Arts & Crafts
13 space crafts to make your little ones’ creativity blast off
Encourage your little ones to shoot for the stars with these fantastic space crafts for kids. With projects catering to a range of ages, you’re sure to find the perfect craft for your child’s skill level.
The World of Cross Stitching magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
30 of the best felt craft ideas
Looking to make something cute and fuzzy? This is the article for you! Here's over 30 of the best felt craft ideas so you can get creative this weekend.
DMC Vintage Wooden Chest thread storage review
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.
The complete guide to shading techniques
Shading is the quickest way to breathe life into your drawings. Shade like a pro with our clever tricks and techniques
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Stippling art: a beginner’s step-by-step guide
Stippling art can be used to create interesting effects – and it's a lot easier than you might think! Have a go at stippling with our simple step-by-step drawing guide
50 popsicle stick crafts to try today
We've collected 50 popsicle stick crafts for kids to keep your little ones entertained all year round. Save your lolly sticks and get crafting!
How to make balloon animals for beginners
Learn how to make 4 easy balloon animals from scratch with our step by step guide for the ultimate party pleasing activity
Create magic with our enchanting mushroom drawing tutorial
Take your pencils with you on an autumn walk and sketch in the fresh air. Discover how to create a beautiful mushroom drawing with our simple guide
Pinch pot ideas and techniques
Get stuck into sculptural ceramic hand building with our pinch pot technique and collection of pinch pot 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
25 watercolor techniques every painter should use
Discover how to become a brilliant painter with these creative watercolor techniques for artists of all abilities
20 pottery ideas for beginners
New to pottery and can’t wait to get started? Find tonnes of creative makes to try with our pottery ideas for beginners
Take flight with our easy butterfly drawing tutorial
Looking for a fun nature-inspired art project? Learn how to draw a butterfly with this simple step-by-step guide from Gathered.
Calligraphy
Discover free calligraphy alphabets, fonts easy calligraphy projects and learn how to do calligraphy with our top tips from the pros.
Tom’s Studio Original Flourish Oblique Calligraphy Pen review
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
Interior Design Masters 2025: Cute puppies and transitional spaces!
Interior Design Masters is back for 2025! Discover everything you need to know about the latest series with our handy TV guide.
The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025: This year’s winner revealed!
The Great Pottery Throw Down is back on screens with a new series! Find out when, where and how to watch it with our guide.
The Landscape Artist of the Year final will be at this iconic Wonder of the World…
Landscape Artist of the Year is back on screens for its tenth series. Here's what we know so far
Jewellery Making
How to make seed bead bracelets
This tutorial completes our Egyptian jewellery set - how to make seed bead bracelets!
How to make rainbow earrings
Learn how to make these colourful cluster rainbow earrings with our free step-by-step tutorial!
How to make a lace necklace
Our gorgeous lace necklace offers an easy update for summer wardrobes that style-conscious customers will find hard to resist!
Macramé
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!
How to make a Christmas macrame star
Give your Christmas decorations an extra edge with this fabulously fringed macrame star project by Isabella Strambio!
25 macrame Christmas decorations to make this year
Make this December the most handmade one yet with these beautiful macrame Christmas decorations!
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.