It’s almost time for the costumes and creatures of the night, and if you’re still struggling to find the perfect costume that’s both easy and shows off your crafty side, look no further than these finger-knit Medusa snakes, perfect … Read More...
Technique: Chalkboard Pumpkin Card
Shelly Hickox designed this stunning Fall Pumpkin Card with her very own chalk technique. She stamped and embossed her image and then rubber chalk over top and then colored it in with liquid chalk and markers. What a fun rustic … Read More...
Tutorial: Almost no-sew ruched blanket
This lovely ruched blanket is actually a super easy sewing project. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make one. It’s made from two layers of knit fabric, with a crochet technique to create lines … 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 Printable Thank You Cards
Thanking your guests for being a part of your special day is very important. While it may be something that most are overlooking, it really means a lot to those who are dear to you and your spouse. These 50 … Read More...
Feature Friday: Body Kandy Couture
Today’s Feature Friday shop is the Etsy shop Body Kandy Couture. With a very unique style to their jewelry, you are almost sure to find something you love, that no one else will have. You will find a unique collection … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween backpack with a spiderweb
Annika from Näh-Connection shows how to make this Halloween drawstring backpack with a spooky spider web. It would make a great trick or treat bag! When the tricking and treating is done and the bag is full (and heavy) of … Read More...
Free Black and White Halloween Printables
These printable black and white Halloween posters are so refined and classy, you could leave them up all year around! Choose between the iconic crow, two kinds of skulls, a bat of course, and a freak bit of medical equipment. … Read More...
Tutorial: A Miniature Autumn
If you love miniature things this whole page is a treasure – there’s a wealth of material on how to build up your whole autumn scene. All of the details including the building of props from planters to primitive decorations. … Read More...
Fidget quilts
This tiny work of art is more than just a pretty textile. It will sit on the lap of a dementia patient as a soothing sensory tool. Michele Bilyeu, from With Heart and Hands, came to making these quilts … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew vintage lace ghosts for Halloween
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make these vintage lace ghosts for Halloween, with no sewing required. They’re quick and easy to make, and can be quite spooky when they catch a light breeze. You can use either … Read More...
Rolo Stuffed Pumpkin Truffles
You can’t go wrong with truffles! They are the perfect treats for any occasion and holidays. Plus, they are easy to make and a great treat to make with the kids. Not only does this truffle have a caramel surprise … Read More...
Tutorial: Expanding gate-fold purse
This frame purse has the coolest closure! It looks kind of like a bottle top, with a small neck and a flip top cap. But when take off the cap, the opening expands outward to give access to the purse. … Read More...
Black Candied Apples
“Could I interest you in a poison apple?” Said no one ever. These look deadly inviting though. These are much more creepier than your typical candied apple or caramel apple for a Halloween party. I love how Bobby at Evermine … Read More...
How to make a lamp out of picture frames
I’m not sure if I like this project because it’s made out of picture frames or that it uses little twinkle lights as its light source. This project allows for so much customization you really could do all sorts of … Read More...
Metallic Sharpie Treat Bags + FREE Printable Geometric Halloween Labels
Make these easy metallic sharpie treat bags for Halloween. You just need black treat bags and metallic sharpies
(sharpies are my favorite!).
Andrea from The Beautydojo created these treat bags and she even created free printable geometric Halloween labels and … Read More...
Guide to Vegan Baking
With the holidays coming up, there is a lot of cooking, baking and socializing. Sometimes you have unexpected guests with dietary needs or are vegan. Here is a guide if you would like to bake some goodies for your vegan … Read More...
Tastefully Simple Helps You Throw the Perfect “Monster Mash” Bash
Tastefully Simple has prepared a yummy menu to help you throw the perfect “monster mash” bash for your little ones this Halloween. There are recipes for spidery Italian pizza chili, a monster cheese ball, a chips and salsa monster, a … Read More...
10 Ways You Can Use Textured Wallpaper
Wallpaper may seem like a thing of the past, but trust me when I say that it’s making a comeback. I’m not talking about the floral patterns and shiny finishes, but this textured wallpaper is having it’s time in the … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ways to fix a gaping armhole on knits
One of my sewing pet peeves is a gaping armhole. Colette patterns shows 3 ways you can fix a gaping armhole when sewing on knits. They show how to make a dart, how to add a band, and how … Read More...