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Indie Pretty Projects
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Look, Love, Live: Handmade - that is the philosophy at Indie Pretty Projects. Looking for quality, handmade products and art; loving the idea and realization of a more independent lifestyle and working for yourself; taking the time and risks to be less reliant on mass-produced goods and food - going outside of our comfort zones and trying new projects we might not have thought doable.
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DIY Round-Up and Giving Up the Internet

working on new cards For the month of March, Ive decided to do something Ive been wanting to do for a long time. For the month of March, 2012, I am giving up the internet. This is totally not related...

05 mar 12

The Best Sugar Cookies and Butter Cream Frosting Recipe. Ever.

I can tell you with certainty that this is the best sugar cookie and butter cream frosting recipe you will ever have. This is the recipe that my Grandma Peggy used, and it is the recipe that my mothe...

01 mar 12

DIY Fabric Wrapped Picture Frame

Last week I found this old wooden frame that was a little old-fashioned and in rough shape, so I wanted to give it new life. I spray painted most of my other old frames white (see above), but for thi...

28 feb 12

Somebody That I Used To Know

This video may be every-so-slightly not safe for work... I have been so addicted to this song and video. The video reminds me of some of the art direction and special effects in Frida (one of my favo...

27 feb 12

Paint the original paneling? Yes!

Since the day we moved in, I debated painting the wood paneling. I cant be certain, but it really seemed like original wood paneling, as it was found all over our 1959 house - the living room, dining...

27 feb 12

Im in a book!

So, Ive managed to keep a secret for over a year. I did elude to being included in a book, but I didnt say which one! I am beyond thrilled to be featured in I Heart Stationery by Charlotte Rivers - a...

24 feb 12

Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookie Dough Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookie Dough

Hello! Ive been taking a little brain-break from writing this week - I think Im still recovering from all of the Valentines Day orders in my shop! This week Ive been tackling a lot of home projects t...

23 feb 12

Necklace Addict: I Was And Will Be

Source: etsy.com via Ashley on Pinterest IWASANDWILLBE is one of my favorite jewelry shops on Etsy, particularly the necklaces. I have yet to have had the pleasure of buying one, but this shop is cer...

20 feb 12

Reader Question: How Effective Are Etsy Ads?

In the last month I have given the new Etsy search ads a try, and was quite pleased with the results. I had a reader recognize my work in search result ads - they wrote to me and asked, "how effe...

18 feb 12

Pinterest Favorite Five - 2/17/12 Edition

Source: sweetestkitchen.com via Ashley on Pinterest The above image of homemade peanut butter cups is the most re-pinned item Ive ever pinned. I pinned it directly from Sweetest Kitchen at like 12:30...

17 feb 12

Orange Cappuccino Drop Cookies Recipe

Its Amanda from The Sweet Details! I’m not much for coffee, in fact I don’t drink it at all, and most times I don’t even like the smell, but my husband on the other hand he loves it. He’s tried to “c...

16 feb 12

Project Me: Chocolate is a Food Group

Alright. Chocolate is not a food group, but I still say that chocolate is still healthy. As long as it is dark chocolate. And in small amounts. From About.com: "Chocolate is made from plants, whi...

15 feb 12

Indie Shop of the Week: A Plus Design

Im smitten with the totally unique jewelry and accessories from A Plus Design. The pieces remind me of a biology lab or nature study with their organic forms. What brought me into the shop was the ge...

15 feb 12

Tuesday Coffee Break: Coffee Brewing Guide at Stumptown Coffee

I just came across this brewing guide on the Stumptown Coffee Roasters and I think its so convenient. Tips for multiple brewing devices - from french press to espresso machines - paired with step-by-...

14 feb 12

Yes, You Can Cut Curtains in Half

Wow. Curtains can be expensive! I totally underestimated how much it would cost to cover the bay window in our living room. There were curtains up when we moved in, but every time I looked at them, t...

14 feb 12

Necklace Addict: Handmade With Love

Source: etsy.com via Ashley on Pinterest This is my pick of the week because it is now part of my collection. It arrived from boorashka in Ukraine a couple of weeks ago, and something about it just m...

13 feb 12

DIY Personalized Stitched Tags

A guest post by Rachel Anne Jones For todays craft I realized I would have to make it a fabric/sewing project. I havent really done anything with fabric yet on this blog, so for today we are making p...

13 feb 12

A Valentine Party For My Daughters

Source: poppytalk.blogspot.com via Ashley on Pinterest My little ones are two and three years old, and I am home to take care of them every day. Much like my Grandma threw little parties for me while...

11 feb 12

Pinterest Favorite Five - 2/10/12 Edition

Source: marthastewart.com via Ashley on Pinterest So... Pinterest has exploded lately, hasnt it? Every day I come across people on Pinterest that I actually know in real life. Its a lot of fun sharin...

10 feb 12

Three Things I Love This Thursday 2/9/12

Etsy is getting more and more irresistible lately, and my wishlist is growing. Im really interested in art in particular lately, but I dont see an end to my obsession with necklaces and brooches. The...

09 feb 12

Cardamom Shortbread Wedges

Hi! Its Amanda from The Sweet Details!  I wasnt too sure what I was going to think of this recipe because I had never baked anything with Cardamom before but wow these are some seriously tasty w...

09 feb 12

Smalltalk Studio: Indie Shop of the Week

This week I fell in love with Smalltalk Studio, an art and print shop by Alyssa Nassner. Alyssas work is just full of color, inspiration, joy - its a real visual treat. Alyssa is an illustrator, with...

08 feb 12

Tuesday Coffee Break: Coffee and Kahlua Popsicles

Source: thekitchenarian.com via Ashley on Pinterest YES PLEASE! These would truly be a treat year-round. I see popsicle and automatically think, "Summer", but I really really want one right n...

07 feb 12

Project: Me - Im a vegetarian

Geraldine Adams Im a vegetarian - but I wish I were a vegan. It would make healthy eating so much easier for me. I would HAVE to rely on vegetables, and hopefully that would mean that I really like m...

07 feb 12

Valentine Freebies and Tutorials Round-Up

Somewhere Splendid Growing up, I think Valentines Day was my favorite holiday in school. We got to make or cut out little Valentines for our classmates, assigning the perfect card to each person. The...

06 feb 12

Necklace Addict: Diamond in the Rough

Source: etsy.com via Ashley on Pinterest I LOVE rough diamonds - I cant get enough! I dont actually own any, but theyre at the top of my wishlist. I think it must be the geologist in me that is so at...

06 feb 12

Raspberry Vanilla Latte - made from scratch!

You all know how much I love coffee, and this may be one of my favorite homemade coffee drinks of all time! I feel like I say that every time, but this one is no joke. Vanilla Bean Lattes are my stap...

06 feb 12

Pinterest Favorite Five - 2/4/12

Source: remodelaholic.com via Ashley on Pinterest Happy Weekend! I think just because its winter and Im spending more time indoors, Ive been extra-addicted to Pinterest lately. Im finding so many ide...

05 feb 12

Dear Readers: Home Tours Wanted!

One of my favorite things about having an online space is getting to know other bloggers, artists, and generally cool people. In the past I have done "Making it Work" - featuring real indie b...

03 feb 12

Oatmeal & Candy Cookie Pops

Hi! Its Amanda from The Sweet Details!  I had no reason to put my cookies on the sticks but I thought I would leave that step in so you all could take it or leave it as you like. It would be fun...

02 feb 12

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