Yesterday I brought you a review of the brand new coloring book for adults, The Artful Mandala, click here for my review if you missed it. And today we’re got three copies of the book to giveaway!
To be … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage hot pad coin purse
I often find vintage hot pads at estate sales, but never know quite what to do with them. Here’s a cool idea from Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods. She shows how you can turn a pair of vintage hot pads into … Read More...
Giveaway: Two pillow covers
Are you too busy, broke, or just plain lazy to make your own Lauren Terry pillow cover? Get yourself over to Fly Away Quilts, and enter her contest. Not one, but two pillow covers could be yours. You have … Read More...
Seeking Artists for Interviews!
Hey guys, I am wanting to start doing more indie artist interviews here. I love getting to know more about the lives of other handmade artists like myself and learning about them, don’t you?
I am looking for all types … Read More...
Tutorial: Falling Rainbow Pillow Cover
The emphasis for this pillow cover is solids and brights, which translates to a modern chic look for your home. Lauren Terry of Fly Away Quilts shares – at Moda Bake Shop – a photo tutorial for how to make … Read More...
DIY Beaded Tassel Necklace
If you like to keep up with the current fashion trends in your jewelry wearing, then you probably know by now the vast popularity that tassels have taken on lately. You probably also know that they can come with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fishtail circle skirt
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make this flowy fishtail skirt. It’s actually an easy sewing project. It gets its lovely swish factor from the fact that it’s a circle skirt, though to get the fishtail effect you’ll … Read More...
A Primer for Lettering & Calligraphy
Get a fantastic primer for beginning calligraphy and lettering from Theresa of Freckle & Fair. She first takes you through the basics, explaining the meaning of commonly used terms (like type design, type setting etc.). She follows up with resources … Read More...
NEW Weekly Handmade Shop Link Up- Shop Handmade Link Up
Hey guys, I have something exciting to announce here at Indie Crafts! I am starting 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 … Read More...
Project: Nautical Sunset Card
The Paper Therapy blog (don’t you love that name?) has directions for making this beautiful nautical card using Distress Ink for a bold sunset background, click here for the how to.
-Heather
Looking for more Nautical-themed papers, stamps and embellishments? … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric composition book cover
School supply sales are just around the corner! Honestly, this is one of my favorite times of year. All those notebooks and pens and rolls of tape offered so cheaply by the discount stores! One of the items you always … Read More...
Edible Serenity Stones
Another clever and creative idea from Beth at Hungry Happenings! These stones look just like the real ones! These would be great at a wedding reception, bridal shower, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, baby shower or birthday. These would be really … Read More...
Make Felt Pinwheel Wall Art (Tutorial)
Hani is from South Asia and now lives in Canada with her hubby and two children. She has a great blog called “Craftionary” filled with wonderful ideas and tutorials. Today I am featuring her “Felt Pinwheel Wall Art” that is … Read More...
Multi-strand garland decoration
I think at this point we have all probably made a garland or two out of paper, fabric, or some other material. This decoration featured at the blog Design Lovefest made out of 8 garlands really kicks it up a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ottoman pouf pillow
How would you like to rest your feet on a pretty pouf like this one? Deonn from Quiltscapes shares a tutorial for making one. The pouf pillow is a great solution for smaller rooms that don’t have the space for … Read More...
Whimsical Woodland Animals
Aren’t these adorable! Lindsay Ann even shows how to make the trees and toadstools too. All store bought items that are created into cute little animals. I just want to run out and buy the supplies and see if I … Read More...
7 Ideas To Host An Unforgettable Slumber Party
If you have a little girl who has been begging for a slumber or sleepover party, either during the Summer break from school or for an upcoming birthday party, rest assured we have some ideas to help you out. While … Read More...
Perfect Macrame Hammock for Summer!
I didn’t realize that Macrame requires a little bit of Math!
Fear not, it’s only a simple Math! Using your basic math skills, you can make this perfectly adorable and functional hammock for lazy summer afternoons. Macrame, which is basically … Read More...
Giveaway: Beaded Lace Knitting
And the winner is Karey!
Lace knitting is a lot of fun on its own, and adding beads to knitting brings a bit of sparkle that doesn’t have to add a lot of work.
But when you combine lace and … Read More...
Chicken and Veggie Nuggets
I know as a kid, I was a picky eater and chicken nuggets was one of my favorite meals. I ate very few choices of veggies. I went through the same thing with my daughter. This is a great solution … Read More...