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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!
Well, it has been really hot here and I have been taking the opportunity to craft outside. It really got me thinking about how to make it easier to do that in the future. I could set up a crafting corner outside! No need to set up your workspace in the attic or to take…
This is the sixteenth part in a 30 part series showing you different mixed media cards that I have made. These will all include video tutorials and I am hoping that you will get some great ideas and make your own mixed media cards for all occasions. This card is a card made really simply…
Chain stitch is such a pretty stitch. The chain stitch is one of the most beautiful and versatile embroidery stitches you can learn — and in this tutorial I’ll show you exactly how to do it, nice and slowly, step by step. That gorgeous linked loop effect is easier to achieve than you might think,…
This is the fifteenth part in a 30 part series showing you different mixed media cards that I have made. These will all include video tutorials and I am hoping that you will get some great ideas and make your own mixed media cards for all occasions. This card is a flower pounded card and…
Stem stitch, as the name suggests can be used when creating stems for flowers and plants in hand embroidery. However, it is so much more useful than that. It is a great stitch in many situations including outlining. It is also great when used with satin stitch to fill in shapes. It is really easy…
The running stitch is one of the most fundamental and essential techniques in both hand embroidery and sewing. Often considered the first stitch beginners learn, it consists of a simple series of straight stitches with evenly spaced gaps between them, creating a dashed line effect across the fabric. Most of us learnt this stitch at…
This is the fourteenth part in a 30 part series showing you different mixed media cards that I have made. These will all include video tutorials and I am hoping that you will get some great ideas and make your own mixed media cards for all occasions. The intention is that you can make your…
Paint by numbers has made a remarkable comeback in recent years and I must confess that I have now enjoyed 3 of them. This accessible art form allows anyone (even me)—regardless of artistic background—to create stunning artwork without formal training or experience. Whether you’re a complete beginner seeking a creative outlet or an experienced artist…
Welcome to this quick and easy craft tutorial where I will show you how to make a miniature notebook using just one piece of copier paper! This is a great little project that anyone can try, whether you are a complete beginner or already love crafting. Like many of my projects, it uses simple materials…
2×2 photo prints have found their way into so many DIY projects lately. They’re compact, easy to reproduce, and surprisingly versatile. Whether you’re crafting for yourself, making gifts, or building something decorative, these small prints give you just enough space to tell a story—without overwhelming the page. Last year I used them to make cute…