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- Nov 17, 2020
- 3 min
Christmas Decorations - 'Little circles of bright' DIY tutorial
It’s nearly time for the festive ritual of putting the Christmas decorations (although we’ve seen a few up already and we say ‘why not?’). Making new decorations for your own tree or as a gift for a loved one is a lovely family tradition, and our 'Little circles of bright' are fun, cheerful and simple enough for everyone to join in and make. They are even small and light enough to send in the post. We’ve gone with bright pops of colour, but there is nothing stopping you from
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- Nov 10, 2020
- 4 min
#memadeshade October winner
Are you hunkering down and making shades? It seems you are with another bumper month of entries into our October #memadeshade Instagram competition, made up from our lampshade making kits. We love that this month's winner from @natashasmarttextiles reflects this time of the year - cosy and warm, with a soft flickering back ground glow! Natasha has talents aplenty and not only makes these beautiful lampshades using wet felting techniques, but also makes bags, pouches, bowls, a
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- Nov 9, 2020
- 3 min
Christmas gifting - DIY Decoupage sewing box tutorial
Did you know DIY gifting has double the benefits of buying shop bought? Not only are you making something thoughtful and handmade, but indulging in a little crafting is good for your wellbeing, helps you learn new skills and gives you something positive to focus on! We've taken one of these handy wooden tea boxes from our Paintable Products Range, normally used to store and display paper packaged tea bags and turned it into something that will make every crafter swoon - STORA
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