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Greetings Star Wars fans and geeks! Are you looking for a unique and nerdy way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? Look no further than these delicious and adorable Star Wars Wookie Heart Cookies! These cookies are the perfect blend … Read More...
An oversized leather tote has been on my wish list for quite a while. They can be pretty expensive to buy, but Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make your own. Her DIY version cost a fraction … Read More...
If you’re looking for a clever way to serve individual portions of cake, a “cake in a can” surprise can’t be beat! This is an excellent way to make party favors for your guests or to mail cake to someone … Read More...
The month is almost over, I guess it is time to start Valentine’s articles. This is an elegant dessert for you and your loved one on Valentine’s Day or brunch. An easy dessert that could also be made with store … Read More...
February 8 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, a 15-day celebration of togetherness where family and friends gather to share their good fortune. If you’d like to celebrate this holiday at home with your kids, Panda Express has … Read More...
Michelle from A Crafty Mix shows how you can make these primitive bed spring hearts. Use your scraps of fabric and lace and buttons to make each one unique. Display one individually, or group a bunch of them together. And … Read More...
What a great way to practice different patterns and shapes when learning how to wood burn. Not only that you end up with a fun collection of pretty clothes pins. These would be great to keep on hand and use … Read More...
Monet, I am not. I love to craft, but some of the decorations on cakes and cookies will never happen in my house. This technique is perfect for me and the kids. You just roll out some fondant, get a … Read More...
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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Wow how amazing does this look? I definitely need to make this for Winter. For the full effect I may need to grow out my hair a little longer too. I love the chunky brown buttons too! This pattern is … Read More...
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Here’s a fun way to jazz up your card envelopes. On the back draw a simple animal face, add a punched heart nose and bits of pattern paper cut into ear shapes and you’ve got an adorable envelope. This would … Read More...
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The other day I shared a review of Knit Yourself In: Inventive Patterns to Tell Your Story in the Danish “Hen Knitting” Tradition by Cecilie Kaurin and Linn Bryhn Jacobsen. It’s a fun … Read More...
Caroline from Sew Can She has a quick sewing tip that I think you’ll find useful. She shows how you can hide the thread ends when you’re sewing by hand. Use her thread end hiding method and a ladder stitch … Read More...
Crocheted flowers are a great way for anyone who is trying to learn the art to get started. Why not take those cute flowers and turn them into a necklace? This adorable piece would be perfect for the upcoming Valentine’s … Read More...
… Read More...Nothing says “I love you” like an one-of-a-kind DIY project you’ve handmade for your loved one. This Valentine’s Day, take a break from the same old traditions and put on your crafting gloves! As scrapbookers and multi-crafters, I bet you
I was helping a student use liquid clay to reinforce some joins and thin spots on a creation. They were puzzled by why I was insisting on adding “glue” to the project when baking it would make it stick just … Read More...
Sahana from Vikalpah shows how you can make a simple quilted oven mitt. It’s a quick project that doesn’t take much fabric, so if you’re making an apron (need some inspiration? Click here.) why not include a coordinating oven … Read More...
Whether you are watching the football game or need a meal for busy week nights, these mini burrito bowls will hit the spot. Crock pot meals are my favorite, especially on busy schedule days. Dinner is ready no matter what … Read More...
These layered hairbows are super cute, but also super simple to make. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how. They also have a follow-up post with color & trim combinations to make bows inspired by Disney princesses … Read More...
