You don't have to spend a fortune on crafting materials when there is an abundance of materials just lying round the house. I've always tried to reuse and recycle and I'm notoriously mean when it comes to spending money! Packaging, paper, fabric, buttons, beads, even cushion stuffing - there is so much that you can… Continue reading The Thrifty Crafter
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Scraptastic Crochet for 2025
A growing trend in 2024 and set to explode in 2025, is scrappy crochet. Basically, using your smaller scraps of yarn to make a big project. There are several ways to do this, mini granny squares being one way. You can join all your scraps to make a big ball to work from, this works… Continue reading Scraptastic Crochet for 2025
Craft trends 2025
Happy New Year fellow crafters. What are the new trends in crafts for 2025? Well, those in the know say that this year will be all about reclaimed, recycled and reused craft materials. Instead of buying new, buy second hand and re-purpose fabric, yarn, buttons, beads and all sorts of things. Crazy quilting is going… Continue reading Craft trends 2025
Christmas on a budget
You are probably starting your Christmas shopping around this time and like last year, money might be a bit tight. If you are thinking of making some presents yourself, now is the time for bit of forward planning. Start by saving materials you might be able to repurpose. 1.Cardboard tubes, the kind you find inside… Continue reading Christmas on a budget
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