Holiday Gift Guides for Crafters

Every year Christmas seems to sneak up on me! Right now is the perfect time to get organised and start present buying. I love to buy people gifts they might not have seen before and support small businesses at the same time. That’s why I love Etsy. They have thousands of sellers, located all overRead more

The Best DIY Christmas Wreath Kits From Small Businesses

Christmas Wreath by Home Crush on Etsy

I’m struggling to feel festive this year but the one thing that always gets me feeling Christmassy is to put up a wreath! I think in 2020, it’s more important than ever to shop local and support small businesses, and that’s why I love Etsy! So to combine my love of crafts, need for ChristmasRead more

DIY – Snowman Christmas Countdown Calendar

Craftyism| Snowman Christmas Countdown Calendar

It seems to me that people have started getting ready for Christmas even earlier this year. I know a few people who have told me that they have already done all of their present shopping and have it wrapped! I am much less organised, and to be honest I enjoy my annual last minute panicRead more

How to – Miniature Handbag

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I was reading about a new trend that was seen at Paris fashion week that’s absolutely ridiculous – the teeny, tiny, miniature handbag! At first the bags were sent out as the invitation to the show – a great idea! But now the company is making them to sell. You could invest in a JacquemusRead more

Mother’s Day Gift Guide – For Craft Loving Mums

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It’s Mother’s Day here in the UK on 31st March! To help you prepare this year, I’ve rounded up my favourite gifts for craft loving Mums from Etsy. I love buying presents off of Etsy, as not only are you supporting creative small businesses, but now it’s a green option! Etsy has become ‘The firstRead more

Crafting for a Cause – Knitting & Crochet

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Sometimes, you want to knit or crochet something, but you don’t have a project in mind. Or, you’ve got a whole stash of wools that you’ve promised not to add to until you’ve used some up. How about putting your talents and supplies to good use by crafting for charity? I’ve gathered up a listRead more

How to – Easy Christmas Tea Towel Pompom Cushions

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Christmas is a great time for crafting, but it can be hard to find time to finish a big project. I’ve come up with these super quick and easy Christmas pompom cushions made out of a tea towel! There’s only two lines of sewing and with the invention of pompom makers, it’s quick to makeRead more

Review – Conscious Creativity by Philippa Stanton

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Today I’m reviewing a book I’ve been seeing a lot about; Conscious Creativity by Philippa Stanton. The full title is Conscious Creativity: Look, Connect, Create. I’m excited to check it out and find out how it can help me become more creative! What’s it about?: The author Philippa Stanton best explains what Conscious Creativity isRead more

Etsy Holiday Gift Guide – Craft Kit Gifts

Etsy Holiday Gift Guide - Top 10 Craft Kits

♪It’s the most wonderful time of the year♪ (almost!) Buying Christmas gifts can be a tricky business. You want to get them something they love, something they might not have seen before, but most of all it has to be special. I love shopping on Etsy as it’s the home of quirky, unique gifts thatRead more

Review – Corner to Corner Crochet by Jess Coppom

Review - Corner to Corner Crochet by Jess Coppom

My favourite craft at the minute has to be crochet. I find it a lot quicker than knitting but it’s also more challenging. There are lots of different stitches to learn, unlike knitting where you’ve only got knit and purl. A crochet technique I keep seeing images online for is corner to corner crochet blankets.Read more