Take a close look at the sweet little flowers on this card, they are actually stitched onto the card! How cute! Kathy Tanner has a tutorial over on the Your Next Stamp blog to show you how sew some cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s sundress from dad’s dress shirt
Dad’s unwanted dress shirt can become a cute new sundress for your little girl. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to do it. It’s super easy, with elastic thread shirring to create a stretchy bodice. Ribbon … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans sunglasses case
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make a sunglasses case out of an old pair of jeans. It’s made from the top of the jeans, and you’ll end up with a bonus pocket on the front of … Read More...
Shop Handmade Link Up
It’s time for another week of Shop handmade! What is it? It is a weekly feature here at Indie Crafts called Shop Handmade where you can link up your Etsy shops. These posts will go up every Monday!
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5 Reasons Scrapbooking Is Good for Your Health
I know I’m preaching to the choir here, but if you need some additional confirmation that scrapbooking is good for you on many different levels, check out this post by Jeannette Lynton of Close to My heart. She gives five … Read More...
Pork Chorizo Sliders with Eggless Mayonaise
I love a good burger occasionally, but I have to order the kids size because the restaurants make them so big. I was happy when the sliders came out. Small bite size and I feel full, but not gut busting … Read More...
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cups
OMG! The only downfall of this job, are these yummy recipes that are so tempting. Like grocery shopping, I really shouldn’t work on these articles on an empty stomach. I’ll make it for my daughter and friends and try not … Read More...
Project: DIY Mini Coloring Book
Coloring books are all the rage right now but you don’t have to buy one you can make your own. Using a broad black marker and doodle up some of your own pages and bind them together to make a … Read More...
Twinkie Clone Donut
I think these look better than the real Twinkie! I had my share of Twinkies growing up and to be honest, I didn’t care for them as much as an adult. Yes, it was before they weren’t going to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Grain sack pillow from a drop cloth
Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make a grain sack pillow – and you don’t even need a grain sack. Instead, she recreates the look of a grain sack by painting a drop cloth. A drop cloth is SO … Read More...
Tutorial: Coupon Clipper Wallet
It’s no secret that clipping coupons and using loyalty cards can stretch your grocery budget. But all those coupons, and all those cards… Sew4Home shows how you can make a Coupon Clipper Wallet to keep up with them all. There … Read More...
Organizing Your Life and Space With Labels – Including *FREE* Printables
If you are looking for some ways to organize your life, we have a post that can help in putting some order in areas in your home. Labels may sound like more of a cosmetic thing, but it really can … Read More...
Is The World’s Cutest Little Model?
Aww I am having another “I want a 3rd child” moment… Thoughts like that are usually brought on by seeing cute little babies like this. This Crochet Cocoon Pattern is available free. Do the wanting another child feelings go away? … Read More...
Tips For Dealing With Diabetes – For Caregivers
This little article comes from Ellen, where she shares her own thoughts on how to deal with Diabetes.
This article is a little different as it is written for the care-giver and not the patient.
Do you know someone with … Read More...
Video Tutorial – Cat CoSy Embroidery
Create this sweet little Cat Cozy following the Video tutorial as your guide. This little cosy would make the perfect Gift for a loved one. You can check out the full video tutorial here at Makeitcoats.com.
Technique: Mixed Media Art Canvas with Drip Technique
This stunning mixed media art project has so much fun texture. Sue Carrington will show you how to use Gel Medium for this interesting drip technique on a canvas, adding stamped and brightly colored floral images for a wonderful piece … Read More...
Leaf-Stenciled Canvas
I know many of us are still enjoying summer and don’t even want to think about autumn (and what follows it), but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start thinking about some fall decorations. This colorful autumn wall hanging is made … Read More...
Adding a Unique Touch To Your Envelopes
Having a creative and unique invitation sets the scene for any type of event, and if you want to put that extra touch on your invite, put a fun twist on the way you address the envelope. Gone are the … Read More...
Tutorial: 5 ways to take in the waist of a dress or top
Kim from The Sew Spot shows 5 ways you can take in the waist of a top or dress. These 5 simple fixes can take a top or dress from shapeless to just right. She shows them for little girls’ … Read More...
5 Tips For Staying on Top of Your Emails
Today I wanted to share these tips for staying on top of your ever growing email list. What does staying on top of your emails have to do with crafting, you ask? Well as an indie business owner or Etsy… Read More...