Arts & Crafts
Celebrate in style with these New Year’s Eve party ideas
Host a get-together your friends will remember with these fun New Year party ideas!
This crochet craze has taken over the fashion world – but where did granny squares come from and how did they get their name?
From thrifty roots to modern runways, crocheted granny squares have won our hearts. Be inspired to try your hand at this style staple.
Get folding with our collection of origami flowers
Discover the joy of origami flowers and find a range of origami patterns and inspiration.
Why doodling can improve your memory and concentration in minutes, according to science
Picking up a pen and drawing whatever comes to mind can help you to be more relaxed, focused and creative.
Get festive with DIY holiday decorations you can make at home!
Don’t go buying new decorations for the tree each year, not when there’s so many DIY holiday decorations you can make yourself
What's new?
Catch up with the Sewing Bee Celebrity Christmas special 2024!
The Great British Sewing Bee is back with a Christmas special 2024! Discover all the latest news about this festive Great British Sewing Bee in our guide.
Discover the magical Norwegian cruise that’s perfect for artists and crafters
A crafty Scandi cruise is just what you need to recharge and reignite your creativity! Discover why you should choose Ambassador and make a folk art-embroidered hat for your trip.
Make all her dreams come true with these stocking stuffers for women
Treat the lady in your life to some extra thoughtful gifts this year with these stocking stuffers for women.
The Great Pottery Throw Down returns for a Christmas special and new series!
The Great Pottery Throw Down has returned with a brand new series! Find out when, where and how to watch it with our guide.
Treat your guests with these tasty Christmas party food ideas!
Host a festive bash and get the food right with our delicious Christmas party food ideas. They’re sure to have your mouth watering!
Art
Learn to paint and draw, expand your print making or try pottery with our free tutorials, tips and stash advice for budding artists
33 easy Christmas drawings to lift your spirits this festive season
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.
How to draw Santa step by step
Learn how to draw Santa step by step with our easy Santa drawing tutorial! We'll show you everything you need to know to sketch your own cute Santa Claus
How to draw a reindeer
Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a reindeer for the Christmas season using colouring pencils.
Calligraphy
Discover free calligraphy alphabets, fonts easy calligraphy projects and learn how to do calligraphy with our top tips from the pros.
Moden Calligraphy download: Chocolate wrapper
Practice perfect small calligraphy lettering with personalised chocolate bars – they'd make great wedding favours
Modern Calligraphy & Lettering: templates & printables
Here are the templates and downloads you need to accompany the projects in Modern Calligraphy & Lettering magazine
How to add calligraphy quotes to photographs with brush lettering
Add calligraphy quotes to photographs with brush lettering in Jess Foster's quick project
Craft TV
Tom Daley revealed as the host of Channel 4's new knitting show: The Game of Wool
Tom Daley's hanging up his swimming goggles and stepping in to host Channel 4's latest craft contest. Here's what we know so far
Sky Arts launches new masterclass for budding artists
How to paint trees, compose a landscape and understand tone. Master easy-to-learn techniques from 'Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year' alumni on Sky Arts
Stacey Solomon returns for a Crafty Christmas special
Make angel-tree toppers, gingerbread body butter and no-sew cushions with Stacey Solomon on her Craft Christmas special.
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
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!
10 of the best macrame cords to buy 2024
Need some macrame cord for your next project? Then you've come to the right place! Macrame expert Isabella shares the best macrame cords on the market.
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.