Here is a really inspiring and interesting article by Menucha on the Moms and Crafters blog all about “Craft Fails” and why you shouldn’t try for perfection. She says:
“Do you struggle with crafting because the results don’t live up … Read More...
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by Katie Smith
Here is a really inspiring and interesting article by Menucha on the Moms and Crafters blog all about “Craft Fails” and why you shouldn’t try for perfection. She says:
“Do you struggle with crafting because the results don’t live up … Read More...
I’m going to be on an organizational kick for a while, which is great because I keep finding so many new ideas to share! I plan to definitely work on the scrap storage solution shown here, and maybe I will … Read More...
Ginger Allman, of the Blue Bottle Tree, has a great how-to about how to use silicone molds with your polymer clay. The process is a tutorial for new clayers and mold users and helpful tips for folks who’ve done … Read More...

It’s five o’clock somewhere… Actually, it is past five here, but it’s been awhile for an adult beverage. I love apple cider cold or hot. I’m not a big fan of hard cider though! The taste and smell, just not … Read More...
You can add a lovely textured background to your cards with stitching, add stamped images, dies or embellishments on top for a stunning card. Julia Stainton shares some tips for sewing on paper using a sewing machine over on her … Read More...
by Katie Smith
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 goes up every Friday!
Blog Handmade is a weekly link up by indiecrafts.craftgossip.com where handmade bloggers … Read More...
by Sarah White
Aren’t these baby booties cute? I love the origami fortune cookie style, and they’re just worked in little strips of Garter Stitch that are sewn together, folded and sewn some more to make these adorable booties.
Studio Knit has the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Tiffany from Making the World Cuter guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how to make a spider costume for Halloween. She made it for her tween daughter, who wanted a costume that was simultaneously … Read More...

How cute are these! I will say that this is not a quick recipe. In fact, Tasbih from Cleobuttera makes it in two days between the baking, marshmallows and putting together. These would be cute at a baby shower, baby’s … Read More...
Helio Fused Glass Studio in Austin, TX has the coolest classes. I have said over and over how much I wish Austin was closer to Los Angeles. If you are in the Austin area check out their studio. They put … Read More...

I love making chili in the fall through the long winter months. It is comfort in a bowl. I like the idea of sweet potatoes over the regular potatoes. Sweet Potato and spicy seem to go together and I always … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can DIY a tie back sweater like this one. The deep back and bow adds a fun surprise to the back of a shirt. She starts with a purchased shirt and scoops … Read More...

These are so cute and so easy to make! These were made for a woodland party, but you can also save them for topping a Yule log during the Winter Holiday. A fairy party. Make some fairy houses with these … Read More...
I know it’s the second day of fall but I live in SoCal and we are in the middle of a drought. We are all in a big water conservation mode and being encouraged to plant native low water plants. … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
If the arrival of pumpkin spice is one of your favorite things about fall, why not celebrate with a pumpkin-spice themed party? There are lots of fun ideas in this roundup from Domestically Blissful, including pumpkin spice stationery to use … Read More...
A vacuum cleaner can be found in just about every home, and if you are a homeowner, you most likely use one….on a fairly regular basis. Have you ever looked at your vacuum and wondered what all of those attachments … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
The Country Farm Home shows how you can make this beautiful shabby chic apron out of an old pair of jeans and bits of vintage lace. You won’t need much of any one length of trim, so this is a … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Here is a lovely Free Adult Coloring Pages Printable for anyone who loves coloring, or wants to get into coloring. This would also be good for an older kid, who can do more advanced coloring.
This coloring page is by … Read More...

The title is a mouthful! It looks oh so delicious. What a great treat to bring to a potluck or serve after a day of hayrides and picking out the perfect pumpkin to carve. We always wait till the middle … Read More...
If you are a soap maker than the chances of your soap making area looking as good as these ones are pretty slim.
Soap making is at times messy (yes despite all that soap) and you need quite a lot … Read More...