Crafty Creatives

Last week saw the launch of the eagerly awaited subscription box of the year. Crafty Creatives had a dream and saw a gap in the market and made it a reality. There are so many monthly subscription boxes out there, Jolie Box, Glossy Box, Eco Emi etc but as much as I love beauty I read reviews every month and they have never really interested me, the contents often doesn't even cover the cost of your subscription. Back in March I kept seeing this name pop up on Twitter, so I curiously followed a link to see what all the fuss was about. I was instantly excited, and the thought of having to wait until June seemed like a lifetime. I contacted Claire and Isobel to show my interest in their wonderful idea and to let them know I was extremely jealous I hadn't thought of it first.

Saying that I doubt there is anyone else more qualified to take on this mammoth task. Claire & Isboels credentials are impressive. Crafty sisters who have worked tirelessly to bring us a fun and effective way to get crafting. I feel people are always slightly scared of failure when it comes to creating anything from scratch, whether it be cooking, crafting or simply helping the children with a school project, some people have the flair and others don't. I am an avid knitter as most of you may know and the amount of people who have said to me 'oh I wish I could knit, but it just looks too complicated' like anything in life it takes practice and with time you will progress and get better.

Whether you are a keen crafter or a novice this box is for everyone, don't be afraid, you are given a task to do each month with detailed instruction and all the bit and bobs you need to make it. Then you will also receive other crafty items to create your own. Sound good so far?

Beautifully Packaged.

I was greeted with a smile and an array of goodies.

Art Card by featured artist Liz Kapiloto

Your CC Kit

Three Wooden Floral Printed Buttons

Fifteen Lucite Flower Beads

One Floral Shoe Gift Tag

Two Floral Pegs

Five Wooden Floral Shaped Buttons

One Sheet of Floral Tissue Paper

One Glass Pendant 

Embroidery Thread

One Meter of Floral Cotton Ribbon

One Fat Quarter of William Morris Printed Fabric

Two Smiley Floral Beads

One Full Size Bottle of Fabri-Tac : Worth £5.50

As soon as I saw the William Morris fabric I got so excited, with the theme of the first box being 'Floral' I doubt you could find anything more interesting. You could get lost in the extensive range of delectable fabrics on offer over on their website. Hmm now what can I make with this?

Your Kit this month gives you a step by step how to guide to make a Fabric Flower. I love accessories especially anything floral. I can't wait to get stuck in, It looks like a lot of fun to make, Claire and Isobel demonstrate here...

Although I couldn't fault the box in the slightest I did have a few favourites. The William Morris fabric, the Floral glass pendant and the floral tissue paper (I will be trying some decoupage, very soon) Now you have seen it all and of course you love it, let's talk cash. Everything you see here will only set you back £10 a month plus £2.95 p&p worth it? YES! Get your creative juices flowing we are becoming a throw away society and this upsets me and if like me you keep every scrap bit of wrapping paper or hold on to empty toilet roll tubes then this is definitely for you.

Subscribe @ www.craftycreatives.com 

: but hurry because the second box is flying, don't miss out!

Congratulations Claire & Isobel and thank you!!

Laurie Rose xo

Let's Get Creative

I am very excited to introduce you folks to a new monthly subscription box due to be released in June. It's the UK's very first Craft Box, as a keen crafter I am delighted and intrigued by this wonderful new venture. Each month you will receive a box filled with crafty goodies, plus a separate craft kit with instructions and supplies. The most exciting part of this is each box will be themed, but until it arrives it will be a total surprise :)

I feel Crafty Creatives will inspire people to get motivated with their crafting, I speak to so many people who say they would love to try something new but never do, this is the perfect opportunity. Delivered straight to your door with all the items you need to create something wonderful, no trawling round the variety for craft shops, this is perfect for the working gals out there. The monthly price is standard at £10 + p&p which is in line with all the wonderful beauty boxes out there. 

As I am mainly for the Organic & Fairtrade products when it come to my skincare I haven't subscribed to those said beauty boxes.

I was a tad green with envy that I hadn't snapped this idea up first, I was fascinated to find out more about the people behind Crafty Creatives. They are sister's Isobel & Claire from Scotland. The 30 somethings have a long background into craft & design and say from an early age they have been keen to create. Their extensive list of previous employment & hobbies range from, web design, fashion design, corseting, photography, film making, shoe making & so much more. So who better to be leading this great new Craft Box than Isobel & Claire.

I cannot wait to receive my first box (I can class it as a little birthday prezzie to me seen as my birthday is in June) I will do a full review on here for you lovely folks to see.

Congratulations both on provide us with something fun and satisfy to do.

To ensure we all get the best experience from Crafty Creatives Isobel & Claire have asked for anyone who is interested to complete this survey to help them along the way. 

I would like to wish Isobel & Claire the best of luck with planning the very first box and if you are interested in joining pop over to their web page to sign up for the VIP treatment as the first box will be limited edition it's first come first served - Crafty Creatives.

Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone (especially you Aoife) 

Laurie Rose xx

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DIY Knitting Needle Cases.

A story of the best DIY a girl can do.

My close friend Martha volunteers at one of our local charity shops in the beautiful village of Llangollen in North Wales a few times a week, a great way of getting crafty tips from some of the more mature ladies of the village. They know everything there is to know about crafting and they do love to share. As most people know Martha is Henry's sister so we tend to descend on them at least twice a week , Martha and I craft while the boys play video games. 

The beautiful village, Llangollen.

We love exchanging hints and tips on new crafty finds, this week Martha showed me how to create a beautiful knitting needle case fashioned from on old neck tie. I was intrigued.

And here it is...

Simply measure the length you will need, cut to size, turn inside out and sew up the end. Either with a sewing machine or by hand which ever you find easiest. Sew on a jazzy button (this was one of my thifty finds today) Make a loop and voilà it's as simple as that.

Few insider hints and tips, the centre seem you can see here on this picture was only lightly stitched, so as I turned it inside out it fell apart. Run it through on the machine, just in case one of your needles goes astray. I have a feeling I'm going to be going DIY case mad. I have always wanted to find a use for all those flamboyant neck tie's you find in charity shops and this is just wonderful. 

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If you like the look of Llangollen and are thinking of holidaying in Wales, get in touch. I have written a travel piece and will share information of the things to see and do.