The Crafty Lass does… ‘Paper’ 1st Anniversary Commission
Having studied Art & Design – specialising in textiles for A-Level, BTEC Foundation in Art & Design – specialising in Textiles and then going on to specialise in Printed Textile Design at University – you’d think my go to medium of choice, would always be fabric. Of course, I would never turn my back on
A Day in the Life of The Crafty Lass – The Photoshoot!
I’ve said it before and I will say it again – Mark Lord is a photographic genius! I first met Mark when we asked him to do the photography for our wedding nearly three years ago – we were immediately struck and taken by his very natural, fun and unobtrusive style of photography. He has
The Crafty Lass does… Wedding commission!
Going back to the beginning of 2016, The Crafty Lass was asked to make something special for a couple’s beautiful wedding – I was honoured to have been allowed to make something for their big day! After discussions on colours, themes, styles – we decided on making some paper peonies in pinks and creams – and some
The Crafty Lass does… Commissions!
Looking for a way to personalise your wedding with some unique handcrafted decor and favours? Looking for a special personalised gift? A new baby celebration? Throwing a party with a difference? If you have an idea, want something creative, have an event you would like to make extra special – see if The Crafty Lass can be
Top 5… Autumn Crafts!
Wow, what a week! The Crafty Lass is busy, busy, busy… you might have guessed by the very severe lack of blog posts over the last few weeks! Sometimes I wish there was two of me – not sure my husband would like twice the nagging, but I would certainly get a lot more done (both
The Crafty Lass does… Vintage Floral Wedding Bunting!
September 25, 2015
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General Craft, The Crafty Lass does..., Valentines, Anniversaries & Lovey-Dovey Stuff, Weddings
One of my most recent projects was to create this vintage florals inspired, romantic bunting for some friends getting married. What started out with just some ‘plain’ bunting in their pastels colour scheme, quickly escalated into little daisies, peonies, roses – all fashioned from just ‘normal paper’, and some wall paper off cuts! Massively inspired
The Crafty Lass does… 20% off promotion!
Promotion time! To celebrate the launch of ‘The Crafty Lass’ online Etsy greeting cards shop – there is now a lovely 20% discount off all orders between now and the 30th September! Simply use this promotional code at the checkout… INSPIRE0915 Go check it out now! 🙂 https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheCraftyLassDoes
The Crafty Lass does… Personalised Wedding Bunting!
Congratulations to our dear friends Matt and Karen who got married recently. 🙂 As a wedding gift, I decided to make them some personalised bunting – in the colour scheme of their big day, and also made out of maps with special locations to them! The maps were ‘old’ – some torn, some with covers missing
The Crafty Lass does… Washi Tape Letters, Part 2!
Following my recent post: ‘The Crafty Lass does…Desk Art – Washi Tape Letters!‘, a friend – inspired by the bright colours and the ability to personalise the idea with her own choice of letters – she approached me to help her create some for a very thoughtful wedding gift! So, the Bride and Groom’s initials were ordered
The Crafty Lass does… Paper Flowers!
I was bought a truly amazing birthday present – something really REALLY brilliant. A glue gun. YES! Today – I was planning to go to the gym, do some needed food shopping – but no, no today became a lovely crafty filled day of tea, leftover birthday cake, and paper flower making! I have wanted to
An explosion of colour!
This time last year, I was knee deep in petals, and panic. It’s coming up to our first wedding anniversary – where does time go?! Of course I can’t help reminiscing about what a wonderful craft proj… I mean, day it was! 😉 Our (who are we kidding, my) colour scheme… I couldn’t decide. So,
