The three clear vinyl pouches in this roll-up makeup valet will keep your cosmetics and toiletries organized on your counter or when you’re traveling. Remono from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The vinyl … Read More...
Dr. Who Cookie Favors
For my Dr. Who fans, here are some cookies to make for yourself or as favors for a special occasion. These cookies were actually made as wedding favors. You can also find some Dr. Who bridal shower ideas too. But … Read More...
Giveaway: 52 Weeks of Dishcloths
Congratulations to Carina, Anne L. and Annette!
I love knitting things that I know are going to get a lot of use. Sweaters are great, but even as always-cold as I am, they only get used for a pretty small … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy kimono cardigan
A kimono cardigan adds a punch of color and pattern to a simple t-shirt and jeans outfit. Elizabeth and LiZ from Simple Simon & Co. share a tutorial at Lolly Jane showing how you can make one. They’re super simple … Read More...
Sea Glass Carousal Opens in New York City
Over at the web site, contemporist.com they should images and video of Battery Park’s newest attraction, the SeaGlass Carousel. Lucky New York City. I’ll have to go check it out next time in the city. It was designed by WXY … Read More...
40 Fall-Themed Wreath Ideas
A new season brings upon the need to drag out different décor items, and Fall has got to be one of my favorites. I love the warm color tones and textures, and there are many different holidays to decorate for … Read More...
20 great Back to School DIYs
This is a great list of crafts, decorating and organizing just perfect to kick off the new school year in style! Pop on over to the blog Delineate Your Dwelling for the 20 great back to school DIYs. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy button bookmark
Riley Blake Designs shows how you can make this scrappy button bookmark. The fabric bookmark wraps around the book to mark the page, with a button and elastic loop to keep it snug in place. The piecing makes this a … Read More...
Asian Pork Meatballs
When I think of meatballs, it’s usually italian. Nowadays, it can be Mexican or even Asian. These Asian meatballs can be served on a toothpick or in lettuce cups as Marissa has done. These would be great for an appetizer … Read More...
Free Printable – Book Labels
Oh my gosh how amazingly cute are these? Forget the kids I want to labels all my notebooks with these too. There are even more free designs available on the website. I love these hand designed labels cause one thing … Read More...
DIY Recipe – How To Tighten Sagging Belly Skin
Sagging stomach skin is a problem many women (and men) suffer from. Okay not all of us are “suffering” but for some people it is an issue they deal with every day. I think looking after our bodies has never … Read More...
DIY Fairy Dolls
Make fairy dolls for your garden or kids with easy to find supplies like dollar store wire and faux flowers.
Mark Montano created these fun fairy dolls to give out to his nieces but also just because they’re fun to … Read More...
Technique: Faux Etched Marble Card
Hop on over to the Ellen Hutson blog and learn how to make a faux etched marble technique on your cards using markers colored directly on the rubber of a large background stamp. Find out all about this cool technique … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Tagless clothing labels using transfer vinyl
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how she makes tagless clothing labels using a Cricut transfer vinyl. If you have a Silhouette or a Cricut, you can make your iron-on labels say anything you want. Label it … Read More...
Freebie | All About Me Back-to-School Doodle Sheet
Have your kids, or if you’re a teacher, your students, fill out these All About Me doodle sheets during the first week of school. A great way to get them back in the groove for school without lots of pressure.… Read More...
15 Ideas To Put Your Own Personal Touch on a Fall Wedding
Do you have a wedding planned for the Fall season? It can be a perfect time to hold a wedding. The cooler temperatures help your guests stay more comfortable, and the changing colors can really add to your décor. Take … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby receiving blanket in 3 variations
Need to make a gift for a new baby? You can’t go wrong with a receiving blanket. And Sew4Home shows how to make one in three variations. One variation has decorative stitching around the edge. Another, ric rac peeking out … Read More...
Curling Rock Knit Hat
Picture a different type of ‘curl’ing folks! Made from acrylic yarn and polyester stuffing, this knitted hat will make you the envy of all the Canadian friends. Or perhaps, you will be the coolest kid in town wearing it.
Get … 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!
Shop Handmade … Read More...
Tutorial: Sculpting a Cockatoo
Here’s a cute project from KatersAcres – a cockatoo sculpt. Katie’s site has a stack of good stuff including many other free tutorals for cute creatures.
I found this particular tutorial when I went searching for polymer clay bird … Read More...