Have you checked out the Tin Teddy on Tumblr blog yet? Here I regularly post images of my crafty creations, bargain buys and things I think will interest my followers. It is a fun mixture of card making, art journals,
The Language of Flowers Part 7: S – Z
In Victorian times it was very fashionable to associate “secret” meanings with certain types of flowers. These connections weren’t very secret, as they were published in magazines and almanacs for people to use as a sort of coded language. Surprisingly
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,
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
Photographing your pets – some handy hints and tips
If you are a pet owner then I am sure you have wanted to make some scrapbook pages about these important members of the family. But it is not always easy to get good photographs of animals. So here are
8+ Big Mistakes When Selling Crafts at Shows and Fairs
I have been to a lot of craft fairs and shows over the years. A lot. And very often I have seen stall holders losing sales because they make some classic mistakes. All of the things on this list can
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Crafters
It is traditional to come up with some New Year’s Resolutions to serve as goals for the coming year. As well as the ‘traditional’ ones (lose weight, be more organized etc etc) I decided to make a few craft related