Not all of our DIY endeavors are ideal for the more masculine folks in our lives, which can make Father’s Day a bit tricky for those of us who are inclined to handcraft gifts for every holiday.
Enter Anne-Marie Faiola … Read More...
How To Crochet – Diamond Checkers Stitch
This is a nice lightweight stitch perfect for Summer shawls and Baby Blankets.
Looking for more Patterns for blankets? Check these Crochet Blanket Patterns out on Etsy.
Freebies: Father’s Day Digital Stamps
Carmen has collected 7 of her free digital stamps perfect for Father’s Day over on her blog Beyond the Fringe. Click here to download them all.
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
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!
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Giveaway: Wee Garter Stitch
The winner is Beverly.
Knitting for babies and toddlers is a lot of fun. The projects are usually pretty small and fast to knit, and kids universally look cute in a little knit something or wrapped up in a knit … Read More...
Memorial Day 2016
photo credit: HealthWit
For most of us it, the day will be spent with family and friends. Enjoying good food and saying an unofficial hello to summer. We must not forget the real reason we celebrate this day. Although, it … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple maxi skirt
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how to make a simple maxi skirt. Dress it up or down all summer long! You can make one to your measurements with just a few easy seams. Once you see how easy (and … Read More...
DIY Inspiration Smashbook
This DIY Inspiration Smashbook is so gorgeous! use watercolors to handpaint the canvas cover, then add the hand lettered title.
Not a hand lettering master? No worries! You get a free Silhouette Cut File & PNG file to make a … Read More...
Make a Pencil Holder with Air Dry Clay
Rachel from Lines Across has lots of good ideas on her blog. This simple but why-didn’t-I-think-of-that project would be great for whatever decor you have going on. White is useful but why not make a pencil or pen holder perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans armrest project bag
Kat from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make this armrest project bag out of old jeans! The project bag has a strip of fabric that sits across your couch or chair armrest, with pockets hanging from either side … Read More...
Tiffany Blue Cosmopolitan
photo credit: Host the Toast
Every girl’s dream is to receive that Tiffany blue box! I would be happy with just the box, because I love that color. Here is a great drink for an engagement party, bridal shower or … Read More...
Berry Cake
photo credit: With a Spin
I love berry season! I love going out to different farms and picking my own. Nothing more rewarding after picking berries and enjoying those fresh berries later that day. A fresh picked berry tastes much … Read More...
Breakfast Popsicle
photo credit: The Chocolate in my Life
When it is a hot and humid day, it can take some effort to eat. Breakfast, you can usually get by with a bowl of cereal, but sometimes it is just to hot … Read More...
Shortbread with Strawberry and Yogurt
photo credit: Shiny Happy Bright
Strawberry picking season is almost upon us, but there are some beautiful strawberries in the store now. One of my favorite dessert in the summer is a strawberry shortcake. This recipe from Emily at Shiny … Read More...
Free pattern: Faux leather & fleece sunglasses case
Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a sunglasses case from faux leather and fleece. The faux leather gives the case body and durability, while the fleece lining is soft against the lenses. They’ve sized the pattern to fit … Read More...
Chocolate Almond Butter Pretzel Snacks
photo credit: Beaming Baker
Although I would prefer some Nutella
, this is an healthier snack for the munchies or hiking and camping. Also for those yard sale days, when you need some energy to keep shopping. This recipe is … Read More...
No Bake Pineapple Cheesecakes
photo credit: My Baking Addiction
Love pineapple upside cake, but don’t want to heat up the house this summer. Here is a no bake version that will keep the house cool and you feeling refreshed after eating. Karina from My … Read More...
Healthy High Protein Cake Batter Wraps
photo credit: The Big Man’s World
Your kids will think your crazy serving them a cake batter wrap for breakfast. Little will they know the protein punch this sweet breakfast treat has and will help them through the day. Now … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Summer maxi dress
Beat the summer heat with a stylish maxi dress! Troy from Thiftanista in the City shows how you can make a summer maxi dress from knit fabric. You won’t need a pattern because she shows how to make your own … Read More...
DIY Painted Seashells
Everyone takes home sea shells from their beach trips – but what do you do with them afterwards? According to Menucha at Moms and Crafters, You don’t need to know how to paint to make these beautiful sunset scenes, and … Read More...