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These Dried flower Christmas tree baubles are beautiful. I just love their natural feel. These would be perfect for my Bohemian trend crush I have right now. You could use lavender and pine needles for an aromatherapy aromatic scent. These … Read More...
Okay I know I said teenage boys, but I am sure there are quite a few grown men who would love these too. I am pretty sure most of them work with my husband in IT too (You guys know … Read More...
Sometimes it’s fun to embrace your dark side. You can do it – and cook up a mean burger at the same time – with this Darth Vader inspired apron. Deby from So Sew Easy has the pattern for free … Read More...
Not too long ago I posted a roundup of some new-to-me products that make great gifts, and one of the ones I included was Laurel Hill knitting needles. These pretty needles are slick, shiny, just a little bit sharp, … Read More...
The Disney blog is sharing a free pattern to print and trace and cut out of fun foam to make your own cute Arlo stamp. He’s the Dino star of the newest Disney movie, The Good Dinosaur. Stamp him onto … Read More...
This little mending book makes a great gift for sewists and nonsewists alike. Whether someone sews a lot and likes to take projects on-the-go, or doesn’t sew much at all but needs to mend something every now and then, this … Read More...
Making your own earrings is easier than ever with this tutorial from The Crafts World. You only need a few craft supplies and after a few minutes, you can have a beautiful set of earrings for yourself, your little one, … Read More...
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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If you’re looking for some ideas for jazzing up your December Daily or other Christmas ALbum, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve found 25 amazing ideas, one for every day until December 25th. Use them to inspire unique layouts, … Read More...
That mischievous little Elf on the Shelf has been around for a few years now, but time does not age this little one. Do you have an elf who visits your house every year? We sure do. His name is … Read More...
The Gina K blog has a video showing how to make this elegant holiday card including die cutting and a technique using inks for a faux white washed wood look. Click here to watch.
-Heather
If you are entertaining a lot of friends and family this holiday season, you might want to add these potato poppers to your menu. These would be a great snack while watching the football games. You could surprise your family … Read More...
A little sparkle goes a long way on a gray winter day. Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make a glitter reindeer sweatshirt. It has plenty of sparkle and also a fun Christmas spirit. If you use a purchased … Read More...
Here is quick meal to have on those really busy days, it takes 5 minutes of your time. This also looks pretty festive for the holidays. You could make it as an appetizer for your holiday party. A great snack … Read More...
Are you wondering what you are going to give your favorite toddler for Christmas (or birthday, etc) ?? Well, Why buy when you can DIY? Menucha from Moms and Crafters rounded up these 24 DIY gifts for toddlers that will … Read More...
If you’re planning an Ugly Christmas Sweaters party, you’ll find plenty of event inspiration in this roundup of 50 Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Ideas from Oh My! Creative. There are ideas for party decorations, food, favors, entertainment, and more. Some … Read More...
Gift wrapping isn’t complete without the bow. Wrap up your cupcakes this holiday, with these cute gift bow toppers. This technique can be used throughout the year for other special occasions too. I can’t make a regular bow with ribbon, … Read More...
Congratulations goes to Brenda! She is the winner of my book giveaway, Making a World of Difference One Quilt at a Time, by Ruth McHaney Danner. Here’s her comment,
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Anny from Bonjour Handmade shows how you can use scraps of denim from old jeans to make simple Christmas tree ornaments. You can make the entire ornament from scrap materials – the denim from recycled jeans (or, even better, scraps … Read More...
Hey friends, today I wanted to share with you something that I think is wonderful. As artists, we love giving handmade gifts, and giving in general, right? I love seeing artists giving back to artists in order to foster the … Read More...
