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!
Shop … Read More...
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...
Join In On This FREE Coloring Party!
Calling all coloring fans! Check out this fun, free, online event hosted by The Artcademy! They say:
Love to color but not sure where to get more of what you enjoy doing? Summer is coming and I have teamed up … Read More...
Inspiration: Tea bag printable
Paper goods are great, but I think in textiles. Designer Mollie, of Wild Olive, created these fruity cuties as a special set of note cards. I might have to increase the size a little, and pull out some fusible … Read More...
Tutorial: Neoprene flared skirt
Linda from Sewing Bee Fabrics shows how you can make a flared skirt out of neoprene. The neoprene gives modern kick to a more traditional style skirt. And because the neoprene has a lot of body, your skirt will have … Read More...
How to Recover from a Scrapbooking Mishap
Christie over at My Scrapbook Evolution had a late night mishap when working on a page that needed to be submitted to a challenge in less than an hour!
… Read More...In her post she explains what she did to end up
Tutorial: Thread catcher sewing helper
Trina Gallop of Will Cook for Shoes did a guest post at Janome Life blog where she shares how she keeps her sewing table neat. Of the project she says,
… Read More...This pretty little thread catcher definitely keeps my space a
Tutorial: How to make a crinoline petticoat
If you want your full skirt to have maximum shape and drama, you’ll need to layer a petticoat underneath. The gathered layers of the petticoat support the skirt so it has a nice full shape. It’s not exactly easy to … Read More...