July Birthstones July is the birthday month of ruby and carnelian gemstones. Here at craft HQ, I work with the orange and red hues of carnelian in many of my jewellery and home decor designs. It has a rich translucent … Read More
Summer Solstice Inspiration Celebrating Litha on the Isle of Wight Early Sunday morning on the 21st June 2020, I went to Lake on the East coast of the Isle of Wight to view the sunrise on the morning after the … Read More
Enter below to be in with a chance of winning one of these zesty lemon hanging decorations. This summer inspired botanical piece is hand-made with copper wire work and adorned with zesty gemstones and glass. The design follows the familiar … Read More
Gatekeeper Butterfly WIPS Bringing Nature to Life through Wire Art Introducing the gatekeeper butterfly suncatcher and sharing with you my latest craft tutorial. Learn how to make this butterfly with easy to learn copper wire work techniques. This design is … Read More
In these difficult times, big business can take the hit. The little fellows can’t. Many sole traders and small businesses have lost some or all of their customers/work in a very short space of time. Please help support your local … Read More
February Birthstone Gifts Amethyst is a beautiful purple semi-precious gemstone, and is the birthstone for February. View over our range of amethyst gift ideas from women’s jewellery designs to hanging decorations. Wish that special woman in your life a very … Read More
WITHOUT TOOLS
Learn to make a copper wire and gemstone pendant called ‘Ocean Waves’ or ‘Sea Lavender’ with this easy jewellery craft kit. This box is the ‘No Tools’ version, providing the materials needed to make this jewellery design. Suited to those who already own a set of wire-working tools and equipment and would like to try out a new jewellery making project.
Holly and Mistletoe WIPs Inspired by the winter solstice and season of Yule, these hanging ornaments are hand-made with copper metal wire work, gemstones and glass beads. The designs follow the familiar contours of holly and mistletoe leaves, adorned with … Read More
Learn to make jewellery with this copper wire work ‘Storm Cloud’ earrings tutorial. With easy to follow photographs and written instructions that clearly explain the complete jewellery design process, from the preparation of the wire through to the final finish.
Ready Made Gifts 2019 Last call for my ready-made designs for Christmas gifts. View over the remaining goodies that are ready to be posted out. The next new stock update will be in January 2020! Eek. Give the gift of … Read More
The Whispering Wild’s Adventure Lucy from the Whispering Wild describes herself as “A needle sculptor creating creatures with a tale to tell and a song in their heart.” And indeed she is, as well as being one of the most … Read More
Learn to make this eight pointed geometric star decoration using copper wire, Czech beads and easy to master wire wrapping techniques. This beginner / improver level craft project is easy to use, and will guide you through the complete making process to create this elegant Nordic star.
