Carrie Bloomston recently published the book, The Little Spark: 30 Ways to Ignite Your Creativity. On her blog, Such Designs, she is sharing 8 simple reminders from her book to help you have the most creative year ever. I think … Read More ...
Winter Indie Craft Sampler Box Review
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Back in the fall, I reviewed the September Indie Craft Sampler box here on the blog and today I’m lucky enough to have received the Winter sampler for a review as well.
First, What is Indie Craft Sampler? Indie Craft
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I am going to be at the CHA 2015 Mega Show this weekend representing Craft Gossip, which I am so excited about! For those of you that may be wondering just what CHA is- CHA stands for Craft and … Read More ...
Crafty 2015 Project – Try Something New Every Month
If you’re looking for a fun year long challenge to do this year, here’s an interesting one I’ve found: Trying a new craft every month. Stephanie from Swoodson Says is trying something new every month and she’s inviting everyone to … Read More ...
DIY Blog Business Cards
Business cards are a must when you own a blog or a business or Etsy shop! I love this idea that Susannah shared on her blog, Feast + West. She ordered pre printed business cards, and used washi tape / … Read More ...
DIY Toadstool Pushpins
RaChil from The Cwafty Blog shared these adorable Toadstool Push pins on the blog Dream a Little Bigger. I think these are so whimsical and cute, I love woodland themed projects. These could also be considered geeky, because they also … Read More ...
DIY Minimal Mountain Clock
With all of this cold weather here in the USA, I felt this wintery, mountain clock was a good do it yourself to share today! Caitlin posted this tutorial on the blog, Say Yes, and I think it’s cute, yet … Read More ...
8 Tutorials To Make Your Own Step Stools
A step stool is an essential piece of furniture that can come in handy for various tasks, from reaching high shelves to changing a light bulb. As someone who values both functionality and design, I recently found myself in need … Read More ...
Indie Crafts Reader Survey!
Hey everyone, I hope you’re having a great weekend! It’s a new year and I really want to improve Indie Crafts and feature more of what you want to read. I’d love your help in improving this blog. Please give … Read More ...
Book Review- Imagine the Life You’d Love to Live, Then Live It.
Today I wanted to share with you this inspiring new book by Peg Conley, Imagine the Life You’d Love to Live, Then Live It
. Peg is an artist (See her site here) who quit her day … Read More ...
DIY Screen Printed Cloth Napkins
Hey everyone, I shared the tutorial for these Screen Printed Saguaro Cacti Cloth Napkins using SpeedBall’s screen printing kit on my own blog, Punk Projects. This was my very first screen printing project and I am super thrilled with the … Read More ...
Creative Resolutions
Hey everyone, Happy New Year! I want to know- Do you have any crafting resolutions for 2015? I have only set a few simple goals for myself- Draw more, Practice using my alcohol markers, expand my Etsyshop … Read More ...
DIY Eyeglass Case Animal Clutch
Learn how to make cute animal character clutches with dollar store eyeglass cases using this tutorial Mark Montano shares on his blog. A glasses case, a little paint and some beads for a handle and you have a terrific gift!… Read More ...
WordPress Plugins for Bloggers
Hey bloggers and shop owners! Do you use wordpress? WordPress is really great for bloggers and site owners but it can also be overwhelming! Stephanie wrote up a blog post containing WordPress plug-in suggestions for creative bloggers & Etsy… Read More ...
DIY Painted Floral Vine Shoes
Jolene from Crafty Super Mom (love her blog name!) shared the tutorial for this pair of hand painted shoes on her blog.
I paint and sell shoes in my etsy shop, so I have a soft spot for painted … Read More ...