Okay the menu is finally set and the shopping is almost done. I’m ready for the big day and even more ready for the leftovers the day after. I love stuffing and to think I could have biscuits that take … Read More...
Giveaway: Country Living Christmas Joys: Decorating, Crafts, Recipes book
Giveaway- Country Living Christmas Joys: Decorating, Crafts, Recipes
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 1st, 2015 and you are in the running for this AWESOME Christmas craft, decorating and recipe book.
Open to U.S. residents only please.
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Sewing Tutorial: 10 Minute Dish Towel Apron
Virginia from Fynes Designs shows how you can make an apron from a dish towel
. The dish towel is already hemmed which makes this a super fast, super easy project—something you can do in just 1o minutes or so. … Read More...
7 Delicious Pie Recipes
Are you in charge of bringing pies for Thanksgiving dinner? Maybe you are just looking for something new and unique to share? Try one of these recipes the year and you will not be disappointed. Of course not everyone likes … Read More...
Chocolate Coated Stir Sticks for Hot Chocolate
Spruce up your hot chocolates with these cute stirring sticks coated in chocolate. There is no such thing as too much chocolate in your hot chocolate. Nicole at Tikkido also covers them with some crushed peppermint sticks for a minty … Read More...
10 Ways You Can Create Your Own Charming Breakfast Nook
A breakfast nook can be a perfectly serene, yet inviting place to start your morning. However, if it’s not set up quite right, it may feel more like you’re being put in the corner, than anything. This post from Town … Read More...
DIY Batik Clothing
Here is a fantastic DIY tutorial by Agatha on how to use batik to revamp your clothes. She explains a little bit about batik, and what is needed and how you can batik your clothing for a fun new look.… Read More...
Do You Supply Your School With Bandaids?
Do you supply your school with bandaids or bandages? That seems a little extreme. Luckily our school has their own stock pile but I must admit I am not sure who actually plays for them. I would love a list … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather bow keyring
These leather bow keyrings are so cute, and so easy to make! Made To Sew shares a video tutorial showing how you can make them. It doesn’t take much leather to make one. You could probably get enough leather out … Read More...
Project: Winter Scene Tunnel Card
Shelley Hickox has a tutorial showing how to make this stunning tunnel card with a winter scene using die cuts. The best part is it folds flat for mailing. I love the glitter paper she use to die cut the … Read More...
Giveaway: Sock Ruler
Congratulations to Enid!
Here’s a great giveaway for all the sock lovers in the house. Have you seen the Sock Ruler?
It’s a wide plastic ruler with the measurements on the top (both inches and centimeters). You can slide … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered scissors pouch
Svetlana from S.O.T.A.K. Handmade shows how you can make a zippered pouch for your scissors. The pouch will make it easy to carry your sewing scissors with you when you head to a sewing class or just intend to do … 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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Tutorial: Winter Tree Cane
Wendy Jorre de St Jorre’s Year of Trees – where she made a different tree cane each week of 2014 – resulted in a wealth of tree canes as well as tutorials for a bunch of those. With winter and … Read More...
18 DIY Projects That Will Make You LOVE Winter
Have you had your first official taste of the Winter season where you live? I’m not talking food, I mean something that makes you feel like the cold and beautiful months of Winter are actually here. Whether it be snow, … Read More...
Cream of Corn Soup With Bacon
This would be a great leftover soup to make after your holiday feast. This one of those soups you could make last minute. Even for someone that isn’t a great cook, I have all the items in my pantry at … Read More...
22 Eye-Catching Wedding Centerpieces You Can DIY
A centrepiece doesn’t necessarily need to cost a lot of money to make a big impact. You can make your own inexpensive centerpieces for much less than you could ever buy or rent them for, and make them absolutely stunning. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing pattern tissue wreath
I can’t count the number of times I’ve been “gifted” a stack of used sewing patterns by a well meaning friend who didn’t understand that the pattern is essentially useless if it’s not complete or it’s already been cut into … Read More...
Maple Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
If you add bacon, they will try it. Maybe wishful thinking on my part to get the rest of the family to eat sweet potatoes. If you are like me and still figuring out your Thanksgiving menu, you might want … Read More...
Tutorial: Reading blanket that keeps your arms covered
Reading a book while curled up in bed is a happy luxury. But when it’s cool outside of the covers, your book holding hand can get cold. Detective Houndstooth shows how you can make a reading blanket, with arms sewn … Read More...