Let’s Eat Grandpa is hosted by Cori and she lives with her husband outside of Sacramento, CA. She made this darling little Christmas tree out of felt squares she cut with a rotary cutter. She has a supply list, tools … Read More...
Easy to do Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Via Buzzfeed, comes this guide for some hilarious ideas to add some humor to your Christmas decorations.
Since these ideas are so easy, they will make for a great last minute addition to the decor in your home.
All you … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper heart ornaments
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home shows how you can make these cute zipper heart ornaments. They’d be pretty on any tree, but they’re particularly meaningful to someone who has a child with a heart defect. Christie says, “the reason zipper … Read More...
Pom-Pom Christmas Tree
This would make a fun family project, mainly because it is great for all ages. The youngest kids can easily participate by sticking pom-poms to the tree, which is created using double-sided adhesive cut out using a Silhouette. Older kids, … Read More...
DIY Bubble Light Holder
I’ve never seen nor heard of bubble lights before, but Tamara at Etcetorize shared this clever way of displaying them on her blog and I think they’re so kitschy and cute!
Tamara shows how she creates a place for them … Read More...
Tutorial | How to Make Boxes for a GIFT TOWER
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...
2 Ways to Turn Coasters into Fun Ornaments
Courtney, from Crafts by Courtney, happened across a package of round, cork coasters and knew she would find something fun to do with them. I certainly think she did just that with these adorable ornaments — what do you think?… 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.
Tutorial: DIY Gift for your Tea-aholic Friend
We have a couple of serious tea devotees in this house so this cute little tea bag holder speaks to me. You could obviously whip up any sort of character that works for YOUR tea lover. The important aspect is … Read More...
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: Wallpaper sample Christmas stockings
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can make these fun Christmas stockings from upcycled wallpaper samples. The heavier paper will stand up to the stitching on your machine. You can use them as fun gift packaging, even sewing them … 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...