On the blog this week is Glitzcraft Design Team member Diane Perrott, showing you how to make unique embossed greeting cards. The gold embossing on this card is achieved by running the stencil through a die-cutting machine. Effectively, the stencil acts as a stamp. You will need: A suitable stencil (one with a fine background …
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Where does your love of sewing come from and how did you get started? I’ve been making things and hand sewing for a long time, but have been dressmaking for about 3 ½ years now. It was the Great British Sewing Bee that got me started on my actual dressmaking; my mom had always told …
I’m Sally aka The Yorkshire Sewist and today I’m showing you my Autumn and Winter Pattern Picks. There are a lot of lovely colours coming out for this season and I’ve paired up some fabrics and patterns that may tempt you. First up is the fantastic free pattern The Plantain T-shirt from Deer and Doe. …
Getting started in the craft arena I hear a lot that people would like to start crafting. They see things that people make and think “I would like to be more creative”, but sadly don’t think they are able or even know where to start. My tip is to find a local craft course …
Give a lacklustre table a new lease of life using decoupage. This technique requires minimum supplies and spend yet affords beautiful results – prepare to get addicted! You can decoupage any wooden item, so feel free to apply this tutorial to that tired looking standard lamp or junk shop jewellery box find. You will need: …
Make gorgeous pots with air drying clay and your own fair hands. You will need Air Drying Clay Clay Modelling Tools (Biros, Knitting needles and forks make good alternatives) //Step 1// Ball Beginnings Break off a lump of clay from your block and roll into a ball. The amount of clay you take will …
Hi Jenniffer! We first discovered you with your 2017 book – Girl with a Sewing Machine – we loved it! It’s a great practical guide and tells your story along the way.. Thank you! It’s my no fuss guide to making and adapting your own clothes, and gives an insight into my sewing journey with …
Make a statement with a handcrafted button bouquet, perfect for brides and bridesmaids or simply on display at home. You will need: Dry foam oasis bouquet Buttons in a colour(s) of your choice …