These fabric frame brooches are a fun way to use up your scraps, and make a unique piece of jewelry at the same time. Mark Montano shares a tutorial for making them on his blog, Make Your Mark. Twisted fabric … Read More...
Pull Apart Cupcake Ideas
Cupcakes are perfect for a party. Everyone has their own, no one complains that their piece is bigger than the other and the leftovers are easier to deal with than half a sheet of cake. … Read More...
Oreo Baby Rattle Baby Shower Pops
photo credit: Little Miss Kate
These cute rattle pops would be a hit at a baby shower or to send out in announcements. You could even have fun with graduation and make some rattle pops and diplomas. From crib to … Read More...
Matcha Milk Bread Turtles with Chocolate Dutch Crunch
These turtles are adorable. Almost too cute to eat! I love how the chocolate dutch crunch makes for the perfect shell on the turtles. I’ve never heard of it before, but I’m going to keep it on … Read More...
Tutorial: Keychain wallet
This key chain wallet keeps your phone, ID, and credit cards all together and connected with your keys. Kerri at How Does She? shares a tutorial for making one. The keychain wallet keeps all your essentials at easy reach, with … Read More...
Strawberry Dome Cake
photo credit: Raspberry Sue
This lovely cake looks amazing! The page is in German, but I was able to translate to English using Google. Also, you don’t need a special half-sphere baking pan. The shape comes from molding in a … Read More...
Homemade Switchel
photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Have you ever heard of switchel or hay makers punch? It is a cold drink farmers used to keep hydrated while working the fields. It has apple cider vinegar and a natural sweetener such as … Read More...
Teaching Kids about Ramadan
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, has just begun, and it’s a great time to teach kids about Islam and what Ramadan is all about.
I’ll admit to not knowing all that much, but there are some great resources online for … Read More...
Steak and Egg Breakfast Tacos
photo credit: Honey and Birch
Steak and eggs for a lazy weekend is great, but these steak and egg tacos would be quicker and you can take it on the road. What a great way to use up the leftover … Read More...
Pretend Play – Camp Fire
This DIY fire is perfect for Pretend play and would look lovely setup in a play room too. Even a fake fire looks warm and cozy. Add some felt smores and you have a lovely rainy day activity.
Melt and Pour Turpentine Soap For Working Hands
Turpentine Soap For Working Hands
What you need
1 cup of Borax
1 cup of Melt and Pour Soap Base
2 tsp Turpentine
1 tsp of Orange essential oil
You can melt the base soap in a double boiler or … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Spring Flower Slippers
Spring Flowers Crochet Slippers
Materials: Yarns, Tapestry needle, 6 buttons
Hooks: Hook 6.5 mm for the soles and 6.00mm for the upper
Yarn: Tapestry yarn for the soles, Medium Worsted Cotton for the uppers and Flowers
Gauge : 2 inches … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ropes and Sway Top
Marissa from One CrafDIY Girl shows how you can make her Ropes & Swap Top. It’s a simple pillowcase style top made from a lightweight gauze so it’s floaty and summery. Add extra length and it would be a beautiful … Read More...
Giveaway: Knitting Ephemera
Mary is the winner.
It’s fun to know about knitting history and some of the funny stories, legends and trivia that go into this craft we love. Whether these facts are amusing to friends or only to us doesn’t really … Read More...
Make a Giant Scrabble Board for Summer
Here is a really easy tutorial on how to make a huge scrabble board from supplies you probably having lying around. This would be so perfect for outdoor parties and get togethers this Summer!
Zoe from Creative in Chicago and … Read More...
Giveaway: Four Magazines from Stamping and Company
Last week I brought you reviews of four publications out this summer from Stamping and Company: The Coloring Studio, Take Ten, Somerset Studio and Somerset Studio Gallery. And today is your chance to win big, I’ve got … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Spiker bow
Kelsey from Poofy Cheeks shows how you can make a spiker bow to put on a hair clip or headband. There’s no sewing required, just some careful tying and some hot glue. Once you get practiced at making them, you’ll … Read More...
Shop Handmade Link Up
It’s time for another week of Shop handmade! What is it? It is a weekly feature here at Indie Crafts called Shop Handmade where you can link up your Etsy shops.. These posts will go up every Monday!
Shop … Read More...
Father’s Day Project for Kids
Here’s a great art project that the kids can make for Father’s Day! he is sure to love it, and it won’t cost more than the price of a Large white frame, some stickers and paint. Little kids can … Read More...
Pusheen Donuts
These donuts are so cute! If you don’t know Pusheen the cat, ask your kids or check out a link in the blog post featuring these donuts. These cute donuts will be a hit with your teens … Read More...