This button heart keepsake is a great way to use up those odd buttons in your button stash! Cami shares a tutorial on her blog, Tidbits. It has a necklace chain attached so you can hang it from a hook … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel jewelry clutch organizer
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for sewing this travel jewelry clutch. Inside are all storage spots for all the types of jewelry you might bring with you on a trip. There’s … Read More...
Sand Pudding Cups
photo credit: Food Fun Family
I’m ready to hit the beach, but the weather feels like winter is coming back. It is snowing in parts of Maine. These cute sand pudding cups are a great dessert to make with your … Read More...
Brownie Popsicles
photo credit: Chickabug
OMG! Cue shrieking of teenage girl! How cute are these brownies that look like popsicles?! Okay! Small things amuse small minds, but seriously these would be adorable at a summer party. Heather at Chickabug shares how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas laundry hamper with removable liner
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this canvas laundry hamper with removable liner. The liner is a simple drawstring bag made from a quilting weight cotton. The outside is made from a sturdy canvas, with dowels set into the sides … Read More...
Candy Dipped Marshmallow Diploma Pops
photo credit: Wilson
A great treat for graduation party for Kindergarten to College. These will be adorable on the dessert table or as parting gifts for guests. If you still have to send out invitations, these would be cute to … Read More...
Easy Meatball Sliders
photo credit: Home. Made. Interest.
Whether entertaining for a special event, having a barbecue or need snacks for watching the games, these meatball sliders will fill the roll. These easy to make sliders are ready in 30 minutes from start … Read More...
8 Ways to Craft with Thumb Tacks
The trusty old thumb tack has been used for years in office spaces, but this post with get your brain spinning with the possibilities those little things have. From a whole new texture on your crafts to an easier way … Read More...
Hot air balloon decor
Isn’t this beautiful? Hot air balloons could be great for all sorts of temporary party decor to every day festive summer or kid’s room decorations. Pop on over to the blog Kate Aspen to see a bunch of ideas for … Read More...
What ways do you use wax paper?
Wax paper is one of those items that we probably all have in our kitchens. While it’s best known for it’s roll in baking and helping to make clean up easier, there are so many other things that the paper … Read More...
Giveaway: The Knitter’s Book of Knowledge
Congratulations, Terry!
A couple of weeks ago I told you about The Knitter’s Book of Knowledge, a huge and detailed volume covering a whole bunch of knitting techniques from Debbie Bliss.
This book would be great for a newish … Read More...
Pretend Play – Cash Register
With all these pretend play food activities we have been sharing with you it’s no doubt we decided we better add a Cash Register too. I am sure by now you child has tried to sell you a fake cake … Read More...
Free Pattern – Dumpling Kitty
This dumpling kitty is cute and perfect as a little pocket pal. Pop him on to a key chain for a bag dangler. You can grab the free pattern via Revelry. Dumpling Kitty.
Pretend Play – Pet Grooming Salon
My kids loved pretend play when they were growing up. We had so many different pretend play setups that when kids came for a playdate they didn’t know where to start. One of the longest lasting setups was the “hair … Read More...
World’s Largest Crochet Blanket. But Wait – There is a Happy Ending
Women in India made this crochet blanket, that was certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest crochet blanket in the world. But before you say, waste of yarn, look what they did afterwards!
They gave away … Read More...
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!
Shop … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Dog duvet bed
I never thought I’d say these words but, wow what a pretty doggy bed! It’s made from a bright fleece print and fabric from a vintage tablecloth. Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made it for her dog, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy folded fabric flower
This gorgeous fabric flower is made from a bunch of folded felt circles. The Ribbon Retreat shows how to make them in a video tutorial on their blog. You can certainly cut all those circles by hand, but you can … Read More...
11 Drool-Worthy Craft Room Organization Ideas
Whether your creative space is a dedicated room or a small corner, you’ll love these drool-worthy craft room organization ideas! Find great ideas to spruce up your space regardless of the kind of crafts you do. This article contains link … Read More...
“Smoking Hookah” Blue Caterpiller Cocktail
photo credit: Mom on the Side
There are a lot of cool movies coming out the next couple of months. Including sequels to some kids movies that I’m really excited about. Yes, I am that adult sitting in a sea … Read More...