A flower garland, such as the Thai Lei, pictured above, makes an unusual gift for a loved one as an alternative to cut flowers - perfect for mother's day or any special occasion. Read on to find out how to make a flower garland with these easy-to-follow, step-by-step...
How to draw a 3D Roman pattern from the Ravenna Mosaics
Standing in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the walls surrounding me are covered in thousands of tiny pieces of stone. Pictures and patterns adorn the walls while above me a dark blue sky is full of shimmering golden stars. These 5th-century Roman mosaics are...
How to draw a 5 point star with a compass
Step-by-step instructions for two different ways to draw a perfect 5-pointed star.
Arabic Geometric Art | How to draw an eight-pointed star and cross pattern
A step by step guide to drawing one of the simplest Islamic geometric designs, the Star and Cross pattern using traditional Arabic geomtery.
Japanese paper cutting | Beginners guide to kirie
A step by step guide to kirie, the art of Japanese paper cutting by Nozomi from the inspirational craft blog, Nozomi Design.
How to make a corner bookmark
FREE corner bookmark templates to colour Do you hate losing your place in a book or worse still, do you sometimes save your place by folding down the corner of a page. You wicked person! I'm certainly guilty of that too but it does ruin your book. With this collection...
How to make a mini gift box
Add a personal touch to any gift by making your own little box with this free mini gift box template. It makes a great jewellery gift box and is ideal for any small present. I've two different templates here. One with a pre-drawn pattern for you to colour (more...
Creating a nature mandala
In recent weeks, many people have had more time on their hands. We've slowed down, taken a step back and we've reconnected with nature. We're all birdwatching out of the kitchen windows, jogging (strolling) through the parks near our homes, or, for those of us lucky...