Craft Your Own Pine Cone Christmas Decorations
Pine cones are perfect for creating festive tree decor and centerpieces, and the best thing is, they’re free! These super-glittery frosted pine cone decorations are a great craft to get the kids involved with. They will love gathering then decorating pine cones, and they make […]
Poinsettia Wreath Tutorial: Enjoy a Cozy Christmas
Give your December dining table the wow factor this Christmas with a pretty handmade poinsettia wreath centrepiece. It’s easily constructed with some craft essentials, and will add that perfect finishing touch to your festive home decor this year! You can create the flowers in any […]
How to Make a Pom Pom Christmas Wreath
If you’re an avid pom pom maker, then you’ll love creating this super-fluffy winter wonderland pom pom wreath. Perhaps you have wool lying around that you don’t know what to do with? This is the perfect solution! Grab a pom pom maker, get winding, and […]
Wire Art Wall Decor for Christmas
Forget last year’s tired tinsel, we’ve a Christmas decor tutorial that’ll enable you to create something simple yet stunning to add eye-catching elegance to your seasonal decor this year! Penelope Quinn’s beautiful wire art wall decoration is the perfect way to create a handcrafted decoration […]
DIY Star Decoration for Christmas and Beyond
This beautiful garland is a must-make for those of you who are keen to get crafting to make Christmas extra special. Featuring delicately textured clay stars, it’s the perfect way to add a little elegance to the festivities. But what we love most about this […]
Dr Suzanne Zeedyk: 5 Ways Craft Can Boost Your Child’s Development
At Create and Craft, we’ve always been firm believers in the importance of creativity. We all know that crafting is a fantastic way to explore our imaginative abilities, exercise a little playfulness and help encourage us to relax and unwind – but is there more […]
Eco Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas
Tread lightly on the earth this year with these eco friendly gift wrapping ideas, and help make this Christmas less harmful to the environment, with some creative tips from Penelope Quinn. Look around your garden or park for organic items that will add a rustic […]
Colop e-Mark Review: ‘Why I LOVE IT!’
The COLOP e-mark has changed the game when it comes to printing, as the world’s first handheld electronic and mobile (battery-powered) printing device that allows you to create and change your own imprints, and print them from the palm of your hand! Small but mighty, […]
Forest Craft Inspiration + Free Printables!
As summer slides into autumn, looking for new ways to keep the kids excited about nature is key… and when it’s too cool for paddling pools and beaches, here’s how you can encourage them to don their wellies and go on a forest craft scavenger […]
Nature Craft: How to Make a Paper Lantern
Looking for a clever way to add decor to your garden when it’s time to entertain outdoors? These pressed flower paper lanterns are the perfect finishing touch for a summer twilight soiree. Make a pretty paper lantern using blooms and leaves foraged from your own […]
Tissue Paper Painting: 3 Creative Colour Techniques!
If you’re looking for new ways to get creative with colour for your little ones, then here’s a fun technique to try at home, that’s easy for all abilities and ages to get stuck into: tissue paper painting! The fabulous Carla Bagshaw has put together […]
Bullet Journal Mood Tracker + More Self Care Ideas
As we all know, indulging in craft and creativity is not only an enjoyable way to while away the time, but it can also provide a fantastic opportunity to think about our mental health and well-being. We asked Carla Bagshaw to explore just some of […]
How To Make Your Own Reusable Straw Case
Metal straws are not only eco-friendly and a fantastic way to help eradicate our dependence on single-use plastics, but they are also more versatile – they can be used with both cold and hot beverages, they’re weightier than plastic (which is handy when it comes […]
Night Cat Embroidery: Create Your Own Light Box
This beautiful night-time cat embroidery from the fabulous Kelly Anne Jordan incorporates tiny lights as glowing stars, so you can create a gorgeous lightbox effect with your finished embroidery project. Stand it on the windowsill to add a cozy glow on a winter’s evening, or […]
DIY Embroidery Quote for Autumn [Free Templates & Stitch Guide!]
The colour palette that comes with autumn is one of our favourites, full of warm hues and gorgeous golden shades that always make us feel super cosy at Create and Craft HQ – which is why this latest embroidery project from Kelly Anne Jordan is […]
DIY Dog Leash: Use Up Your Sewing Scraps!
We just love this fantastic little sewing project from Anna Jay – it’s the perfect way to put all those mismatched fabric scraps to good use! This DIY dog leash can be created with a handful of multi-coloured scraps, to make a fun and colourful […]
Doll Carrier Pattern: The Perfect Spot for Tiny Pals!
Creating cute doll or toy accessories can be a great way to use your creativity! A small toy bag that holds its shape could be a lovely gift, or even a nice way to keep your own old friend. In order to make it you […]
Floral Felt Wall Hanging [+Free Templates!]
It’s no surprise that felt has made a big comeback in the crafting world of late – this material is so easy to work with, particularly when it comes to creating floral home decor projects… which is why we just love this new tutorial from […]
