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...
15 Planners & Journals to Make or Print at Home
It seems like we have lots of notebook lovers reading the blog, so here’s another round up of fantastic notebooks and journal ideas.
If you want to resist buying the notebooks you see at the store, why not make your … Read More...
Free pattern: Rice filled heat pack for your neck and back
Soothe sore muscles – or just warm up on a cold day – with this rice-filled heat pack. I’ve got a free pattern for it over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie. It’s a long rice pack so it will … Read More...
Baked Mozzarella and Marinara Sauce Dip
In the winter, I want warm and comfort. This baked mozzarella and marinara sauce dip might be the perfect answer. Slice up some bread and dig in. I could eat this for lunch and maybe share it as a snack … Read More...
Tutorial: Double zipper pillow
Instead of tucking a zipper away in a seam or behind a placket, this double zipper pillow makes the zipper part of the design. There are two zippers – one of the front and one on the back. Each is … Read More...
Groundhog Pancake
After this snowstorm, everyone is praying the groundhog predicts an early spring. I’ve been ready since the first cold day of winter. You could make this for Groundhog Day or just entertain the kids on the weekend with this cute … Read More...
Free pattern: Heart backpack
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making this adorable heart backpack. It’s kid-sized, perfect to carry to school or to grandma’s house. It’s fully lined and has adjustable straps. Use a bright print like she did … Read More...
Recycle a wire waste basket into a side table and more
I recently attended CHA, the Craft and Hobby Association trade show and there was an excellent trend report. Part of it included using industrial items in new ways. This wire basket converted into a side table is an excellent example … Read More...
Celebrate the Joy of Being Single with a “Love Bites” Valentine’s Day Party
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. If you’re single, don’t let your lack of a significant other get you down. Celebrate your freedom with this cheeky “Love Bites” Valentine’s Day party. The red and black color scheme has a gothic feel … Read More...
Chocolate Cupcake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Are you thinking about hosting a Super Bowl Sunday party, but don’t want it to be in your face football themed? Here is a cupcake with a subtle hint towards football. Kellie from The Suburban Soapbox took a mini chocolate … Read More...
New Round Box Mold from Colour de Verre
I am always excited about Colour de Verre molds, so when there’s a new one I want it and I also want to spread the word about it. Their glass boxes are easy to make and super easy to customize. … Read More...
How Do You Use Command Hooks In Your Home?
Command hooks are one of those inventions that you either love or hate. I personally love them! If you use them correctly they can be perfect for hanging items, and removing with no damage to your wall. No more nail … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY lace cut out sweatshirt
Sylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video showing how you can make this trendy lace cut out sweatshirt. She creates a diagonal line across the sweatshirt and sleeves which I think is striking, but you can place your cut … Read More...
Organzie Homework Papers For Under $10
There are so many fantastic organization tutorials online but very few are actually affordable to achieve. This one will have you sorting the kids home work and school papers for under $10. When you take a look you wont believe … Read More...
Book Review: Knit Yourself In
Have you ever heard of “hen knitting”? It’s not knitting sweaters for chickens, but a colorful, DIY, make-it-up-as-you-go technique for knitting garments that originated in Denmark. (The story goes that Kirsten Hofstatter wrote a knitting book in the 1970s and … Read More...
And the winner is………..
Congrats Melody S!
You’re the winner of the Coloring Studio book giveaway! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
Thanks to all who entered!
Heather
Avid stitcher makes a mini quilt
This is a closeup of a small wall hanging Aimee of DaisyEyes made as part of the Try Something New Every Month (TSNEM) challenge. She embellished her patchwork with an embroidered snail and quote.
Adorableness right there. As a newbie … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage handkerchief scarf
Got a collection of vintage hankies tucked away in a drawer somewhere? Sew them together to make the cutest vintage handkerchief scarf. Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial showing how to do it.
Click below for her … Read More...
Make Alphabets Charms with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
Learn how to make “crystal” alphabets with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
, using this tutorial by Khadija at Creative Khadija.
She shared a really unique idea on how you can mold Mod Podge Dimensional Magic and silicone molds! I … Read More...
Rhinestone Disc Earrings
Looking for a great set of earrings that has the perfect sparkle, yet is still within your price range? These rhinestone earrings are within everyone’s price range and give the perfect touch of shimmer to your outfit. Make your own … Read More...