#CraftBlogClub Secret Santa 2017

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About #CraftBlogClub Every Tuesday evening I head over to Twitter to join the @CraftBlogClub weekly twitter chat. Craft Blog Club is a place for anyone who is crafty, not just those who run a craft blog or have a craft business. Using the hashtag #CraftBlogClub the hosts introduce a range of discussion topics that weRead more

How to tutorial – Easy Yearly Journal

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Do you like the idea of journaling but are too lazy/lacking in will power to write it up everyday? Me too! For the past few years I’ve made myself a really easy journal that takes seconds to fill each day. It’s based on this Instructables tutorial by Faitmain-Faitcoeur. This journal doesn’t require any writing or deepRead more

How to tutorial – Fairy Light Twig Star Wreath

How to - Fairy Light Twig Star Wreath

One of my favourite things about this time of year is fairy lights! I wanted to make a wreath that would show off some pretty copper fairy lights that I got from Hobbycraft. Keep reading to find out how to make your own really cheap and easy Fairy Light Twig Star Wreath. You will need:Read more

How to tutorial – Coconut Unicorn Bath Milk

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At this time of year, everything can seem a bit grey and cold. What better way to cheer things up than a sparkly unicorn bath! With tropical coconut milk, pink Himalayan sea salt and colourful glitter, you’ll be feeling festive in no time. Follow along to make your own really easy Coconut Unicorn Bath Milk.Read more

How to tutorial – Mason Jar Tree Terrarium

My favourite thing about autumn is watching the trees change. I love bringing the outside in as you can see in my Moss Ball Turtle tutorial, but can you bring a tree inside? Well, I’ve been reading RHS Miniature Garden Grower by Holly Farrell where you can find out how. I’ve created a tutorial inspiredRead more

Review – Easy Pumpkin Carving by Colleen Dorsey

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Now that it’s autumn the shops are filling up with piles of pumpkins. I’ve been reading Easy Pumpkin Carving by Colleen Dorsey to help me make my Halloween decorations extra special! What’s it about?: Easy Pumpkin Carving starts by explaining the different types of pumpkin and how different designs are suited to these types. ThereRead more

How-to Tutorial – Woven Ribbon Gift Wrapping

How-to Tutorial Woven Ribbon Gift Wrap

Lets be honest, wrapping gifts is kind of boring! Here’s a quick tutorial on how to wrap your gifts without the use of tape, just using paper and ribbon. So if you want to give your wrapping skills a bit of a workout, just follow along and make your own ribbon gift wrap. You willRead more

How-to Tutorial – Paper Honeycomb Half Sphere

How-to Paper Honeycomb half sphere

Paper honeycomb globes look great as room décor and in garlands, but how about making a Honeycomb Half Sphere to use as wall art or a present topper? Keep reading to find out how easy it is to make your own paper honeycomb. You will need: A pack of coloured tissue paper Scissors Glue stickRead more

How-to Tutorial – Cupcake Birthday Card

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If you need to make a colourful birthday card in a hurry, why not try making this quick and easy Cupcake Birthday Card. You will need: One blank kraft card and envelope Various colourful patterned papers Inkssentials Clear 3D Glossy Accents glue A metal paperclip Coloured bugle beads Gluestick Stickles Star Dust Glitter Glue Scissors Clear sticky tapeRead more

How-to Tutorial – Moss Ball Turtle

How-to Tutorial Moss Ball Turtle

Bring the outside in with this tutorial on how to make a Moss Ball Turtle. I love Pinterest and on my Outside In board I pinned this image of a ceramic moss ball planter in the shape of a rabbit. I think moss balls look great as house plants, but I thought the rounded shape would betterRead more