Having trouble keeping the kids busy and entertained this summer? Fed up of overpriced kids activities and movie tickets?
Then this list of 29 ideas to keep your kids entertained during the summer is sure to be a hit! All … Read More...
Indie Artist Interview- Misty Granade
Hey guys, this is the first in a new series here at Indie Crafts. I love getting to know fellow artists, so what better way to do that then to actually interview them? I’m starting off this series by interviewing … Read More...
Summery Polymer Clay
Find some of the great summertime clay on Etsy:
 Sea Turtle Necklace by Polyclaydesign |
 Rainbow Ice Cream Earrings by InspirationsByNell |
 Sunflower Brooch Pin by JolieBlonBounce |
 Summer Fox Sculpture by AceofClay |
Meatball Sandwiches on a Stick
Here is a lighter way to enjoy your favorite hamburger. I love hamburgers, but sometimes I just want everything minus the bun. How creative is Dionne making meatballs and adding your favorite hamburger toppings to the middle of the meatball. … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect fabric gathers
If you sew sooner or later you’re going to need to gather fabric, whether it’s making a skirt or adding ruffles to a pillow. Gathers are actually very easy, though getting them to look even and full takes a little … Read More...
Quicktip from Bullseye Glass – Making a Chevron Design
I love the cascade glass that Bullseye Glass makes. I’ve used it for plates and platters, which always sell, and other cool accessories to macrame pieces. Bullseye has a quick tip on using their glass to make a chevron design … Read More...
Grilled Cheese Sushi Roll Bites
How do you get the kids to try sushi? You make grilled cheese sushi. Just another way for your kids to enjoy their favorite sandwich. You could make a peanut butter and jelly sushi roll too. These bites will be … Read More...
Disney Princesses Free Printable Peg Clothes
Making Disney Princess peg dolls just became a whole lot easier! Print, cut and glue the printable clothes on wooden peg dolls, then use paint to add a few details. Dora from Plenty of Paprika is the QUEEN of making … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls’ Bohemian Breeze Maxi Dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making her Bohemian Breeze Maxi Dress for girls. It’s such a cute dress, and easy to make – a “breeze” if you’ll forgive the pun. She tells how … Read More...
28 Outdoor Party Hacks
If you’re planning any sort of outdoor party in the near future, there are some great tips in this roundup from One Crazy House. I love the suggestion of creating zones with party essentials like sunscreen/bug spray, drinks, hand washing … Read More...
DIY Miniature Unicorn
As a modeling medium, polymer clay
is very versatile and instructions that work for a variety of other products work equally well with oven bake clay. For example, this great fondant unicorn from a Polish cake decorating site translates beautifully … Read More...
20 Tricks to Help You Baby Proof Your Home
If you have a baby in your home, or are expecting one soon, you’ve probably heard of the importance of baby proofing your space. Now, don’t take this wrong, you don’t have to go and redecorate your entire home, but … Read More...
Frozen Butter Beer(Copy Cat recipe)
On a hot day, as a Harry Potter
fan, you would enjoy a glass of butter beer. You can find that glass of butter beer even more refreshing in frozen form. Since I’m not a true Harry Potter fan, I’m … Read More...
Soap Making – Grapefruit, Mint and Poppyseed Soap
This recipe sounds like a summer dessert but it is indeed the ingredients in this Melt and Pour Soap.
I can only imagine how refreshing and invigorating it smells. I would love to start my day off with a burst … Read More...
Wooden Tube Wicking – Have You Tried It?
Wooden wicks have been gaining popularity in the candle-making world as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cotton wicks. But have you heard of wooden tube wicks? These innovative wicks take the concept of wooden wicks to the next level, creating … Read More...
Save $$ and Make Your Own DIY Yarn Bowl
This yarn bowl is easy to make with polymer clay and will save you lot’s of money. These DIY yarn bowls make perfect handmade gifts for other knitters or crocheters too.
You can mix and match you clay to suit … Read More...
Techniques- Nine Different Ways to Use Water Colors
The Some Odd Girl Stamp blog has 9 different techniques for using watercolors on cards and scrapbook pages. You’ll learn how to color in stamps with them, how to color directly onto stamps with them, how to get cool looks … Read More...
DIY a Minecraft Pencil Cube
Perhaps if you have a Minecraft fan living in your household, making one of these fun pencil holders will help get them excited for the upcoming school year! The base of this pencil holder is a styrofoam cube and the … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted hexagon coasters
Put a favorite fabric or two to pretty use by making these adorable quilted hexagon coasters. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshares a tutorial showing how to make them. They’d make great gifts, so make a set for yourself … Read More...
8 Fun DIY Patterns For Felt Finger Puppets
Although it’s Summertime, there are days when we may get an occoasional rain storm, or maybe you have a doctor appointment to attend, or you are looking for ways to help keep your kids quiet during church meetings. If you … Read More...