Rag Rug making is a craft that goes back centuries. Originally it was the poor families who would have had them to maintain a little warmth on stone floors. Old fabric scraps would have been used to create them. Now a days though, it is a different story. The rag rug is becoming a stylish [...]
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Right now, it seems like a lot of people on the crafts forum are having fun with needle felting. It’s something I have got everything ready for and not yet had a go. The needles are incredibly sharp and I managed to stab my self with it’s vicious point before even starting the process. Look [...]
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In the run up to Christmas, the Uk Crafts Forum had it’s annual Secret Santa. As usual, lots of the members signed up and had great fun investigating their recipient and creating something beautiful for them. I thought I would share with you some of the creations that were received. Tweet
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Interview with Mod Indri 1, When did you start in the world of crafts? When I was growing up I was always doing something crafty. It all started pre-school doing paintings on bits of old cereal packets. I was then made to decide which paintings were worthy of being pinned up in the [...]
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Do Crafters need an excuse to be crafty? It seems to me that the crafter’s year is made up of goals or dates of significance. No sooner is Christmas out the door, than the next important date is being talked about and designs drawn up. Valentines day is only just around the corner and crafters [...]
Read more →A very happy new year to all in the handmade world… Last year was the biggest year for the craftsforum as yet and looking forward to more and more growth in the craft and handmade world in 2012.. We will be launching a new craft fair site soon (once I’ve finished it) The massive growth [...]
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With over 40 members of the crafts forum taking part this year the received my SS thread is hotting up with just over a week to xmas! : Don’t forget to update the thread : http://www.craftsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?62698-Secret-Santa-Gift-Received Every year I really look forward to SS and all the lovely handmade goodies the members exchange [...]
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Most of you in the handmade world know about craftjuice but not its massive growth over the last 12 months…. With over 50,000 items now listed, craftjuice is receiving over 100,000 visitors a month and growing.. Craftjuice has hit 98% growth in the last 12months. Craftjuice is still free to be a member [...]
Read more →This is a bracelet created from fresh water pearls, swarovski crystals and delica beads in a variety of pinks and greys to match with a mother of the bride’s outfit. Tweet
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