Grab some colored pencil or markers and relax while coloring this lovely garden gate coloring page. It’s free to download from Dover Publications.
-Heather
Craft Business Tip- How to plan your year ahead
For my fellow Indie Business owners, crafters and bloggers- Here are some fantastic tips for staying organised and making a plan for your business from the Mollie Makes blog.
Mollie Makes caught up with the three successful makers behind And … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Reversible smock style ruffle apron
You can sew this reversible smock style apron using a free pattern and tutorial from Sew4Home! The apron has a bib top and a gathered skirt with a deep ruffle at the hem. It’s reversible so you can get two … Read More...
Feature Friday: SusanAnna
Today’s Feature Friday shop is the Etsy Shop SusanAnna. The adorable shop SusanAnna has beautiful jewelry pieces for family tree gifts for mom, personalized initial bracelet and necklace, bird nests, song bird themed jewelry all made with lead and nickel … Read More...
10 Ways to Use an Old Wooden Crate
Wooden crates have so many possibilities and aside from the fact that they are extremely sturdy and very durable, they make great pieces of decor and statement. Check out this post from the blog Megan Brook Handmade and see 10 … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a new cover for your ironing board
Your ironing board takes a lot of abuse, and that shows on the cover. Worn fabric, burned spots, and more. But Tova from Professor Pincushion shares a video showing how you can sew a new cover for your ironing board. … 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...
21 DIY Ideas for Father’s Day Cards
Gather up your card making supplies )aka scrapbooking scraps) and get busy making these DIY Father’s Day cards for all the great dads in your life.
With 21 ideas to choose from, you’re sure to find one that will suit … Read More...
Free pattern: Ruffle baby bib
Sew a ruffle baby bib with a free pattern and tutorial from Mary Martha Mama! The bib has an absorbent terry cloth
backing. The rows of ruffles make this so pretty for baby girls! Or, if you’re making a bib … Read More...
Tip: Change the Look of Your Stamp
Change things up and get a more artistic look from your stamped images by going over the design drawing sketchy lines using a fine tip marker. This fun tip is from Lisa over at Sugar Pea Designs blog, click here … Read More...
Get your First Paper Pumpkin Kit for only $5!!
If you’re inspired by the Paper Pumpkin reviews I bring you each month and would like to try these great monthly kits yourself now is the perfect time. For a VERY LIMITED TIME first time subscribers pay only $5 for … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven jeans seam coasters
These woven jeans seam coasters will have you hoarding all the seams from your jeans scraps! Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial showing how to make them. I’m thinking the thick denim seams would be super … Read More...
Easy Fruit Sorbet
photo credit: The Flavor Bender
Here is a refreshing way to cool off this summer. Plus it is healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. We love fruit in this house, in fact we have to buy it twice a week. So … Read More...
7 Minute Blackberry Crisp
photo credit: Sara Hauser
This treat for two or one, if you want to indulge and not share, is a great dessert for your summer berries. Blackberries are used here, but I’m sure you could substitute with blueberries or raspberries. … Read More...
How to weave on a branch
Love using natural materials found in nature? Check out these books on Crafting with nature.
An Easy Way to Finish a Cross Stitch or Embroidery Project
Cross stitch projects look really cute if you frame them in their hoops, but how do you do that in a way that looks neat?
I love this tutorial from Little Dorrit & Co. via Sew Mama Sew on how … Read More...
Tutorial: Flamingo hooded bath towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial for sewing a flamingo hooded bath towel. She has a whole series of posts with cute hooded towels for kids, but I think this is my favorite so far. The pink hooded … Read More...
Curried Turkey & Bacon Cupcakes
photo credit: The Castaway Kitchen
Are we have dessert for dinner? From afar these cupcakes look like a sweet dessert, but they are actually a savory cupcake for your dinner plate. This savory cupcake is gluten-free and works with a … Read More...
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
photo credit: Pumpkin ‘N Spice
When I was a kid, I loved getting Slushies, Icees, or whatever sweet frozen drink the ice cream shop was serving. As an adult, I still like to get a frozen drink, but they are … Read More...
12 Lighting Ideas for Your Backyard
The Summer months are filled with outdoor parties. Take a few extra minutes to add some special lighting to your backyard. Not only will it help to dress up your space, but it will make it even more enjoyable. Check … Read More...