Arts & Crafts
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.
Best Cricut machines for crafting | Cutting machines, mug-presses and heat-presses
Discover the best Cricut machines for making your very own personalised cards, mugs, T-shirts, and more!
Choose the best Cricut™ machine for you with our guide
What is the best Cricut machine for you? Find out all you need to know about the Cricut Joy Xtra™ and Cricut Maker™ 4, plus explore their brand new machines, the Cricut Explore™ 5 and Cricut Joy™ 2 with Gathered
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.
Make May mindful with these nostalgic hobbies and crafts from The Works
More and more people are returning to old-fashioned pastimes that our grandparents loved – and are reaping the benefits.
What's new?
5 ways to make a colleague’s birthday feel genuinely special — even if you're remote
Craft your spring with these 5 easy makes
Keep grown-ups and kids entertained this holiday with these five fun and simple projects
How to paint with gouache like an artist
Create incredible illustrations and stylish paintings with our how to paint with gouache guide
Top 20 quick drawing tips to make you a better artist
Give your art an instant boost with these easy drawing tricks. Check out our quick drawing tips and get sketching!
How to draw a rose
Step into the world of botanical art with our step-by-step rose drawing tutorial, packed full of expert tips and advice!
Art
Learn to paint and draw, expand your print making or try pottery with our free tutorials, tips and stash advice for budding artists
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
How to paint a self portrait
Esther Curtis combines a simple gouache portrait with some words to live by. Find out how to paint a self portrait step by step
17 easy watercolor leaf painting tutorials
Forget flowers, it's really easy to create stunning watercolor leaf paintings – even if you're new to painting. Learn how to paint beautiful watercolor leaves
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
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.
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.
Jewellery Making
Free crochet friendship bracelet patterns
Show your friends a bit of love with these quick and easy free crochet friendship bracelet patterns!
Make these bright and bold festival crochet earrings with our free pattern
Make a bold style statement with this free crochet earrings pattern by Hannah Cross!
34 handmade jewelry making ideas for beginners
Are you looking for some easy DIY jewelry making ideas? We've rounded up some of the best DIY jewelry projects and show you how to make jewelry!
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.
