No matter the weather where you are, I think we can all appreciate instant gratification knitting projects. If it’s warm where you are now, maybe you don’t need a knit cowl, but you’ll be one step ahead of the weather … Read More...
Free pattern: Waldorf pocket doll
Cathy from Brambles & Blossoms shares a free pattern at Magic Onions for making the sweetest Waldorf style pocket dolls. The small fabric dolls are easy for small hands to hold and cuddle. She leaves the faces off to encourage … Read More...
Freebie: Bird Coloring Page
To get you excited for the next issue of The Coloring Studio publication Stampington is offering a free teaser page for you to download and color. It will be available June 1st in book and craft stores and on-line but … Read More...
20+ Free Mothers Day Printables
Celebrate your Mother or Grandmother by giving them something from the heart. Try these free printables in a frame or fill out the questionaire or print the cards!
Source: 20+ Free Mothers Day Printables | Live Randomly Simple
Choosing the Right Colored Pencils to Color With.
What do you use to color with? Markers? Pencils? I have a variety of mediums I love to use in my adult coloring books and a variety of brands.
I wanted to share this handy guide to choosing the best … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-roll knit and drapey fabrics for efficient storage
Most of us fold our fabric to store it. But some fabrics are more efficiently stored in rolls. Kristen from Create Kids Couture shows how to roll your fabric so it stores neatly on a shelf or in a drawer. … Read More...
Let the Hosts of ABC’s ‘The Chew’ Help You Plan Your Party
If you’re a fan of ABC’s hit show The Chew, you’ll love The Chew: An Essential Guide to Cooking and Entertaining. This new release cookbook is full of crowd pleasing recipes, as well as fun anecdotes and show … Read More...
Tutorial: Envelope pillow covers with French seams
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make pillow covers finished off with French seams so there are no raw edges. They have simple envelope back, so need for zippers or buttons to close it up. The French seams … Read More...
Tutorial: Key fob that also holds a pack of gum
Wren from The Inspired Wren created this extended key fob to help make sure that her keys and a pack of gum are always within easy reach in her purse. She shares a tutorial showing how. The gum holder portion … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt origami butterflies
These origami butterfly hair clips are easy to make from craft felt. Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shares a tutorial showing how. They’ll look best out of higher quality felt. Each one uses just a small piece of felt – 2.5″ … Read More...
The Motherlode of Mother’s Day Ideas!
Mother’s Day is one of the most special days for women around the world. Not only do they get spoiled rotten, but they also get to see how much their loved ones really, truly care about you. If you are … Read More...
Free Chart – Windmill In Blue
I really like this pattern because it reminds me of the China Plates my mother collected. A few years ago she decided to part with them to make more room in the house. This would be perfect on her wall … Read More...
DIY Lemon & Rosemary Candle
Rosemary and lemon are both popular scents that many people enjoy, but have you ever considered combining the two to make a fragrant candle? The resulting aroma is not only refreshing and invigorating, but it also has a calming effect … Read More...
Frank The Doggie Draught Extruder
Good ole Frank will keep the chills at bay with his long sausage body. He is adorable and he is free. You will need to register to be able to download the free pattern. It’s a fairly easy process and … Read More...
Well Being – Lavender Popsicles
These popsicles are Essential oils for your Soul. These Popsicles are made using yoghurt, honey and Lavender flowers. As we all know Lavender has so many different healing properties. Definitely a well being pick me up treat !
Ideas to Help Make Knitting More Comfortable
I have long had RSI (repetitive strain injury) problems with my hands, wrists and arms when I knit too much. It can be anything from pain to numbness to stinging to stiffness, and it keeps me from knitting as much … Read More...
12 DIYs To Make For Mother’s Day That Your Mom Will Love!
I love making gifts, don’t you? They’re especially great for Mother’s day, making your mom something unique and fun that will make her feel special and that she can cherish.
My Mom is pretty easy when it comes to making … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy summer A-line dress
Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make a simple summer dress, perfect for kicking about town. It’s a lined, sleeveless A-line dress gathered in at the waist. You can use any lightweight fabric for this, knit or woven.… 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 and Technique: Wild Flower Garden Handmade Card
This stunning wild flower card has so much depth. Mary Prasad got this look by using Ink Potion No. 9 solution over paper and then stamping the flowers using markers colored directly on stamps, this along with second generation stamping … Read More...