Showing posts with label craft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label craft. Show all posts

Sunday, 28 October 2012

EASY EMBROIDERY with Kristen Doran at 'ikke'




http://ikke.enstore.com/item/kristen-doran-workshop-for-adults



Embroidery sounds like you need a lot of time and a lot of patience. Think Jane Austen novels, women stuck by the fireside, killing time while waiting for men to get through cigars port. Not so! Textile designer Kristen Doran has made it easy for the time-poor modern gal. 
Simple whimsical embroidered pieces which can be mounted on a wall or sewn on to a cushion or bag. 

In this workshop Kristen Doran will teach you the basics of embroidery - back stitch, chain stitch and satin stitch for you to create your own piece. You choose your design from her printed panels, choose your thread colours and she will show you how to get stitching. Embroidery 101. Easy.

For this workshop we will provide all materials.
We will have a short break with a light snack and tea or coffee concluding the workshop with a glass of 'bubbles'.

You will go home with a gift bag, your embroidered piece, a gift from us and a $15 ikke voucher......and a new found skill!

Book at 'ikke'.

www.kristendoran.com 


http://ikke.enstore.com/item/kristen-doran-workshop-for-adults
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Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Wall Art made from recycled toilet paper rolls

I hope you've been saving those toilet paper rolls because this project is fantastic! 

I can't take credit for this brilliant idea, that goes to Growing up Creative
I'm now saving everyone of those rolls, so that I've got enough to make something special with my girls.
This is a great project for all ages!


You'll Need:
recycled toilet paper tubes, or paper towel tubes, lots of them!
white glue or a hot glue gun
lots of paper clips, if you're using white glue

For full tutorial go to Growing up Creative


Monday, 4 July 2011

Felting Fun

We're getting particularly excited about needle felting, after Sacha told me about it earlier today.

The things you can make seem to be endless. 

Using wet felting or needle techniques. 

DIY the perfect unique gift for just about any age group.

Something to consider as a craft activity for the school holidays.







Needle Felting Woolbuddy Penguin Kit

Make your own Woolbuddy Penguin Kit (skill level EASY)


Finished product will be 3 inches big
Kit Comes Complete With:
Two felting needles

Earth Harmony foam
(4) different colors of felting wool
Step by step instructions


Star Chain



felt pencil case


Maybe something for 'ikke to consider stocking in our special craft area...