The colors in this craft are amazing. I love how they have turned the classic bow tie pasta
craft into a modern piece of art. This would look fantastic on a canvas for a dimensional effect. Bow Tie Pasta Art.… Read More...
DIY Driftwood Jewelry Holder
Finding a unique, yet beautiful jewelry holder/display is not always an easy task. While some of them are great little DIY projects, they don’t always fit well into your room décor, or maybe they look a bit too tacky. This … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Stamped Wall Art
This amazing mixed media art piece was made by stamping and coloring on fabric with different coloring mediums like brush markers and gelato sticks. You’ll find a video tutorial from designer Carisa over on the Design Memory Crafts blog.
-Heather
Giveaway: Simple Color Knitting
Patrice is the winner!
I’m a big fan of color knitting — I’ve written a book on it! — and I love books that help encourage knitters not the be afraid of using colors in their projects.
Erika Knight’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy phone charger or sewing notion holder
This phone charger holder is an easy sewing project. So Sew Easy shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The large circle cutout allows it to hang from your charger block. You can also hang it from a … 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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DIY Easter Cards or Scrapbook Page Embellishments
Make your own modern Easter Cards with inspiration from North Story. This isn’t a tutorial, but you can see how she pulled these cards together using cut out shapes from paper. I love the graphic and modern look of these … Read More...
Book Review – Mastering the Potter’s Wheel
Mastering The Potters Wheel by Ben Carter ISBN: 9780760349755 RRP Price: $30 I love when Craftgossip gets to know about up and coming books in the Craft world. Did you know Craftgossip.com is on hundreds of companies press release lists.… Read More... More Clay Bangle Making
Here’s another approach for a bangle from polymer clay. The instructions – or links to explanations at least – are made by Bridget, the creator, in the comments. The design itself is a combination of old cane pieces recombined into … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric lanyards
Tally from Tally’s Treasury shows how you can sew your smaller fabric scraps up into these pretty patchwork lanywards. Her tutorial includes a little twist you can make so the lanyard lies flat in front and around your neck.
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Tutorial: Sequin clutch purse
This sequin clutch is perfect for date night or a special dressy event. Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how you can make one. It’s lined so it’s pretty on the inside, too. And the zipper closure makes sure nothing spills … Read More...
How To Make Fresh Basil Garlic Bread
Garlic bread and Italian dinners are the perfect pair. Why not add some fresh basil to the garlic bread. A much healthier alternative to the buttered bathed original garlic bread. All of the sudden, I feel like having pasta for … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute pillowcase with French seams
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shows how you can make these pretty pillowcases finished with French seams. Even better, you can make one in just 15 minutes! They are made from three different fabrics, which makes a fun opportunity for … Read More...
Homemade Magic Shell Recipe
Growing up, we used to love getting soft served ice cream dipped in a chocolate shell or covered in sprinkles. Then we were able to buy the chocolate dip shell in the store to pour over our ice cream. It … Read More...
DIY Chalkboard Pegboard Kitchen Organizer
Crochet – Bunny Pattern
This little Bunny is a cute alternative to the jolly spring loaded Easter Bunny patterns we see online. This little one has fabric inlay ears for a splash of color or texture. Crochet Easter Bunny From this book Amigurumi … Read More...
Project: Twist Card Gift Card Holder
Here’s a cool twist on the traditional card shape. This fun twisted card serves double duty as a gift card holder as well. You can find complete cutting, folding and assembling directions for making one over on the Stempeleinaleins blog.… Read More...
Tutorial: Get a Hand Sketched Look with Rubber Stamps
Do you feel like you can’t sketch or draw very well (I know I do) but love that look? Here’s a fantastic technique from Melanie Muenchinger using rubber stamps with Colored Pencils on sketch paper to achieve that wonderful hand … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy infinity scarf
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make this easy infinity scarf. She used a lace fabric for a soft romantic feel, but you can use any lightweight fabric. A lightweight jersey knit would also be nice for … Read More...
Instagram Bake and Slice Cookies
I still haven’t jumped on the Instagram wagon, but Instagram is used by millons around the world. These cute cookies will be a hit at any party. There are lots of layers to this cookie, but Eugenie from Eugenie Kitchen … Read More...