Cami from Tidbits shows how she uses a CitraSolv transfer technique to create these lovely watercolored autumn throw pillows. The images are transfered to the fabric and then painted with watercolors. She includes the pumpkin and leaf images as free … Read More...
Popsicle Cross Stitch Chart
Nothing says summer more than a dripping sweet popsicle. Make these in a row, add a saying or add a single popsicle to some linen napkins. The opportunities are endless. The free chart is available here. Popsicle Cross Stitch Chart.
Neon Dipped Taper Candles – So Easy
These neon dipped candles are made using crayons but you could use wax dye too. This is a great way to mass produce candles for a gift or wedding favors. Simply buy store bought candles and dip them into the … Read More...
DIY Pencil Shaped Pencil Holder
I love the idea of this oversized jumbo pencil sitting on the school desk or our Homework table. It’s sturdy enough to take the weight and durable enough to last the years. You can find out how to make it … Read More...
Golden Milk For Colds Flu and Depression
After spending a week sick in bed with flu I wish someone had magically delivered this to my bedside. We have covered Turmeric and all its benefits before but this one is a new recipe with honey. Check out the… Read More...
20 Free Crochet Container Patterns
This round up by Pattern Paradise is sure to leave you itching to pick up the hook. I love these tutorials and I always have a use for a container or two in my house or study. You can check … Read More...
6 Controversial Decor Concepts You Should Say Yes To
In the world of home design, just like in any other design world for that matter, there are concepts that are almost immediately dismissed by the designers, usually because they are considered tacky or too imposing. However, not all of them should be on the black list at all times. There are ways of implementing them with taste, contributing to the overall design. Here are 6 controversial ones you should say yes to.
Technique: Spooky Background Halloween Card
The cool background on this spooky Halloween card was achieved by apply several different colors of dye ink pad to a nonporous craft mat, spraying water and then placing the cardstock over top for a type of marbling effect. Add … Read More...
Book Review: Stamp Stencil Paint
If you’re looking to take your stamping to a new level and expand your creativity by taking your ideas off paper and onto other items like home decor and fashion accessories with your own customized designs then you should check … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew painted burlap candy corn sign
Allison from A Glimpse Inside guest blogs at See Vanessa Craft showing how you can make this painted burlap candy corn sign for your front door – with no sewing required! She uses hot glue to assemble, but you could … Read More...
Rainbow pincushion for Good Neighbors
Faith of Fresh Lemons brings this pincushion to the party. What party, you ask? Select bloggers are celebrating the fabric collection release of Good Neighbors by making a pincushion with some of the newly released fabric. Designed by beloved blogger, … Read More...
Easy Wire Wrapped Bracelet Tutorial
Wire wrapping is a great way for any beginning jewelry maker to try their hand at the art. While there isn’t much to the actual technique of forming the jewelry piece, this wire wrapped bracelet is a sure way for … Read More...
Free Fall printables and vignettes
Generous Jennifer, of Chronicles of Home, shares this free printable as part of the “23 Free Fall Printables and Inspiring Vignettes” event. It’s lovely.
Click the link below to download her Cinderella Pumpkin watercolor, plus see what the other … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy rolled knit fabric headbands
With 10 minutes and some scraps of knit fabric, you can make these adorable rolled knit fabric headbands. Lucy Blaire is at the Etsy blog showing how. They are super super easy to make – just a few cuts and … Read More...
How To Start An Etsy Shop
Here on the Indie Crafts blog I love sharing resources for indie artists like myself that want to sell their handmade products. Today I wanted to share this post by Chaitra at Pink Pot. She shares some great tips for … Read More...
Is Scrapbooking Changing? | Modern Memory Keeping
What do you think of when you hear the term “scrapbooking”? Does it call to mind cheesy stickers & cardstock cut outs? Do you imagine a stressed out hobby where you need to keep up, and scrapbook every single photo … Read More...
Technique: Camouflaged Letters Card
Add a unique layer to your cards with this camouflaged letter technique from Power Poppy stamps. Stamp your main image, die cut out letters and then die cut multiples of the same letters, stack and glue them together, adding the … Read More...
Typography Cake
I am not the perfect writer, I know. My grammer isn’t always correct, but this cake spoke to me. Because I love the alphabet, reading and the lost art of mailed letters. I love that you can be sentimental on … Read More...
18 THINGS TO MAKE WITH BEADS- THAT AREN’T JEWELRY
Do you have a pretty good bead collection (or one that is taking over)?? Well, Menucha Citron from Moms and Crafters does too and she rounded up a good list of 18 things you can make with beads, that aren’t just … Read More...
Tutorial: Thin boxy pencil case
Lorelie Jayne shows how you can make this thin but boxy pencil case. It’s a boxy zippered bag big enough to hold a small selection of pens and pencils, but still small enough to attach to a backpack or slip … Read More...