I didn’t expect to fall in love with a little kn I didn’t expect to fall in love with a little knitted kitten wearing a frog suit today, but sometimes life just goes like that… In case you’re looking for a cute knitting project now that there’s a definite chill in the air, what’s holding you back from making this latest heart-warming offering by Claire Garland? @dotpebbles_knits The link to my blog post is in the bio - it has all the info you need to get the pattern today! Hope you enjoy X
Photo: Claire Garland
If, like me, you’re drying flowers right now and If, like me, you’re drying flowers right now and looking for creative ideas, you might like to try your hand at embroidering with them on tulle… it’s a beautiful craft technique I learned from the very lovely @olgaprinku 
Click the link in my bio to get the super simple beginner’s tutorial Olga shared with us - along with lots of inspiring images of her work and all the links you need to connect with her and find out more. Enjoy! X
Photo: Olga Prinku
If, like me, you’re never happier than when you’re messing about in overalls or workwear, I’m thinking you might also enjoy an apron dress. I’ve shared how I made this one using roll end fabric and a great pattern by @dolly_clothing 
It wasn’t all plain sailing… 🤣 there were ruched seams to unpick, a rushed mistake or two, but I came to realise that sewing is not a dark art I’ll never be able to get to grips with. If I can make something wearable like this ANYONE can! I’ve shared a few of my favourite pattern ideas too 💕🧵
The link is in my bio
How lovable is this Eeyore knitting pattern by Cla How lovable is this Eeyore knitting pattern by Claire Garland @dotpebbles_knits? We have 10 to be won and entering couldn’t be easier so why don’t you give it a go? (link in my bio).
Eeyore is my favourite from Claire’s Winnie the Pooh collection because he’s ever so slightly saggy around the edges and in need of love… If you’re looking for your next knitting or craft project he is easy to make and sure to be loved by whoever you decide to make him for. Good luck and happy knitting! X
My happy place. Flowers, bees, butterflies and a s My happy place. Flowers, bees, butterflies and a shed for all seasons… My absolute favourite dahlias came from a packet of seeds sent by Erin of @floretflower along with a review copy of her beautiful book. I didn’t know what I had when I sowed and later planted them. I’ve been hooked on dahlias ever since. My favourite is tall and coral and it flowers and flowers like there’s no tomorrow.
Thanks to Iryna of @forest_toys_ for sharing her l Thanks to Iryna of @forest_toys_ for sharing her lovable and very cuddly Vintage Rabbit knitting pattern for free with my readers. Click the link in my bio to get your free pattern and to discover more of Iryna’s heart-melting creations on @etsyuk
If you’re drying flowers and wondering what to d If you’re drying flowers and wondering what to do with them, I have the perfect creative project idea for you! The very lovely bex @botanical_tales shared her step by step tutorial to make this super simple, ethereally beautiful, dried wild flower wall hanging and it feels seasonally perfect for right now... 
I’ve shared all the info you need over on my blog to get this tutorial and to discover more about Bex and her work - link in my bio.
Photos: @laurajayneedwards
If you’re feeling a little depleted and in need If you’re feeling a little depleted and in need of inspiration, Jane Lindsey has created something truly special at @snapdragon.life offering a supportive creative membership community, a collection of stunningly beautiful online courses and an online shop selling hand-dyed threads and creative provisions. I’ve written a blog post sharing a few of my favourites (link in my bio). Hope you enjoy! X
Photo: @snapdragon.life
So happy to have discovered @wilderandwren pressed So happy to have discovered @wilderandwren pressed flower art and workshops. Can’t think of a better way to capture - and extend - the beauty of this time of year. Photo: @wilderandwren
It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
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Craft, MAKE · December 15, 2023

Spring craft ideas to enjoy

Spring craft ideas to enjoy

There’s something so lovely about being inspired to create by the seasons isn’t there? This Spring feels more precious and miraculous than ever don’t you think? After the year we’ve gone through, it feels so important to nurture the creative, seasonal side of ourselves. To tune in to the rhythms of the natural world, appreciate and celebrate the simple pleasures in life. As simple pleasures go, busying your hands with an enjoyable creative craft project is right up there for me.

With that in mind, I thought I’d share with you some of my favourite Spring craft ideas that would be perfect for enjoying right now. Hope you find something you love…

Spring craft ideas to enjoy

Knit a bunny

love this wild rabbit knitting pattern by Claire Garland aka dot pebbles knits - perfect craft idea for spring and available to buy on Etsy - we also share a free pattern by Claire to make a baby bunny #knitting #pattern #spring #craft #bunny #rabbit

If there’s a perfect time of year to knit a bunny rabbit, it’s surely right now. The knitting genius that is Claire Garland (aka Dot Pebbles Knits) has created the most heart-melting collection of bunny patterns (you can buy the Wild Rabbit pattern above on Etsy).

