Updated 15 September 2020 – originally posted 1 October 2014 If you make jewelry or other small items for sale, or just like to make sure that the gifts you give are attractive, then this tutorial may be of use.
An interesting background can really set off a greetings card, scrapbook page, journal page or tag. And there are SO many ways to make fun backgrounds! I love finding new ones. Here are some YouTube videos that I have particularly
Today I am going to share my pattern for a simple, but useful, little crocheted pouch – ideal to store headphones when on the go. This is a simple pattern, suitable for beginners. You just need to know how to
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