Do you like burlap projects? It’s not my most favorite material, I think it’s itchy, but it is cheap, which makes it a great thing to recycle into projects! The people behind th eCreative Income blog put together a round … Read More ...
Free Star Wars Snowflake Patterns
May the force be with you when you’re making these snowflakes! Last year we featured Anthony Herrera’s Star Wars snowflake designs here, and since he just released new designs for this year I wanted to share those as well.
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7 Tips to getting ahead start on Holiday Crafting and DIY Gifts
Do you make handmade gifts for your friends and family for Christmas? I would say about 80% of my gifts are all handmade. I start early though, and I have a whole secret pinterest board with gift ideas.
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Are you going to Etsy’s New York Handmade Cavalcade?
Etsy NY Team Returns to Chelsea Market for 8th Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade
Do any of you crafters live near New York? If so, bookmark your calendars for first weekend in September for a great event!
The holidays are still … Read More ...
Merry Christmas, Indie Artists!
I just wanted to pop in and say Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks for supporting Indie Crafts and Craft Gossip!… Read More ...
DIY Bubble Light Holder
I’ve never seen nor heard of bubble lights before, but Tamara at Etcetorize shared this clever way of displaying them on her blog and I think they’re so kitschy and cute!
Tamara shows how she creates a place for them … Read More ...
DIY Mixed Media Canvas Christmas Ornaments
I love these miniature canvas ornaments that Carmen posted on her blog! I think they’re the perfect embellishment for an artists tree!
Carmen says: “Christmas time and decorating is in full swing at my house and it can get a … Read More ...
Learn + Craft for Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, and Kwanzaa
I think this is a really interesting post by Stephanie from Swoodson Says. Stephanie rounded up some holiday crafts for Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, & Kwanzaa along with an overview of what each holiday is all about! I admittedly don’t know … Read More ...
Silver and Gold Juice Lid Ornaments DIY
I think this is more of a recycled craft than an Indie Craft, but these are so gorgeous that they just had to be shared! Elise from Grow Creative shared these ornaments on her blog. They are frugal and environmentally … Read More ...
DIY Patterned Ornaments 6 Ways
As Rachel from The Crafted Life says “These may be the easiest way to decorate ornaments ever!”. I have to agree- They’re cute, easy, good for both kids and adults and definitely customizable! Rachel shares 6 different patterns to do, … Read More ...
DIY Snow Globe
There’s something magical about a Christmas snow globe, isn’t there? Bring the magic to your home with this tutorial for easiest faux snow globe tutorial ever!
This is a classic Christmas craft, but I just love Stephanie’s (from DIY made … Read More ...
DIY Wine Glass Tags
Here’s an easy last minute project for all those Christmas parties everyone will be hosting in the next few weeks. They can be used to keep glasses in the right hands or as place holders on the table.
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DIY: Glittered Cinnamon Ornaments
I think these glittered cinnamon ornaments are stunning ( and I bet they smell heavenly too) ! Rachel posted the tutorial for creating these on the blog, Adventures in Making. She shares the recipe for the dough as well as … Read More ...
DIY Ombre Christmas Tree
I shared the tutorial for this altered Christmas tree on my own personal blog, Punk Projects. Ombre is still a growing, popular trend so I took a white Christmas tree and 3 colors of spray paint to make this blue … Read More ...
DIY Fabric Photo Newsletter Ornaments
Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling shared these handmade ornaments. Using fabric, Amy created these “newsletter” ornaments. She partnered with Spoonflower to make design the photo fabric and then stitched them into these fun tree / triangle shapes. I love that … Read More ...