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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Tutorial: Simple braided fabric basket
Do-It-Yourself Danielle shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make a simple braided basket. It’s all hand sewn, so no need for a sewing machine.What you use the basket for is totally up to you. She’ll use hers … Read More...
Tutorial | Punch Art Easter Bunny Basket
This punch art Easter bunny will make your treats the hit of the party using Stampin’ Up! punches and includes a free tutorial and video.
If you don’t have the exact punches used, you can probably adapt similar ones that … Read More...
Tutorial: Serger thread catcher
Most sergers come with a little plastic bin that attaches to the front to catch the scraps cut off by the serger knife. But, those little plastic bins don’t hold that much and mine is always – always – on … Read More...
Tutorial: Key ring essential oil pouch
This small key ring pouch is made to hold essential oils. Elastic pockets on the inside hold the small bottles so you don’t have to dig through a jumble of bottles to find the one you need. Nicole from No … Read More...
Project: Kids Craft – Stamped Finger Puppets
How cute are these little stamped finger puppets? Stamp, color and cut out some cute animals and add a little elastic to the back. This project is great for kids to make then they have something to play with afterwards. … Read More...
Healthy Flourless Cinnamon Bun Breakfast Cake
I’m all for cake for breakfast occasionally. It’s a treat and sometimes it is the quickest breakfast item on those rush mornings. This healthy breakfast cake may be an excuse to eat cake for breakfast every morning. It is gluten-free, … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s pajama shorts
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for women’s pajama shorts. They are easy to sew up and great for lounging! Her free pattern includes two length options (2″ inseam and 6″ inseam) and is available in women’s … Read More...
Lemon Meringue Eclairs
Lemon meringue lovers forget the pie, make some of these eclairs instead. Although, I do love a good chocolate eclair, these lemon meringues sound heavenly. Deborah from Taste and Tell has a wonderful review and shared the recipe for this … Read More...
Throw a Confetti-Themed Soiree
A colorful confetti-themed soiree is perfect for any occasion, as evidence by this impressive collection of party ideas from Pizzazzerie. There’s push pop confetti, confetti wants, confetti balloons, a confetti garland, and more! Click here for the details and start … Read More...
Sew your stress away
Relax the way Rayna Gillman of studio 78 notes does it. From her stash, she takes colorful fabric strips and sews them into rows. No agenda, no thought to order. Only then does she start cutting them up with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap Fabric beads A great way to use up odd fabric
Anna from Journey into Creativity uses scrap fabric and thread to make these beautiful and colorful fabric beads. They’d make gorgeous jewelry! Her blog is written in Greek but you can use see from the photos what to do, or you … Read More...
Quick and Easy Cinnamon Knots
I remember waking up to cinnamon rolls in the morning as a kid. Of course, they were the ones from Pillsbury, but still delicious. Usually when I’m craving cinnamon rolls, we don’t have all the ingredients and I just don’t … Read More...
Bark Vase Tutorial
This tutorial for making a flower vase is fairly easy to do and uses items you probably have sitting around your house. Not only is it an inexpensive way of making up a flower vase, but it’s beautiful as well.… Read More...
The Best Spring and Summer Craft Fairs in the USA
Here is a fabulous list of all the best craft fairs and art festivals across America this Spring and Summer! It includes everything from Renegade to Unique Markets and lots of indie fun.
Brittany from Pop Shop America shared this … Read More...
A Week OF Easter Cross Stitch Charts #6
This Free Easter Chart is not your usual Easter themed Bunny. This strong and regal hare is the perfect alternative to a pastel Easter Project.
This free chart can be downloaded as a PDF here.
Pineapple Dishcloth Pattern
The sweet delight of Pineapples strike again with this Free Crochet Dishcloth pattern by Persia Lou. You can grab the free pattern and use it as a summer dishcloth or use it as an appliqué and add a little fruit … Read More...
DIY Springtime Sugar Scrub With Free Printable
How adorable is this? Perfect For Easter gift giving. This springtime sugar scrub can actually be made using any recipe you have on hand. It’s the packaging that set’s it off. This recipe comes with a free printable label. Perfect … Read More...
Project: 3D Paper Shamrocks
Here’s a great use for all those strips of unused pattern paper you probably have lying around. Turn the green ones into 3D paper shamrocks to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day. Visit the Hoosier Homemade blog for complete instructions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired baby burp cloth
This vintage-inspired burp cloth makes a sweet gift for a new baby. Hancock Fabrics shares a tutorial and a free pattern for making one on their blog, The Stitch. Make it from a vintage-y fabric and trim it out cute … Read More...