Are you looking for a fresh DIY gift idea or something creative to donate as a silent auction item? Check out this fun “Start A New Hobby” kit that Stephanie, from the blog Swoodson Says, made!
Stephanie made hers an … Read More...
Tutorial: Curved top tote bag
The curved top sets this tote apart! Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make one. It has a zipper closure and boxed bottoms, and sturdy corded handles. The stripes and the colors in hers looks very nautical to … Read More...
Secret Tools for Coloring Success
Sometimes I color just for fun and I am not trying to be a perfectionist or to turn my coloring pages into art. However sometimes I am doing just that and I want my coloring pages to look just right, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sculpt a Clay Poppy
Here’s another good tutorial from KalinkaPolinka. It’s in Russian but you can see Google’s idea of a translation here. The pictures are so excellent you may not need the written directions anyways.
At the beginning the author mentions the … Read More...
Tutorial: Wall pocket organizer
Svetlana from S.O.T.A.K. Handmade shows how you can make a wall pocket organizer. Hang it in your home office or by your door to help get a handle on all those papers that are part and parcel with running a … Read More...
Project: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Card
Cowabunga Dude! Know a kid who loves TMNT? Here’s an amazing card made by Melissa Banbury using punched shapes to form those cool turtles. Visit her blog Porch Swing Creations for her step by step directions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Hexie pincushion
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial for making this sweet hexie pincushion, because you can always use another cute place to park your pins. She uses a small metal tin for the base. You can usually find … Read More...
How to Make DIY Wall Decor (From Your Junk Drawer!)
Yep, you read that right- Art! from your junk drawer! Everyone has a junk drawer right? Well, it’s time to clean it out and make some fun decor in the process. Jess from Make and Do Crew shared how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Sling back flip flops
Flip flop season is almost here! Are you ready? Caroline from Sew Caroline shows how you can transform a cheap pair of flip flops into fab sling back flip flops. They’re super easy to make from a pair of cheap … Read More...
8 Amazing Curio Displays
Curio displays have been around for centuries, with the traditional curio cabinet being the most well-known type of display. However, times have changed and the concept of a curio display has evolved to include a wide range of creative and … Read More...
Which rooms in your home need a facelift?
We are finally pulling out of that Winter funk and seeing some brighter more cheerful days ahead. If you are like me, you are probably wanting to get your home freshened up from top to bottom, inside out. Now, I … Read More...
How to make recycled dryer sheet sachets
I don’t recall posting a project that was created with a recycled dryer sheet
before but that is just what this darling lavender sachet is made from. With Mother’s day coming up I was on the look out for a … Read More...
Pretend Play – Pizzeria
This Pretend play pizza is made from paper and cardstock. You could cut out any of your child’s favorite toppings to add to it. I think I would add some more vegetables to mine but just because I am trying … Read More...
Free Dutch Canal Houses Chart
These Dutch style canal houses are beautiful with so much detail. You can grab the chart for free by following this link to Gingerbreadsnowflakes.com. You will need to scroll down to the bottom of the article to grab the … Read More...
Free Pattern – Dinosaur Hand Puppet
Whether this is for a Lesson plan or just for fun at home, this dinosaur pattern is totally adorable. The perfect handmade gift for young boys (and girls). I love his spotty neck so adorable. I wish my kids were … Read More...
DIY Musical Instruments
Music is an important part of childhood. I have always have my children involved in music programs even as babies. It was a great way for them to express themselves and to have confidence singing and dancing among others. Something … Read More...
Giveaway: 60 Quick Cotton Knits
MaryBeth is the winner.
It’s the season for knitting with cotton in the Northern Hemisphere, so this week I’m giving away a book that will help you do just that.
60 Quick Cotton Knit
s aims to include patterns knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy upholstery fabric bracelet
Anny from Bonjour Handmade shows how you can use upholstery fabric scraps (or any fabric scraps, really) to make cute bracelets. They’re quick to make up and have a simple button and loop closure, so no special jewelry making tools … 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!
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Project: Woven Squares Card
This cool card looks like the paper design is woven together but in fact they are just die cut squares layered over each other. This tip works with other open die cut shapes as well. Find out how to do … Read More...