Arts & Crafts
Fold a cute penguin pal with our easy origami tutorial
Learn how to create this adorable origami penguin with these brilliant step-by-step instructions.
DIY Christmas crackers that will give this year's festive tablescape extra wow-factor!
Looking for the perfect Christmas craft project to enjoy in the run-up to Christmas? Why not make your own Christmas crackers! We have several to choose from.
The Doodle Revolution is here and it's incredibly powerful...
Picking up a pen and drawing whatever comes to mind can help you to be more relaxed, focused and creative.
Why we’re obsessed with the DMC vintage wooden chest for embroidery storage
Are you searching for a new thread storage solution or eager to organise your sewing room? This exquisite, collectable wooden chest from needlework experts DMC could be your answer.
Huion Kamvas 22 Plus drawing tablet review
I tested a high quality drawing display tablet from a beginner perspective, so you don't have to. Here's the low down!
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The G3 Resin Curing Machine from Resiners lets you create resin masterpieces in a matter of minutes!
I tested this Resiners curing machine and was amazed at how much of a difference it made to my crafting time.
9 Halloween toilet roll crafts that go bump in the night...
Say goodbye to plastic decor and costly kids crafts, these amazing Halloween toilet roll crafts are the perfect activity for spooky season.
What colours make orange? Here's how to mix the perfect shade of orange
Create warmth and atmosphere in your next painting with the colour orange. We show you how to make different shades of orange by mixing together yellow and red.
Beat half-term bordem with these creative craft kits for kids!
Get creative with your family by picking up one of these fun craft kits for kids. There's everything from sewing kits and jewellery making to pom pom kits and weaving.
Get sketching this spooky season! 19 easy Halloween drawings that are freakishly fun
Ready for some sinister sketching? Create creepy art this October with Gathered’s Halloween drawing ideas.
Art
Learn to paint and draw, expand your print making or try pottery with our free tutorials, tips and stash advice for budding artists
It's conker season! Here's 5 creative conker crafts for kids
Wrap up warm and head out for an autumn walk to collect your conkers for these fun craft projects.
Sketch the season! 33 easy Christmas drawing ideas to lift your spirits
Give yourself a break in the run-up to the big day with a festive sketching session. Settle in with a hot chocolate and try our easy Christmas drawing ideas.
Add depth to your artwork with these 25 watercolor techniques
Discover how to become a brilliant painter with these creative watercolor techniques for artists of all abilities
Calligraphy
Discover free calligraphy alphabets, fonts easy calligraphy projects and learn how to do calligraphy with our top tips from the pros.
'It's a delight to use' We tested Tom’s Studio Original Flourish Oblique Calligraphy Pen
Whether you're new to calligraphy or you've been practising for years, you'll love writing with this beautifully crafted tool.
Discover why a new generation are finding calm with calligraphy
Katie Antoniou meets the modern makers calling calligraphy their therapy
Moden Calligraphy download: Chocolate wrapper
Practice perfect small calligraphy lettering with personalised chocolate bars – they'd make great wedding favours
Craft TV
The Great British Sewing Bee 2025: Let's recap that incredible finale
The Great British Sewing Bee 2025 has now finished! Catch up with the series, meet 2025's winner and discover when and where to watch next year's series.
Make these Sewing Bee inspired patterns this weekend
Spotted a pattern on the Great British Sewing Bee that you’d love to make? Check out our Sewing Bee patterns to have a go at making the projects at home!
8 craft TV shows you need to watch this weekend
Looking for some more creative TV to get you feeling inspired? We've rounded up some the best craft shows on TV in 2025 so you can watch them while working on your latest project.
Jewellery Making
Easy embroidery DIY: stitch some statement earrings!
Transform a tassel into these homemade fan embroidery earrings, decorated with bright and easy straight stitches designed by Laura Strutt.
How to make resin rings
Get ready to have a whole lot of fun with resin with our step by step tutorial tutorial for DIY resin rings
Quick and easy craft to try this weekend: friendship bracelet making!
Looking to make simple and cute bracelets? Discover lots of lovely friendship bracelet patterns and get started.
Macramé
24 gorgeous macrame decorations to craft this festive season
Make this December the most handmade one yet with these beautiful macrame Christmas decorations!
Summon your own cute macrame ghost!
Create a spookily easy macrame ghost to get into the Halloween spirit
40+ beautiful free macrame patterns to make today
Fall in love with the art of macrame using our free macrame patterns round up. There's everything from homeware to fashion so get your rope at the ready - it's time to knot!
Weaving
Discover the art of basket weaving for beginners
Discover the art of beautiful basket weaving with expert Tabara N'Diaye. She'll show you all her top basket weaving supplies, kits and techniques. It's the go-to basket weaving for beginner's guide!
The Anatomy of a Weaving Loom
Artist and maker Natalie Novak of Combed Thunder shares her top weaving tips and takes us through the anatomy of a weaving loom IG-style
How to weave and DIY loom tutorial
Learn how to weave and make a DIY loom with this step by step tutorial.
