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Popular Posts

Thread Management – Some Ideas

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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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 making the items in the run up to Christmas, or perhaps tackle them over the festive holiday when you are […]

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Using Buttons on Your Homemade Cards

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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Latest Papercraft Posts

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Latest Sewing Posts

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...

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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...

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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...

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Sewing Bird Pin Cushion

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....

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Latest Baking Posts

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Latest Woolcraft Posts

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...

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Crochet an octopus for a premature baby

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

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A Spooky Needle Felting Project for Halloween

Now that you’ve started using your newly acquired

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Needle Felting Projects for Beginners

Having got the idea of

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Latest Crafty Stuff Posts

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...

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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...

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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...

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