& Other Worthy Hobbies
What is tatting with lace? Have you heard of tatting? I have only recently become aware of tatting with lace. So what is tatting with lace and how do you do it? Well actually I also thought it was tatting with lace at first, but now I realize it is actually tatting to make lacey-type … Read more
Have you tried Diamond Art Yet? I am in the middle of my first diamond art picture. I bought a few diamond art kits online and am enjoying this more than I thought I would. This post does contain affiliate links which means that I will earn a small commission if you purchase anything at … Read more
Because this is a crafty website, let’s look at flower arranging basics. Unfortunately, I am not the best flower arranger, which is why I am calling this article ‘flower arranging basics’. I did a course on it way back in college, but never did particularly well at it, even though I love having fresh flowers … Read more
Pottery making can be a lot of fun if you like to get your hands dirty. Let’s look at pottery as a hobby and how you can get started making pottery. There are so many different avenues to explore here for example: Native American Pottery Antique Ceramic Pottery Miniature Pottery Antique Chinese Pottery and so … Read more
In this article, I am going to explore the ancient art of Origami and look at the history of Origami, and also how to learn Origami. In most cases, Origami is self-taught or passed down through the generations. This post does contain affiliate links. This means that if you purchase anything I will get a small commission … Read more
What is glassblowing and how can you get started? Let’s look at glass blowing and also explore some glass blowing kits to get you started on this hobby with a difference. What Is Glass Blowing? Glassblowing is a centuries-old technique for inflating dissolved and heated glass into a bubble. A glass blower, or glass smith, … Read more
Because I love everything crafty, I thought I would give rubber-stamping a try, and it looks great on my scrapbooking pages. So what is rubber stamping. This technique is often overlooked but is a cheap and enjoyable way to make your artwork pop. I love doing a rubber stamp and before the ink dries sprinkling … Read more
Candle making is an age-old art and remains to be a popular craft. With all the load shedding we are experiencing in South Africa, now would be a great time to learn how to make candles so that you aren’t left in the dark. Here are some great candle making kits, as well as a … Read more
Let’s take another look at embroidery and also take a look at the history of embroidery, as although it is not as popular as it used to be in our grandmother’s day, it is still used and nowadays we even have wonderful machines to speed up the process for us. What Is Embroidery? For those … Read more
Do you decoupage or do you even know what decoupage is? I couldn’t leave this website without at least one article about the art of decoupage, as it is a craft I have dabbled in from time to time, and it is a lot of fun to do. The only part of decoupage I don’t … Read more
