With the Easter holidays upon us it's time to get imaginative with some of our Needcraft Kits. As inspiring and easy to make for kids as they are for adults, we've put together five ideas for turning our kits into entertaining child-friendly activities with exciting end results. It's time to play and get creative! 1. Lantern Making Kit The nights are already lighter and we’ve a feeling that there might be a (small) Easter garden party or two on the horizon. Create a cosy and

There is nothing nicer and more satisfying than hand making a gift for someone else - especially if that's your Mum or someone you hold dear. These DIY Mini Empire Fairy Light Shades take a couple of hours to make, using basic lampshade making techniques and you can add a personal touch with your choice of fabric scraps and assortment of trims. The result? A pretty and unique Mother's Day gift! To make our Mini Empire Shade template, we used our Lampshade Design Service and i

That special time of year is fast approaching! It’s time to start thinking about what sparkly decorations you want to make to give your home that extra special glow. We’ve asked Emma of Paper Scissors shades to share her special Christmas fairy light lantern know-how with us! How to make Christmas fairy light lanterns I’ve never liked waste so when I started making lampshades in late 2016 I instinctively kept all the offcuts of fabric and PVC assuming I’d find a use for them.