Craft Blog UK

A shorter / quicker Folksy Friday post this week as Mr Kapow and I are off to visit family and friends on the Isle of Skye this weekend!So I'll just get stuck right in with today's famous birthdays:Tony Joe WhiteMr Kapow and I went to see Swamp Rock hero Toy Joe White, writer of such brilliant songs as "Polk Salad Annie," "Steamy Windows" and "Rainy Night in Georgia" at Glasgow's King Tuts a couple of years ago and we sure weren't disappointed!Waterproof polka dot rain hat by CharlieBear...Read Full Story

How to make a little zip up purse - a really easy tutorial. This cute little fabric coin purse makes an ideal gift or stocking filler, especially for a little girl to keep pocket money, hair clips or any other little treasures inside. It's very simple to sew up too, and makes an ideal sewing project for a beginner. You can buy ready made zip up purses at www.haptree.folksy.com I wrote this tutorial originally for Sew Hip Magazine last spring. The purse pattern is simple and easy to sew...Read Full Story

I had the pleasure of attending a doll making class last night at The Life Craft, a new shop opened up on Glasgow's Great Western Road by my dear friend Vonnie and her husband Bob.  A few months ago Vonnie and sewing machine driver extraordinaire Jenny came over to our house and my friends and I were the first to test drive their Tote Bag Making Class and so I had high hopes and expectations for the Doll Making!As you may have noticed from my Domestic Anti-Goddess antics, I have my 'less able...Read Full Story

Our "And you thought you were special" famous birthday cards have been 2 for 1 this month so you only have until Monday to take advantage!In light of this, I thought it would be fun to do a Folksy Friday based on the famous birthdays for today!So here goes!Kylie MinoguePretty Pink Pants by Sorcery and SparkleEveryone's favourite Princess of Pop is 42 today.  My Mum has always had a soft spot for our Kyles after my sister and I went through a phase of playing her tape in the car every day for...Read Full Story

Alfred, Lord TennysonHand Marbled Notebook A6 size by Books n BoxesPoet Laureate during the reign of Queen Victoria, I studied The Charge of the Light Brigade many times at school and then at Uni.  He was a big fan of onomatopoeia, alliteration and assonance - try saying that 3 times fast!  Should he be alive today, Alf would be 201!Sir Alexander FlemingDesktop friendly bacteria by Haggis HomeFamous for discovering penicillin on account of being a bit of a minger.  I wonder what I've...Read Full Story