The Understand Blue blog has a quick video tutorial showing you how to mask and water color this lovely deer scene, click here to watch.
-Heather
Corn Bread Mini Muffins
In the winter, I find comfort in a bowl of soup or chili. If I want to kick up the comfort, I add corn bread as a side. I also love eating corn bread for breakfast or a snack the … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a zipper tab
Pam from Threading My Way shows how to cover the ends of the zipper with a fabric tab, useful for when you’re making a zip pouch that has the end of the zipper sticking out past the end of the … Read More...
Star Wars Wookie Heart Cookies for Valentine’s Day
Greetings Star Wars fans and geeks! Are you looking for a unique and nerdy way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? Look no further than these delicious and adorable Star Wars Wookie Heart Cookies! These cookies are the perfect blend … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Designer-inspired faux leather tote
An oversized leather tote has been on my wish list for quite a while. They can be pretty expensive to buy, but Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make your own. Her DIY version cost a fraction … Read More...
Make Cake in a Can to Celebrate Birthdays in a Unique Way
If you’re looking for a clever way to serve individual portions of cake, a “cake in a can” surprise can’t be beat! This is an excellent way to make party favors for your guests or to mail cake to someone … Read More...
Cream Cheese and Raspberry Crepe Cakes
The month is almost over, I guess it is time to start Valentine’s articles. This is an elegant dessert for you and your loved one on Valentine’s Day or brunch. An easy dessert that could also be made with store … Read More...
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with these Delicious Recipes
February 8 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, a 15-day celebration of togetherness where family and friends gather to share their good fortune. If you’d like to celebrate this holiday at home with your kids, Panda Express has … Read More...
Tutorial: Primitive fabric hearts in bed spring stands
Michelle from A Crafty Mix shows how you can make these primitive bed spring hearts. Use your scraps of fabric and lace and buttons to make each one unique. Display one individually, or group a bunch of them together. And … Read More...
How to decorate wooden clothes pins with wood burned patterns
What a great way to practice different patterns and shapes when learning how to wood burn. Not only that you end up with a fun collection of pretty clothes pins. These would be great to keep on hand and … Read More...
Water Color Cupcakes
Monet, I am not. I love to craft, but some of the decorations on cakes and cookies will never happen in my house. This technique is perfect for me and the kids. You just roll out some fondant, get a … 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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Rustic Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern
If you’ve been craving a cozy, chunky crochet project that looks far more complicated than it actually is, this Rustic Infinity Fringe Scarf is going to be your new favorite. With just a few simple stitches, some stylish fringe, and … Read More...
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Thanks to all who entered. Be sure to check back next month, we give away one kit each month!!
-Heather
Project: Animal Faced Envelopes
Here’s a fun way to jazz up your card envelopes. On the back draw a simple animal face, add a punched heart nose and bits of pattern paper cut into ear shapes and you’ve got an adorable envelope. This would … Read More...
Giveaway: Knit Yourself In X2
Anne and Ellie are our winners!
The other day I shared a review of Knit Yourself In: Inventive Patterns to Tell Your Story in the Danish “Hen Knitting” Tradition by Cecilie Kaurin and Linn Bryhn Jacobsen. It’s a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: How to hide thread ends when sewing by hand
Caroline from Sew Can She has a quick sewing tip that I think you’ll find useful. She shows how you can hide the thread ends when you’re sewing by hand. Use her thread end hiding method and a ladder stitch … Read More...
Crochet Flower and Pom Pom Necklace DIY
Crocheted flowers are a great way for anyone who is trying to learn the art to get started. Why not take those cute flowers and turn them into a necklace? This adorable piece would be perfect for the upcoming Valentine’s … Read More...
30 Creative Ways to say “I Love You”
… Read More...Nothing says “I love you” like an one-of-a-kind DIY project you’ve handmade for your loved one. This Valentine’s Day, take a break from the same old traditions and put on your crafting gloves! As scrapbookers and multi-crafters, I bet you
Tips: Things To Do With Liquid Clay
I was helping a student use liquid clay to reinforce some joins and thin spots on a creation. They were puzzled by why I was insisting on adding “glue” to the project when baking it would make it stick just … Read More...