How to – Sewn Envelopes for Gift Tickets

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I love to give tickets as a gift. Whether it’s a concert, cinema or theatre trip, giving an event to look forward to is a great present! However, they don’t look that impressive and aren’t very exciting to open. Until now! Keep reading to find out how to make sewn envelopes for gift tickets. YouRead 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

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

Craftyism 1st Birthday Giveaway Celebration! – CLOSED

Craftyism 1st Birthday Giveaway Competition

Can you believe it’s been 1 year since Craftyism’s first post? I certainly can’t! Over the last 12 months I’ve really enjoyed coming up with crafty DIY projects to share with you all. It’s given me a great excuse to use my imagination, my creative skills and has made a (small) dent in my craftRead more

Harry Potter Week Tutorial#5 – Golden Snitch Cuddle Pillow

Golden Snitch Cuddle Pillow

When you are re-reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, you’re going to need something to rest your head on. How about making this Golden Snitch Cuddle Pillow? Lean back on its plump golden body and wrap its squishy wings around your shoulders! You will need: Gold fabric White fabric Temporary fabric pen Pins ToyRead more

Harry Potter Week Tutorial#3 – Golden Snitch Coaster

Golden Snitch Coaster

One of my favourite creations in the Harry Potter world is Qudditch. Imagine creating a brand new sport, and one with so many rules and players? Amazing! Of course my favourite bit is the golden snitch. It’s meant to be very tiny, but for this DIY I have enlarged it and flattened it out soRead more

How-to Sewing Tutorial – Tea Towel Shopping Bag

Tea towel shoping bag

In this tutorial I will show you how to sew an easy shopping bag made from just one tea towel. I love looking around charity shops and strange little junk shops and often you can find loads of interesting textiles. I have gathered myself quite the collection of souvenir scarves and handkerchiefs! When I lookRead more