversible fabric headband. She has updated an older tutorial to include a free pattern to make them in both women and girls’ sizes. With each side of the headband … Read More...