MATERIALS: Colourful pages from magazines Toilet roll or if you want a larger size go to a shop that sells carpets and they will have the bigger size rolls Cardboard Glue gun Scissors Pencil PVA glue Elastic bands Step 1:Draw the outline of the toilet roll on the cardboard using the pencil Step 2: Cut out...
[caption id="attachment_2338" align="alignleft" width="600"] a stamping tutorial with the craft corner make your own gift tags[/caption] I have used clear step by step instructions for this tutorial so that all ages can try it out. Suitable for children and adults Your materials: Card Stock/Watercolour Paper min 300 gsm Hole...
Todays 'Getting Organised' post is looking at craft supplies. While it's aimed at getting your children's arts and craft supplies in a manageable and more importantly; a usable state, the tips here can be applied to adults craft supplies storage and organisation too. The main focus...
This video by Abby Elizabeth over on her youtube channel shows you a very simple and clear tutorial on how to make chalkboard labels for glass jars. If you are buying chalkboard paint I have always found the Rustins brand to be really good. You can...
Homes are messy places, let's face it, they never quite look like they do in those magazine spreads and there always seems to be more 'things' then there are places to put them. Now introduce children into the mix and well, we collect even more...
#1 Explore closer to home. Discover the secret treasures in your city, town, village. Too often we spend our time planning trips to places far away and forgetting about the things right on our doorstep. The great thing about the good weather this summer is that more...
Dried Flowers: The art of pressing Some pansies that I had put in my flower press about 5 weeks ago got taken out today. I was pretty happy with the results. I've put in some small blue and purple flower heads that I picked up on a...
Summer can be a difficult time for parents to balance work and family life. With the kids out of school for the summer there are a lot more hours in the day to fill and sometimes tempers can flare and the word boredom starts to...
Tutorial: How to make a string tie envelope Time: 15 -20 minutes Materials awl (any pointed object, a large needle would do) compass bone folder embroidery thread brads Double sided tape or glue stick Craft Knife or scissors coloured card lining paper (optional) Your FREE CRAFTY TEMPLATE 1. Print your free crafty template. Cut out envelope template from...
Time: less than 20 minutes Materials hot glue gun Craft Knife or scissors scraps of ribbon. I used the ribbon that had wrapped up my Easter eggs and a box of chocs. Pencils Feathers, real or artificial. I used artificial for the bright green colour. Iron. scrap of material to cover ribbon so...