Many of us have been joining in with the coloring book craze (or maybe you’ve been doing it for years) and those finished pages are relaxing to make and lovely to look a but maybe you want to do more … Read More...
New Year’s Eve Sparkling Sorbet Float
Are you ready to ring in the New Year? Are you going to let the kids stay up this year? Here is a great non-alcoholic drink for the family to ring in the New Year. Or serve it around dinner … Read More...
Tutorial: Yoga mat tote
If your New Year’s resolutions include getting fit, this tote might be what you need. This long shallow tote is exactly what you need to carry a yoga mat, towel, and a water bottle to and from yoga class. Finished … Read More...
Marshmallow Snowman with Cookie Hat
The winter holidays are almost over, but the snowman stays around till the Spring warmth begins. My snowman making days outside are over, but I’ll be happy to make this snowman inside in the warmth of my home. If the … Read More...
How to make a New Year’s Eve Time capsule
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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DIY No Sew Sock Penguin
Learn how to make a little stuffed penguin from a recycled sock following this tutorial by Tina O Rourke at Miss Daisy Patterns. This looks like a fabulous project to entertain the kids this Winter, I can just imagine them … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece winter coat for an 18″ doll
You’ve got to bundle up in the cold winter weather! That goes for dolls and for people. Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern at Fleece Fun for making a fleece coat for an American Girl or other 18″ … Read More...
Winter Cupcakes
It’s been a nice mild winter so far, but that will end soon. When the weather outside is frightful, you want to make it delightful to be inside. Cupcakes are always good for a smile, at least in our house. … Read More...
Should Children Be Banned From Restaurants?
This is a tough argument that has been highlighted in newspapers time and time again with still no answer. But what happens when a Cafe or restaurant bans the kids? Generally they get shamed on social media and outed as … Read More...
Freebie: New Years Mice Digital Stamp
Make some fun Happy New Year cards with this adorable free digital stamp from Dearie Dolls. These mice are having such a great time!
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design … Read More...
Giveaway: Knit Now!
Congratulations to Jennie.
By the title alone this book seems like an appropriate one for the end of one year and the start of another.
Knit Now! by Candi Jensen includes patterns and projects from the first three seasons of … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded hexagon coasters
You can find a tutorial for these folded hexagon coasters over at Totaly Stitchin’. Each coaster is made from 6 hexagons of fabric, folded and layered to create a patchwork effect. It’s a good project to use your scraps.
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New Year’s Game | Free Printable
… Read More...Have fun playing this game of questions on New Year’s Eve. Download this free printable for your New Year’s Party, or use them as the base for a mini album to capture all the moments of the past year. Use
30 Most Amazing Glass Artists Alive
What a fabulous list of artists. Some have been written about on this little blog. Some of the names may be familiar to some of you. I know I’ve learned about some new artists…the list was compiled by the web … Read More...
Storing Your Clay
I use a lot of polymer clay so this system doesn’t work for me but back when polymer clay hadn’t swallowed my whole crafting world… I did something similar. I used 1 and 3 cup food storage containers to hold … Read More...
Healthy Late Night Snacking
Late night snacking is something I usually avoid doing. I try very hard not to eat after 8 pm, but sometimes dinner wasn’t as filling or you stay up later than your normal bedtime. Of course, you aren’t craving an … Read More...
DIY Confetti Tray
See how to create this colorful DIY Confetti Tray using this tutorial by Amy from the blog Delineate your Dwelling. I think this tray is so fun! I don’t even celebrate New Years, however I think this would be so … Read More...
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
Do you love cinnamon rolls, but hate how long it takes to make? How about a cinnamon roll in a sugar cookie form. It will take less time, but still take care of your cinnamon roll craving. The house will … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew method for lengthening curtains
Katie from A Beautiful Mess shares her no-sew method for lengthening curtain panels. The lightweight sheer panels she had were not long enough for the windows in her new space, so instead of buying new she just lengthened them a … Read More...