... and Fabric Scrap Weaving

A few weeks ago, we had a fun 'crafternoon' trying out different techniques from a fab book called Fabric Leftovers by D'Arcy-Jean Milne. Here's how we got on with weaving fabric scraps!

... and a Recycled "Trimmings" Folder

Hello! Here's a quick project that I have adapted from Jennibellie at Jennibellie Studio. Hers is a recycled folder / book to store Washi Tape, mine is to store bits of ribbons and trimmings in. You can see the full Video tutorial here.

Tips, Tools & Techniques - Cheap & Easy Easter Eggs

Hello! Here's our regular feature where we share tips, tools & techniques that have caught our eye, things we have Pinned, and things we have tried. These are probably not going to change your life(!) but might make it a bit easier...

Happy Easter!! As part of a Recovery Arts event, we held an Easter Egg decorating session. Here's how it went:

Tips, Tools & Techniques - Ribbon Weaving

Hello! Here's our regular feature where we share tips, tools & techniques that have caught our eye, things we have Pinned, and things we have tried. These are probably not going to change your life(!) but might make it a bit easier or more fun!

I did this a while ago for our last Textile ATC swap, but thought I would go into more detail and share with you how I made the woven embellishment.

... and a Denim Storage Basket

I am a sucker for a storage basket or tin, even if it's just so that I can kid myself that I'm being organised!! So I decided to make another - this time upcycled from the leg of a pair of jeans!

... and a Felt Needle Case

June is busy month for family and friend's birthdays, so I have been using it as a good excuse to spend time looking on Pinterest for inspiration! My brother's girlfriend, Alice enjoys crafting so I decided that a little needle case may come in handy, especially for while on the move.

Here's what you'll need if you want to make your own version....

... and a Textile ATC Swap!

As you may have seen from our sidebar, we recently signed up for a Textile Artist Trading Card (ATC) swap, organised by Ali at Very Berry Handmade.

... and a couple of Lamp Revamps!

Hello! Today we have a very quick and easy project, but VERY effective. Revamping Lamps!

You know how we all have lamps that we have a) had for so long they are in need of some loving, b) bought because they were cheap and could have upcycling potential or c) inherited when merging property with not so tasteful boyfriends?!! My lamps are both from the c) category although to be fair to Dunc, they were just a bit boring rather than ugly and horrendous!

... and "Mini Book" Bookmarks

Do you love to read as much as we do? I have had this project in the pipeline for a while now but have only just got round to giving it a go - once I started I became hooked and instead of making one, I made five!!!

I first got the idea from this post by Small World Land. Corinne had made them for a dolls house for her daughter and jewellery for her mother. I first thought of pendants for necklaces but I wasn't sure if people would wear them? But then I saw some other posts on bead and ribbon bookmarks and I was inspired!