Thanks to Claire for also sharing her baby bunny pattern for free with us. It’s the perfect spring craft project for novice knitters. Get the free PDF pattern and all the info you need here: How to knit a bunny rabbit baby – free pattern

free spring bunny rabbit knitting pattern by claire garland aka dot pebbles knits - the perfect craft project for the season and free - just one beautiful seasonal craft idea I've shared #spring #craft #idea #bunny #rabbit #knitting

If you’re nifty with the old knitting needles, why not have a go at one of Claire’s other rabbit patterns (available to buy on Etsy here).

Knit a lamb

spring lamb free knitting pattern by claire garland aka dot pebbles knits - just one of the seasonal spring craft ideas I've shared for enjoying right now

I couldn’t really talk about Claire Garland’s patterns for Spring without mentioning her adorable Lamb pattern. It’s available for free if you click here: How to knit a lamb – free pattern and step by step tutorial. You’re welcome!

Make a spring wreath

spring flower wreath - a beautiful seasonal craft idea by Bex Partridge of Botanical Tales using foraged ingredients, seasonal and or dried flowers #spring #craft #wreath #seasonal #craft

Fancy foraging to create a rustic wreath ready for decorating with seasonal or dried flowers? The very lovely Bex of Botanical Tales has shared her step by step tutorial for creating her Spring Wreath here: How to make a spring flower wreath – step by step tutorial It’s easy to adapt to the flowers and ingredients in season and to hand.

Sew a felt rabbit

love this felt bunny rabbit sewing pattern and sewing kit by A Sewing Life - Bluebell Rabbit - and available to buy on Etsy. We also share a free tiny bear pattern download #spring #craft #sewing #bunny #rabbit

Bluebell Rabbit, to be precise and it’s by Lisa of A Sewing Life. You can buy just the pattern or a beautifully put-together sewing kit on Etsy. Cleverly, Lisa has designed Bluebell with a unique system hidden inside the body so there are no buttons or fastenings on show. You can also buy patterns to make cloths for Bluebell, including the dress (shown above) and this adorable coat:

sewing pattern clothes soft toys coat anorak duffle coat for bluebell rabbit felt sewing pattern kit on Etsy

Embroider with dried flowers

spring craft ideas to enjoy including dried flower embroidery on tulle embroidery hoop art - just one of the seasonal ideas to make this one by olga prinku #spring #craft #hoopart #embroidery #driedflowers

If you aren’t already familiar with the wonderful Olga Prinku and her dried flower hoop art, now’s the perfect time to put that right. Olga shares her step by steps to creating mini dried flower hoop art here: How to make embroidery hoop art with dried flowers. It’s all about ’embroidering’ with dried flowers on tulle that has been stretched across an embroidery hoop. Genius and utterly beautiful. 

Make a felt Spring garland

make a spring garland using felted balls and felted bumblebees - an easy craft idea by Sandy at Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts and easy to make. We share simple step by steps, video tutorial #spring #craft #felt #garland

Sandy of Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts is THE source of felting inspiration and helpful resources. Click here: Easter Crafts – 3 projects to enjoy to find out how to make this cute felted Spring garland.

Find pretty felt flowers and eucalyptus leaves on Etsy by wonderful felt flower maker The Tsubaki

Find a wide selection of exquisitely handmade felt flowers for your Spring craft projects, including this pretty cherry blossom.

spring flowers felt cherry blossom handmade and perfect for spring craft projects #spring #craft #flowers #felt #cherry #blossom

Make a flower grid

make a spring flower grid with foraged twigs - step by steps by Sarah Raven to make your own grid and expert tips on arranging seasonal spring flowers #spring #flowers #grid #craft #sarahraven

Photography © Jonathan Buckley 

This time of year, seasonal blooms can be delicate and prone to flopping. This genius idea by Sarah Raven uses foraged twigs to create the perfect rustic support. For Sarah’s step by steps and a great video tutorial about arranging spring flowers, click here: How to arrange snowdrops with Sarah Raven

Make a hanging dried flower wreath

spring craft idea - dried flower hanging wreath using vintage riddle and seasonal flowers by bex of botanical tales #spring #craft #dried #flowers #tutorial #wreath

How stunning is this hanging dried flower wreath by Botanical Tales? It uses a vintage riddle, strong thread and seasonal and/or dried flowers to create a show-stopping seasonal decoration. It’s just one of the creative ideas you’ll find inside her book Everlastings available to buy on Amazon below:

 

Make a Tilda fabric doll

make a tilda doll for spring with our 5 free tilda doll patterns including this lazy days one - as well as all the links you need to buy Tilda fabric #spring #craft #tilda #doll #free #pattern

If you’ve never browsed the colourful and happy world of Tilda fabrics and dolls, this is as good a time as any to put that right. We’ve shared 5 free Tilda doll patterns with links to the fabrics and all the materials you’ll need here: Tilda doll patterns: 5 free downloads

Crochet a duckling

duckling crochet pattern ideal spring craft project

This adorable duckling is the perfect stash-busting Spring craft project. The pattern is by Little Conkers and available to buy on Etsy here. You can also buy the kit which contains everything you need to make a fluffy duckling exactly like this one.

