Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this braided back flag tank out of a plain white t-shirt. The flag design is made with fabric paint and stencils, and the open braided back and fringe with some clever … Read More...
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Strawberries
photo credit: Spicy Southern Kitchen
Here is a great dessert to make for the 4th of July or anytime this summer. A bite size dessert made with cheesecake and fresh fruit. Since it has fruit, I can eat more than … Read More...
Cocoa Berry Almond Pancake Muffin Bites
Here is a fun breakfast to serve the kids and adult kids. Even better is that this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and grain-free. Pancakes that you can take on the go or enjoy at the table and dunked in your … Read More...
Almond Strawberry Overnight Oats
photo credit: Julie’s Eats & Treats
I’m not much of a morning person, so brunches are more my thing. That doesn’t work well during the weekdays, but these overnight oats makes it a little easier. Being able to grab breakfast … Read More...
DIY Wooden Hexagon Necklace
This wooden Hexagon necklace is the perfect craft for the older child. You will need these wood sticker shapes or small laser cut cut outs. You should be able to find something similar at your local craft store.
50 Books For The Summer Holidays
Here is a great round up of the top 50 books your child should read this Summer School holidays. Make a list and hit your local library to make sure you have lazy afternoons covered. Pack a picnic rug and … Read More...
Epsom Salt Body Lotion
This recipe shows you how to make a topical application Epsom Salt Lotion. It’s got all the benefits of Epsom salts and you can take it and use it anywhere without the need for water or a bath. Epsom Salt … Read More...
Craft Photography Tips: Styling Ideas and Inspiration
If you run an etsy shop, or any other type of online crafting business you know how important good photography is! Even if you are just taking photos with your phone for instagram, you try to style them to look … 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...
Project: Long Birthday Banner Card
Sometimes you just need a really long card to include everything you want on your card. This fun 9″ x 7″ birthday birdy banner card from Kristina Werner fits inside a long business size envelope. Visit her blog for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Kimono top for summer layering
This kimono jacket is perfect for summer time layering! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial showing how you can sew one up. The simple jacket is a fun way to use a sheer print.
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Happy Canada Day Pillows | Freebie
“Oh Canada” the anthem goes. Today, I wish all Canadian Craft Gossip readers a Happy 149th Independence Day! If celebrations for you lean towards quieter-than-fireworks activities, why not whip up a Patriotic pillow or two. Joan Davis, of Maudie’s Cottage, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy color blocked pillowcases
Lisa from We Are Scout shares a tutorial at Craft Tuts+ showing how you can make these wonderful color blocked pillowcases. The color blocking adds an unexpected punch of color. They are easy to sew and can be made in … Read More...
Free pattern: Preschool art smock
Art is messy, espeically when made by young hands. But don’t let that stop you from letting them do their art! Christina from The DIY Mommy shares a free pattern to make an art smock so your preschooler’s art doesn’t … Read More...
Project: Summer Slider Card
Don’t you want to head on down the lazy river with this cute little girl? This fun summer slider card was made with stamps and dies from My Favorite Things. Swim on over to their blog where Stephanie Klauck has … Read More...
Do You Know How to Knit Backwards?
Knitting backwards sounds like a cool trick, but it’s more than that. It can actually be quite useful when working entrelac or short rows or even just narrow rows of knitting where you don’t want to have to take the … Read More...
Coconut Lime Popsicles
“Put the lime in the coconut….” Sorry! The geek in me always starts singing that song every time I see or hear lime and coconut in the same sentence. Those two flavors do pair well together and always makes me … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an awesome rope tote
You can sew an amazing rope tote like this one on your sewing machine! Petro from Creative Homemaking shares a tutorial showing how to do it. It would make an awesome pool bag or picnic tote, don’t you think?
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Summertime Punch
Berries and watermelon are my two favorite fruit items to eat during the summer months. Sometimes, we get more watermelon than we handle and I feel awful having to waste it. Luckily, Velvet and Hail created this summertime punch with … Read More...
Stitch Up Some Star-Spangled Fun
Americans are celebrating their independence with a long weekend this weekend, and it’s a perfect time to start a new cross-stitch project in red, white and blue.
This Star-Spangled Happiness Chart from Stitching the Night Away is a great choice … Read More...