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One easy way of adding texture, colour and a non paper element to your card making is to use buttons in your design. These have the advantage of requiring no additional work or steps before use – just choose the button or buttons most appropriate […]
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Now we’re into October, we are heading towards Halloween at a rate of knots. For anyone planning a “trick or treat” outing, we’ve seen a tutorial for this easy to make cute felt pumpkin mask. It’s very straightforward and so effective, you’ll be at the […]
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I came across this blog post from Mary Corbet and thought she had some really interesting ideas regarding thread management which she explains in relation to a project she’s working on. The first idea I’ve really taken to is the one regarding storage of the […]
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Easy Easter Cards
With Easter on its way, it’s good to think about what cards you are going to craft and send to friends and family. Today’s selection...
Valentine’s Day Cards
Pretty much anyone can pop out to the shops to buy a card for someone. Never mind the specialist cards shops, all major supermarkets and...
Valentine’s Day Gifts and Decorations
It won’t be long before we reach the day of the year on which romance rules! We’ve had a look around the interweb to see...
Using Buttons on Handmade Christmas Cards
Previously, we looked at some of the interesting ways you can use buttons in the design of your homemade greetings cards. Here, we take a...
Learn How to Sew – Part 1
As we begin a new year, it’s the time to think about starting new hobbies, resurrecting old ones or learning new skills. We have to...
Cross Stitch Christmas Gift Ideas for Adults
For the grown up crafter in your life, there are many ideas for that special Christmas gift. One really good idea is to buy a...
How to Make a Felt Halloween Pumpkin Mask
Now we’re into October, we are heading towards Halloween at a rate of knots. For anyone planning a “trick or treat” outing, we’ve seen a...
Top Sewing Tweets of the Week
Here’s our regular round up of those eyecatching tweets spotted this week. 1. All in a good cause Great to see youngsters getting involved....
What To Do With Leftover Mince Pies & Other Christmas Treats
Is there such a thing as leftovers when it comes to Christmas goodies? I guess this is possible if you are a generous soul who...
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Baker
If you know someone who has always had a yen to start baking and perhaps have a go at cake decorating, then here are some...
Non-Traditional Christmas Cakes
Christmas cake recipes tend to be handed down as part of the family tradition and the same cake mixture and decorative scheme produced year on...
Christmas Cake Decoration Ideas
It’s that time of year, in the run up to Christmas, when Christmas cakes are baked and iced ready for the festive season. And then...
Needlefelt your Christmas Ornaments
If you’ve already had a go at needlefelting, you might like to try producing some needlefelted ornaments for Christmas. With this type of project, you can enjoy...
Crochet an Octopus for a Preemie
Although I am not a mother myself, I was a prematurely developed baby and so when I saw the work the
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Baker
If you know someone who has always had a yen to start baking and perhaps have a go at cake decorating, then here are some...
Cross Stitch Christmas Gift Ideas for Adults
For the grown up crafter in your life, there are many ideas for that special Christmas gift. One really good idea is to buy a...
Crafty Stocking Filler Ideas
Here at Crafty Bug we thought we’d share with you some of our thoughts and ideas for gifts for the forthcoming festive season by picking...