Tag: craft

home: made [ paper wreath ]

home: made [ paper wreath ]

Looking for some last minute Christmas decorations? Or do you have a spare wall space that needs filling for the day. Then fear not as we have found these gorgeous paper wreaths, which you can customise to suite your space.

A little bit of time is neeeded, but they are well worth it and will keep till next year.

Choose your colour and size for the perfect addition this Christmas!

Follow the tutorial at we-are-scout.com

home: event [ Crafty Fox Market ]

home: event [ Crafty Fox Market ]

Make a note in the diary for the first Crafty Fox Market of 2020. Full of lots great designers & makers offering discounted items and seconds.
The array of traders will be displaying home accessories, jewellery, stationary and more.

Sat 1st Feb 2020
47 Newington Causeway, London
SE1 6NX

For more details head to craftyfoxmarket.co.uk

home: event [ workshop roundup ]

home: event [ workshop roundup ]

If you have a desire to learn a new skill, or just like being creative, but not sure where to start, then fear not as today we look at some of the best workshops in London.

We found this great article at thenudge.com which shares 28 fab workshops, from embroidery to mosaic, life drawing to floristry with some of our favourites including Drink Shop Do, London Craft Club and Turning Earth.

Follow the link to have a read and be inspired.

home: event [ embroidery workshop ]

home: event [ embroidery workshop ]

With Christmas in mind, and the thought of buying gifts it’s a great tune to kill two birds with one stone and learn a new skill.

Tea and Crafting are hosting a one night only Sashiko embroidery class where you will learn all the skills of this popular new craft.

‘During our Sashiko embroidery class you will learn all about the history of this style of embroidery, learn all of our tips and tricks on how to make stunning designs as well as walk home with a finished Sashiko design in a wooden hoop to hang on your wall. You will then move onto stitching your own tote bag‘

Head to teaandcrafting.co.uk for tickets

[ £39.50 ]

home: event [ candle making workshop ]

home: event [ candle making workshop ]

At this time of year we are gearing up for Winter and Christmas, and as the nights get darker our homes become lit with candlelight for cosy feels.

Treat yourself to a candle workshop this Autumn and create a scent to suit your home. With various workshops across London and the South,

Head to Obby.co.uk to browse the selection. This is a great website to find craft courses and workshops near you.

[ from £45 ]

home: made [ printing ]

home: made [ printing ]

We discovered the amazing printing projects on Finnish photographer Kreetta’s blog Gretchen Gretchen, when browsing the Remodelista blog – and fell in love.

So creative and such simple printing ideas that are so very effective in creating beautiful modern print led patterns.

Create your own fabrics from her tutorials to in turn, make into table cloths, cushions, napkins, or even curtains – the ideas are endless.

Gretchen Gretchen

home: made [ magazine ladder ]

home: made [ magazine ladder ]

This modern looking magazine stand is really simple to make and ticks the boxes of practicality & style.

Using a couple of pre cut strips of wood and three metal towl rails, you can create this quirky magazine ladder. Perfect for a kids bedroom or study.

Full tutorial at hunker.com

home: event [ terrarium workshop ]

home: event [ terrarium workshop ]

This September book a space at one of Heals terrarium workshops and create a wonderful table centrepiece.

Hosted in Heals, Tottenham Court Road, London you will learn the history and science behind terrarium building and then get the chance to make your own from scratch.

All materials are provided [ from £40 ]

Head to heals.com for dates

home: made [ printing with leaves ]

home: made [ printing with leaves ]

Every so often we come across a truly beautiful diy project and this from We Are Scout is no exception.

To take such a simple idea of printing with leaves and fabric paint and produce such beautiful homeware is very clever

Follow their simple tutorial and get creative. This process will produce modern organic printed fabric – it could be used for a table cloth, curtains, cushions, tea towels – the options are endless.

It would also make a lovely design for a wrapping paper.