Hello, welcome to my step by step instructions to create a fabric sculpted scarecrow. Listed below are the items I used but feel free to substitute in anything you already have in your craft stash. Materials Used Wooden base from Powertex Powertex Universal Medium Black and Transparent Wooden dowel 20cm x 5cm Foil Masking tape …
Simple Sewing ideas for Beginners Whether you have a hand-me-down sewing machine or the latest design waiting to be brought to life, it’s never been a better time to start sewing, and finding a passion for this popular craft. There’s always a little trepidation when it comes to learning a new skill, but at Hochanda …
What you will need (feel free to substitute items. All codes relate to the Crafters Companion website): Water colour card – SPECN-WPAD9 and WTRCLR-CARD Matt black card – CC-MATTBLK Sparkle liquid inks – All 3pks (I am using “Cool Christmas” – SN-SPAR-LI30-CCHR3) Spritz bottles – SN-ACC-FSM4 Acetate – CC-ACETHR12 Double sided adhesive sheets – CC-ACC-ADHA4 …
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 …
These are uncertain and difficult times, which is why it’s more important than ever to spread joy and lift spirits where we can. It’s been wonderful, and so heartening, to see how people are turning to art for comfort and to send love and support to others. Recently, it was reported that families have been …
Julie from Sum of their Stories has very kindly hopped on the blog this week, to show us how to make these fun, lightweight tassel earrings by upcycling scraps of denim. To make your own Blue Jeans Tassel Earrings you will need: 2 pieces of dark blue denim 4″ x 3″ (10cm x 7.5cm) 2 …
Hi, I’m Julie from Sum of their Stories and I’m so happy to be here today to show you how easy and fun it is to make mini notebooks. They are great for popping in your pocket or handbag for jotting down ideas, they’d make fun stocking fillers or would be fun to pop into …
The countdown to Christmas is well underway so why not get creative and glam up your presents this year? Follow Craft Invader’s simple steps below to create the most fabulous recycled gift bow. Save colourful paper offcuts and magazines to recycle into colourful gift bows. Cut the paper you have selected into strips 2cms wide. …
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 …