Fresh cut Christmas trees just add that extra touch of the holidays to any home. You simply can’t replicate the smell from any candle, and the texture of those real needles can never be matched with any artificial tree. However, … Read More...
Tutorial: Phone charging mat with a cord loop
Staci from Crafty Staci has a solution for a phone charging cord that slips off the table when it’s not plugged into the phone. She’s made a charging mat with a cord loop at one end. She shares a tutorial … Read More...
8 Christmas Party Ideas Using Solo Cups
Throwing a memorable Christmas party doesn’t have to mean emptying your bank account. Inexpensive Solo cups
and dishes can be used to serve your guests in style, with a few simple modifications like adding faux Santa belts to classic red … Read More...
Top Trends at the Renegade Craft Fair: Winter 2015
As an indie crafter, I like to try and keep up with the current trends in the crafting world. Some I actually jump on, others not so much, but either way I like to know what they are. The folks … Read More...
Book Review – The Complete Book Of Chalk Lettering
by ISBN-10: 0761186115
The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create and Develop Your Own Style
We have all seen the trendy use of Chalkboards for home decorations, crafts and it’s original use as signage. I … Read More...
Use These For Deocrating Everything
Use these Butterfly patterns for creating little butterflies that can be use to embellish so many different things. They are perfect for adding to gift cards, hair bands, cardigans, beanies or simply attach a magnet and create an adorable fridgie. … Read More...
Project: Holiday Mixed Media Canvas
Decorate your house this holiday with a fun mixed media on canvas project. Combine pattern paper, paints, ink and washi tape for an artsy project this Christmas. Find directions over on the Homegrown Hospitality blog.
-Heather
Looking for more … Read More...
Tutorial: Santa Claus Christmas blanket
This Santa Claus throw blanket is sooo cute! And Vanessa from Tried & True shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make it. The blanket is made from soft Minky fur, with white faux fur trim and … Read More...
Feature Friday: Rough Around the Edges
Today’s Feature Friday post is the Etsy shop: Rough Around The Edges.
Show owner Julieta Alvarez started her jewelry making business while waiting for her first baby to arrive. Her love of design started while she worked an interior designer. … Read More...
Classy and Whimsical Disney-Themed Weddings
Any of these ideas would be a dream come true for any Disney fan. They are all spot on with keeping things perfectly classy, yet adding that fun and whimsical touch that everyone knows Disney to have. Take a look. … 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...
Personalized Clay Ornaments
Amy of Then She Made shares a simple ornament project using stamps and clay. With a little care the ornament can be personalized and turned into a great keepsake for future years. My box of ornaments has lots of variations … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids’ handkerchief neck scarf
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this handkerchief style scarf for her young son to keep his neck warm this winter. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. The size she makes will fit toddlers and school age … Read More...
Disney Junior Inspired Christmas Crafts for Kids
Today, we have two craft ideas inspired by our kids favourite characters out of Disney Junior! The Mickey and Minnie Believe Sign and Sofia the First Tree Decoration.Figgy Pudding Cookies
I’ve never had figgy pudding and the only memory of figgy pudding is the request for it in “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” song or mentioned in some holiday movies. These cookies will be a great delight for the … Read More...
Project: 3D Paper Trees
Add these cool 3D paper trees to your holiday decor this year. Put a few under glass, scatter them around a table or line your mantle with them. You’ll find direction for making these trees from pattern paper over on … Read More...
DIY Treat Tins for Your Pets
Since there is only 1 week until Christmas Eve (!!!) I wanted to share Christmas project that you can make in only a day, that I posted on my blog- Punk Projects! These are Christmas Treat Tins for your pets!… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy phone charger holder
This cell phone pocket hangs from a charger to hold your phone while it’s getting charged up. It’s also an easy DIY project. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at Lil’ Luna showing how you can make one. You … Read More...
Wizard Themed Crafts
Here are some great stocking stuffers ideas for a Harry Potter fan or just a wizard fan in general. These would also be great to make during the winter break and enjoy while watching your favor wizard movie. Maybe you … Read More...
Relaxing Holiday Crafts
Relaxing is not in my vocabulary right now. But maybe making these gift items will be the perfect break and they will make great last minute gifts. In case you’ve missed other posts on chocolate dipped pretzels, spoons, Oreos and … Read More...