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Melty Bead Rainbow Earrings

Melty beads (or Hama or Perler beads, if you want a particular brand) have long been a staple kids’ craft.…

Etsy, jewellery, lgbt, melty beads, mini project, rainbow

Throwback Project: Kids’ Alphabet Cross-Stitch Kit by Bothy Threads

As you’ll know from reading this blog, cross-stitch is my main crafting hobby. It’s so relaxing to settle down with…

craft kit, Cross-Stitch, embroidery, intermediate

Stained Glass (Copper Foiling) Taster

Learning a copper foiling glass technique to create beautiful stained glass ornaments.

beginner, christmas, christmas decorations, copper foiling, craft, decoration, glass, stained glass, taster, workshop

Mini Project: Elephant Embroidery by Handmade Charlotte

It was love at first sight when I found this beautiful little kit. What better reason for me to try embroidery for the first time?!

craft, craft kit, elephants, embroidery, mini project, project, taster

Beautiful 3D Paper Christmas Decorations and Cards

I’ve been very busy the last few weeks planning and making a range of Christmas decorations and Christmas cards using…

bauble, christmas, christmas cards, christmas decorations, Etsy, lgbt, lgbt christmas decorations, paper craft, rainbow christmas decorations

Wreath Making Taster

Christmas wreath making – part of the Hobbycraft 12 Makes of Christmas 2017.

beginner, christmas, christmas wreath, craft, embellishment, hobbycraft, hobbycraft 12 makes of christmas, taster, workshop, wreath

Chalk Painting Wooden Furniture @Against The Grain, Reading

Volunteering at Against The Grain to create beautiful upcycled chalk-painted furniture.

annie sloan, chalk painting, furniture, painting, upcycling

Advent Calendar Making Taster

Advent calendar making – part of the Hobbycraft 12 Makes of Christmas 2017.

advent, advent calendar, beginner, christmas, craft, embellishment, hobbycraft, hobbycraft 12 makes of christmas, painting, taster, wooden craft, workshop

Cross-Stitch: My Main Hobby

When I was little, I loved craft kits. My mum must have bought dozens for me as birthday and Christmas…

Cross-Stitch, embroidery, personal

Etsy Shop Now Open!

An exciting announcement! After going to the Mad Hatter Pottery Cafe in Reading a couple of times, I’ve been inspired…

ceramic, craft, Etsy, rainbow, shop

Glass Fusing Taster

Trying glass fusing for the first time to make Christmas ornaments!

beginner, christmas, craft, decoration, glass, glass fusing, hobbycraft, taster, workshop

Ceramic Painting Taster

Using glaze paints to create beautiful pottery.

ceramic, ceramic painting, lgbt, pottery, pottery painting, rainbow, taster
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