Learn how to makeover a thrift store table into a glam glitter and gold striped dining room delight using this fabulous tutorial by Mark Montano! This is great for both inside and outside, as a patio table. It has a … Read More ...
DIY Marbled Seashells Garland for the Summer
It’s mid May already, with June being just a couple of weeks from now! Hello, Summer! It’s time to start doing all of the fun Summer themed projects.
I love this seashell garland post on the blog Drawn to DIY. … Read More ...
DIY Cactus Pinata
Learn how to make this DIY cactus piñata using supplies you already have at home – like cardboard and streamers! Cinco De Mayo is already past, but cactus are so awesome and trendy right now you could make this for … Read More ...
Why Handmade Matters
In this world of mass produced products there are those of us who still make things by hands. I think it’s just a part of us and we will create no matter what.
Here is a really interesting article by … Read More ...
7 Tips To Get Your Work Seen On Facebook
This post is for all of the bloggers and indie business owners with a facebook page for their work. Do you wish your posts would get seen by more people? (don’t we all?) Learn how to get better “engagement” using … Read More ...
DIY Coloring Book Tote Bag + Free Printable
Here is another great fun project to do with all of those adult coloring pages! Add some brightness to your life with this diy coloring book tote! Rachel shared this tutorial on her blog, The Crafted Life. It looks … Read More ...
Pool Noodle Crafts and Activities
Here is a roundup of “a zillion” things to do with pool noodles by Menucha at Moms and Crafters. This time of year, pool noodles have started showing up everywhere, so why not use them in craft projects?! These crafts … Read More ...
Have Any DIY Craft Fails?
Hey crafters! Would you like to see some DIY and Crafting Fails here on Indie Crafts? Projects that completely failed, or projects that just turned out nothing like they were supposed to?
Maybe your recycled sweater teddy bear turned out … Read More ...
DIY Resin Butterfly Rolling Tray
Learn how to make a beautiful butterfly tray from a few pieces of wood and a simple decoupage technique! Mark Montano shares the tutorial on his blog. He not only shows you how to build the tray itself, but also … Read More ...
4 Essential Tips for Applying to Craft Shows
The Summer craft shows will be here before you know it and if you haven’t already applied for some, you’re running out of time! Depending on the show, some of them stop taking applications months in advance, so make sure … Read More ...
DIY Floral Wooden Box
Create this simple altered Box to bring color to any room or space in your home! Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling used a lovely floral piece of scrapbooking paper to turn this box from okay to amazing.
She also painted … Read More ...
DIY Glowing Fairy Bottle
Learn how to make a glowing fairy bottle, from guest blogger Sara of Bitz & Giggles on The Playtime Press blog. Doesn’t that sound magical?
She uses a submersible LED light to make it glow, but even without that, … 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!
Shop … Read More ...
Why adults coloring books are the latest trend
The adult coloring trend won’t be going away anytime soon. Here is a really interesting article by The Washington Post, explaining a few reasons why adult coloring books are so popular!
In 2015, an estimated 12 million adult coloring books … Read More ...
DIY Fairy In A Jar (with a free printable fairy!)
Make your own version of this adorable Fairy In A Jar using this fun tutorial and free printable by Rachel at Adventures in Making.
… Read More ...Rachel says: I have been fascinated by the whimsical mystery of the fairy folk since I