He who works with his hands is a labourer.
He who works with his hands and head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and head and heart is an artist.
St. Francis of Assisi
We all need a little colour to brighten our days. I personally love lots of sunshine streaming through the windows. But when the skies are grey it’s nice to be surrounded by pretty things to help brighten up those dull corners. So today I’ll share with you a couple of recreated items…. a blast from the past from the EP …[Full story]
Beaded candle holder What is the Creative Treasury? A delightful world filled with gorgeous treasures – creative, handmade, artistic, decorative, recreated, upcycled, vintage – because life is too short for cheap imports. Special finds and precious things, the beautiful and the best, creative and innovative; these are the things Creative Treasury will discover and bring to you. It’s a celebration …[Full story]
Contemporary Bark Art by Shirley Yeates It was the miniature designs that caught my attention at first, and then as I looked at the whole stall set-up I saw a collection of very different art. I hadn’t seen anything like this before so I had to stop and chat to the lovely lady who created these gorgeous artworks. It’s amazing …[Full story]
I first met Maja back in 2010 in the early days of The Handmade Show. Maja’s very detailed and amazing quilling artworks caught everyone’s eye. She absolutely loved her craft and her creativity went beyond making cards and personalised framed artworks. Each month she would show us her next invention – gift box cards, magical changing pictures, miniature crafts, bracelets, …[Full story]
The first project on my Handmade Challenge list is completed. I have a number of lace and embroidered doylies which I collected over the years …[Full story]
Here is something to get you started on the road to creativity with an impressive, decorative lamp shade you can make for your home. Only …[Full story]