Wooden toys have a sort of vintage nostalgia to them, but Thibaut Malet‘s Art Toy Project takes that nostalgia to new levels by creating precise wooden replicas of the popular Lego mini figurines. How cool is that? The project, … Read More ...
Personalized Tea Bags – Etcetorize
I treasure my daily cups of tea, but I’ve got to admit it’d be nice if my tea declared its love and belief in me as often as I do it. Thanks to Etcetorize and this tutorial on how to … Read More ...
Indie Business – Paper Diamonds Clothing Co.
There are certain things Pacific Northwesterners treasure–good coffee, good music, entrepreneurs, and good, comfortable clothes. Paper Diamonds Clothing Co. falls squarely into two of those categories. The indie company creates quality screen printed tees, beanies, and sweatshirts as well … Read More ...
Thread Portraits – Kumi Yamashita
I’m sure you’ve seen thread art projects before: small nails are hammered into a wood board and thread is wrapped around them to create designs. The concept isn’t new, but Kumi Yamashita takes it to an entirely different level. The … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – KeyBoogie
This week’s featured Etsy shop is KeyBoogie. KeyBoogie features the works of artist Gena Scott, who finds inspiration in vintage items, especially keys. As Gena says in her about page, “keys hold magic and mystery and each one has … Read More ...
Piperoid Paper Robots
If you’re in the market for a craft kit that will appeal to kids of all ages, then you need to check out Piperoid Paper Robot kits. These adorable Japanese craft kits come as paper tubes with predrilled holes that … Read More ...
Katherine Gray Lecture – Craft in America Study Center
As part of their Food as Subject for Craft series, Craft in America Study Center is hosting a lecture featuring glass artist and professor Katherine Gray. The lecture will take place next saturday, January 12th at 6pm at the … Read More ...
30 Ways to Promote Your Blog – LaunchGrowJoy
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was work on your blogging, here is a must read infographic for you. Launch Grow Joy, a website devoted to ideas and strategies to help you succeed in marketing your products. This infographic … Read More ...
Leather Cover for Tablet or Book – Things We Do
If you unwrapped a fun new tablet recently and are looking for a cover to craft up, Things We Do has a great tutorial on how to make a sturdy, leather one. This is a great project for showcasing … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – LaurieHaines
A new year and a new feature for IndieCrafts! Once a week, I’ll be featuring an Etsy seller and their shop, highlighting great indie crafts and the crafters who make them.
This week’s seller is Laurie Haines. Laurie is … Read More ...
New Years Wine Labels and Fortune Tellers – The Party Artisan
Looking for some free printables to spice up your New Year’s Party? Look no further than the Party Artisan, who has you covered with beautiful labels for your wine (or champagne!) bottles and some fun fortune tellers. I … Read More ...
Antique Map Clock – Crafts Unleashed
With the countdown to the New Year begun it’s a good time to spruce up your clocks! Morena has a great tutorial over on Craft’s Unleashed for how to make a clock featuring a vintage map and a DIY clock … Read More ...
Mini Disco Balls – Handmade Charlotte
Glitter and sequins are probably my favorite part of any New Years celebration. Ringing in 2013 is an excellent excuse to go all out and make some of these fun mini disco balls. Handmade Charlotte shares how to create … Read More ...
Iron Craft 2013 Signups Now Open – Just Crafty Enough
Do you have what it takes to be an Iron Crafter? Do you think you can handle one new project, centered on a theme, every two weeks? If so, then Just Crafty Enough wants to sign you up! Iron Craft … Read More ...
Wooden Peg Dolls – Happy Abby
Cute, cheerful, and adorable. I’m pretty sure there are other adjectives to describe Happy Abby’s wooden peg dolls, but “happy” seems to cover it. I’m not sure anyone could feel anything else while looking at these peg dolls. There’s … Read More ...