Did you know that you can knit without using knitting needles? Follow along with the great tutorial shared at Little Bird SOS and learn how to knit using only your finger and some yarn. Once you learn how, you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrapbusting mason jar wraps
These mason jar wraps are both cute and practical, AND they’re also a scrapbusting project! Sew4Home shows how to make them. The fabric wraps are embellished with strips of scrap fabric. They have Velcro at the ends for easy on, … Read More...
Studio Feature- Regina Easter
This is my first craft studio feature here on Indie Crafts. I would love to do more, so if you want to be featured write a blog post about your studio and submit it here!
Regina Easter recently sent in … Read More...
Project: Watercolor Look Birthday Card
Learn to make a pretty butterfly birthday card on watercolor paper using stamps from Alley Way, a stencil Distress Ink and markers, the Kraft Paper Stamps blog has a video tutorial.
-Heather
Did you know Butterflies are deep and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sleeveless maxi dress refashioned to shorter dress with sleeves
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how she refashioned a sleeveless maxi dress to a shorter dress with a high low hem and three quarter sleeves. The fabric she cuts off the hem is used to make the sleeves that she … Read More...
Pass Out Customized Sunglasses at Your Next Pool Party
Mod Podge is one of my favorite crafting supplies, so I thought these decorated sunglasses were a clever summer craft project. Mod Podge Rocks shows you how to use Mod Podge
to apply glitter or decorated paper to cheap sunglasses. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tribal print and faux leather backpack
Nicole from The Felted Fox shares a tutorial showing how she made this cool tribal print and faux leather backpack. The tribal print fabric came from a pillow she got on some earlier travels, but you could use any home … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim and stars pillow cover
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial at the Sizzix blog showing how you can make this denim pillow cover with appliqued stars. The finished dimensions are 12″ x 16″, a standard boudoir size. A hidden zipper in the … Read More...
Freebie: Water Bottle Holder
The water bottle I carry with me is plain, nothing fancy…just clear thick plastic bottle. I’m so glad that Luli created this pattern for a water bottle holder. I love the design and the typography. It is simple and … Read More...
Mollie Makes: Making It! Winner!
Thanks everyone for entering our giveaway of Mollie Makes: Making It!
The winner is Michelle from Sole Mate Toys! congrats! Please email me at [email protected] with your address to claim your prize.
Freebie: Pretty In Pink
I love the movie Pretty in Pink. A few things though…I would have stayed with Ducky, I would have never ruined that dress and I so wanted to be Molly Ringwald … Read More...
Make Your Own Clouds; Indoor Cloud Gazing
These pretty clouds come from “apartment therapy” and they are easy to make and fun to look at. Are you in the mood for some Cloud Gazing, and not a single cloud in the sky? Do the next best thing; … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pillow
I know that making pillows with t-shirts is one of those classic recycled projects but I wanted to share this one because I simple love the scale of the image on the t-shirt and how great it looks as a … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Photo Album Cover
The BEADZ blog has directions for turning the cover of a plain old chipboard photo album into a pretty mixed media art piece using gesso, ink sprays, modeling paste and stencils. I love the texture on this one!
-Heather
Handmade Baby Mobile with Felt and Driftwood
What nicer gift can you present the expecting mom at her baby shower? How about this darling “Handmade Baby Mobile with Felt and Driftwood” created by Christina and John, her husband of “My Homemade Home”! They had their little boy … Read More...
Tutorial: Stars and Stripes wristlet
Jonie from Knot So Normal shares a tutorial for making her Stars and Stripes wristlet. The small zippered pouch is just big enough to hold a phone and other small essentials for a day out and about, perhaps to watch … Read More...
6 Recipes To Make Your Own Sunscreen
The sun is a powerful force that provides light, warmth, and energy to our planet. However, it also emits harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation that can damage our skin, causing sunburn, premature aging, and even skin cancer. That’s why sunscreen is … Read More...
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sorry ice cream man, but I’ll be stocking my freezer with these yummy delights!
The Baker Mama shows us how to make ice cream sandwiches using a chocolate cookie recipe and ice cream of your choice. You can find the … Read More...
Download This Leafy Scarf Pattern to Knit This Fall {Through June 30, 2014}
The Sweater Babe free pattern of the month might not be one you want to knit right now, but I’ll bet you’ll want to download it and keep it for knitting when the weather starts to get cool again.
The … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 4th of July star table runner and placemats
Jaime from Everyday Art shares a tutorial showing how she made this star table runner for 4th of July. It’s not just a table runner, though. The stars are attached end to end with buttons, but unbutton them and you … Read More...