This is such a great project on two fronts. First, it makes use of popsicle sticks and therefore, costs next to nothing.
Second, it is by Heidi, our ex-Indie Crafts Editor!
And oh, it’s practical too! It can help kids … Read More...
DIY: Moon Phase Wall Hanging
Continuing along with my space-y theme here’s a neat idea: a moon phase as a wall hanging. The marbled black and white clay is very effective visually and I like the idea of the moon phases being charted out. … Read More...
DIY Donut Push Pins
I just had to share this fun tutorial on how to make donut push pins using air dry clay! Lindsay from the blog Baby Bug Journals posted the tutorial and I think it is just so so SO cute! She … Read More...
Tips: Layering Papers
Do you hoard papers like I do? I have several stashes of scrapbooking paper that I really don’t want to cut up and use on projects because it’s just too pretty to use! Or sometimes I have pattern papers that … Read More...
Surprise Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake
I love strawberry shortcake! I can eat it with a biscuit, sponge cake or even angel food cake. There are some people that don’t like it. This might be my new favorite way of eating a strawberry shortcake and might … Read More...
Free pattern: Citrus slice pincushion
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a free pattern for making a citrus slice pincushion. It’s a fun place to park your pins, don’t you think? Make it from orange and it’s an orange slice, from yellow to make it a … Read More...
Felt Flowers (Sunflowers)
Emily of “Everyday Art” co-hosted by Emily and Jaime; both are moms and and happy wives. Emily created these beautiful sunflowers and is sharing her tutorial with us. This is the season of beautiful sunflowers and we can replicate them … Read More...
How To Make A S’mores Cake
I bet I could find a s’mores recipe for each day of the year. Is it possible to have too many recipes for s’mores? I love s’mores and am excited about all the recipes, but I still love making s’mores … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a blind hem
When you don’t want the stitches on a hem to show from the front, a blind hem is the way to go. Because of how the hem is folded while it’s being sewn, most of the stitches will end up … Read More...
Homemade Fudgsicles
Fudgsicles were a major treat for us. We had popsicles, but only fudgsicles occasionally. It’s really hard to find fudgsicles at the store that aren’t sugar-free. I know. I should be happy with less sugar, but they don’t taste the … Read More...
Soap Recipe – Rosemary and Mint
This exotic sounding soap “Rosemary & Mint” is actually made with Melt and Pour soap base. This soap looks great, looks natural and is perfectly easy for Beginners.
This soap would look amazing wrapped in brown paper or string to … Read More...
The Amazing Thing You Can Make With Dryer Lint
These fire starters are made using dryer lint and paraffin.
They are the perfect size for getting your fire started. They look very special too.
These would make a great winter gift all bundled up in a basket ready for … Read More...
Crochet – How To Get Started
This tutorial is for all the newbies. Learn the very first Crochet stitch – The Slip Knot. Once you have learnt this you will be able to get started in learning how to crochet. Slip Stitch Tutorial.
Tutorial: 15 Minute Square Maxi Skirt
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings made this square maxi skirt in just 15 minutes! You couldn’t go to the store to buy one ready-made in that time. She’s over at Riley Blake Designs blog with a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Shortcuts to Craft Time Cleanup and Stain Removal
While craft time can be fun and exciting for kids, sometimes it can be stressful for the adults in charge. Why? Because sometimes even the smallest of craft projects — and the tiniest of crafters — can cause the biggest … Read More...
Project: Mermaid Card
I love mermaids and anything to do with the ocean! This stunning card from Lyn’s Paper Petunia uses a stencil and Gelatos for the background with a beautiful mermaid stamp from Stampendous. She’s sharing her card making details on her … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll tutu that kids can make
Steph from Girl. Inspired. shares a fun project that kids can make for their dolls. She shows how to make a simple tulle tutu. It would be a good project for a long summer day, when it’s too hot to … Read More...
5 ways to use Instagram for your handmade business.
Are you on Instagram? Yes? Me too! So many people are and there is a huge crafting community on instagram, so what better place to promote your products? If you don’t know what instagram is, here’s a good description from … Read More...
Indie Artist Interview- Gareth Johnson
Don’t you just love getting to know fellow artists? Me too! so what better way to do that then to actually interview them? Today I am interviewing Gareth Johnson, an artist from the UK!
> Who are you? Where are … Read More...
Tutorial: Coffee mug organizer wrap
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shows how you can make a mug organizer. I love this!! The fabric organizer wraps around a standard coffee mug. There are pockets sewn all around the outside and the inside for pencils … Read More...