What a great way to practice different patterns and shapes when learning how to wood burn. Not only that you end up with a fun collection of pretty clothes pins. These would be great to keep on hand and use … Read More...
Water Color Cupcakes
Monet, I am not. I love to craft, but some of the decorations on cakes and cookies will never happen in my house. This technique is perfect for me and the kids. You just roll out some fondant, get a … 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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Free Rustic Scarf Pattern
Wow how amazing does this look? I definitely need to make this for Winter. For the full effect I may need to grow out my hair a little longer too. I love the chunky brown buttons too! This pattern is … Read More...
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LadySusanpdx, you’ve won the Jan. Paper Pumpkin kit! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent.
Thanks to all who entered. Be sure to check back next month, we give away one kit each month!!
-Heather
Project: Animal Faced Envelopes
Here’s a fun way to jazz up your card envelopes. On the back draw a simple animal face, add a punched heart nose and bits of pattern paper cut into ear shapes and you’ve got an adorable envelope. This would … Read More...
Giveaway: Knit Yourself In X2
Anne and Ellie are our winners!
The other day I shared a review of Knit Yourself In: Inventive Patterns to Tell Your Story in the Danish “Hen Knitting” Tradition by Cecilie Kaurin and Linn Bryhn Jacobsen. It’s a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: How to hide thread ends when sewing by hand
Caroline from Sew Can She has a quick sewing tip that I think you’ll find useful. She shows how you can hide the thread ends when you’re sewing by hand. Use her thread end hiding method and a ladder stitch … Read More...
Crochet Flower and Pom Pom Necklace DIY
Crocheted flowers are a great way for anyone who is trying to learn the art to get started. Why not take those cute flowers and turn them into a necklace? This adorable piece would be perfect for the upcoming Valentine’s … Read More...
30 Creative Ways to say “I Love You”
… Read More...Nothing says “I love you” like an one-of-a-kind DIY project you’ve handmade for your loved one. This Valentine’s Day, take a break from the same old traditions and put on your crafting gloves! As scrapbookers and multi-crafters, I bet you
Tips: Things To Do With Liquid Clay
I was helping a student use liquid clay to reinforce some joins and thin spots on a creation. They were puzzled by why I was insisting on adding “glue” to the project when baking it would make it stick just … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple quilted oven mitt
Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can make a simple quilted oven mitt. It’s a quick project that doesn’t take much fabric, so if you’re making an apron (need some inspiration? Click here.) why not include a coordinating oven … Read More...
Mini Beef Burrito Bowls with Beer Cheese Sauce
Whether you are watching the football game or need a meal for busy week nights, these mini burrito bowls will hit the spot. Crock pot meals are my favorite, especially on busy schedule days. Dinner is ready no matter what … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple layered hairbows
These layered hairbows are super cute, but also super simple to make. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how. They also have a follow-up post with color & trim combinations to make bows inspired by Disney princesses … Read More...
Cute Bear Marshmallows
These are so cute! I would almost be happy for the winter months, with these marshmallows in my hot chocolate. If you have mastered the homemade marshmallow, you should have no problem making these. Claire from The Simple Life uses … Read More...
Free Game of Thrones Inspired Valentine’s Day Cards
If you’re obsessed with Game of Thrones, then these are for you!
Game of Thrones is a popular fantasy television series that aired on HBO from 2011 to 2019. Based on the book series “A Song of Ice and Fire” … Read More...
Football Brownies
Are you planning on making brownies for your football party? It is so easy to turn them into footballs. You can use your favorite brownie mix or boxed version, put them in a mini muffin pan. Then Cheryl from Every … Read More...
Free Pattern – Boot Slipper
Well these are certainly adorable! Even better is that the pattern is free. I really love this bright and vibrant color combination but it would also look adorable is more traditional pastels too. Free Baby Boot Crochet Pattern. Updated to … Read More...
Project: Valentine Treat Wrapper
Gigi’s Creative Designs blog has directions for cutting cardstock and pattern paper to wrap around chocolate nuggets to make the most adorable little mailbox treat wrapper. Click here for all the details.
-Heather
Tutorial – Make a Stroller tote bag
There’s a very good reason this tote bag doesn’t have handles. It’s made to attach to the handles of a stroller so you’ll have a place to put all the stuff you carry with you when you’re out with baby. … Read More...