An hour is all it takes to make this girls’ reversible paper bag skirt. Melissa from Rebel & Malice has the tutorial showing how. She includes a measurement chart to make them in sizes Newborn to Girls 14. Most sizes … Read More...
Easy Caramel Apple Lollipop
Here are some cute treats that you can make with your kids and enjoy when you have a sweet and tart craving. The kids can unwrap the candy and place in the molds. Bethany at Whistle and Ivy used metal … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a simple tote bag
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how to make a basic tote bag, in a guest appearance on Happi House. Simple totes like this are great projects for new sewists, or for more confident sewists who want to make a … Read More...
Christmas Holiday Snowman Breakfast Idea
“Do you want to build a snowman….”. In case you live in a climate without snow or it is just to cold to go outside, this will make up for it. This is a fun breakfast to have on a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl leggings from an adult sweater
You can make these little girls sweater leggings out of an adult sweater. They’re soft and warm, perfect for winter! Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a tutorial showing how to do it. They’re a quick, easy project. She was … Read More...
DIY Instax Photo Calendar
As the new year approaches, many people are getting ready for a fresh start by buying calendars, planners, and other organizational tools. The office supply aisle of stores can be hectic and overwhelming during this time, but there’s no need … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper bag journal
What I really like about this recycled paper bag journal is how the handle gets incorporated into the design. I bet this would work with gift bags too. Pop on over to the blog ArtBar for the full tutorial on … Read More...
DIY Liver Detox Using Nature’s Herbs
You don’t need to buy a store bought Liver Detox pack from the Pharmacy to cleanse your body you can use natural products to create your own healthy detox regime. This tutorial shows you how to use herbs to cleanse … Read More...
Giveaway: A Charity Guide for Knitters
Congratulations to MaryAnn.
One of my knitting-related resolutions is to knit more for charity this year. In particular I’m interested in knitting for preemies, since my daughter was one, but in general I just want to be more generous … Read More...
Project: Tangram Stamped Cards
Tangrams are Chinese shaped puzzles made from just 7 basic triangle or diamond shapes. You can make all these awesome stamped Tangram images from just one cut square rubber eraser! The Craftaholics Anonymous site has a template and directions for … Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel shirt pillow cover
Robin from Happy at Home shows how you can turn an old flannel shirt into a cute pillow cover. The button placket and pocket make neat details for the front of the pillow. The button placket also serves as the … 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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12 Awesome Ideas for Organizing Scrapbook Supplies
It’s the first week of the year, and most of us are thinking about getting our supplies organized for the year of scrapping ahead. It can be hard to keep on top of scrapbook supplies and embellishments, so here are … Read More...
Faux Knit Polymer Clay
Right now, it is cold where I live. Not as cold as it gets sometimes but, hey, January on the Canadian prairies is best enjoyed with knits. Real knits if you have ’em but let’s go with the clay ones … Read More...
Free pattern: DIY Wallet with plenty of pockets
This DIY wallet has plenty of pockets on the inside to hold credit cards, folded money, and loose items. There’s also a small window pocket for your ID. Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern and video tutorial … Read More...
Mini Nutella Cheesecakes
There is always room for dessert, especially cheesecake! Although, I’m going to eat healthier, a mini dessert is the answer to my occasional sweet tooth. Everyone plans on skipping sweets to be healthier, but you can still have dessert. You … Read More...
Quick and Easy Hamburger Soup – Free Recipe
Winter time means warm comfort food. Sunday means football and the last bit of quiet, quality, time with the family. Before the hectic week begins, I like a quick and easy meal and this soup has all the check marks … Read More...
Tutorial: How to fold your fabric stash
Your fabric stash will look so much nicer – and be more accessible – if you take the time to fold your fabric. Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial telling how to do it, plus she gives some links … Read More...
Vanilla Polar Bear Milk Shake
What a cute and great recycling idea for the kids to enjoy. The winter months are too cold for me to have ice cream, but kids like ice cream or milk shakes all year around. These cute polar bear milk … Read More...
Tutorial: Extra large laundry tote bins
Check out these laundry bins that carry like tote bags! The long rectangular bin is perfect for small spaces. The handles make it easy to pick them up and carry them to the laundry room or laundromat. Sew4Home shares a … Read More...