Need a last minute gift for a teacher, neighbor or colleague? Make them one of these towers of goodie boxes! Choose coordinating medium weight scrapbook paper to make the boxes, then fill them up with cookies, candy or other small … Read More...
Project: Memory Ornaments
Did you take special vacation trip to the beach this year? Make an ornament to remember those fun memories by adding some sand in a tiny vial and add a stamped strip of paper with the place inside. The Shabby … Read More...
Tourtière – Québec pork pie
Being close to Canada, we had friends that always made us pork pies during the holiday season. It was the best comfort food during the long cold winters. My Mom has tried making it, but it just doesn’t taste the … Read More...
Felt Candy Ornaments Tutorial
Heidi of “happiness is homemade” has these darling last minute gifts for you to make. Her “Felt Candy Ornaments” will make a big hit with everyone. Heidi made these fun felt candy ornaments and they’re super quick and easy to … Read More...
Freebie: Holiday Gift Tags Digital Stamps
Wrapping up those holiday presents? Add a special gift tags with these free digital downloads from Dearie Dolls. You can print out a colored version if you’re in a hurry or print the back and white and color them yourself … Read More...
Joy to the World Christmas Wreath Tutorial
This bright and eye catching Candy Cane Wreath is created by Amy of “Positively Splendid”. The whimsical feel of this wreath and the Christmas carol lettering is the perfect finishing touch using adhesive letter stickers. Amy has a complete supply … Read More...
DIY Mixed Media Canvas Christmas Ornaments
I love these miniature canvas ornaments that Carmen posted on her blog! I think they’re the perfect embellishment for an artists tree!
Carmen says: “Christmas time and decorating is in full swing at my house and it can get a … Read More...
Crochet Shorts for Men
Wow, just wow! Etsy brings out the best and umm.. the worse in crafters :). These crochet shorts for men maybe one of those things.
Red Bird Felt Ornament for Christmas Tutorial
Here is another darling “Ornament for Christmas” from BH&G; with a downloadable pattern and complete instructions. What about one sitting on a white branch from your yard spray painted or as a stunning gift topper. You can make the pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled mantel cover
Becky from U create shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a ruffled mantel cover. The fabric cover sits over your mantel, with two rows of ruffles hanging down in front. It’ll frame your mantel … Read More...
Learn + Craft for Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, and Kwanzaa
I think this is a really interesting post by Stephanie from Swoodson Says. Stephanie rounded up some holiday crafts for Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, & Kwanzaa along with an overview of what each holiday is all about! I admittedly don’t know … Read More...
Silver and Gold Juice Lid Ornaments DIY
I think this is more of a recycled craft than an Indie Craft, but these are so gorgeous that they just had to be shared! Elise from Grow Creative shared these ornaments on her blog. They are frugal and environmentally … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy fringe Christmas tree
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make these loopy fringe Christmas trees. They’re super easy to make. The sewing part is just simple straight seams and accuracy is not that important. But, if you’d prefer to not … Read More...
A Jingle Bell Painted Art Project for Kids
Last week I showed my granddaughter’s how to make jingle bells anklets (using bells and chenille stems) and it didn’t take very long for everyone to get annoyed by the noise. Of course, my granddaughter’s were having so much fun … Read More...
Project: Winter Village Card with Stenciled Snow Technique
If you want to add some snow to the background of your holiday cards try using some paste and a stencil, this technique adds a really nice texture and dimension. Combine this with some die cuts and stamping and you’ve … Read More...
How To Clean A Wool Blanket With Snow & Oranges in your Christmas stocking
This is a clever idea from “apartment therapy” How To Clean A Wool Blanket With Snow. They give us a step-by-step pictorial on how to have sparkling clean wool blankets. TUTORIAL HERE!
What do you find in your stocking on … Read More...
9 Furoshiki folds to wrap gifts including a recycled t-shirt cutting diagram
If you like to wrap gifts in unusual ways with eco-friendly materials this idea for using a t-shirt as gift wrap along with the fact that this design has a built in handle makes it a great idea. If the … Read More...
Free Pattern: The Josephine Doll
Abby is the host of “while she naps” a designer of stuffed animals and toys. How lucky are we to get her pattern with numerous pictures for us to follow to create this adorable doll. What little girl would not … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Trivet
Jennifer from Quilts by Jen did a guest post at QuiltSocial.com showing how to make this cheerful Christmas trivet. The pattern sells for $4.95, but she’s giving you instructions for free.
Go to tutorial, Sewing and Quilting Christmas Trivets … Read More...
How to make yarn and twine bottle brush trees
Can you really ever have too many trees in your Christmas forest? I think not. I average at least 1 new tree each year. This tutorial on how to make bottle brush trees out of yarn, garland, rope, and … Read More...