A few weeks ago I spotted a wooden pumpkin stall kit which I knew would be perfect for my little Maileg world. So I enjoyed a little DIY to make the perfect Halloween pumpkin stand. DIY Maileg Halloween pumpkin stand The Make Your Own Wooden Pumpkin Stall was just £5 from The Works. The kit…
Crafts for adults
The Teabreak Project: Gather Book
Last month The Teabreak Project landed with an invitation to gather. This is a monthly subscription box I recently discovered and signed up for. Each month you receive an invitation to pause, make a cuppa and sit for a while. So far each box has contained a kit and I’ve made a woven basket, which…
The Monthly Thread: sub boxes & cross stitch
I love the start of a new year. Each month I love to write a round up of what I’ve been making and my analogue hobbies. This helps me to see what I’ve made, and holds me accountable for projects half started or bought. This year I’m calling my series The Monthly Thread. July’s post…
DIY woven storage basket
Last month I was looking for a new craft. A tiny bit bored with my current sewing projects, I wanted something different. I found The Teabreak Project, a monthly subscription box containing a project, teabag and snack to encourage you to sit down and make time for yourself. I have a lot of hobbies but…
How to Make Simple Beaded Charm Bracelets at Home: A Beginner’s Guide for Family Craft Afternoons
It was the second day of half-term and the rainy-day list had already collapsed. We had done the puzzle, watched the film, lost two pieces of the puzzle, and the youngest was eyeing the biscuit tin with a worrying look in her eye. I needed a craft, but not another colouring book. Something where she…
What Are the Most Common Mistakes in DIY Book Nook Projects?
DIY book nooks have become a favorite project for hobbyists who enjoy miniature design, creativity, and hands-on craftsmanship. These small diorama-style scenes, designed to fit between books on a shelf, combine elements of model building, painting, and lighting. While building a book nook can be highly rewarding, it is also easy to make mistakes along…
Making miniatures for Maileg mice
The teen and I have been enjoying making miniatures for our Maileg mice. We display our Maileg gingerbread house at Christmas but it seems to be staying out this year. So far we have decorated for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and even St David’s Day. Making miniatures for Maileg mice Our Maileg collection has grown…
The Monthly Thread: February’s lino cuts & an Irish Chain mini
I love the start of a new year. Each month I love to write a round up of what I’ve been making. This helps me to see what I’ve made, and holds me accountable for projects half started or bought. This year I’m calling my series The Monthly Thread. February’s post is all about lino…
Stash-Busting Perfection: The Irish Chain Mini Quilt
The Irish Chain block is a classic and much‑loved design in patchwork and quilting, admired for its elegant simplicity and striking visual impact. Thought to have originated in the early nineteenth century, the block is built around a repeating grid of squares that create the illusion of interlocking diagonal chains. This distinctive criss‑cross effect gives…