I love cards that have a different fold than a traditional side or top fold, they are so much fun to make. The Craftsy blog has directions for making a fun trifold card, click here for complete directions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Vintage sewing pattern envelope zippered pouch, plus a free printable
Look closely at that vintage pattern envelope. It’s actually a zippered pouch. Isn’t that the cutest thing ever!! Deby from So Sew Easy recently made some to take to a sewing event, and she shares a tutorial – and a … Read More...
DIY Heart Locket Diffuser Necklace
Essential oils are in full swing with many lately, and because of their all-natural benefits, they seem to provide a great way for homeopathic remedies. If you love to use essential oils, but find yourself reapplying them throughout the day, … Read More...
5 tips for finding refashion-able items at the thrift store
Thrift stores are a great way to stretch your sewing budget. All those clothes – and sheets and curtains – just waiting to be transformed into something awesome! But some items lend themselves more readily to being refashioned than … Read More...
Shop Handmade Link Up
Okay guys, I just started this new feature here at Indie Crafts! It is a new weekly feature called Shop Handmade. These posts will go up every Monday!
Shop Handmade is a weekly link up by indiecrafts.craftgossip.com where handmade business … Read More...
Free Print & Cut Label Files
Get a full range of free print & cut labels files for your Silhouette machine. Start with the multi-colored option shown, then download the files full of individual colors, and patterns like wood grain. Get them all at the link … Read More...
Free Strawberry Cross Stitch Patterns
Strawberries hold a special place in our household, their tantalizing sweetness akin to a delectable candy. Whenever we bring them home, they quickly become irresistible after-school treats, disappearing in a flash. It’s as if they possess an enchanting power, leaving … Read More...
8(bit) Free 3D Perler Bead Patterns
Check out these printable perler bead patterns that Aleksandra created of classic video game characters in honor of the release of the Pixels movie this week! These aren’t your ordinary perler bead projects- they’re 3d! cool!
Did you ever play … Read More...
Hot Ham and Cheese Party Rolls
With the start of school, comes the start of the fall sports and weekly team dinners, dance classes and all other extra curriculum. This is a great meal that you can make the day before and also a great meal … Read More...
Sea Creatures, Tutorials
This is a real treat for us there are patterns that you can download one is of Sigmund the octopus, Shasha the Seahorse and super cute sea creatures. These adorable creations come from Alice host of futuregirl. What’s says summer … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Half apron with jumbo pockets
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this half apron with jumbo pockets. It’s an easy project, something a confident beginner could make. The apron is gathered on to a waistband, with big pockets sewn all around the bottom to hold … Read More...
30 Summer Freezer Meals
Okay, actually there are only 15 meals, but the blogger doubled the recipes to make it 30. Either way, the weather is hot and the last thing we want is to turn on the oven. Some days, it’s too hot … Read More...
6 Knitting Patterns For The Doctor Who Obsessed Fan
Allons-y, knitters! Are you ready to embark on a journey through time and space with the Doctor? Whether you’re a Whovian yourself or know someone who is, these 6 knitting patterns are the perfect way to show off your love … Read More...
Would You Paint Your Washer & Dryer?
Getting a brand new washer and dryer may not always be within our budget, but if you are looking for a way to breathe some new life into your laundry room, this may be a great option. Painting a washer … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Boho dress from a sheer curtain
Nadya from Dushonok shows how she made this lovely sheer Boho dress out of an old curtain. You can layer the floaty A-line dress over a slip or, like she did, shorts and a bandeau top. The fit is loose … Read More...
Cotton Candy Layer Cake
Cotton candy layer cake for me? An adult? Yes, please! Fair season is in full swing and we always get the largest bag of cotton candy before we leave. It is easier to carry to the car, than the fried … Read More...
Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Support Bottle Holder
For those of you who know me you know that Breast Cancer has affected our life.
This free Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Pattern can be adapted to suit any of the causes that use the “Ribbon” symbol.
You can find … Read More...
Freebie: Solar System Download
Poor Pluto, so much fuss about him recently but he’s still not a planet 🙁 But you can download all the “true” planets and the sun over at the Crafty Chicks, this free download is great for kids projects or … Read More...
DIY Woven Coasters
It seems like anytime I share a link to something related to weaving (such as this hula hoop rug project and this branch weaving project), they seem to be very popular. That is why when I found these woven … Read More...
Ladybug Korker Hair Clip Tutorial
Do you have a little girl who just loves wearing accessories? This lady bug hair clip can add the perfect whimsical touch for any little one and is especially fun during these last few weeks of Summer. Head over to … Read More...