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Bobble stitch, also known as puff stitch, is a versatile and visually striking crochet technique that can add dimension and texture to any project. It is a technique that creates small, raised bumps that resemble little bobbles, hence the name. … Read More...
I figured I would stick to the recycled beach crafts theme I have had going on the last couple of days so here are some more adorable sea creatures you can make! The octopus and crab projects I shared were … Read More...
Two sweet knitting stories to end your week.
First, Virginia “Ginny” Burnett of Dawsonville, Georgia, is a 92-year-old knitter and devoted churchgoer who knits for a local church’s Loving Stitches Knitting Ministry. After the blessing of some hats knit for … Read More...
Over at 104 Homestead there is a great list of projects both practical and crafty for turning old pill bottles into organizational items and fun things like these faux bamboo vases. So if you happen to have a stash of … Read More...
Stamping on metal is a quite a bit different than stamping on paper but it opens up your crafting to lots of new ideas, techniques and mediums and you can also mix the two ideas. Stampington and Company has gathered … Read More...
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Heather
When you start with a pretty scarf, it’s quick work to make a pretty skirt for a little girl. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a tutorial showing how, with three variations depending on the size and shape of the scarf … Read More...
Monograms are a pretty classic wedding staple. It symbolizes the single letter of the couples union, and thanks to recent trends, monograms are more popular than ever in many ways. These 7 ideas are here to help inspire you with … Read More...
Here is another fabulous post by the people from the blog, Creative Income. Rebecca George is sharing a few of her tips on how to survive a disappointing craft fair. Chances are that if you’ve done a few fairs, you … Read More...
It’s time for another week of Blog Handmade! What is that? It is a weekly feature I started here at Indie Crafts that will go up every Friday!
Blog Handmade is a weekly link up by indiecrafts.craftgossip.com where handmade bloggers … Read More...
Hey guys! I wanted to let you know about a fabulous sale starting today and going on this weekend! F+W is having a “Christmas in July” sale, so I hope you’ve been saving up some spending money! Here’s everything you … Read More...
I have 50 favorite free vintage flower images for you today! If you’re into making your own printable labels or other embellishments, these will be a great resource for unique and custom made designs.
They are also perfect for decoupage,… Read More...
Ever found Saturn beads? Nested beads where the outer rings rotate around an inner disk bead? This is a tutorial for a clay version. These are only very slightly related on the space theme but they’re neat visually – … Read More...
Are you working on holiday projects for Christmas in July? Grab your heat tool and some gold embossing powder and stamp up some elegant white and gold holiday gift tags. You can keep these for yourself or package them up … Read More...
Stacy from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this pineapple hot pad. It’s part of her Hot Pad of the Month series. The pineapple is her July hot pad. How perfect is that yellow fabric with a grid … Read More...
If you aren’t a cake person, but like cookies and ice cream. This is your cake. This would be a great dessert. It would be a great birthday cake. I can see it at a barbecue or any get together. … Read More...
Joanne author of Craft Passion has one of the most complete tutorials on needle felting I have seen. If your kids are like our kids they are in love with Minions and would love, love one of these. It is … Read More...
If you’re planning a family movie night or a sleepover party, this popcorn bar idea from Family Fresh Meals is sure to be a hit. It’s similar to an ice cream bar in that you get to choose lots of … Read More...
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how she makes Page Pocket embroidered bookmarks out of damaged vintage linens. It’s a lovely way to make use of damaged linens that would otherwise go unused or, even worse, get thrown away. If you … Read More...
It seems like summer just started, but unfortunately the dreaded back to school signs are up and we need to start thinking about that time of year again. We still have a month to go, but I know there are … Read More...
