I am rather a fan of the many crafty kits and books from Klutz. Although they are usually marketed as for children, many are really ageless and great fun, even for an old ‘un like me. I have had the
Paper beads are so easy, cheap and fun to make. And this brilliant device makes it even better. This is the Great Gizmos Green Creativity Recycled Paper Beads kit. It costs around £11 and is available from Amazon (link at
When I was a teenager I was always sewing little creatures from felt and fur. Nowadays I don’t sew very often, but when I saw this beautiful book I was inspired to create a whole new family of little
What is Knitting? Knitting is an ancient craft that is both practical and fun. Basic knitting is pretty easy to learn. There are basically just a few stitches which can be combined and adjusted to create an almost endless number
I am rather a fan of Sachiyo Ishii’s adorable knitted toys. I have made many from patterns in knitting magazines, and am building up a little library of her lovely books. The latest I have bought is Mini Knitted Ocean.
Leading craft marketplace site, Etsy, have published a group of articles to help craft sellers during these difficult times. The Ultimate Guide to Running Your Shop During COVID-19 It includes information on Etsy’s plans to assist their sellers, ways to
I hope you are all keeping well. Right now it is a very scary and difficult time for so many of us, with the corona virus still spreading. Here in the UK we are in “lock down” with people working
What Can I Do with Tin Teddy Clip Art? Maybe you have just bought some Tin Teddy clip art, or have had some for a while, and are looking for ideas of what to do with it. Here are some
Mums are special, we all know this, right? Extra special. So here are some ideas for extra special, handmade gifts for special mums. All are from the shops of talented crafters on Etsy. All links are affiliate links and
What is Needle Felting? Needle felting is a way to create 3-dimensional items from unspun wool (wool rovings). It is a clean and easy way to create attractive little sculptures. It is simple to get started and a craft that