For Lovers of Arts and Crafts
Inspired by our recent interviews with ceramicists Lelsey McShea and Jo Lucksted, I have chosen pottery as our craft for this month. I have to admit that I have always wanted to have a go at hand-thrown pottery, but it is just something that I have never had the chance to do, maybe now is the time. If you look back to the early days of the blog, we did have two great posts by Mike Morrison on Seven Steps To {Read More}
For today’s interview please welcome Lesley, a potter and ceramicist, who you can find over on her website www.lesleymcshea.com. 1. Firstly, please introduce yourself and tell us a little about where you are based, for example in which country and part of that country? My name is Lesley McShea, ceramicist / Punk Potter. I reside/ pot in my studio (15 years last year) Church Street Workshops in Stoke Newington, London, England N16. 2. Please tell us a little about the nature of {Read More}
So today we come to the May competition, and I know we are going to see some very cute and very beautiful entries for this one. The theme this month is animals, which can mean pets, wildlife, farm animals, insects, birds, fish…..anything animal related. You need to create a piece of unique craft or art work that has in some way an animal or animals as a theme. You can enter any type of craft, as long as it is your {Read More}
Lots of people feel a little cautious about sending parcels overseas. This is because they spend so long in transit that it is easy to imagine how easily they get lost or become damaged. However, there are some measures you can put in place to ensure that your parcel to Canada arrives in one piece. Use the correct packaging Don’t try to cram an item into packaging which is too small or not a suitable shape or material. If an {Read More}
I was very excited to see all the lovely entries in the Book themed craft competition, you all did such a great job, and here today we have the three lucky winners. Many congratulations to the top three, I will be contacting you about your prizes shortly. 1st Place – 44 Likes 2nd Place – 34 Likes 3rd Place – 18 Likes Again many congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who took part and who voted. There will {Read More}
This little activity is a super idea for a rainy day. Although these little guys are edible, I doubt you’d want to eat them with the cumin seeds! Much better for a decoration on a cake or pastry Supplies package of marzipan or almond paste from the grocery store food coloring in red and blue a toothpick and q-tip cumin seeds Step One: Warm four small balls of marzipan in the palms of your hands. You want to treat it almost {Read More}
For today’s interview, please welcome Scholastica from Handstitched With Love. 1.Firstly, please introduce yourself and tell us a little about where you are based, for example in which country and part of that country? Hello, I’m Scholastica – a bit of a mouthful I know! The story has it that my parents wanted me to have a name with the same number of letters as Christopher (my brother’s name). I live with my husband and our two gorgeous girls in Hertfordshire {Read More}
One of the biggest difficulties I hear people complain about is that they aren’t able to easily find a range of craft courses that are close to their home. Looking around online I haven’t been able to discover a comprehensive resource that provides this information and therefore I decided to create one. Initially I have created two sites, one for the UK and one for the USA and I want to make these the go-to places for anyone looking for {Read More}
For today’s interview, please welcome Claire from Claireabellemakes. 1. Firstly, please introduce yourself and tell us a little about where you are based, for example in which country and part of that country? My name is Claire and I live in Cambridge, United Kingdom. I absolutely love my city, it is so creative and inspiring – it often features on my blog. Part of my logo includes a pink bike which is a nod to my location and my {Read More}
While planning for your child’s birthday party, you’re probably checking off your list of things to do, from sending invitations and putting together favors to decorating your house and shopping for birthday presents. Among the excitement of indulging in cake and opening presents, birthday parties should be fun, and games are the perfect way to keep kids entertained and happy. Celebrate your child’s birthday with festive ShinDigz birthday party decorations, sweet treats and any of the following birthday games and {Read More}
** This giveaway is now closed and the lucky winner, drawn by random number generator, is Marilyn Tucker who left the following comment ”Anything with chocolate and peanut butter. And strawberry shortcake.” Thanks to all those who entered and congrats to Marilyn! ** So we arrive in April and not only do we have a fascinating craft this month but also one where you can eat the yummy creations….yayyy for that Yes April is the month of cake baking and {Read More}
Sewing with kids can be a fun experience as long as you keep in mind that children’s fingers are a little clumsier than an adult. Here are five great beginning sewing projects that kids will love: 1. Bean Bag – There are many children’s games that use a bean bad. Why not let kids make their own? You can make bean bags in a variety of shapes and sizes for any game or project. You can also decorate the {Read More}
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