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...
Butterfly Pretzels
photo credit: Bitz & Giggles
This fun snack is easy to make and even more fun to eat. Enjoy making this fun treat with the kids and then go on an adventure while snacking on the goodness. Maybe search for … Read More...
DIY Resin Butterfly Rolling Tray
Learn how to make a beautiful butterfly tray from a few pieces of wood and a simple decoupage technique! Mark Montano shares the tutorial on his blog. He not only shows you how to build the tray itself, but also … Read More...
No Bake Avalanche Cookies
photo credit: Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
As the school year starts winding down, you are probably thinking about teacher and bus driver gifts. I’m thankful those days are done. Here is a great treat you and the kids can make … Read More...
Pintester’s 10-minute skirt sewing fail
Craft fails happen to all of us. Some are more of a fail than others. Pintester chronicles a sewing fail using a favorite tutorial of mine, a 10-minute girl’s skirt from an old t-shirt. It really is a great … Read More...
Strawberry Cooler
photo credit:LinsFood
Strawberry season is still a long ways away, but I’m definitely going to put some aside for this strawberry cooler. You can get strawberries in the stores right now and this would be great for a bridal shower, … Read More...