If you are looking for some craft book Christmas present ideas for the crafty DIY person in your life or even to treat yourself with then I have some suggestions for you. I have three craft books from CICO Books, one for their Home and Garden range the over two from their range of craft books, each book I'm writing about today…
Book Review - FloraBunda Style by Suzanne McNeill Published by Design Originals I might spend most of my life online but I do love books and, thanks to the guys at Design Originals who have sent me over a review copy of Suzanne McNeill's FloraBunda Style, I have a new one to share with you all today. I've not been paid for…
Say 'hello' to the newest electronic cutting machine on the market – the Cricut Explore. Launching on the UK Market this month this newest member of the Provo Craft die-cutting range boasts a total design reboot. I was lucky enough to get the full scoop at the April 2014 UK blogger launch event along with some other crafty and lifestyle bloggers and…
Book Review - Sew Quick, Sew Cute by Fiona Goble Published by Ivy Press ISBN: 978-1-78240-088-2 It's book review time and I really do have a super cute stitchery craft book to share with you today, and they really don't come any cuter than this! Well straight off as soon as I opened Sew Quick, Sew Cute from Fiona Goble I found…
Christmas has come early! Look what arrived in my postbox this week... They are metal filigree flower embellishments and come from the Bead & Button Company, aren't they pretty? They are an antique bronze colour and come in a pack of 60, so plenty to play with or to split up and give to crafty friends or share in a crafty group.…
Review time! Are you looking for a DIY Advent calendar but you are a complete crafty beginner? Then this might be right up your street. It's the Christmas Advent Calendar craft kit from Buttonbag available from John Lewis. Now this kit involves a bit of stitchery but you don't need a sewing machine and you get all the fabric, threads and needles…
I LOVE magazines. You guys know I do! As well as being lucky enough to be in them and to work with the editors, I also love the inspiration they provide and the amazing work people do for them. There is nothing I enjoy more than sitting back with a cuppa and flicking through a magazine, it is one of my 'treats'.…
Ok so I am a bit of crackle monster - Oh yeah! I just love the crackle! Crackle effects that is! I'm always on the hunt for the perfect crackle effect, so when the Kroma Crackle Medium first hit the blogosphere I was super keen to give it a go. You will find everything you need to know about Kroma Crackle over…
Looking for some classes? Have you tried The Amazings yet? [Photo credit The Amazings] Cute name! The Amazings is a platform for marketing classes and workshops on a whole range of subjects including arts and crafts. But to stand out from the crowd all The Amazings teachers are over 50 years old. Most of the classes the teachers run are offline, i.e. they run…
[UPDATE: GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED] Hey All, I have another in my series on electronic cutters for you. I've been recently introduced to the world of electronic cutters and I am having fun trying out and comparing different personal cutting machines; you can find my review and first tutorial on the Silhouette Cameo via this link. Today my focus is on the…
It's review time! This week I'm taking a look at the Metallic Gilding Waxes from Creative Expressions. [Some of the links to products are affiliate links] Now if you haven't spotted this product yet but like that metallic sparkle on your projects, then this is definitely for you. They are pots of a coloured wax that you wipe onto the project surface to give a…