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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How to Make Valentine’s Day Quilling Lavender Cards
Make a batch of absolutely lovely lavender cards using the quilling technique. In this tutorial Anita will provide you with the list of supplies needed, then take you through step by step all the details on making the quilled elements … Read More...
DIY Paper Heart Garland
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with this beautiful paper heart garland. This simple technique will produce a lovely paper heart garland that you can use for Valentine’s Day decor, or as a back drop for Valentine’s Day photos.
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Free pattern: Burp cloth that becomes a bib
This burp cloth has a contoured shape that fits nicely on your shoulder. But that contour shape has another purpose – it allows the burp cloth to also be used as a bib. Smart! Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots & … Read More...
Loaded Potato Wedges
The holidays are over, but football season is still here. If you need an appetizer for football watching or maybe you want a fun side dish, try these potato wedges. They look a little healthier than the potato skins, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Using a sewing pattern for beginners
So you’ve got your brand new sewing machine, and you’ve figured out how to thread it and sew a simple straight seam. Maybe a simple sewing project is on your to-do list, one that uses a printed pattern. Now what? … Read More...
Peanut Butter Cup Bars
My sweet tooth has gotten to me this morning. This dessert has everything a peanut butter and chocolate lover wants in a dessert. You have peanut butter cheese cake, peanut butter cups, graham cracker crust, peanut butter ganache, and chocolate … Read More...
Lego Table Tutorials You Can Make Yourself
If you have a Lego fan in your home, you know how much of a challenge it can be to find a place for those tiny plastic blocks that is both functional for play and storage. These 5 ideas are … Read More...
How one Women Created her own Indie Business.
I was reading this article over on the Creativelive blog and I just had to share it with you as I found it really inspiring. It is about an indie business owner, Amor Muñoz.
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Would You Use This For A Romantic Valentine’s Dinner?
This beautiful Valentine’s Day Table cloth is so romantic you will want to use it all year around. The free pattern is available via this link.
Free Valentine’s Day Tablecloth.
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Freebie: Vintage Valentine Images
The Far Far Hill blog has a wonderful collection of Vintage Valentine images that you can download for free to use on tags, treat bags and cards. Click here for the download link.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Zipper pillow cover, plus free Valentine cut files
Emily at Nap Time Creations shows how to make pillow covers with a zip closure on the back. You can make them in any size to fit any pillow form. Give them a Valentine theme with some heat transfer vinyl … Read More...
Swarovski Crystal Earrings
Having a beautiful set of earrings is something that every girl dreams of. This set would be great for someone with almost any taste in jewelry in that it is perfect to customize in color, and can go with just … Read More...
How Christie’s Creative Spaces Have Changed Over the Years
Christie takes us on a retrospective of her creative spaces from 2001 through 2015. They included using the kitchen table and counter, the dining room, and a combo craft room, home school room and office. Her story proves that you … Read More...
Making Clay Tools
Garie, from Singapore, teaches many children and is a prolific polymer clayer. He also shares many of his tips and findings as he goes. This post is about some of the tools he’s made from found pieces and clay scraps. … Read More...
Freebie and Project: Winter Mug Card
Warm up someone special up on a cold day with this winter mug card, you can slide in a note, cocoa packet or gift card inside. The Your Next Stamp blog has directions for making it as well as a … Read More...
Philly Cheesesteak Poutine
Heaven on a plate! Some day I’ll make it to Philly for a real cheese steak and take a drive up to Quebec, Canada for some Poutine. What is poutine? It is french fries and cheese curds covered in gravy. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to install an exposed zipper
Sewing patterns typically have you install a zipper so most (if not all) of the zipper is hidden. But zippers are a neat detail, especially when they contrast with the garment fabric, so why hide them? Abby from Sew Much … Read More...
Surprise Inside Marshmallow Brownie Bites
Here is a sweet treat for your next gathering! The brownie and marshmallow part is perfect alone, but these bites also have a caramel treat inside. This is a great treat to make with the kids. They can do all … Read More...
See the breathtaking dresses created by this young costume designer
This breathtaking fantasy gown is the creation of 18-year-old designer Angela Clayton. But this is not all she has created. Bored Panda shares some highlights of her work. The photos in the article are beautiful, but be sure to also … Read More...