Do you use reusable shopping tote bags when you shop at the grocery store? Do you make your own? If so, you may love this idea from the ladies over on the blog A Beautiful Mess. They put a fun … Read More...
Giveaway: Geometric Knitting Patterns
This one goes to Kitten with a Whiplash.
Playing with color in knitting is a lot of fun, whether you’re working simple stripe patterns into a design or using an allover geometric motif in multiple colors and textures.
How to make scented wax pine cones
I love pine cones. They are pretty simply on their own but making them do double duty and spreading a pretty scent throughout a space is a great idea. Pop on over to the blog Garden Matter for the easy … Read More...
Simple Perfect Pancake Recipe
We love pancakes, but don’t eat them often. I admit that we use Bisquick mix to make our pancakes. We both grew up with pancakes made that way. How were we supposed to know that you could make your own? … Read More...
Crocheted Wire Earrings
Have you ever thought about the crafting abilities you have and wondered how you can combine them to make one wonderful craft project? This idea from the blog Tea and a Sewing Machine does that. While combining crochet and jewelry … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s tiered maxi skirt
Sarah from Bombshell Bling guest blogs at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial showing how to make this little girl’s tiered maxi skirt. All those ruffles are so much fun to twirl… and twirl… and twirl some more! She made it … Read More...
Giveaway: A Muse Studio Halloween Stamp Set
Each month A Muse Studio offers a special selection of products, the monthly collections are small, curated collections that typically include 3-4 stamp sets, some dies, custom paper packs and other accessories. For the month of October it’s all about … Read More...
Boo Hoo Snarky Ghost Cross Stitch Chart
This Boo Freakin Hoo Chart is a fun little ghost just in time for Halloween. Frame it as a gift or hang it on the front door knob. You can grab this free Cross Stitch Halloween chart from here. Snarky … Read More...
Primtive Halloween Samplers
This little Hallow’s Eve cushion is from A hole in the basket primitives. The design is simple but adorable. Primitve designs and Halloween just seem to go together well. Love these as little gifts for the neighbours or family.
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Crochet Tutorial – Crochet Ridge Stitch
In this post we cover another Crochet technique tutorial. This post is a tutorial that shows you step by step how to create a Ridge Stitch. I have to say the thing that caught my eye the most for this … Read More...
DIY Chalk Board Pencil Case – Never Forget A Note
I love this Chalkboard pencil case project. I am always writing notes in my kids lunch boxes and this would be a fun addition to the sandwich box. I could also see this bring used to write reminders for my … Read More...
Congrats to………
Lee! You’ve won the Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway for September! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
-Heather
Product Release: Foiling Pen
Foiling is all the rage in paper crafting right now and there are several ways to add foiling to your projects. You can apply foil with stamping glue pads, mini irons, large heat machines or with the new Heatwave Foiling … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweatshirt iPad sleeve
Fall is sweatshirt weather, for yourself and maybe your iPad too. Alison from Adventures in Making shows how you can make an iPad sleeve out of an old sweatshirt. This is such a great idea! The sweatshirt fabric is soft … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Turn a crew neck t-shirt into a V-neck
I prefer to wear V-neck t-shirts but often all I can find are crew necks. I’ll buy them and wear them, but I’m always wishing they were V-necks. You can do a little t-shirt surgery and change the neck line … 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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Organize Your Project Life Cards
Melissa explains how she used a cut file from Silhouette to make these adorable boxes for organizing her 3×4 Project Life cards. She links to a source for a great ready made box she found for the larger 4×6 cards … Read More...
Organizing for Project Life
Michelle Neddo at Life Made Creations takes us on a tour of her Project Life organization. She describes how she has set up systems for keeping track of the photos and journaling she wants to use, as well as … Read More...
DIY: Sunset Blends in Clay
In polymer clay clay, mixing colours can be a bit of an art. The manufacturers offer their picks which change on a fairly random basis. Artists get to mix and mix again to meet whatever needs they have. Need a … Read More...
Apple Cider Sangria
Here is another way to enjoy your apple cider
with a kick. Ladies let the guys enjoy their beer, while you sip away on this drink. Make sure to sure to mark for adults only if there are kids around. … Read More...