Melanie of Violet’s Buds shared her 5 top tips for shooting modeled product photos on the blog Daft Crafts. If you make and sell something that is worn, it helps to share photographs of your product on a model. Whether … Read More ...
DIY: Crayon Candles
Rachel shared a tutorial for these Crayon Candles on the blog, Adventures in Making. I think this is a fantastic way to use up broken and leftover crayon pieces. The colors can easily be customized, of course, and you could … Read More ...
Calendar of Monthly Holidays – Plan Your Craft Blogging Out!
As bloggers, etsy shop owners and indie artists we have to plan around the holidays sometimes. Stephanie shared this post on her blog, Swooden Says. She made a list of major or fun holidays throughout the year.
What is it? … Read More ...
DIY hand-lettered cereal bowl
Sara from Alice and Lois partnered with Got Milk? to create this hand lettered cereal bowl for her daughter are shared a tutorial on her blog. You can learn how to paint lettering on a cereal bowl to leave your … Read More ...
DIY: Tie-Dye Tissue Paper
Rachel from Adventures in Making shared this tutorial on how to tie dye tissue paper. I have never heard of this technique, I think it is really awesome!
In the tutorial, Rachel shows you the steps on how to fold … Read More ...
DIY LEGO Figure Stencil Shirts
Dora shared a tutorial on her to make these LEGO figure shirts on her blog, Plenty of Paprika.
I haven’t seen The Lego Movie, but I have heard the “Everything is Awesome” song. Dora created these with her children, … Read More ...
DIY Leather + Teak Clock
This Scandinavian inspired clock incorporates a thrift store leather belt and wooden plate to create a sleek and modern addition to any home. Who knew you could take a wooden plate, a cheap clock kit and a thrifted belt and … Read More ...
Indie Craft Sampler Boxes
I posted about Indie Craft Sampler back in July when the boxes were available for pre order. The boxes are now officially for sale, so if you want to support other Indie Artists purchasing a box is a great way … Read More ...
DIY Tulip Tie Dye Watercolor Scarf
Carolyn is demonstrating Tulip Tie Dye on her blog, Homework, but not in the traditional sense. When you think of tie dye, you think fun t-shirts with spirals of bright colors. Carolyn used Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye
which is America’s favorite … Read More ...
DIY Colorful Wall Art
Morena from Fairfield World shared this tutorial on her blog for this easy art! I think it’s pretty darn cute.
The only supplies you need are Oly*Fun Fabric, Stretched Canvas, a Die Cutting Machine and Die, a paint brush and … Read More ...
Exploring Shibori – Kumo Dyeing
I posted about Shibori here on Indie Crafts last week, it’s becoming a bit of an indie trend. What is Shibori Dyeing anyway? Shibori is really what tie-dyeing is based on. According to Wiki and Annette from Fiber Artsy, “There … Read More ...
Winner- Beaded Bracelets
Today I’m happy to announce the winner of the book Beaded Bracelets, 25 dazzling handcrafted projects, by Claudine McCormack Jalajas. I posted a review last week, so if you want to read it, you can find that here.
Congrats to … Read More ...
25 Clever Burlap DIY Projects
Burlap is a huge trend right now. I’m not really a fan of burlap, to me it’s itchy. But a lot of people love it.
Annette from FiberArtsy created a round up of 25 fun burlap projects from a bunch … Read More ...
DIY Shibori
Shell is guest posting on the blog, Kittenhood with a tutorial and photos for creating Shibori. Shibori is a Japanese fabric dying technique, It’s all about how you fold the fabric. The different techniques will give you different finished looks … Read More ...
Free Applique Template: The Quiet Fox
Foxes are one of the many trends right now. I must say, I think they’re just as cute as owls.
Cass from Cass Can Sew designed The Quiet Fox applique and recently made it available for free download to use … Read More ...