Category: Crafts

Creative inspiration for hobby crafters and printmakers. Craft ideas for foliage, textiles, paper and home style. Challenges to help you develop your artistic creativity.

Waste Matters

2 months ago 3 Comments

You might not be surprised that there is a great deal of chatter during the printmaking sessions in The Barley Barn, though at times you can hear a pin drop,… Read more Waste Matters →

THINGS TO DO IN DECEMBER

December 1, 2018 4 Comments

As we hurtle towards the end of the year (how did that happen?) here are some things you might like to do in December. MAKE SPACE As we rush through… Read more THINGS TO DO IN DECEMBER →

To make tissue paper pom poms concertina fold the tissue paper

Making Paper Decorations for Christmas

November 26, 2018 3 Comments

I love making paper decorations for Christmas. Perhaps it’s a nostalgic hark back to times when things were simpler or maybe a desire to replace some of the plastic… Read more Making Paper Decorations for Christmas →

Pink, blue and gun metal Christmas baubles

Must Have Christmas Trends 2018

November 15, 2018 5 Comments

Christmas 2018 is going to be bright and cheerful with pops of bright colour and layers of comfort. Here are our top four Must Have trends for Christmas 2018. … Read more Must Have Christmas Trends 2018 →

Things to enjoy in November

November 1, 2018 3 Comments

November can be a little grey and dismal, with overcast skies and darkness falling a little earlier each day but there are plenty of things to enjoy in November whether… Read more Things to enjoy in November →

Things to do in October

October 1, 2018 5 Comments

As we creep into October, there’s a definite chill in the air when the sun goes down and it begins to feel more like autumn. Here’s five things to enjoy in October.