At Create and Craft we believe that crafting is good for the soul, and providing inspirational and educational content to help you discover a life more creative is at the heart of everything we do. Dive into our blog to discover a wealth of crafting tips, techniques and tutorials designed to nurture your creativity, and help the whole family create moments that matter.
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Mother’s Day Clay Handprint Photo Frame
Want to create a heartfelt gift in time for Mother’s Day? This adorable clay handprint photo frame is the perfect way to capture a moment in time – little hands aren’t little forever! Check out Helen Kirkham’s tutorial below and discover exactly how to create […]
DIY Resin Bookmarks: Pressed Flowers in Your Fiction!
These DIY resin bookmarks are a delightfully easy make once you know how, and there are endless possibilities to be explored with pressed flowers, glitter and gold leaf. Check out Penelope Quinn’s step-by-step tutorial below, and make a few to give to people you love […]
DIY Macrame Plastic Bag Holder
In a world where we need to do our bit for the environment and eradicate the use of throw-away plastics, we’re always on the look-out for clever ways to ensure we reuse and recycle whenever we can. This is why we just love this gorgeous […]
Free Crochet Slippers Pattern: Huggable High Tops!
Stay warm and cosy indoors this winter without sacrificing on style, thanks to this awesome free crochet slippers pattern from the fantastic Mandy Cameron. These high top style slippers are the ideal way to perfect your loungewear look, whilst keeping your toes super snug! Check […]
How To Create Your Own Kintsugi Bowl
Kintsugi – or the art of making the broken beautiful again – is right on trend, and a great way to bring broken teacups and saucers back to life. But you don’t have to break a plate to have a go at this craft, as […]
Fall in Love With Our Heart Shaped Magnets!
Want to get creative ahead of the most romantic day of the year, but running low on loved-up inspiration? Let us take the hassle out of coming up with a sweet idea this year: surprise your true love on Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt message […]
Papercraft
Whimsical Quilled Paper Plant Art [+ Free Template]
Quilling is such a mindful craft and, as ancient as it is, it’s easy to bring it up to date with a whimsical design or two. This quilled paper plant art is a great starting point for you to experiment with, even if you’re fairly […]
Make Your Own Paper Chinese Money Plant
Paper plants are a super cute way of filling small spaces in the home. You can make them as bright or as muted as you like, coordinate them with your home decor, and place them absolutely anywhere without having to worry about light or heat. […]
How to Make Mini Paper Roses
We’ve fallen head-over-heels in love with these mini paper roses created by talented papercrafter Carla Bagshaw! Just perfect for adding to a card or gift tag this Valentine’s day, this craft project is also a great way to capture the kids’ imagination too, and encourage […]
Quilling Tutorial For Beginners
Quilling is one of the oldest crafts out there, and yet it carries a wonderfully bold and modern appeal to papercrafters today, thanks to the incredibly array of colourful, intricate designs you can create! Here our quilling expert, Carla Bagshaw, takes you through a simple […]
Beautiful Brush Lettering Quote: Make Motivational Art!
Brush lettering has soared in popularity in the creative world, and it’s not hard to see why – not only can you use this beautiful craft technique to add elegance to DIY stationery and journals, but it’s a fantastic way to create your own motivational […]
Explore the Benefits of a Gratitude Journal
Journals are a really beautiful way to capture your moods and your creativity and are something to keep for posterity for years to come, and for future generations. Our journaling pro Carla Bagshaw is back with a fantastic exploration of the benefits of creating a […]
Sewing
Spring Splendour: Embroidery on Tulle Tutorial
Spring is in the air, and we’re all SO looking forward to shaking off the darkness of winter, and brightening up our homes and our lives once more. And what better way to celebrate, than with a light and bright spring embroidery project from the […]
3D Embroidery Design: A Gift For Your Bestie!
Here’s a fantastic project to craft as a gift for your bestie – or simply an awesome piece of home decor for your own home. Check out Rebecca Cole’s tutorial below, and learn exactly how you can create a 3D embroidery design like this one! […]
Line Art Embroidery From The Heart
Fancy taking the traditional craft of embroidery, and giving it a contemporary twist? That’s exactly what Kelly Anne Jordan has done in her latest tutorial, with this beautiful line art embroidery piece. Check out Kelly’s project below, and discover how easy it is to create […]
Sew Your Own Craft Organizer
Whether you plan on embracing a new craft hobby this year, or keeping yourself busy with your favourite creative pastimes, this craft organizer is a must-make for keeping all your project supplies neat and tidy – and easy to get to work with at a […]
DIY Couple Jackets: A Gift for ‘The One’
What with everything 2020 has served up, there are a lot of us who have been left disappointed by postponed weddings, or pared-back ceremonies. But have heart, for true love conquers all… and in true crafty style, the lovely Becky Cole is here with a […]
Create Your Own Handy Face Mask Holder
This handy little face mask holder is the perfect way to ensure you always have a mask to hand, when popping out to the shops, or anywhere else where it’s required, without it getting crumpled up in the bottom of your handbag. Simply clip it […]