See Kate Sew shows how you can make a sleeping bag for a doll. There are no complicated zippers for young hands to manage. Just slide the doll into the sleeping bag and put her to bed. There’s a coordinating … Read More...
You Still Have Time to Knit Christmas Ornaments
It may feel like Christmas is right around the corner, and it is, but there’s still time to add to your handknit holiday collection with the addition of some knit Christmas ornaments.
The great thing about ornaments is that most … Read More...
8 Games For Teaching Music To Children
Who doesn’t love music and what all it represents? And as you all already know it is said that having a musical education can help your brain to develop stronger in other educational areas as well. And of course, not … Read More...
5 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid
As indie business owners, a lot of us artists do our own designing and logos. Sometimes it can be tough, and we all make mistakes. But the folks on the Creative Income blog are sharing a list of 5 Graphic … Read More...
What ways have you used a glass ornament to make your own design?
Making your own ornaments can sometimes be a little daunting. It’s hard to find that perfect balance for what is going to go right with the rest of your tree décor and you need to make sure you get the … Read More...
Make a “Cookies for Santa” Decorating Station
If you’re looking for an easy yet festive activity for your Christmas party, this “Cookies for Santa” decorating station fits the bill. Simply put out a selection of sugar cookies with a variety of sprinkles and chocolate candies, as well … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel shaving kit
Here’s an idea for a handmade gift for a guy. Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how you can make this travel shaving kit. It has a clear vinyl pocket for a razor and other … Read More...
Free Pattern – Hearts and Soul Slippers
I am a bit of a sucker when it comes to hearts. I love heart shaped things. I don’t know if that has a deeper meaning but these slippers really stood (pardon the pun) to me. I love the little … Read More...
More Brain Stimulating Gift Ideas For Kids
Yesterday we shared a round up of STEM gifts for kids. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. We were were asked for a list of ideas for the older Gifted child. We came across this round up which is aimed at … Read More...
Glycerine Rose Petal Soap – Anyone Can Make These
That moment someone asks you what you would like for Christmas, make sure you say Roses. Why? Because then you can dry them out and make amazing soap. So easy to make! Great for beginners. How about making up a … 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...
Project: Christmas Shadow Box
This pretty Christmas shadow box was made with several different coordinating pattern papers die cut and layered to make a frame, perfect for your family holiday photo. Place your photo inside and give it as a gift (keep it for … Read More...
The World’s Biggest Stocking is Finished
I’ve been telling you for a while now about the attempt by Yarnspirations to create the world’s biggest knit and crochet Christmas stocking as a way to raise awareness and funds for the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, which gives … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Make your own Family Christmas pajamas
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews created coordinating Christmas jammies for her kids and their cousins, and she shares the pattern she used. They’re made from knit fabric that’s soft and comfortable for sleeping, and also makes these … Read More...
Craft Your Way To Your Wedding in 28 Days
When it comes to planning your own wedding and wanting do a lot of the décor and details yourself, you need to take into consideration that it will definitely take some time. Don’t plan on throwing it together the week … Read More...
20 Geeky Engagement Rings
Do you have a style that borders on what most refer to as “geek”? Sure, maybe it’s normal to you, but is it really normal? This post has over 20 engagement rings and ring boxes that any super fan … Read More...
Use These 10 Awesome Christmas Hacks
From decor ideas, to wrapping to ornament storage, this list of 10 Awesome Christmas Hacks will help you manage Christmas like a pro. Keep your lights untangled, make easy (and cheap) decor, and hang up decor without worrying about damaging … Read More...
Free Lampwork Tutorials – EskieBeads.com…JC Herrell Stringer Tutorial
There are quite a few tutorials out there…we like the free kind. Over at EskieBeads.com they have a variety of free lamp work tutorials from known bead makers. What a great resource. I was at Pinterest when I was lured … Read More...
Air Dry Clay Christmas Ornaments
Use little scraps of lace or other strongly texture material to impress your clay and then your favourite seasonal cutters to cut out a shape. Pierce with a straw to make a hanging hole and let dry. This project from … Read More...
Inspiration: Fawn in Winter
This motif is so sweet, I had to share it with you. It’s part of the Winter Fawn fabric collection created by Hawthorne Threads. Owners Charlie and Lindsay carefully curate what they sell in their online shop. This makes for … Read More...