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Today, we’re diving into the beautiful world of Kintsugi – a Japanese art form that celebrates imperfections and turns them into something extraordinary. In this post, I’ll take you through my recent Kintsugi workshop adventure, where I broke and then pieced together a bowl, transforming it into a stunning work of art.
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With all the different arts and crafts I like to pursue, sewing is one I don’t do very often – but also one I would love to get into more. My previous sewing experience is rather humble. I made a Pusheen cat shaped pillow for my siter a few years ago, and I did a couple of simple embroidery and cross stitching projects at school, but that’s about it. However, I recently managed to start (and complete!) a small cross stitch design. And I can’t wait to do another.
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Hey there, fellow craft enthusiasts! I’m back with my latest DIY project, and it’s a real neon-infused beauty – a paint by numbers canvas featuring a vibrantly coloured giraffe. If you haven’t tried one of these paint by number kits for adults yet, you’re missing out on a world of creativity and relaxation. Let me take you through the therapeutic journey of this neon giraffe and how paint by numbers can become your go-to spare time craft and stress relief.
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Hello, green-thumbed pals! I recently stumbled upon a gem of an event at our local shopping centre – a free terrarium-making workshop. Trust me when I say this: it’s like making a garden in a jar, and it’s unbelievably cute and low-maintenance. I have wanted to try this craft for ages, and was thrilled to have a chance to do it! So, in this post, I’ll give you the lowdown on what gardens in jars are, and a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your very own. Let’s get our hands dirty!
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Hey there, fellow grown-ups! Who said colouring books and playful pastimes are just for kids? It’s time to revisit your childhood with a colourful twist. I’ve already tried colouring books for adults, painting by numbers canvases and sticker mosaics. Today I’m introducing the latest fad in relaxation and creative fun: scratch pages for adults!
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It’s that time of the year again, when ghouls and goblins come out to play, and we all get to unleash our inner artists. Yep, I’m talking about Halloween and the enchanting art of pumpkin carving. In this post, I’m going to take you on a journey through the history of Halloween and pumpkin carving and share my own pumpkin carving shenanigans from the past two years. And as a bonus, I’ll give you a pro tip on drying those tasty pumpkin seeds, and ideas for delicious ways to use your pumpkin leftovers !
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Another year, another post summarizing my cardmaking! Making annual posts with my handmade cards has become a tradition now, and I couldn’t miss it. It’s also great for myself, having all my cards documented here every year. They serve as a fantastic source of inspiration too when I need it.
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If you live in the UK, you’ve probably seen the chain store named the Works. If you’re also an arts and crafts enthusiast, you probably know that they have a wide range of affordable supplies, and often run multibuy offers on various DIY activity kits. I recently used one of the sets I purchased a while ago – a bath bomb making kit.
When it comes to gifting, I always overthink the topic, making sure the presents I give to my nearest and dearest have a personal touch. If someone mentions a thing they desire, I note it down even if their birthday is months away. If I’m out and about, shopping, and see something unique that would make a perfect gift for someone I know, I buy it and store in my little gift stash, ready for the next occasion. And sometimes, I decide to make the presents myself.
The traditional, annual post with all of my handmade cards of the year. This time, featuring seven cards in different designs and techniques – quilling, drawing and watercolour painting.
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