Do you keep a stash of the little battery powered tea lights
for crafting and switch them out with your holiday decor? I do. I used them for eyes at Halloween in a skull decoration. These little snowmen are so … Read More...
Cheesy Mice
Unless the mice are pets, you wouldn’t want them in your house. These cute cheesy mice might be the other exception to mice in the house. These cute little mice will be a delight to your guests, when they go … Read More...
8 more Stamped Christmas Gift Tags
The Christmas season is a time of giving, and what better way to show someone that you care than by creating a handmade gift or card. Handmade items are unique and special, and they demonstrate that you have put a … Read More...
12 Advent Calendars You Are Sure to Love
This is the last day of November. You have one day left to wrap up any of those last minute projects and prepare yourself for the business of the holiday season. An advent calendar is a great way to count … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy faux fur vest
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a faux fur vest. Don’t let the faux fur fool you – it’s actually an easy sewing project. You can make your own pattern by tracing around a … Read More...
Amazing Stocking Fillers For Teenage Boys And Man Boys Too
Okay I know I said teenage boys, but I am sure there are quite a few grown men who would love these too. I am pretty sure most of them work with my husband in IT too (You guys know … Read More...
Stunningly Beautiful Dried Flower Baubles
These Dried flower Christmas tree baubles are beautiful. I just love their natural feel. These would be perfect for my Bohemian trend crush I have right now. You could use lavender and pine needles for an aromatherapy aromatic scent. These … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Darth Vader Star Wars Apron
Sometimes it’s fun to embrace your dark side. You can do it – and cook up a mean burger at the same time – with this Darth Vader inspired apron. Deby from So Sew Easy has the pattern for free … Read More...
Giveaway: Laurel Hill Needles
Not too long ago I posted a roundup of some new-to-me products that make great gifts, and one of the ones I included was Laurel Hill knitting needles. These pretty needles are slick, shiny, just a little bit sharp, … Read More...
Freebie and Project : Disney’s Arlo The Good Dinosaur Stamp
The Disney blog is sharing a free pattern to print and trace and cut out of fun foam to make your own cute Arlo stamp. He’s the Dino star of the newest Disney movie, The Good Dinosaur. Stamp him onto … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocket mending book
This little mending book makes a great gift for sewists and nonsewists alike. Whether someone sews a lot and likes to take projects on-the-go, or doesn’t sew much at all but needs to mend something every now and then, this … Read More...
Make Your Own Earring Set From Ribbon
Making your own earrings is easier than ever with this tutorial from The Crafts World. You only need a few craft supplies and after a few minutes, you can have a beautiful set of earrings for yourself, your little one, … 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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25 Amazing Ideas for Your December Daily
If you’re looking for some ideas for jazzing up your December Daily or other Christmas ALbum, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve found 25 amazing ideas, one for every day until December 25th. Use them to inspire unique layouts, … Read More...
How To Add “BONES” To Your Elf
That mischievous little Elf on the Shelf has been around for a few years now, but time does not age this little one. Do you have an elf who visits your house every year? We sure do. His name is … Read More...
Technique: Holiday Card with White Washed Wood Look
The Gina K blog has a video showing how to make this elegant holiday card including die cutting and a technique using inks for a faux white washed wood look. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Potato Poppers Party Food
If you are entertaining a lot of friends and family this holiday season, you might want to add these potato poppers to your menu. These would be a great snack while watching the football games. You could surprise your family … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew glitter reindeer sweatshirt
A little sparkle goes a long way on a gray winter day. Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make a glitter reindeer sweatshirt. It has plenty of sparkle and also a fun Christmas spirit. If you use a purchased … Read More...
5 Minute Tortilla Pizza with Roasted Red Peppers
Here is quick meal to have on those really busy days, it takes 5 minutes of your time. This also looks pretty festive for the holidays. You could make it as an appetizer for your holiday party. A great snack … Read More...
24 DIY Gifts for Toddlers
Are you wondering what you are going to give your favorite toddler for Christmas (or birthday, etc) ?? Well, Why buy when you can DIY? Menucha from Moms and Crafters rounded up these 24 DIY gifts for toddlers that will … Read More...