
Two-Tone Crochet Flower
It’s time to celebrate! Every month in 2013 I’m learning a new craft, and now I’m halfway through. In January, Crafting Fingers went live. After celebrating midnight on New Year’s I rushed home and published the first post on Crafting Fingers….

Putting Potatoes to Work
Cork and rubber have been fun materials to work with, but this weekend I decided to go for a homier approach to stamping. Potatoes are cheap and easy to cut, so they’re a lot of fun to experiment with. Take a…

How to Fake Calligraphy (the right way)
If you’ve thought about trying calligraphy, this technique is perfect for jumping in risk-free. There’s no guesswork, there’s no mess, and all you need are a couple pencils. (Plus a suitable surface. Paper will do. Or a wall, you know,…

DIY Lazy Daisy embroidered lavender pillow
If you’re in a spring-tidy spirit like me (or just love lavender!) this embroidered lavender pillow is a cute evening’s project and perfect for beginners.

DIY Cork Board Thread Art
I know, I know! It’s over a month away, but I can’t help it. Valentine’s Day is such a wonderful day of the year. It’ll be my first Valentine’s in Britain, and I have to say I’m looking forward to…