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.
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by Sarah White
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.
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...
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...
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...
by Anne Weaver
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...
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...
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...
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.
Looking … Read More...
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...
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...
Lee! You’ve won the Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway for September! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
-Heather
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...
by Anne Weaver
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...
by Anne Weaver
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...
by Katie Smith
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!
Shop Handmade … Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Congrats go out to MARTHAIA N. of LORIS, SC as she is the winner of Furniture Hacks: and other creative updates for a unique and stylish home