Craft Inspirations – Indie Crafts

Being Creative Can Boost Your Well-Being

July 8, 2017 by Katie Smith 1 Comment

Would you say that being creative makes you happy?

I came across this article by Jill Suttie on Mindful and I had to share it with you. It’s a really interesting post about how Doing Something Creative Can Boost Your … Read More ...

Are Coloring Books Actual Therapy?

May 2, 2017 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Love the coloring trend? Have you wondered if adult coloring book pages really reduce the stress in your life or are they just a fad? For me, I really do find them pretty relaxing.

The editors of FaveCrafts.com wrote up … Read More ...

10 Gorgeous Craft Rooms to Inspire You

March 25, 2017 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

I love seeing photos of craft and art studios! If you do as well, you may be interested in this post by Alicia from Sew What Alicia over on the ByDawnNicole blog.

Alicia shared 10 “Swoon-Worthy” Craft Rooms that are … Read More ...

Join this LOVE themed ATC Swap!

January 23, 2017 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Hey y’all, I wanted to let you know about this fun ATC swap. What’s an ATC? It’s an Artist Trading Card, they’re 2.5″ x 3.5″ in size, and sometimes made from old playing cards.

Mark Montano is hosting this swap. … Read More ...

Free Printable Winter Adult Coloring Pages

January 13, 2017 by Katie Smith 1 Comment

I’m spending a lot of time indoors this winter, where it’s warm, and my favorite activity is coloring!

I saw these winter adult coloring pages and I had to share them with you! Menucha from Moms and Crafters rounded up … Read More ...

Is Paper Quilling Back in Style?

January 3, 2017 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Crafters who remember quilling in elementary school might be interested in seeing examples of new trends in on-edge paper designs. According to Ann Martin at Craft Industry Alliance, the art form is back in a new contemporary way! It’s rapidly … Read More ...

Hand Lettering 101

December 27, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Hey there, I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday weekend! Have you started making any 2017 goals yet? Any crafty resolutions?

One of my goals is to improve my hand lettering, so I’ve been doing a bit of research … Read More ...

16 Ugly Christmas Sweater Coloring Pages

December 5, 2016 by Katie Smith 1 Comment

The adult coloring trend is still trending, so why not enjoy a holiday version of it? Jen Walshaw of Mom in the Madhouse rounded up these (free!) 16 Ugly Christmas Sweater Coloring Pages that I think are both amazing and … Read More ...

Enter The Craftys Competition

December 2, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Have you heard of The Craftys yet? The Craftys is a crafting competition that celebrate the best in DIY and craft across the United States!

Entries are open Nov. 14-Jan 9, 2017 and culminate in a livestream broadcast in February … Read More ...

10 Adorable pet Costumes You Can DIY

October 21, 2016 by Larissa Coleman Leave a Comment

Halloween is a great time to dress up and let our inner child have a little fun. Why not involve your pets in the festivities? Today we are bringing you 10 ideas for costumes you can DIY for your own … Read More ...

12 Free Fall Coloring Pages for Adults

September 7, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

It’s Fall, Y’all! At least here in the northern hemisphere, where September marks the beginning of my favorite season, Autumn. I just had to share these Fall themed adult coloring pages with you guys!

Kim from Everything Etsy rounded up … Read More ...

24 Hot Glue Gun Crafts + Tips!

August 12, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Fave Crafts created a round up of 24 Hot Glue Gun Crafts that I just had to share with you guys!

Hot glue is definitely the most popular adhesive in the crafting world I think. Everyone has a hot glue … Read More ...

Let’s all gear up in our overalls, grab our gel pens and pretend like it is the 90’s again, okay? As a child of the 90’s I am ridiculously excited … Read More ...