These might be your new party favorites. You can have them as appetizers at the holiday party, or for all the football games over the holiday season. I love how this is portable, which for standing room only parties is … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Slouchy beanie hat in all sizes
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make one. It’s made from stretch knit fabric and is fully lined so you can roll the bottom up without any … Read More...
Sugar Cookie Mini Cakes
Now here is a decorating idea that I feel I could actually be successful at! I’ll probably only have three layers, to avoid disasters. These would be so cute on the dessert table for the holidays. Not only are these … Read More...
31 Hacks for Hosting Thanksgiving
If you’re in charge of hosting Thanksgiving and feeling a bit nervous about the whole ordeal, this list of 31 key party hacks will calm your nerves as the big day approaches. There’s instructions for making a DIY roasting rack, … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple flag banner
Kirstin from kojodesignsshares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how to make a simple but festive flag banner. The banner is easy to make, with leather (or felt) letters spelling out a special message. Bring it out … Read More...
Thanksgiving Decorated Sugar Cookies
As a procrastinator, I’m just now trying to figure out my Thanksgiving menu. I wish I was better, because I would make these beautiful cookies for dessert. What cute place cards for everyone or placed in goody bags for your … Read More...
6 Christmas Quilts Using the Twister Template
The Twister template is a popular quilting tool that allows quilters to create intricate and dynamic designs using traditional square quilt blocks. The template features a series of curved lines that are used to mark and cut squares, creating a … Read More...
Gift Idea: LEGO Slippers
If you or anyone in your home is a fan of LEGO bricks, then you know exactly what I’m talking about when I mention that unpleasant feeling of stepping on those plastic pieces. Honestly, unpleasant is a bit of an … Read More...
Getting the Holiday Knitting Started
There’s always a new crop of holiday knitting patterns every year, and there are a lot out there to choose from if you’re looking for Christmas knitting decorations and gift ideas.
Berroco’s annual Minutia — tiny sweater patterns for the … Read More...
Free Pattern – Snowflake Garland
Vintage a Boho styled trees are going to be very popular this year. These vintage styled Snowflake garland is putting the Classic back into Christmas. The Crochet pattern is free and easy to follow. Vintage Snowflake Christmas Garland.
Looking … Read More...
Sugru Home Hack Kits – Perfect For Christmas Gifts
You might recall some of our previous posts on Sugru. Well things have got even better with a new Sugru Home Hack Kit and Starter Kit.(kit details below)
Last time we featured some of the amazing things that can be … Read More...
Activated Charcoal, What’s All The Fuss About?
Activated Charcoal is the new “Apple Cider Vinegar
” when it comes to beauty trends. But Why is it so good for us?
Activated charcoal
is a potent natural treatment used to trap toxins and chemicals in the body, … Read More...
T-shirt for Grandma that Kids Can Make
Finding good gifts to make with kids that someone will actually want can sometimes be tricky, however I think these t-shirts are fantastic! Stef from the blog, Non Toy Gits, is doing a blog post series on Kid-Made Gifts.
She … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed linen napkins
We might use mismatched plates and ratty napkins for our every day meals, but for Thanksgiving and other family gatherings it’s nice to set a pretty table. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can make a set of lovely … Read More...
Project: Mason Jar Snow Globe
Mason Jar crafts are really popular right now and are great for recycling projects! You can turn an empty jar into a fun snow globe by adhering some die cut tree shapes to sticks and adding some faux snow into … Read More...
How to make a mini spa tin
Looking for a fun little gift to give your friends, your kids’ teachers, and even people you run into that you think you use a little surprise gift? Well, these little mini spa tins are just the thing! Pop on … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase dress for beginning sewists
A pillowcase dress is an easy style of dress to make for little girls. It’s a good project for beginning sewists. Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial for making a basic pillowcase dress. The dimensions she gives will make … Read More...
Blog Handmade Link Up
It’s time for another week of Blog Handmade! What is that? It is a weekly feature I started here at Indie Crafts that will goes up every Friday!
Blog Handmade is a weekly link up by indiecrafts.craftgossip.com where handmade bloggers … Read More...
10 Ideas for Delightful Handmade Christmas Cards
Get your Christmas scrapbooking supplies out and use them to make your own custom Christmas cards. Most of these designs can be made with scraps and small embellishments. card making is a great stash buster! With a variety of … Read More...
Pomegranate Mojito Recipe
Are you looking for a new drink to serve at your holiday parties? This little cup of holiday spirit will bring joy to all. Just looking at it puts you in a festive mood! Well, maybe just me. As always … Read More...