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Anette of “Lebenslustiger” a German/English Blog out of Hildesheim, Germany and it is a very enlightening site sharing exquisite ideas. She has plastic chairs with little sheepskin pads on them to make the seats warmer in winter. Not being overly … Read More...
I thought this month I would try and seek out a few new fashion patterns for our readers. I fell in love with this off the shoulder open weave tunic.
It’s perfect for the Fall and adds great dimension to … Read More...
Are you a Harry Potter Fan? As some of you may know my kids certainly are.
Here are some more Harry Potter cross-stitch patterns for you to try.
We had a massive Harry Potter Themed party last year. You can … Read More...
Fragrant oil (FO) and Essential oil (EO) are two types of oils that can be used to add scents to candles, body products, and other items. However, there are some key differences between the two.
Essential oils are extracted from … Read More...
Congratulations to Susan!
How many of you have knit a Color Affection shawl? Or at least know what I’m talking about? This gorgeous stripey Garter Stitch shawl was a huge hit on Ravelry, and is still super popular, with … Read More...
If you’ve not yet tried alcohol markers to color your stamps you’re missing out on a medium that can add lots of realism, depth and dimension to your stamped images. Yes, they are an investment but they really can take … Read More...
If you are planning out outdoor get-together, or just want some unique nightlights for your next family camping trip, check out this amazing mason jar luminaries. It is actually quite simple to make them and kids of all ages can … Read More...
Air-dry clay is a great option for making your own jewelry. It doesn’t take much experience to be able to mold and form what type of shapes you are wanting, and it’s a great way to add your own personal … Read More...
Ok, so you may be thinking “Oh my, another post about making a centerpiece from a mason jar!”. Well, let me assure you that these 15 ideas are not for the rustic themed wedding. These ideas can be used in … Read More...
Okay guys, I just started this new feature here at Indie Crafts! It is a new weekly feature called Shop Handmade. These posts will go up every Monday!
Shop Handmade is a weekly link up by indiecrafts.craftgossip.com where handmade business … Read More...
When I first began claying seriously and got an extruder… they were all these little metal ones with difficult to press plungers. Combine this with the fact that the only clay I could lay hands on was Fimo classic and … Read More...
I know many crafts start early on their holiday creating so many blogs are sharing Christmas in July ideas, like this adorable card from Penny Black stamps, click here for complete instruction on how to make it. I love … Read More...
The other day I was at the mall and sew some maxi dresses with the most beautiful pieced skirts. Except they had tube top bodices, and I don’t wear tube tops. The next day I saw this tutorial by Hanna … Read More...
I have not had a root beer float in a long time! These ice cream sandwiches look good and I bet will bring you back to the good old days. I guess it is time to find some root beer … Read More...
Adrianna from Hey June shares this girls’ hi-low maxi skirt as a free pattern for Skirting the Issue, a month long series at Simple Simon & Co. that encourages sewists to put their skills to use making skirts for … Read More...
Darn it! It was such a busy week, I forgot it was shark week! Oh well! You can still make this cute cookie cup for a fun beach theme. Maybe you can watch “Jaws” for movie night. These are really … Read More...
This tutorial is for crocheting with a popsicle stick to create a Broomstick Stitch.
It looks rather fiddly so maybe that is why only a bracelet style cuff was made. Have you tried this technique?
Source: FabArtDIY
Need Crochet supplies … Read More...
You can make pincushions out of just about anything, even an empty tin can. Jessi from Practically Functional shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how. It’s quick, easy, and functional. And cute, too! Of course my Crazy Cat Lady … Read More...
I have met very few children who do not love to build with simple, wooden blocks
. One problem with them is that they can get worn out over time — the paint can fade, get scratched, or even start … Read More...
Hand embroidery is a very delicate art form, and by taking into account the details that can go into one piece, the possibility of creating an exact duplicate is nearly impossible. Today we are bringing you 6 alphabet patterns … Read More...
