I love cross stitch and embroidery. I am thrilled clever crafters are coming up with new and unique surfaces to stitch on like this awesome idea to embroider on a strainer. Pop on over to Jans Schwester’s blog to see … Read More...
Gorgeous Wedding Knits to Inspire You
It’s just about time for my 14th wedding anniversary, and we’re heading into wedding season, so I thought it might be fun to look at some projects that are perfect for weddings and other fancy occasions.
Which of course needs … Read More...
Blueberry Cheesecake Pops
photo credit: Kleinworth & Co.
Gina Kleinworth posted these blueberry cheesecake pops on The 36th Avenue blog. Frozen cheesecake yogurt mixed with blueberry jam. Imagine all the other pops you could make, switching the fruit jam. Make these in your … Read More...
Etsy Product Feature – Raccoon Embroidery Kit
Raccoon is a Level 3 pattern, using a variety of stitches that cover up most of the pattern surface. Great for adventurous beginners or seasoned stitchers!
All Kiriki patterns are screen printed by hand with vibrant, water-based inks right onto … Read More...
Free Recipe – DIY Intensive Cellulite Cream
What you need
1/4 cup Coconut Oil
3 tablespoons Witch Hazel
12 drops Juniper oil
12 drops Rosemary oil
32 drops Grapefruit oil
30 drops Cypress oil
4tbs of base lotion
or store bought moisturising cream.
Instructions
Start by mixing … Read More...
DIY Farmhouse Jute Crochet Basket
There is something I find mesmerizing beautiful about this simple jute basket. I think it’s all about going back to basics and simplicity. The leather handle adds a modern day touch whilst being very practical. You can grab the free … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Dog collar slipcover
Give a dog collar a makeover with a simple fabric wrap! You can get a whole new look without buying a new collar, or even buying the hardware to make one. Kate at Bite Sized Biggie shares a tutorial for … Read More...
Pool Noodle Crafts and Activities
Here is a roundup of “a zillion” things to do with pool noodles by Menucha at Moms and Crafters. This time of year, pool noodles have started showing up everywhere, so why not use them in craft projects?! These crafts … Read More...
Technique: Adding Color to Your Embossing Folder Images
Here a great way to get more from your embossing folders, emboss them and then add color. You can use chalks, markers or ink pads with sponge dauber like on this pretty card from Card Maker Magazine. Visit their blog … Read More...
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
photo credit: Domestic Batch
How cute are these mini chocolate chip cookies served with milk shooters? What a cute idea for a baby shower! Ashley from Domestic Batch created these for her friends baby shower. I could even see these … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible zipper pencil skirt
How brilliant is it that this pencil skirt is totally reversible! It’s called the Bali skirt and it’s a free pattern by Mayra from So Sew Easy. The zipper is a reversible zipper (she gives a link where you can … Read More...
How to Carve a Watermelon into a Teapot
photo credit: Wiki How
I’m really looking forward to the new Alice in Wonderland movie at the end of the month. I found a cool watermelon carved into a teapot that would be perfect for an Alice party or just … Read More...
Have Any DIY Craft Fails?
Hey crafters! Would you like to see some DIY and Crafting Fails here on Indie Crafts? Projects that completely failed, or projects that just turned out nothing like they were supposed to?
Maybe your recycled sweater teddy bear turned out … Read More...
How to Decide Which Photos to Print for Your Scrapbooking
With everyone now having a smart phone and/or a digital camera, the amount of photos in our libraries can become overwhelming for us memory keepers. How do you decide which ones to print, and which ones to leave on the … Read More...
Freebie: Grandpa or Dad Digital Stamps
With Father’s Day coming up you might need an image or idea for cards. Aren’t masculine cards always a little harder to design then feminine cards? They are for me 🙂 Anyway, Dearie Dolls is here to help with a … Read More...
Video tutorial: Edge stitching made easy
Edge stitching is what is sounds like – a line of stitching close to the edge of a piece of fabric. It’s a nice finishing detail. Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a video tutorial showing how easy it is … Read More...
Candy-Sweet Jello Shots
photo credit: Baking Mischief
Have a bridal shower coming up and need a cool, girly, new drink? These pretty jello shots by Tracy at Baking Mischief has the answer. These jello shots are made sweeter with triple sec replacing part … Read More...
Strawberry Cream Floats
photo credit: Taste and Tell
With all the lovely strawberries in the store, I have strawberries on my mind and looking forward to strawberry season. These floats will be perfect to enjoy now and through the summer months. Deborah at … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle pocket tote bag
Michelle from Falafel and the Bee shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can sew a tote bag with a neat triangle pocket on the front. The angled sides are the openings to the large pocket. This … Read More...
White Chocolate Mousse Brownie Parfait
photo credit: Zagleft
When you need a quick and easy dessert that can also be elegant for special occasions, this is your dessert. The mousse is an easy version of the regular mousse with only 3 ingredients. While you are … Read More...