One of my favorite sandwiches is chicken salad. I always look for it when we go to sandwich shops, but sometimes I’m very disappointed in the chicken salad. Usually too much mayo. I’ve had chicken salad with walnuts and cranberries … Read More...
Using Vintage Sheet Music in Your Next Craft Project
If you are a musician, or simply love any kind of music there is, then you probably have a love of the look of those black notes on white paper. These 40 DIY projects are beautiful and classy, using vintage … Read More...
You Need To See Kyemah McEntyre’s Amazing Handmade Prom Dress
Kyemah McEntyre, a senior at Cicely Tyson School of Performing Arts, wore this amazing dress to prom. What does that have to do with Indie Crafts, you ask? Well, She designed the dress herself! Amazing, right?
She says: “Being exposed … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage camper kitchen set
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can make this sweet vintage camper kitchen set. The set includes a hot pad with a vintage camper applique and a coordinating kitchen towel. She includes a free pattern for the adorable camper … Read More...
You Will Not Believe How Easy These Are To Make
These Incense holders are so simple that they are perfect. They are created using white polymer clay and painted with watercolors. How quick would these be to make as gifts? You could package them up on their own or gift … Read More...
How To Crochet On A Paper Doily
My first thoughts are How is this going to actually stay together? I am not sure that It would. I have crafted with Paper doilys before and they are so fragile. What do you think, Would this work? Have you … Read More...
Tips for Substituting Yarn
Some knitters are really paranoid about using yarn other than what’s called for in the pattern. I once read that a majority of knitters even use the exact same colors called for in a pattern, as if changing a design … Read More...
Project: Edgar Allan Poe Flip Frame
I love Edgar Allan Poe so of course I flipped when I saw this amazing flip frame project featuring Poe! This cool and creepy frame uses lots of layers of pattern papers along with metallic embellishments for the perfect Halloween … Read More...
Free pattern: Black cat Halloween banner
If you have 5 black cats and you make a Halloween banner that has all of them in it… you might be a crazy cat lady. Oh wait, that’s ME! And I DID make a Halloween banner featuring all 5 … Read More...
How to Make a Simple and Beautiful Lace Cuff Watch
This adorable lace cuff watch is the perfect way to have your own custom watch design and still look fashionable. With a few basic supplies, you can make your own watch in any color you’d like. It’s so easy, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Two tone tote bag handles
It’s the details that make a handmade bag something special. Like these two toned handles in this tote. The orange on the inside is an unexpected pop of color – and it coordinates with the lining and the piping at … Read More...
Why Use Video to Market Your Business?
Here is some great free training for indie artists, creative entreprenuers, and handmade business owners teaching them how to utilize video marketing to grow their indie craft business. Do you make youtube videos, or use the app periscope?
Eye of Lizard, Tail of Mouse | Free Halloween Apothecary Labels
Today I’m sharing a set of Halloween Apothecary Labels created by The Graphics Fairy. There are six different designs, a lizard, spider, snake, bat, bird and mouse.
The labels are slightly smaller than 2 inches so they’re easy to center… Read More...
Orange & Black; Dots & Stripes | Printable Halloween Papers
Go crzy with these free printable Halloween papers in orange and black. I love the different sizes of the stripes and dots. This would be a great set to use for a minibook, as you can vary the pages but … Read More...
Tutorial: Design board for blocks
Typical design boards for quilters cover a hefty part of a wall. But Margie, at Nannycraft4u, discovered the advantages of small while working on her Farmer’s Wife quilt blocks. With a 12″ x 12″ board she says it’s a breeze … Read More...
8 Cozy Sock Patterns for HIM
Welcome to our roundup of 8 cozy sock patterns for HIM! Handmade socks make the perfect gift for the special men in your life, and they are a great way to add a touch of style and comfort to their … Read More...
How many different ways have you tried using baking soda?
Baking soda is one of those ingredients in our homes that we may overlook for it’s many possibilities. While we may think it’s most commonly used for baking and freshening, did you know that it can also be used for … Read More...
Project: Scribble Style Holiday Cards
You can find complete directions for making these 3 Holiday cards over on Vintage Muse Designs. Using products from Tim Holtz, with different watercolor backgrounds using Distress Ink and adding scribble die cuts over top Bobbi made these fun cards … Read More...
Tutorial: Witch hat Halloween headband
Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this witch hat headband. The itty bitty witch hat is made from felt and perches on top of the headband. Cute … Read More...
Owl Cake
This cake was made for a baby shower, but owls are really popular. Plus, it is one of the creatures I think of in the fall and for Halloween. There are great picture tutorials to help you create your own … Read More...