Create a stunning shimmering sunset background for your cards by using sheets of double sided adhesive or tape behind a large die cut and adding rows of different colors of glitter. The 21st Century Pilow Book blog will teach you … Read More...
Tips for a Beginning Jewelry Making (Or Any Jewelry Artist Needing a Little Pick-Me-Up)
Are you interested in starting your own jewelry making business? Maybe you’ve been in the trade for a while, but things just are going as planned. Take a minute to read this post from Craftsy and see what their top … Read More...
What Does Etsy Means to You?
Back in June, Etsy celebrated 10 years as a global community of makers, inventors, and collectors. How cool, right? Well, to celebrate this awesome occasion, the folks at etsy rounded up some of their favorite responses of the question they … Read More...
Tutorial: Bento insulated lunch bag
We’re just a few weeks away from being back to packing school lunches every morning. Sherri from Rebecca Mae Designs shares a tutorial for making this insulated bento lunch bag. It has a zip top closure and pockets on the … 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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Free SVG Cut Files | Funny Birds
Here’s the perfect collection of SVG cut files for birds for using on all those summer memory pages and layouts. Whether you went bird watching, visited a farm or zoo, you’ll find something you can use. Plus they are just … Read More...
BLT Rice Sandwich(Onigirazu)
I consider this the lazy man’s sushi! This is right up my alley! Actually, I do pretty well making my own sushi, but this is perfect because it is less rolling and cutting. It is called onigirazu which means no … Read More...
Casting With Gaffer Casting Crystal
I am about to fire two molds filled with Gaffer Casting Crystal. This is my first time using this gorgeous glass…definitely won’t be the last. So I asked Mr. Google about this and besides the Gaffer Glass web site, I … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew princess tutu dress
Baby Making Machine shows how you can make this adorable princess tutu dress, without having to sew a stitch. You can make one from a crocheted tube top (or wide headband) and lots and lots of tulle strips. Make it … Read More...
Homemade Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Are you one of those people that has to spice up everything they eat? Are the crushed red pepper flakes the first thing you grab when your food arrives. Do you look for it in the cabinet at home? Have … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage scarf lumbar pillow
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make a lumbar pillow out of a vintage scarf. The bright colors and patterns of a vintage scarf make a gorgeous pillow, especially when you add yarn pom poms to the … Read More...
Easy DIY Quote Wall Hanging
I think wall hangings are super cute, don’t you? I love inspirational quotes and having them hanging on the wall, seeing them everyday is a great reminder to be happy, in my opinion.
Katie from Running with a Glue gun … Read More...
Malted Nutella and Biscoff Brownie Torte
Oh my goodness! This is heaven on a plate! I can imagine if you made this once that everyone will ask you to make again and again and again. How can you go wrong with these combinations of Biscoff
and … Read More...
Lush Copy Cat Recipe – Angels On Bare Skin
This natural cleanser is a copy of “Angels on Bare Skin” by Lush cosmetics.
The ingredients are simple to use and simple to obtain.
This recipe is perfect for DIY beginners: Make Your Own Lush Angels On Bare Skin.
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Free Pattern – Crochet Pants
Welcome to this crochet pants pattern! Whether you’re looking for a cozy pair of pants to wear around the house or a stylish addition to your wardrobe, these crochet pants are sure to fit the bill.
This pattern is perfect … Read More...
14 Treasure Bins for Baby
When it comes to planning lessons, your mind probably thinks of elementary-aged kids, preschoolers, and even toddlers. I am sure most people would think to plan learning lessons for babies, but this is actually the age group that is sometimes … Read More...
Tip: Die Cut Card Border
Take your die cut shapes and turn them into a border for your cards by only cutting out part of the dies. The Top Dog Dies blog shows you how to get more use from your die cut shapes with … Read More...
6 Tips for Perfecting Small-Product Photography for your Etsy Shop
Do you sell small items in your Etsy shop, or somewhere else online? Things like Jewelry, Magnets, Tiny Crocheted Cupcakes (why not?) or other miniature items will need good photos to really show them off.
The folks over on the … Read More...
7 School-Themed Felt Crafts
Back to school is not far a way for most kids, and if you are one of those parents who has only a few weeks until your little ones are back into bus-riding mode, you’ve probably already been thinking about … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible and convertible cross body tote
This cross body tote is both reversible and convertible, giving 6 options for carrying it. Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial showing how to make it. It has two options for handles – a long cross body strap … Read More...