Hey New York Indie Crafters! If you haven’t already seen the news, the Etsy.com NY Street Team has changed their name and will now be formally known as the NY Handmade Collective (NYHC).
From NYHC:
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Tutorial: Posy Pocket Tote
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making her Posy Pocket Tote. Made from a bold floral, it’s perfect for spring! It’s lined with a zip pocket on the inside. It also featured boxed corners and wide … Read More...
Check out this Kickstarter for a Wearable Notions Holder
Because I mentioned the Knit Show Kickstarter the other day I wanted to share this one, too, which is for an interesting wearable knitting notions holder called the TINK.
TINK (that’s knit backward, by the way) is a six-inch … Read More...
Check Out This Cute Easter Egg Towel
Sometimes it’s fun to stitch up little home decor projects to go with the seasons, and sometimes you want to make something that’s actually useful.
This Easter Egg Cross Stitch Towel falls into the cute but useful category, and it’s … Read More...
Recycled cardboard tube microphone
Yup! Another great idea for recycling those cardboard tubes into a fun craft that I bet will provide hours of pretend play and singing along with I bet a bit of dancing too. Oh and dress up! Pop on over … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy stretchy knit headbands
These stretchy knit headbands are easy to sew! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial showing. She’s got written instructions and also a video if you prefer to watch along to see how to make them. … Read More...
DIY Rainbow Candle Holders
This rainbow colored candle holder is created using Nail Polish and a marbling effect. Don’t be fooled though it wasn’t quite as easy as we first thought. Check out the do’s and don’ts here. Nail Polish Candle Holders.
Rainbow Bubble Bar
Spring is here and with it comes lots of raindrops and rainbows. Our “Colors in the Sky” Rainbow Bubble Bar is described as “A Spring phenomenon! Bright sky, dark clouds, glistening blades of grass and colors in the sky. Kaffir … Read More...
Learn How To Make A Quick Dessert To Take To Parties
This Snickers Caramel Apple Salad is a classic dessert that is extremely easy to make and is perfecr for any occasion! Your friends will be licking the bowl clean and asking you for the recipe, so give this deliciousness a … Read More...
Crochet Carrots Basket
Baskets are super useful, they can hold candy, pens, lipstick, or just trash if you’re into that. What’s great it in addition to their usefulness they’re super cute to decorate with. This Cute Carrots Basket is perfect for Easter without … Read More...
Chic Tassel Easter Basket
White is often overlooked when it comes to Easter decorations, but these Easter Rope Baskets prove that a clean, crisp white can be just as festive as the more traditional pastel shades. There’s something so fresh and timeless about … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Drawstring sewing bag with lots of pockets
Alicia from SolSolito shows how you can sew this drawstring sewing bag with lots of pockets to hold your threads and buttons and small sewing tools. The design is based on three circles, layered and sewn to create rows of … Read More...
Project: Queen Bee Mixed Media Box
Using lots of mixed media like rubber stamps, ink pads, ink sprays, glitter glue, a wooden box and more Katy Leitch designed this wonderful Queen Bee Box project. You can find her complete direction over on the Mixed Up Magazine … Read More...
Tutorial: Zip top insulated tote bag for your Slow cooker
This insulated tote is like a little cooler you can carry like a purse. It’s perfect for spring picnics, or keeping cold items cold on the way home from the grocery store. Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can sew … Read More...
Tutorial | Multi-pocket Insert from a Sheet of Paper
This multi-pocket insert is made for Midori or similar planners, but I think it’s a really neat idea to incorporate in scrapbooks, Project Life and bullet journals.
Using just one sheet of paper and decorative tape like washi, you will … Read More...
Download: Spring Mandala Coloring Page
Grab your favorite coloring medium and download this lovely spring themed mandala with birds, butterflies and tulips. It’s FREE to download from Dover Publication, click here to get it.
-Heather
Tutorial: Decorative triangle bartack
A practical stitch to reinforce a garment can also be decorative! Liesl Gibson from Oliver + S shows how to make a bartack on a sewing machine. Use a contrast thread and make it a triangle, and it becomes a … Read More...
Use square paper plates for giant wall decoration
This is a giant minecraft image for a 6th birthday party is featured at the blog Catch My Party. Pop on over to see all the creative diy Minecraft party details. When I spotted this I thought it would … Read More...
Try a Fine-Motor Journal to Encourage Enjoyment of Writing
Most kids do not love learning to write by practicing letter formation. And the truth is, there are certain fine-motor skills that need to be there before kids can learn to write.
To make both getting ready to write and … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Easy knit skater skirt
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a pattern and tutorial at Fleece Fun for sewing an easy knit skater skirt. Knit fabric makes this a quick and easy project. The stretch gives a flexible fit, and the edges don’t fray so … Read More...