From the Bookcase: Paper Only by The Papered Parlour

  Claire Heafford and Louise Hall began creative workshops and craft events with The Papered Parlour to encourage participants to craft, create and make. The Papered Parlour’s debut book Paper Only (Pavilion) now enables anyone, anywhere, to get creative with paper. Paper Only begins with a brief intro and a guide to the basic kit required, before […]

From the Bookcase: Quilled Animals – Twenty to Make by Diane Boden

  Quiller Diane Boden shows readers how they too can create 20 wild and whimsy animals from the most basic tools, providing an excellent alternative to gift tags, greetings cards or even framed pictures. Quilled Animals: Twenty to Make contains a brief introduction to the tools followed by a slightly more in-depth explanation of techniques […]

Paper Hearts Garland

  Not just for Valentines, these heart garlands can be used as wedding reception decorations, for bridal showers and as decorations in baby’s rooms.   Materials Scrapbook / craft papers Thread Scissors Sewing Machine Paper / pencil Hole punch Baker’s Twine / Ribbon   Instructions Draw out a heart shape on a piece of paper the […]

Quick and Easy Cork Christmas Trees

    Fiskars are well-known in the crafting world for their collection of high-quality products to help turn creative ideas into crafty reality. Now they are sharing their know-how with these wonderful Christmas decorations which are ideal for tables, mantles and, with a little adapting, for hanging off the Christmas tree too!:   Corking Christmas […]