Whatever kind of approach you take to making things, whether you like to follow a pattern or if you prefer to do your own thing, you will probably need to make a decision about which colours to use. It sounds easy! Just pick some colours you like and…
Choosing to respond to what is around us in the moment can sometimes take the form of almost wanting to preserve it. Spring is a glorious time, and now in late spring, with summer looming, everything is lush and green. People’s gardens are full of flowers, and I’ve…
12 Things I’ve Learnt About Selling on Etsy In September 2010, I was in Sainsbury’s in King’s Lynn when a magazine caught my eye. It was the magazine Craftseller.ย On a whim I bought it, and although this is a cliche, it changed my life! I’ve always enjoyed making…
10 Ways to Get Ready For Christmas Crafts Now Christmas always sneaks up on me. I know the date never changes, but somehow every year I find it’s the end of November before I’veย even started to think about Christmas crafts and what I might make. I suspect it…
How to Make Spring Bunting It will probably come as no surprise if I tell you that I love bunting. I have bunting hanging up in my living room, in the kitchen and on the dresser. I did have bunting on the front of my house too, until…
Holidays offer the perfect opportunity forย making stuff, and as we were required to make Easter hats for church, the boys and I had some craft time after school last Thursday. I wanted to keep things simple while at the same time giving them someย freedom to make what they…