It’s just one of the seasonal favourite I picked out in this recent blog post: Etsy favourites for Spring

 

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I didn’t expect to fall in love with a little kn I didn’t expect to fall in love with a little knitted kitten wearing a frog suit today, but sometimes life just goes like that… In case you’re looking for a cute knitting project now that there’s a definite chill in the air, what’s holding you back from making this latest heart-warming offering by Claire Garland? @dotpebbles_knits The link to my blog post is in the bio - it has all the info you need to get the pattern today! Hope you enjoy X
Photo: Claire Garland
If, like me, you’re drying flowers right now and If, like me, you’re drying flowers right now and looking for creative ideas, you might like to try your hand at embroidering with them on tulle… it’s a beautiful craft technique I learned from the very lovely @olgaprinku 
Click the link in my bio to get the super simple beginner’s tutorial Olga shared with us - along with lots of inspiring images of her work and all the links you need to connect with her and find out more. Enjoy! X
Photo: Olga Prinku
If, like me, you’re never happier than when you’re messing about in overalls or workwear, I’m thinking you might also enjoy an apron dress. I’ve shared how I made this one using roll end fabric and a great pattern by @dolly_clothing 
It wasn’t all plain sailing… 🤣 there were ruched seams to unpick, a rushed mistake or two, but I came to realise that sewing is not a dark art I’ll never be able to get to grips with. If I can make something wearable like this ANYONE can! I’ve shared a few of my favourite pattern ideas too 💕🧵
The link is in my bio
How lovable is this Eeyore knitting pattern by Cla How lovable is this Eeyore knitting pattern by Claire Garland @dotpebbles_knits? We have 10 to be won and entering couldn’t be easier so why don’t you give it a go? (link in my bio).
Eeyore is my favourite from Claire’s Winnie the Pooh collection because he’s ever so slightly saggy around the edges and in need of love… If you’re looking for your next knitting or craft project he is easy to make and sure to be loved by whoever you decide to make him for. Good luck and happy knitting! X
My happy place. Flowers, bees, butterflies and a s My happy place. Flowers, bees, butterflies and a shed for all seasons… My absolute favourite dahlias came from a packet of seeds sent by Erin of @floretflower along with a review copy of her beautiful book. I didn’t know what I had when I sowed and later planted them. I’ve been hooked on dahlias ever since. My favourite is tall and coral and it flowers and flowers like there’s no tomorrow.
Thanks to Iryna of @forest_toys_ for sharing her l Thanks to Iryna of @forest_toys_ for sharing her lovable and very cuddly Vintage Rabbit knitting pattern for free with my readers. Click the link in my bio to get your free pattern and to discover more of Iryna’s heart-melting creations on @etsyuk
If you’re drying flowers and wondering what to d If you’re drying flowers and wondering what to do with them, I have the perfect creative project idea for you! The very lovely bex @botanical_tales shared her step by step tutorial to make this super simple, ethereally beautiful, dried wild flower wall hanging and it feels seasonally perfect for right now... 
I’ve shared all the info you need over on my blog to get this tutorial and to discover more about Bex and her work - link in my bio.
Photos: @laurajayneedwards
If you’re feeling a little depleted and in need If you’re feeling a little depleted and in need of inspiration, Jane Lindsey has created something truly special at @snapdragon.life offering a supportive creative membership community, a collection of stunningly beautiful online courses and an online shop selling hand-dyed threads and creative provisions. I’ve written a blog post sharing a few of my favourites (link in my bio). Hope you enjoy! X
Photo: @snapdragon.life
So happy to have discovered @wilderandwren pressed So happy to have discovered @wilderandwren pressed flower art and workshops. Can’t think of a better way to capture - and extend - the beauty of this time of year. Photo: @wilderandwren
It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to It’s not too late to sow sweet peas - so easy to grow and blissfully fragrant in the summer months. 
They were my mum’s favourite flower, so growing them now feels like a precious connection. Especially when I pick some and arrange them in her beautiful old blue and gold jug just as she used to do with the sweet peas my dad grew for her every year.
There are some really handy tips for growing success from founder of The Real Flower Company Rosebie Morton over on the blog (link in bio). Rosebie has a whole farm dedicated to sweet peas near Chichester so she knows a thing or two about the subject!
Main thing I’ve picked up from her is to allow lots of depth for root growth at this stage and to make my own supportive wigwams from twiggy branches when the plants are really starting to go for it and need a bit of direction. This photo is making me yearn slightly.
I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying I love this image of my friend Jo - we were trying out tiny living for a feature I was writing - this was taken on our way to indulge in a spot of forest bathing. To be totally honest, we were both a little sceptical beforehand. But we were only saying the other day how taken aback we both were by the amazing effect it had. I’m working on some new ideas around the subject - will keep you posted. X
