I’m back with one last look at the Holiday Expressions mini catalog from Close to My Heart which is all about the upcoming holiday seasons. It’s filled with items for card making, gift packaging, scrapbooking and jewelry making with clear … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy tassel pumpkin pillow
Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane show how to make this fall throw pillow with a burlap pumpkin applique. The details on this pillow are rich with texture. The pumpkin applique is made from burlap, with edges left raw. And … 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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A Cord Statement Necklace You Can DIY
Jewelry making is so much fun and has absolutely endless possibilities. This cord statement necklace is so easy to make, and will make such a statement with any outfit you wear. The best thing about DIY projects, you can make … Read More...
Free workshops for all ages at Jackalope Arts Fair
Hey Californians! I wanted to let you know about the 2nd Jackalope Art & Craft Fair that is coming up soon! The Jackalope Art and Craft Fair will be uniting 200+ indie artists and art enthusiasts for a weekend … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy looped knit headband
Stretchy looped headbands are quick and easy to make. Skip to My Lou shares a tutorial showing how you can make it. You’ll need two pieces just 4″ x 10″ which makes this a great project for using smaller pieces … Read More...
This Halloween Go All Black | 3 Halloween Freebies
Download these creepy ghoulies, then do whatever you want with them! Make spooky banners, or use them as embellishments on scrapbook pages and cards.
Source: Paper Crave Halloween Freebies : Halloween Garland Two Ways – Paper Crave
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Halloween Serving-ware from Polymer Clay
If you have an urge to make a few clay pieces to use leading up to Halloween, here’s a good one: Halloween themed serving-ware. The tutorial details include basic, simple cutlery to cover, a pottery tool for making the marks, … Read More...
Project: Halloween Card with Custom Stencil
This fun Halloween card was designed by Lizzy for Lawn Fawn. She combined lots of cool techniques like using Twinkling H2O’s for a gradiated painted background and used acetate and a die cut to make her own star stencil, then … Read More...
Halloween Edible Fruit Scabs
Sounds disgusting? They look pretty gross too, which is perfect for your kids that like to gross people out. This is a great treat to make with your kids and they will have fun wearing the scabs and eating them. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Hiccup costume
I am in awe of this Hiccup costume (from How To Train Your Dragon 2)! Ashley from Make It and Love It made it for her son, and she shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It’s made … Read More...
Lampwork Tutorials from Laura Sparling
Need a tutorial? Lamp working? Check out Laura Sparling’s web site. She offers free tutorial pdf’s. How cool is that? There are some basics but she even gives a cupcake tutorial. I’ve not been that generous…go Laura.
Tutorial: Hooded baby bath towel and washcloth gift set
This hooded towel and matching washcloth makes a wonderful gift set for a new baby! Sew4Home shows how you can make them. Make them from a soft terry cloth, with a hood from a fun cotton print and contrast bias … Read More...
The Top 3 Facebook Mistakes That Hurt Your Indie Business
As an indie artist, do you have a facebook page for your business? I do, but I admittedly don’t do as much as I probably should with it.
Mei Pak is the creator behind the adorable clay jewelry company, Tiny … Read More...
Set the Mood with the Ultimate Halloween Playlist
What’s a party without great music? If you’re looking for some tunes for your Halloween bash, Sugar & Soul has compiled a playlist running almost three hours and featuring artists from Metric to Jay-Z. Click here to learn how to … Read More...
DIY Halloween Spooky Lab Jars
Here is a great project if you are looking for some spooky and creepy Halloween decor! Sherry Nappa, from the blog Olives-n-Okra, created these with her kids and they look super easy.
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Tutorial: Make a corn bag to soothe sore muscles
Patti from Garden Matter shows how you can make a corn bag to soothe your sore muscles. It’s a small fabric pillow filled with corn. You can heat it up in the microwave to make a warm pack to help … Read More...
Jello Jiggler Jack-O-Lantern
Today I’m going to finish the Halloween treats and move back into fall recipes, Thanksgiving ideas and maybe even the winter holidays. Of course, there may be one or two last minute items. This jello treat would be perfect for … Read More...
Peppa Pig Chart
Peppa pig is a program I know about but have never actually seen. My niece love’s peppa pig and has had more than one Peppa Pig themed party. This free chart is perfect for a little girls or boys wall. … Read More...
You Won’t Believe What She Did To These Photos
Jose Romussi is the Artist behind these embroidery works of art. I think they look amazing and add loads of dimension to an ordinary photo. Whilst I don’t think I would block out the eyes (that looks a little … Read More...