I’m not a fan of most party favors, since they tend to be cheap plastic clutter I end up tossing soon after the event. But, these mini pinatas are adorable. Every kid I know would be thrilled to take home … Read More...
Unbelievable Craft Ideas You Can Make With Your Glue Gun
A glue gun can be a crafter’s best friend. There are so many possibilities with that little tool that you probably never even imagined. Honestly, when you think about a glue stick, it’s just melted down plastic. How many things … Read More...
Tutorial: How to knot your thread for hand sewing
As much as I sew, I still have a hard time putting a knot at the end of a thread. That doesn’t matter when I’m sewing on my machine, but of course hand sewing pretty much always requires a knotted … Read More...
100+ Star Wars Free Printable Coloring Pages for both Adults and Kids
If you’re a fan of Star Wars and love coloring, then combining the two would be a dream come true! The iconic droids from the Star Wars franchise have become fan favorites, and now you can bring them to life … Read More...
BB – 8 The Force Awakens Crochet Pattern
This really is a regrettable post as I can honestly say I am totally over Star Wars and all its paraphernalia. My child goes around the house humming the music and feels the need to “explain” to me in great … Read More...
KnitBits: Mum Knits Her Son, Jessica Jones Knits, Charities for Knitters and More
It’s hard for parents when their kids get past the cuddling and talking to us stage, so one mom of a tween boy took the matter into her own hands and knit a suit that looks like her son.
She … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: The Coloring Studio
The Coloring Studio is a new publication from Stampington and Company that focuses on the huge trend of adult coloring books. Inside you’ll find over 50 coloring pages from many different artists with a large variety of styles … Read More...
The Complete Guide to a DIY Wedding
Planning your own wedding can be a very fun time. It can also be very stressful. Let us help you take those stress levels down a notch with this helpful post from the blog Lydi Out Loud. DIY weddings are … Read More...
Tutorial to Make Your Own Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet
Essential oils are definitely not a *new* trend, yet they have seen a brighter spotlight over the last few years. For those who like to try a more natural approach to healing and well-being, this tutorial for a diffuser bracelet … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable collar to dress up a plain sweater
Tired of wearing a plain sweater, but it’s just too cold for a dressy blouse? Merrick from Merrick’s Art shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make a removable collar. Wear it with your sweater to … 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...
Free Unlimited Photo Prints from Shutterfly
Download Shutterfly’s free photo sharing applications for iPhone, iPad and Android. View, upload, share photos with family and friends using the Shutterfly app. And for a limited time only order unlimited prints free! get more info and support on the … Read More...
Free pattern: Curved top cosmetic bag
Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a free pattern for making a curved top cosmetic bag. You can embellish them as you like. She gives hers extra details like a bow on the front and rectangle of leather on the bottom.… Read More...
Tip: Labeling Ink Pads
Many ink pads do not show what color they are on the side of the pad so it can be frustrating if you have them stacked to try to find the color you are looking for. Stephanie Barnard from The … Read More...
Chocolate Snowman Bowls
The snowman is the perfect winter symbol that will last through the holidays and after. How cute are these bowls to hold your marshmallows in. Even better for your ice cream and you can eat the bowl afterwards. Great for … Read More...
Make a Warm and Fuzzy Lumberjack Hat for Your Kids
Sometimes it’s easier to get a child to bundle up if their winter accessories include a bit of fuzzy, furry, warm yarn.
This Kid’s Lumberjack Hat from Nemcsok Farms is a great choice for a kid in a cold climate … Read More...
How to make vintage style Valentine arrows
Arrows were my Valentine theme last year and with this great design for vintage style arrows I think they will be again this year. Vintage style arrows could be a decorating element beyond the Valentine season. If these look like … Read More...
Tutorial: Nesting fabric baskets
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how to make a set of nesting fabric baskets. She gives cutting dimensions to make them in three sizes, the largest having finished measurements of 22 cm x 16 cm x 13 … Read More...
Polar Bear Hot Chocolate
Here is another “Norm of the North” inspired idea. I love it because I love bears in general. Plus, you can’t have hot chocolate without marshmallows or whip cream. How cute are the marshmallows to look like polar bears for … Read More...
Free pattern: Mitten hot pad
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free hot pad pattern each month. The pattern for this month is, appropriately enough, shaped like a mitten. It’s a simple shape you can embellish up with applique or trim, or keep things simple … Read More...