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Hebden Bridge: A Crafty Valley
I’ve talked about Hebden Bridge’s crafty credentials before. It’s a creative community of designers, makers, writers, musicians and artists and is a real inspiration to visitors, and all who live and work here. So I thought I’d write a round up of all the crafty goings-on that make the town what it is, from craft supply shops and galleries to creative workshops and the town’s varied programme of events. I hope it inspires your next visit and craft project! 1. Word of Mouth…
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Made! DIY Black and Gold Bauble Christmas Card
To make a DIY Black and Gold Bauble Card you will need: Card stock Black watercolour paint Jar of warm water (I use a glass ramekin) Fine paint brush Gold pens (I used a uni-ball signo broad gold metallic pen) Instructions: Stencil circles on your card stock with pencil. I used the outside and inside of a roll of washi tape. Paint inside the circle using a fine brush and watercolour paint. Leave to dry (use the time to make yourself a hot chocolate).…
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Bookmarked: Dot & Fox Print Shop
Life is a Bed of Roses Pink A1 Poster Print (£30) I saw this wonderful brand hopping across my social media sites on its launch day yesterday – it is called Dot & Fox Print Shop, and I darn well love it. I will be saving some pennies to have one of these nature-inspired photographs on our white washed walls very soon. Skull Limited Edition Print 12 x 12 inch (£40) | Life is a Bed of Roses Black and White A1 Poster…
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Made! DIY Pull Tab Birthday Card
Personalise your birthday cards with this super easy (as always) Pull Tab Greetings Card. You can tailor your card with different messages for birthdays, celebrations or invitations! To make a DIY Pull Tab Birthday Card you will need: Washi tape Card stock Scissors Typewriter, computer or stamps Plain paper Instructions: Type your messages on a piece of paper using a typewriter, computer or stamps leaving enough space between each message to cut between. Once you have your messages printed onto paper, cut around the…
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Feeling Crafty: 10 Summer DIY’s
I apologise if I’m about to add a whole heap of awesome DIY’s to your Pinterest boards, but there are some clever folk out there that deserve some summer love. Refreshing Face Mist via Design Love Fest// DIY Clay Bead Necklace via The Crafted Life I dont know about you, but I mainly make things by hand for gifts or for our home; not really for myself. So I thought I’d start with a couple of projects that you can make…
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Made! DIY Greeting Card Using Cocktail Umbrellas and Washi Tape
I know, I know, more washi tape greeting cards. I just love using things I already own to make simple and fun DIYs, and I have a lot of washi tape my friends! These celebration cards would make a great party invitation, birthday or congratulations card and are really simple to make. To make a DIY Greeting Card you will need: Washi tape Card stock Scissors Cocktail umbrellas Glue Letter stamps and ink (I bought mine from Ebay) Instructions: Cut out 6 strips of…
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Made! Easter Bunny Greeting Card DIY
To make an Easter Bunny Greeting Card you will need: Washi tape Card stock Scissors Marker Pen Letter stamps and ink (I bought mine from Ebay) Instructions: Cut out 5 pieces of washi tape using my template as a rough guide. Place the small triangle (rabbit’s nose) just below centre of your card stock. Draw a little mouth (‘w’ shape, whiskers and eyes with a black marker. Ear time! Place two strips of your pre-cut washi tape (straight edge at a slant just…
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Made! Celebration Stamped Fabric Greeting Card
To make a Celebration Stamped Fabric Greeting Card you will need: Washi tape Fabric scraps Card stock Scissors Glue (I used Pritt Stick) Letter stamps and ink (I bought mine from Ebay) Instructions for this unashamedly easy DIY: Cut a small piece of fabric (perfect for using up old scraps!) and lay flat on a hard surface. Hand stamp your message (celebrate, joy, smile etc) using your letter stamps. Leave to dry. Frame your card stock, using a washi tape that compliments your…
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Crafty Magazine Issue 10
Need some reading material for the weekend to inspire a few crafty resolutions? Yes? Well, Issue 10 of Crafty Magazine is out now and waiting to be picked up from your nearest WHSmith and taken home. Don’t forget the biscuits. This month, as usual, includes awesome projects including bow hair clips and bobbles, doily necklaces and handmade stamps and cards. There’s a great home feature which gave me house envy (and inspiration) and new designer-makers to discover. Plus if you…
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Best British Designer-Makers: Amy Stubbs
The second Art Market in Holmfirth came to close last weekend (see my previous post on this here) and the winner for the best contemporary craft award went to surface pattern designer, Amy Stubbs. I caught up with Amy to chat about her work, inspirations and goals for the future. Time for a brew? Judged by What I Always Wanted Image credit: Deborah Bancroft Hello there! Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do? I am a British…
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Made! Pretty Pegs and Gif Delights
Who knew making gifs would be so much fun? A tripod might come in handy next time I get my gif-on, but this wonky one works just as well. Indeed it does. I started a few new projects (more on this soon) for Christmas and the blog over the weekend. One of those was a simple DIY, decorating pegs with washi tape whilst watching Parks and Recreation (I like to keep my hands busy!). What’s the point? Well my friends,…
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Made! Washi Tape Christmas Greeting Card
To make a washi tape Christmas greeting card you will need: Washi tape (two rolls). I bought my washi tape from Chamby and Corr on Etsy. Scissors Gold Metallic card stock or any colour will work well. Letter stamps and ink Instructions: 1. Starting from the outside, frame the card in your chosen washi tape design. 2. Create the second frame with the second washi tape design…easy peasy! 3. Stamp your Christmas message inside. See my previous easy papercraft DIY’s here. ♥
