Next time the kids start complaining about being bored, grab some cardboard, straws, and a marble and encourage them to make a challenging marble maze. Tonya, from Therapy Fun Zone, helped her kids create this one by attaching the straws … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s beach coverup
This beach coverup has me dreaming of a last hurrah summer trip down to the beach. Kimberly from Straight Stitch Designs shares the pattern in a guest post at Make It and Love It. It has a wide neck that … Read More...
Blog Handmade Link Up
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...
Documenting School Memories with Project Life®
Rebecca shares some simple solutions for documenting your child’s school year memories with Project Life® + Persnickety Prints. See how she documents her five year old’s year of Kindergarten with this great and simple project.
The focus is on photos, … Read More...
Freebie | SVG & Printable Minnie Birthday Kit
If Minne Mouse makes your little girl’s heart race, check out this adorable digital birthday kit that’s entirely free!
The kit includes:
– 1 Printable paper bag.
– 1 printable invitation.
– 1 printable cupcake topper.
– 1 printable … Read More...
Fantasy Inspirations in Clay
As show season approaches I’m poking around for ideas on how to add fantasy and quirky themes to my line. This neat bottle is done in a bit of a Steampunk design but I find that’s often got a lot … Read More...
Cats and Yarn
Giveaway- Recycled Hexie Quilts: Using Vintage Hexagons in Today’s Quilts
Enter to win a copy of the book
Recycled Hexie Quilts: Using Vintage Hexagons in Today’s Quilts
by
Mary W. Kerr
Leave a comment in today’s post by August 22, 2015 and you are in the running for a copy … Read More...
Tip: Scratch and Sniff Cards
You can add an extra punch to your stamped cards with this fun scratch and sniff idea from the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps blog. By adding powdered gelatin to clear embossing powder you can make your own scratch and sniff! How … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a bow tie
Pretty Prudent shares a tutorial for making a snazzy bow tie. The bow is sewn on to an adjustable neck strap, so there’s no need to tie it each time you put it on. It’s a quick, easy project. Make … Read More...
Tips for Knitting for Stress Relief
With the kids all going back to school, those of us who are parents might be feeling an extra bit of stress right about now.
If you’re in that boat, or just need to relax for whatever reason, knitting is … Read More...
Napoleon Cake
Here is a dessert that is easy if you use store bought puff pastry. I know I don’t have the patience or the ability to make my own pastry recipe. I seem to be a sucker for layered desserts. They … Read More...
Knitted Shoes Reduce Manufacturing Waste
While this story has nothing to do with hand knitting, it’s still a really cool example of how knitting can impact lives.
Both Nike and Adidas have been producing athletic shoes with entirely knit uppers, and earlier this year Adidas … Read More...
Salmon Cat Treats
I love dogs and have given you a couple of recipes to keep your dogs cool this summer and new treats. Honestly, I am a cat person! I have had cats as long as I can remember. It just works … Read More...
Free pattern: Sewing room applique blocks
The best invention ever made is the sewing machine. In my circles at least, we get that it’s the one must-have item that declares to the world, we sew and/or *quilt. Sindy of FatCat Patterns gets it too, as she … Read More...
Fresh Classes Coming to Bullseye Glass
You usually see it first from Bullseye Glass when it comes to classes. This fall Bullseye will be introducing new classes to their schedules. The picture in their email had my interests perked up since it had etched iridescent glass … Read More...
Fun Card Display- A-Frame Canvas Card Wall
Do you make and sell handmade cards, journals or other small paper items? Then you will want to check this cool project out. It’s made from 2 canvases, some wood and old door hinges!
Alison from the blog Adventures in … Read More...
How to make a donut bulletin board
I love donuts or doughnuts, whichever way you like to spell them, they rock! These donut shaped bulletin boards are beyond cute. Would they cheer you up while doing your homework or maybe in a kitchen? Pop on over to … Read More...
Textured Glass Canisters with a Beach-Theme Twist
Glass canisters are pretty easy to come by, and if you don’t have a set on hand, you can most likely find a set at your local thrift shop. This tutorial is a great way to put a fun little … Read More...
Freebie: Stop Scrolling Start Sewing
How many of us are guilty of spending more time clicking aimlessly on the computer than we spend actually creating? I’m raising my hand because I’m guilty of that. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a free printable to encourage you … Read More...