Hey Pokemon fans, this one is for you!! With Pokemon GO being such a HUGE trend right now, I just had to share this list of 16 fun Pokemon themed handmade products, rounded up by Brittany at Pop Shop America.… Read More...
Video tutorial: How to lay out a sewing pattern
In sewing, there are very few mistakes that can’t be undone. One of those is cutting. Cutting your fabric needs to be done correctly because there’s no way to uncut fabric. Angela Wolf shares a video tutorial at Craftsy showing … Read More...
Giveaway: The Encyclopedia of Knitting
Eunice is the winner!
I’m doing a major cleanout in my office (again), so I’m uncovering some great books that are older but still super useful that I don’t need but I’m sure someone will want.
A lot of books … Read More...
Project: Stamped Coral Necklace
This lovely necklace looks like it was made with a real piece of coral but can you believe it’s actually stamped?!? Using a coordinating coral stamp and die cut Laura Drahozal made this amazing piece of jewelry. Visit her blog, … Read More...
Denim sea creature projects + tute
Cathy Perlmutter of Gefilte Quilt goes under the sea with three of her latest sewing projects. All employ raw edge applique on a denim ground. Notice she used buttons for octopus tentacles. Clever. All you need to get started is … Read More...
26 Ways to Save a Little on Your Wedding Day
We all dream of having the perfect, ideal wedding. Some of us look into every single little detail, while others just want to have their closest loved ones there and the day will be made. Either way, a wedding can … Read More...
3 Things To Help Your Jewelry Business Succeed
Trying to get your jewelry business up and running? Before you go any further, check out this post to ensure you are doing everything you can and probably should be doing. There truly are things that can make you more … Read More...
Tutorial: Watermelon zipper pencil pouches
Aren’t these watermelon zipper pencil pouches the cutest? Katie from Punk Projects (and our Indie Crafts editor) shares a tutorial at Seams and Scissors showing how you can make them! They’re easily made from felt with embroidery stitches for the … Read More...
How to Use Collect Photo App for Memory Keeping Projects
Julie from How I Sustain, explains how she uses the Collect Photo App as a major tool in her memory keeping for Project Life and other projects. The app stores photos from your phone by project in a calendar format, … Read More...
Making Polymer Clay Sushi
I got asked to make little sushi beads so off I went to look for inspiration. These minis aren’t the canework version I’ll be experimenting with but they’re so freaking adorable, I had to share. Tiny sushi for your doll … Read More...
35 Back to School ideas
The “Back to School” theme I think works for anyone even if you don’t go back to school in the Fall. It symbolizes a fresh start, like New Year’s Eve.
Over at the blog Positively Splendid there is a great … Read More...
Free pattern: Scrappy soft fabric balls
Use your fabric scraps to make soft fabric balls! They’re great for kids to play with because they’re soft and squishy, so they toss them around without you worrying about anyone getting hurt. Nina from Nina makes shares a free … Read More...
Dairy Free “Cherry Garcia” Ice Cream
If you are looking for a healthier or dairy free option for ice cream, you should think about making this one. This does require an ice cream maker. I’m still on the fence of buying one. Anya at Anya’s Eats … Read More...
The RIGHT Way to Decorate a Shelf
Decorating a shelf or above kitchen cabinets can be kind of challenging. Sure, it’s not that big of a deal to put some of your favorite items up and make it look pretty, but it does take a little theory … Read More...
Vegan Tiramisu
I’m not a coffee person, so tiramisu has never been a dessert for me. If you are trying to eat healthier and miss your tiramisu, relax we have your solution. Jenn from Neurotic Mommy shares this mind blowing recipe for … Read More...
3 Fun Easy Ways to Cut a Cucumber
Instead of just serving spears or cucumber chips to your guest, you can liven them up in three different ways. The rose cut pictured above is similar to rose apples and potatoes. Lilly at Fast Forward Fun share the rose … Read More...
42 Flowers You Can Eat
If you watch cooking shows, they always tell you not to put non-edible items on the plate. Many times, there will be flowers on the plate for decorations only, but there are flowers that you can eat. TreeHugger has given … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a cross body book tote
This book tote is made for trips to the library! Or, when school starts, it would be a great school book bag. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making it. The wide cross body … Read More...
DIY Chocolate Marshmallow Fluff
I loved peanut butter and fluff sandwiches as a kid! I still enjoy one occasionally now and then. Now I mostly have fluff for making fudge and putting a large dollop in my hot chocolate. It isn’t the healthiest item, … Read More...
8 Ice Cream Party Ideas
Did you know that today is National Ice Cream Day? It sure is! If you love ice cream as much as I do, you take any opportunity to celebrate and indulge in the creamy treat. This post has 8 adorable … Read More...