A jeans hem has a wear and wash that can’t be replicated. So if you hem your jeans by just folding under a new edge, it’ll be obvious that you hemmed your jeans. But there’s a way you can hem … Read More...
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake for Two
Are you planning a romantic dinner in this Valentine’s Day? Or maybe you have a monthly date night? This cheesecake for two, will be the perfect dessert. I might even make this for myself, to enjoy while watching a chick … Read More...
20 Great Weekend Projects You Can DIY
Making a custom piece for your home can make that space seem even more personalized and perfect for your own needs and style. This post has 20 ideas for “build it” ideas that you will not only love, but find … Read More...
DIY Colorful Glitter Valentine’s Ornaments
How fun are these glitter Valentine ornaments that Amy from Delineate your Dwelling made? That neon glitter is so fun, don’t you think?
Amy says ornaments aren’t only for Christmas, and I totally agree! She had a few spare frosted … Read More...
Tutorial: Canvas pantry baskets with wooden frames
Tiffany from Making the World Cuter shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make these canvas pantry baskets with wooden frames. The wooden X-frames are easy and inexpensive to make, as are the canvas … Read More...
Sweetheart Marble Fondant Cookies
Here is a cute Valentine’s Day cookie for your loved ones. These would be great cookies to make with the kids. They can help roll out the fondant and stamp the words into it. I like that Jan Halvarson also … Read More...
Blue Tit Pattern – It’s A Bird!
Durene Jones. has shared anther one of her amazing Cross Stitch designs. This blue Tit bird can be found on her facebook page.
Soap Making Myths That Need To Be Dispelled
Myth #1: Making Soap Is Difficult
According to Anne Watson, author of Smart Soapmaking, the extensive details given in soap making instructions are there so you won’t be left wondering about anything. She writes that “If you were describing how … Read More...
Are You Crazy Enough To Wear This?
I am not sure if “Crazy” is the right word. It should really read are you “confident” enough to wear this? Let’s face it bold and “out there” clothing usually comes with one accessory the “I don’t give a damn … Read More...
Product Review: Stampin’ Up Occasions Catalog Part 2
I’m so happy to be back to share with you another review for the Stampin’ Up! brand new Occasions catalog . It’s a supplement to the regular yearly catalog adding wonderful products for Valentine’s Day, Birthday’s, Spring, Mother’s and Father’s … Read More...
Tips for beautiful topstitching
Topstitching can make or break a project. Do it right and it looks like a million bucks. But let the stitch lines get wavy or the threads tangled, and it looks like a mess. Lisa from U-Handblog shares her best … 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...
How to Make Your Own DIY Stickers
Learn how to make your own planner stickers and DIY sticker printables in this easy tutorial . No Photoshop Skills Required! While you can definitely do this in a photo editing program, this tutorial shows you how to use clip … Read More...
Free pattern: Wooden ring teether toy
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make this wooden ring teether toy. The teether is made with an absorbent terry cloth backed fabric knotted through an unfinished wooden ring
. She includes a free pattern for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Cuddle fabric and flannel baby blanket
This Cuddle fabric and flannel baby blanket looks soooo soft! Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making one. Their how-to includes an easy way to bind the blanket. And check out the jumbo ric rac peeking out of the binding and … Read More...
Tutorial: Doodling on Your Clay
Anke Humpbert combines forces with Sculpey to bring a tutorial for the doodle loving clayers out there. In this project the clay is used to make a white pendant blank to doodle on. Anke uses the alcohol ink based Chameleon … Read More...
Football Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)
Here is a fun treat to enjoy along with your snacks for Super Bowl Sunday. A classic sweet treat to enjoy with the salty ones. With these colors you could even make them for St. Patrick’s Day. A great snack … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag with a window
The clear vinyl window on the front of this drawstring bag gives a peek at what’s inside. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to make one. The windows make them great for organizing … Read More...
Personalize Inexpensive Balloons for a Cute Valentine’s Day Treat
With temporary tattoo paper
, you can easily personalize inexpensive helium balloons to make one-of-a-kind party decorations or gifts. Balloon Time has a great tutorial explaining how to use this technique to add Valentine’s Day flair to heart-shaped balloons, but … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY bedside pocket organizer
Get a handle on bedside clutter with this bedside pocket organizer! Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make one. It hangs from the side of the bed and has pockets to hold books, dolls, and favorite toys. … Read More...