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Welcome to the craft tutorials on this website. There is something for everyone, from sewing to mosaic work. All of these tutorials are designed for anyone to follow and complete on a budget.
Many of them can be made from items you probably already have at home. Take a look through them, get inspired and get crafting!
Who doesn’t love a pocket notebook. I know we all carry a phone now but nothing beats a good old-fashioned notebook. These DIY pocket notebooks are so quick and easy and you can make them out of whatever you already have lying around. A DIY notebook can be so handy to carry round with you…
Unleash the magic of handcrafted treasures with the captivating art of cathedral window patchwork! This introductory tutorial, designed with beginners in mind, will be your guide to mastering this stunning yet deceptively simple technique. Imagine transforming simple squares of fabric into mesmerizing geometric patterns that resemble stained-glass windows. Breathe life into cozy quilts, stylish tote…
These adorable hanging cone baskets are great for so many purposes. I love them as small gifts or fundraisers. Fill them with sweets or chocolates or maybe small toys. Make them seasonal by using Christmas, Easter, Valentines, etc fabric. How about tools on the fabric for Father’s Day? Or you could make them larger and…
Do you love lavender in your home? Lavender bags and lavender sachets are so sweet and so practical. They help keep your clothes smelling fresh and lavender also repels moths. These lavender bag hats are great for small handmade gifts and fundraisers too. You could even grow your own lavender and make these a fabulously…
Create your own cute basket from an aerosol lid or similar at no cost to you. You could actually use any lid and make larger (or smaller) baskets. They are great for filling with pot pourri or lavender and I will show you that as an option in this tutorial. Lavender sachets are so useful…
Would you like to learn to crochet or perhaps you already do crochet? Then you probably have loads of questions related to crochet. I am not the leading expert in crochet but I have been crocheting for many years. I was first taught to crochet granny squares by my mum over 40 years ago! This…
Would you like to use some DIY gift tags that are a bit quirky with a vintage feel? Then, how about using old book pages? They are so easy to make and you can adapt them for pretty much any occasion. Custom gift tags in minutes! I love book page crafts anyway but these are…
T-shirt bags are a fabulous way to make your own shopping bags at no cost. You simply use old t-shirts that would have gone to waste. The sewing is really simple and anyone including beginners can make these in minutes! If you are looking for a no-sew version of a t-shirt bag then checkout my…
This is part of a whole series dedicated to learn to crochet. You can see all the tutorials and articles here. If you are using US terms then this tutorial will show you treble crochet stitch and if you are using UK terms this tutorial will show you double treble crochet stitch. It is so confusing that…
Sufferers of Dementia including Alzheimer’s often show distress by picking at things with their hands and rubbing them together repeatedly. A great way to sooth such a patient is to provide a tactile stimulation for them. Many people use fidget blankets, sensory blankets, activity mats and twiddle muffs. This tutorial has come from my own…