As something of a vintage geek I must confess I was rather excited to receive a copy of Knit Vintage by Madeline Weston & Rita Taylor. The book is jam-packed full of projects based on vintage knitting patterns from the 1930s to 1950s that have been updated by the authors to use modern yarns … [Read more...]
Free Pattern: Dalek Felt Badge
Its all about Doctor Who at the moment so we couldn't resist sharing this cute little Dalek felt badge from craftster member microjivvy. Head over to Craftster for the full pattern and instructions in handy pdf format. What are you waiting for, go and exterminate that embroidery! We love a bit … [Read more...]
Tweet Tweet: Free Twitter Bird Crochet Pattern
And so we end our crafty homage to social media with the very pattern that first grabbed our attention last week and sparked our quest. We were instantly smitten by this super cool crochet version of the Twitter logo. The marvel that is Bethany from Bethsco (creator of the … [Read more...]
Instagram It: Tiny Polaroid Magnets
Next up in our crafty social media love fest are these adorkable tiny polaroid magnets from Ambrosia Creative. An oldie but goodie, this is a perfect project for all those Instagram groupies out there. Turn any magnetic surface into your very own hipster photography heaven! You can also get … [Read more...]
Put a Pin in it: Free Pinterest Pin Cushion pattern
This week we will be sharing some of our very favourite free patterns and projects with a social media twist. First up is this Pinterest inspired Pin Me Cushion, a practically perfect project for pinners of all persuasions! This project is so simple it won't even impinge on valuable pinning time … [Read more...]
Get stitchy with your iPhone case
When I first went over to the dark side and took ownership of an iPhone, I began a desperate hunt to track down one of the cross-stitch cases I'd seen bandied around by all my craftin' pals over the pond. (Image credit: The Zen of Making) Back in those heady days it wasn't that easy to find them … [Read more...]
Germinate! Germinate! Dalek Plant Pot
We are rather smitten by this wonderful Dalek planter created by craftster member jackielantern. The project was conceived after hearing a joke involving Daleks yelling at plants to GERMINATE! alongside some inspiration from the impressively gigantic Ex-Germinate Dalek Flower Pot by Chris … [Read more...]
Get crafting for Mother’s Day
Mothers, where would we be without them? If you want to show your mother how special she is to you on Mother's Day this year, why not embrace your inner child and get crafting? Time may be running out but never fear, we have scoured the internet to share some of our very favourite, … [Read more...]
Handmade Neil Gaiman Doll
How freakin' awesome is this handmade Neil Gaiman doll? He was made by blogger Meridian Ariel who creates all manner of weird and wonderful dolls and monsters, some of which are available to buy from her Etsy shop. If only all geeky literary crushes resulted in such wonderful creations. I … [Read more...]
Etsy Finds: Prim and Plush amigurumi molecules
This is an Etsy Finds with a twist as it is dedicated in its entirety to a single Etsy store. Prim and Plush have brought together science and craft in perfect harmony with their rather wonderful amigurumi molecules. Let me introduce you to Mr Ethanol, or CH3CH3OH as he is known to his … [Read more...]
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