If you live close to, or have been to a beach in the last while, then you are aware of the large amounts of driftwood that can be salvaged from the sands and water. Before you toss that chunk of … Read More...
Healthy Breakfast Banana Split
A banana split for breakfast? Yes, when you replace the ice cream with yogurt or cottage cheese and use fresh fruit instead of the hot fudge and caramel. Go ahead let them have a little squirt of whip cream. Refreshing … Read More...
Giveaway: Scarves in the Round
Ellen is our winner!
I don’t quite want to admit how quickly the weather will likely start to turn cool again. I’m still working on projects I hope to have done in time to wear this summer, but I know … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric frisbee cover
Did you know you can sew a fabric slip cover for a frisbee? And that it will still fly with the cover on? Yes you can, and yes it does. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Table Of Sewing Elements
We came across this fun sewing elements chart.
You can click here to see the full sized image.
Check out Scientific Seamstress for sewing patterns and more.
Sugar and Spice Adorable Coat Pattern
This adorable little coat is from Simply Crochet but has been featured on Ravelry. It’s so adorable it almost makes me want to have another baby.
Okay that’s not true but it is cute! Its available for purchase for $4.40… Read More...
Project: Glitter Sunset Card
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!
Shop Handmade … Read More...
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.
Lush … Read More...