Crafting Fingers: when one craft isn't enough: Page 29

Our moving date of March 14th approaches more quickly by the minute. After being on the brink of moving for a year, it’s a relief that can’t come too soon.

But the reality of packing and cleaning and running about is that crafting gets put to the side.

So what’s a crafter addicted to learning new skills got left to do?

My answer: calligraphy. All you need is a pen and some paper and you’re good to go! … Although my abysmal handwriting might have something to do with my choice. (Shh.)

And while calligraphy is a traditional pen-and-paper art form, don’t think you won’t see some free font round-ups. Because you will. I’m too tech-oriented to neglect the digital side of things!

Keep an eye out for resources, links, and other yummy goodies this month. Until then, treat yourself to a look at the yummy calligraphy goods on Etsy.

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.

We had lunch today at the Old Ferry Inn. The Ferry sits on the end of Chepstow’s little peninsula, hidden underneath the shadow of the Severn Bridge. It’s romantic and rustic, with mismatched vintage chairs and a sea-side feel.

These pretty picks are full of yummy spring tones and each one is handmade in the UK.

1. Spring Pastel Mimi crochet flower garland from Emma Lamb

2. Spring Rose love cushion from Kirsten Lomakin

Have you heard of Pinterest? … Well, really, who hasn’t?

Pinterest is a big reason this blog happened, but the inspiration wasn’t in the form you might expect. Pinterest didn’t inspire me to craft. In fact, it was quite the opposite.

If you’re a crafter and use Pinterest you probably know what I mean. Bombarded with hundreds of brilliant craft ideas, tutorials, patterns, blogs, and even shops, it’s a wonder any of us get anything done. ‘Pin now, read later’ is a common comment on the pins.

… Are you really going to read it later?

How many of us actually click through to the link before we repin something? Has anyone else noticed how so many of the ‘brilliant’ Pins are actually reposted images on spam websites? How many of us have repinned the same thing multiple times without even realising?

(I know I’ve been guilty of that. Whoops.)

But no, no, no – it’s a good thing, of course. Hoarding ideas is a fast way to become brilliant yourself, right?