I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole I’m currently working on a redesign of the whole site - which has meant lots of photo editing and reorganising so much content. What’s been lovely (despite the claw hand from so much keyboard work!) is revisiting work and becoming engrossed all over again. I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve been (re) loving - with links in the bio to the old site for now, but not for long…! X
This  image is from a feature about preserving garden roses. I’m going to give this a really good go this year, now I have a better idea what I’m doing. I know there’s nothing quite like a fragrant fresh rose in Summer but there’s a fragile beauty to dried and preserved flowers that I also love, don’t you?
Snowdrops 🌱🤍 . . . . . . #capturequiet #ins Snowdrops 🌱🤍 
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#capturequiet #instabritain #natureandnourish #thewildernesstonic #cornersofmyworld
Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flower Signed copies of Bex Partridge’s new book Flowers Forever to be won! My bio has the link to enter as well as to get a peek inside. Beautifully photographed by Laura Edwards, I really enjoyed escaping into the pages and making plans for my own garden - hope you do too! X
To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Cla To the Moon and Back Hares KNITTING PATTERN by Claire Garland aka @dotpebbles_knits has to be the perfect post Christmas craft project 😊 
If you fancy getting your needles out to make this adorable pair, the link to buy Claire’s pattern is in my bio. Happy knitting! X
Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists Thank you so much to Sarah @floribundaroseflorists for a wonderful wreath making workshop yesterday. Such a special and creative space to spend time. I loved making my wreath - I went for a mixture of greenery arranged quite randomly with red waxed fresh apples, dried hydrangea, dried flowers, poppy and nigella seed heads and a winter white velvet bow. 
There were so many wonderful ingredients to choose from we were really spoiled for choice. 
Sarah’s new studio is such a beautiful, creative space. Think fragrant botanical candles flickering everywhere, mulled wine and apple juice simmering on the stove and containers full of fragrant festive greenery, waxed fruit, dried flowers and oranges, pine cones, lichen covered branches and even tiny gold wax-dipped fresh crab apples. 
Thank you for being so patient with my lengthy ribbon choice deliberations Sarah - and for bagging up a second choice option (dusky pink) to take home! X.  #wreathmaking #wreath #wreathsofinstagram #sustainablewreaths #wreathdecor #christmaswreath #velvetribbon #christmasdecor #festiveflowers
I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - s I’ve loved Olga Prinku’s work for ages now - she came up with the genius idea of embroidering on tulle using nature as her thread - and the results are sublime - like this Autumn colours beauty from her latest book.
I’m delighted that Olga is offering a fantastic prize bundle to my readers. For a chance to win one of her beautiful new dried flower embroidery kits (in collaboration with @driedandfloral ) as well as a signed copy of her wonderful new book(published by @quadrillebooks , pop over to my blog (link in my bio). It’s easy to enter so why don’t you give yourself a chance of winning this very lovely prize? Good luck! 
#driedflowers #driedflowerembroidery #olgaprinku #embroideryhoop #flowerembroidery #competitiontime #signedbooks #embroideryart #flowersontulle #autumn #autumncolours #hoopart #allthingsbotanical #instacraft
This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofp This beautiful image is by Laura Pashby @circleofpines and is from her beautiful new book Little Stories of Your Life. 
It’s packed with inspiration and practical ideas to help you become a visual story teller. Because, as Laura says, it’s the little moments that make up the fabric of all of our lives - and those moments are worth capturing and sharing with others.
We have three signed copies of the book to give away - just click the link in my bio to find out more. There’s a peek inside and a lovely film by @xantheb to enjoy too! X 
#littlemoments #littlestoriesbook #alifeofwords #lostinwords #competition #booksarelife #mindfulphotography #bookstagram #booksmakemehappy #booksconnectus #igreads #whatareyoureading #signedbooks
Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has sh Thanks to Lisa from @inthemaking_aprons who has shared her wonderfully creative ideas for visibly mending well-loved clothing in need of repair and a little TLC.
She had me at ‘sometimes I like to use giant sequins…’ 
Hope you like Lisa’s ideas as much as I do. The link to head over to my blog and get all her step by steps is in my bio x
Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly swee Thank you @therealflowerco for these heavenly sweet peas - the perfect way to celebrate #britishflowersweek 
I just wish I could share the blissful fragrance with you too 💕🌸
#locallygrownflowers #flowersofinstagram #supportlocal #britishflowersweek2021 #britishseasonalflowers #flowersfromthefarm #sweetpeas

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