I’m fascinated by this story about male prisoners in Brazil who knit and crochet for a fashion designer in order to earn money and a reduction in their sentences. Seventeen inmates at Arisvaldo de Campos Pires are currently working with … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel laundry bag made to fit your suitcase
Vacation begin with suitcases full of clean clothes just waiting to be worn. But by the time the trip is over, most of those clothes will be dirty. Rather than trying to rummage around for a plastic bag to pack … Read More...
Project: Easter Bunny Banner
You might not have a bunny rabbit die cut but you might have some circle and a leaf or flower petal shape. That’s exactly what designer Jessica Williams used, she combined several basic shapes to make a bunny for this … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter bunny basket bags
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make these Easter bunny basket bags. They’re a big size to hold lots of Easter treats. They would be awesome for an Easter egg hunt! The bunny’s long floppy ears are … 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...
Interview with Harris and Smith Co
Hey guys, Say hello to a fellow indie business owners, Martin Harris & Taylor Smith from Harris & Smith Co! They are a small independent business from Arizona who restores and restyles antique and well loved furniture!
I love interviewing … Read More...
Craft Room Ideas &Inspiration
Dreaming of a new Craft Room with endless storage ideas? A collection of Craft Room Organization ideas and designs to inspire your creativity! You’ll find ideas for peg boards, cubbies, shelving units, wall units and more.
Source: Craft Room Ideas … Read More...
Freebie: Lucky Clover quilt pattern
It’s the luck of Saint Patrick’s Day working here. Geta Grama shares a free pattern for a green clover. Make a post card, shown, a coaster, or mini quilt. She promises any of these projects are easy to do, even … Read More...
Project: Water Color Eggs Easter Card
This bright and cheery Easter card sure has some pretty water colored eggs. Punch, die cut or cut some egg shapes from cardstock and use water color pencils to add a lovely splash of color to them. For complete direction … Read More...
Easy tip to prevent twisted elastic in a casing
It’s so frustrating when you close up an elastic casing, only to realize you twisted the elastic before you sewed the ends together! Now you’ve got to open it back up, pull out the elastic, and do it all over … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric flower brooch
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows a pretty way you can put your smaller fabric scraps to use. Use them to make a flower brooch! She used scraps of vintage flour sacks, with each petal made from a different fabric. I’m … Read More...
White Chocolate Pretzel Chicks
Here is another cute chick dessert to make for your kids or with your kids for Easter. A great little treat to get ready for the holiday. Beth at Hungry Happenings has created this cute chick and several other fun … Read More...
How To Make Easy No Churn Cadbury Creme Egg Ice Cream
If you’re a fan of Cadbury Creme Eggs, you’ll love this simple yet delicious no-churn ice cream recipe. And even if you’re not, this dessert is sure to impress your loved ones and make for a fun addition to your … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Wonderland bunny doll
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for this darling bunny doll. She has both a written tutorial and a video showing how to make one. You can make one from 1/4 yard fabric for … Read More...
Your Daughter Is Going to Love This Shopkins Themed Party
If you have a little girl who has been begging for a Shopkins themed birthday party, Kara’s Party Ideas has you covered. This inspirational party features an assortment of delicious looking Shopkins themed treats, as well as bright and cheerful … Read More...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day – How to make a ribbon shamrock
St. Patrick’s Day is a festive holiday that many people look forward to each year. Whether you’re Irish or not, it’s a time to celebrate the culture and traditions of Ireland. One way to add a touch of St. Patrick’s … Read More...
Easter Bunny Cut Out Sugar Cookies – Gluten Free and Vegan
Here are some cute cookies for those with allergies or starting a gluten-free diet. I love how the internet makes it so easy to find recipes for allergies or diet friendly needs. Kelly from The Pretty Bee shares this recipe … Read More...
Long-Lasting Easter Eggs
String crafting has taken up a recent trend, and these string Easter eggs would be a great DIY project for this upcoming weekend. They only take a small handful of craft supplies and they are even easy enough to make … Read More...
Review: 25+ Potholders to Knit
When I think about knitting for the home, I usually think about things like blankets and pillows, but I also love knit washcloths, dishcloths and other items that I can use every day.
Potholders are a great thing to knit … Read More...
Just In Time For Easter – Free Easter Bunny Chart
This adorable Easter bunny has arrived just in the nick of time. This is another creation by Durene Jones. You can grab the free chart by visiting her facebook page.
Looking for more Easter themed Cross Stitch Patterns and … Read More...