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 [...]
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Beads By Design Interview. 1, When did you start in the world of crafts? I have always seen potential in things. As a child lego was my favourite toy and I was forever breaking my other toys to see how they were put together. Through the school system I avoided art as the PE teacher [...]
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 →Soho paper holds a treasure trove of cards and paper like vellums and parchments.Now it has expanded its range to include greeting card blanks for all you card makers,including labels and cello bags to help with storage once they have been created. An ideal site for any paper crafter. www.sohopaper.co.uk/ www.ukcraftwebsites.co.uk/cards.php Tweet
Read more →An amazing site for all quilters and patchwork enthusiasts.This site has everything from girly pink fabrics to animal prints, modern and traditional.It’s themed fabrics from Easter to Halloween and character buttons are a big inspiration to keep you busy all year round. www.creative-fabrics.co.uk For other fabric crafts websites check out www.ukcraftwebsites.co.uk/fabric.php Tweet
Read more →Magnolia studios is a crafters dream!Even if you have never crafted before you can try one of these additive hobbies such as fashion jewellery making,make your own teddy bear,decorating pottery and working with art clay silver.You can join workshops and even have your own hen party involving these fantastically creative crafts. Click here to view [...]
Read more →I’ve been busy getting items ready for a few craft fairs i’m doing over the next few months. These are some keyrings I’ve made using my handmade fabric buttons. Robot & elephant fabric button keyrings with crochet and felt flowers. Tweet
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