If you are looking for a wonderful way to spend quality family time together, or to help out your older kids when they start complaining about being bored, check out this collection compiled by the folks over at School Mum. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed leather bag
Samantha from Handmade by Mrs. H shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make this awesome fringed leather bag. The bag has a recessed zipper closure, and lots of hardware that finishes it nicely. The bag … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Ladybug Pincushion
Amanda of The Patchsmith loves her latest project so hard, she’s sewn up three versions, two of which you see here. She adds,
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Create an adorable ladybug pincushion to keep your pins and needles close-to-hand. This must-have addition is
Feature Friday: Mignon & Mignon
Today’s feature Friday shop is an Etsy shop we found named Mignon & Mignon. The jewelry offered from Mignon & Mignon is simple, yet beautiful in it’s delicate feature of different metal finishes. They offer many differenty types of jewelry … Read More...
17 Ideas For a Cake Topper to Show Your Sense of Humor
Wedding are usually a fairly formal event, and for some couples, the day needs to be the perfect dream wedding down to every detail. However, the majority of couples just want their wedding to be a memorable day where their … Read More...
Free pattern: Raglan onesie
One of my favorite baby gifts to give is a handmade onesie, made from recycled t-shirts. The knit fabric is already washed and worn so soft, and you’ll end up with something completely original. Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares … Read More...
Should You Attend a Trade Show or Conference?
Have you attended a craft trade show, like CHA (Craft and Hobby Association)? I’ve been to CHA and it is definitely a blast and very informative for the business side of the indie craft world.
Vikki, The Creative Goddess, wrote … Read More...
BLOG HANDMADE- A New Link Up
Hey guys, I have something exciting to announce here at Indie Crafts! I am starting a new weekly feature called Blog Handmade. These posts will go up every Friday!
Blog Handmade is a weekly link up by indiecrafts.craftgossip.com where handmade … Read More...
Library Pocket Mini Book Instructions
Use the template and instructions from Scrapbook Crazy, to make a mini book from library pockets. With these basic instructions you can make and customize minialbums and minibooks to suit any theme or occasion. A free downloadable template is included … Read More...
Tutorial: Pebble Necklace
One of the most effective polymer clay techniques is marbling colours. You can make all sorts of great beads, colour mixes and faux materials such as wood or, in this case, stone. In this tutorial, the artist is creating … Read More...
DIY Metallic Tattooed Phone Case
Have you ever thought about applying fake tattoos to a phone case? Well I certainly had not, but Vanessa from Cafe Craftea did and the result is pretty stunning!
She uses a cheap clear phone case, a cloth, water and … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy star snuggle toy
Mollie from Wild Olive shares a tutorial for making this sweet star snuggler toy. It’s kind of like a softie, but stuffed very lightly (or not at all) more like a lovey or blankie. This would make an awesome giftie … Read More...
How to Make Pancake Truffles
I now have an excuse to eat candy for breakfast! Truffles made from pancakes! Yum! Who knew you could bake a pancake in the oven? Your guests will be surprised when you serve these truffles on the plate. They might … Read More...
Giveaway- More Creative Lettering: Techniques and Tips From Top Artists
Giveaway:
More Creative Lettering: Techniques and Tips From Top Artists
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Jenny Doh
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 17th, 2015 and you are in the running for this fabulous new lettering book! Open to U. S. residents … Read More...
Free pattern: Scissors storage pouch
Alison from Lorelei Jane shows how you can make a pouch to hold your scissors. They’ll help protect your scissors when you toss them in a project bag. And there’s batting inside that will help protect you (and anything else … Read More...
Whipped Pineapple Ring Pop Popsicles
An ice cream ring pop?! This is so cool! Apparently, they have these molds on Amazon to create these fun popsicles. Plus, there are several other cute molds included in the listing. It has teen girl and girlfriends written all … Read More...
7 Ways To Make A Beautiful Dream Catcher
The dream catcher is a fascinating and beautiful craft that has been a part of many cultures for centuries. Traditionally, it was believed that dream catchers could help to ward off nightmares and bad dreams by trapping them in the … Read More...
Creative Ways to Display Photos & Prints Other Than a Simple Frame
For me, finding the ideal way to display photos and art work in my home is a bit more difficult than it really should be. Picture frames are still a great way to showcase artwork, but I’m always looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew shark bathing suit bag
Thanks to the Sharknado movies, my daughter has a strange obsession with all things shark. I’m pretty sure she would love it if I made this shark bathing suit bag for her. Meaghan at Blitsy shares a video tutorial showing how. … Read More...
Ice Cream Roses Tutorial
As I checked out Pinterest, I noticed there were lots of pictures of gelato shaped into roses in a cone. How pretty I thought. I started to search for someone that has a tutorial and I found 1 Fine Cookie … Read More...