Patchwork quilts have been a cozy bedroom staple for centuries, and it is wonderful that we can still get beautiful hand made quilts today. This month’s featured Etsy Shop is HandmadeByElaine33. Elaine lives in a little house in historic Nottingham,
Craft Book Review – “100 Pretty Little Projects” by Lark Crafts
Title – 100 Pretty Little ProjectsAuthor – variousPublisher – Lark Crafts , New York ISBN – 9781600595769 This is a thick little book which caught my eye because it had so many projects for the price –
Happy New Year from Tin Teddy
Happy New Year! As 2013 rolls to a close I am looking back on the year and feeling very proud at how much Tin Teddy has grown this past year. Although ill health slowed me down a little in the
10 Reasons to buy handmade this Christmas
We all want to get our family and friends the “perfect gift” for Christmas. But finding that item can seem quite an up-hill struggle. Here are some reasons why buying a handmade gift from Etsy, a local fair or shop,
Paper craft tutorial – Woven paper aperture
This is a tutorial for a very simple but attractive effect to use in your card making, scrapbooking and other paper craft projects. This is a great way to use up scraps of paper. I often do this with the
Craft Book Review – “Artful Paper Dolls” by Terry Taylor
Title – Artful Paper Dolls: New Ways to Play with a Traditional Form Author – Terry Taylor Publisher – Lark Books ISBN – 978-1-60059-480-9 Like many children, I enjoyed playing with paper dolls. Whether they were cut from a magazine,
5 Things to do with a Die Cutting Machine
A personal die cutting machine is one of the most popular and loved tools in the modern crafter’s tool room. One of the best things about them is their amazing versatility. Even with just a very small assortment of dies,
Craft Book Review – “One Zentangle a Day” by Beckah Krahula
Title – One Zentangle a Day: A 6-Week Course in Creative Drawing for Relaxation, Inspiration, and Fun Author – Beckah Krahula Publisher – Quarry Books ISBN – 978-1-59253-811-9 Zentangle® has become something of a craze lately. Although many of us
Business Cards and Why you Need Them as a Craft Seller
If you sell your art or crafts online or at craft fairs/art shows then you may have considered whether you should have some business cards or not. You may be wondering when and how you would use them. Here are
Thirty Excuses to Send a Card
If you enjoy making home-made cards and little gifts then you may find yourself looking for occasions to send one! If you have a small family then there may not be enough birthdays, anniversaries and new babies to satisfy your