Halloween is now becoming quite a popular holiday here in the UK. Lots of people have spooky parties (and why not!) and more and more are putting up a few decorations or sending a Halloween card or two. Here are
Ten Tips for Tax Time
Ten Tips for Tax Time – Most crafters who sell their wares need to declare their earnings to the tax man. Make sure you have found out what the rules are for the area in which you live so you
Building a 1/24th Scale Dolls House Kit – Fantasy Villa Kit by Woodcraft – Part 1, Preparation
The fantasy villa kit by Woodcraft is a low cost, easy to assemble dolls house. It is part of Woodcraft’s large range of model kits but being 1/24th scale (also known as half-scale) it can be used as a “proper”
Loom Twister with 25,000 loom bands- a review
A couple of weeks ago I went to The Range and couldn’t resist buying their biggest box of loom bands – yes, 25,000 little rubber bands! Plus accessories. The loom is called “Loom Twister” by HGL. Here is a little
Hmm, a Receipt with your craft selling parcel – yes or no?
A regular question on the Etsy forums is whether one should enclose a printed receipt when sending out the items you sell online. Here are some of the reasons why I include a receipt with sales from my vintage shop
Craft Book Review – Creepy Cute Crochet by Christen Haden
Title – Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More Author – Lesley Stanfield Publisher – Quirk Books ISBN – 978-1-59474-232-3 I admit that I bought this book because of the cuddly crochet Cthulhu on the front cover! (the
Decorated Artist Trading Card Tin – a tutorial
Lately I have been making a lot of ATCs (Artist Trading Cards). Whilst I store them in a binder, I like to be able to transport them safely to swaps etc. I have a small white tin for carrying cards.
Craft Book Review – 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield
Title – 100 Flowers to Knit and Crochet Author – Lesley Stanfield Publisher – Search Press ISBN – 978-1-84448-403-4 I am a keen knitter and crocheter and therefore was very interested in this book when I spotted it for
Super easy Crochet washcloth, flannel or dishcloth pattern
Today I thought I would share my super easy to crochet washcloth pattern. It really is a doddle to create but works very well and looks pretty. About 20grm Cotton yarn – I used DK yarn
12 Must Have Products for Mixed Media Artists
We crafters do tend to accumulate quite impressive “stashes” of crafting materials and tools. So when a newer crafter watches someone making things on YouTube, or reads an experienced crafter’s blog they may well be overwhelmed with all the products