Make fairy dolls for your garden or kids with easy to find supplies like dollar store wire and faux flowers.
Mark Montano created these fun fairy dolls to give out to his nieces but also just because they’re fun to … Read More...
Technique: Faux Etched Marble Card
Hop on over to the Ellen Hutson blog and learn how to make a faux etched marble technique on your cards using markers colored directly on the rubber of a large background stamp. Find out all about this cool technique … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Tagless clothing labels using transfer vinyl
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how she makes tagless clothing labels using a Cricut transfer vinyl. If you have a Silhouette or a Cricut, you can make your iron-on labels say anything you want. Label it … Read More...
Freebie | All About Me Back-to-School Doodle Sheet
Have your kids, or if you’re a teacher, your students, fill out these All About Me doodle sheets during the first week of school. A great way to get them back in the groove for school without lots of pressure.… Read More...
15 Ideas To Put Your Own Personal Touch on a Fall Wedding
Do you have a wedding planned for the Fall season? It can be a perfect time to hold a wedding. The cooler temperatures help your guests stay more comfortable, and the changing colors can really add to your décor. Take … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby receiving blanket in 3 variations
Need to make a gift for a new baby? You can’t go wrong with a receiving blanket. And Sew4Home shows how to make one in three variations. One variation has decorative stitching around the edge. Another, ric rac peeking out … Read More...
Curling Rock Knit Hat
Picture a different type of ‘curl’ing folks! Made from acrylic yarn and polyester stuffing, this knitted hat will make you the envy of all the Canadian friends. Or perhaps, you will be the coolest kid in town wearing it.
Get … 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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Tutorial: Sculpting a Cockatoo
Here’s a cute project from KatersAcres – a cockatoo sculpt. Katie’s site has a stack of good stuff including many other free tutorals for cute creatures.
I found this particular tutorial when I went searching for polymer clay bird … Read More...
14 DIY Back-to-School Organizing Ideas
If you are looking for ways to make going back to school as smooth and easy as possible — for both you and your kids — check out these ideas. Getting and staying organized, can make everyday easier. You probably … Read More...
Be the Coolest Parent: Make a Star Wars Rocker
A fan of the Star Wars series, Tez Gelmer wanted to celebrate his daughter’s first birthday in style. And I think he achieved just that by making this one of a kind baby rocker that is shaped like a rocking … Read More...
Tie-dye Sugar Cookies
How cute are these cookies! It brings back memories of making shirts for teams. This would be a great cookie for any of sport season. Write the team member’s name on each shirt. Great for a party favor or treat … Read More...
Honey Chamomile Popsicles
Here is a popsicle you can give your kids after dinner and help them calm down before bed. I can see myself eating these on the back porch with a good book in the afternoon or evening. I think I … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Lace top box dress for girls and tweens
This lace top box dress is a cute look for girls and tweens. Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shows how you can make one. It’s a simple A-line knit dress with a lace panel pieced in at the shoulders. You … Read More...
Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas
This roundoup of Star Wars brithday party ifdeas is sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. There are cute food ideas like Ewok Sticks & Mud, as well as clever ideas for decorations, party games, and party favors. … Read More...
Dog Gone Cute pattern and launch activities
It’s true, dogs and quilts portray a scene less typical than cats and quilts. However, many a quilter is also a dog lover or just a dog lover. Lorna, of Sew Fresh Quilts, addresses this gap with her latest … Read More...
Giveaway winner: Quilting Makes the Quilt book
Congrats goes to Cindy S, as she is the winner of Quilting Makes the Quilt. Her winning comment is,
I enjoy piecing a quilt but not quilting it so much.
This book might change this sentiment to a love … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Quick method for easing in a sleeve
Do you avoid sewing patterns with set-in sleeves? Easing in a sleeve cap is no fun, and even when you’re being super duper careful, there’s the chance a tuck or two will sneak in. Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a … Read More...
End Of Summer Organization Ideas For Your Garage
We see a lot of posts in the Springtime of cleaning out and organizing your garage, but have you ever thought of the need for doing this at the end of the Summer months? Think about how often you are … Read More...
Simple Painted Notebooks
See how easy it is to create these custom notebooks, perfect for back to school time and really just for any occasion! Amy from Delineate your Dwelling made these and I think they’re so fun!
… Read More...She says: “Whether you have