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A beginner's guide to embroidery: top tips from UK embroiders
Every month at Cosy Craft Club we focus on a different craft, and I contact a number of UK crafters to ask what their top tips for beginners would be. The response from embroiderers were so overwhelming and complete that I’ve turned them into a full beginner’s guide!
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Charity appeal 2025 - Innocent Smoothie Big Knit hats!
Here at Cosy Craft Club, I love to use crafters as a force for good! I aim to run a charity craft appeal every year, to put all those busy hands to good use to help other people. Last year I asked for knitted and crocheted squares, which I made into two blankets for Knit for Peace (you can see the finished blankets here). And this year I'm asking you again to help out, this time by knitting and crocheting hats for the Innocent Smoothie Big Knit.
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Mother's Day gift ideas for crafters
If you're wondering what to get your craft-loving mother (or any of the crafty women in your life) this Mother's Day, look no further. We've curated a selection of our favourite craft kits for all types of crafters - and don't forget give the gift of time for them to make their project as well!
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5 Etsy shops for beautiful paper cutting templates
One of the easiest ways to try papercutting (assuming you have a blade and some paper) is to purchase digital templates that you print off and then cut out. We've scoured Etsy for our favourite shops to buy paper cutting templates from to save you the hard work!
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8 free modern DIY himmeli tutorials
Himmeli is one of those crafts that looks really complicated, but is actually relatively straightforward to create and it also uses few supplies. It’s a geometric, minimalist style which would look great in any home. So why not give it a try with these free tutorials? I’ve picked 8 great tutorials which cover a range of himmeli designs from simple ornaments to a whole coffee table!
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Our favourite websites for DIY beauty recipes
We really want to encourage you to have a go at making your own skincare, and we'll be sharing the key things you need to know to get started.
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Paper cutting: getting started
We really want to encourage you to have a go at paper cutting yourself, and we'll be sharing the key things you need to know to get started.
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Top calligraphy tips for beginners
There are so many things to think about when learning calligraphy that it can be a bit overwhelming. We asked some lovely UK calligraphers for their top tips to help you on your way, and there they are!
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Top felt craft tips for beginners
Felt is such a versatile material to work with, but it can be daunting to know where to start. We asked top UK felt crafters for their top tips for beginners, and they delivered! Keep reading to learn all their insights, and get inspired to start felt crafting away!
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Top lino printing tips for beginners
Lino printing is a craft that many people try at school but then never pick up again. This versatile craft is great for creating artwork and cards, or even printing on fabric. Be inspired to have go for yourself with these top tips for beginners from talented UK lino printers!
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Top macrame tips for beginners
We really want to encourage you to have a go at macrame, and we'll be sharing the key things you need to know to get started.
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Top paper cutting tips for beginners
We really want to encourage you to have a go at paper cutting yourself, and we'll be sharing the key things you need to know to get started.
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Top tips for crafting with air dry clay
Clay is such a wonderfully tactile craft, and using air dry clay is a great way to get started since you don’t need a kiln! But it can be tricky to work with when you’re starting out.
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6 reasons why you'll love a Cosy Craft Club subscription
What is is about craft that you love? Is it the peace and calmness that comes with focusing wholly on a task you enjoy? Is it excitement of trying something new and learning new skills? Or is it the satisfaction of having made something you're proud of? For me, it's all of these, and that's why I started Cosy Craft Club! With my subscriptions you get a different craft to try through the post every month, and with that an excuse to make time for yourself and your creativity.
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Join our charity craft appeal for Knit for Peace!
I love how crafts can be used as a force for good! Several years ago we did a charity craft appeal for blankets for the homeless and I've been itching to do another one, so here we are with our craft appeal for Knit for Peace - I hope you would like to join in!
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Cosy Craft Club has won the Best Craft Product at the Best of Crafts Awards 2021!
I am so proud to annouce that Cosy Craft Club's craft box subscription has won the judge's choice for Best Craft Product in the Crafts Beautiful Best of Crafts Awards 2021! The results are out in this month’s Craft’s Beautiful magazine, so I had to buy a copy and take a photo :)
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Workshop
Textured art canvas workshop
Come and join me for May's craft workshop at Batheaston Village Hall, when we'll be doing needle felting! My workshops are a great way to get creative, meet other crafters and learn new skills! Bring a friend and have a fun night of together! They're perfect for both total beginners and more experienced crafters.
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Join our twice monthly Craft & Chat nights on the edge of Bath! Bring your own crafts for 2 hours of calm crafting in friendly company.
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