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Mistakes I made in sun printing
As you experiment with sun printing, you will inevitable make mistakes - it's part of the learning process. Here are some I made...
6 days ago3 min read


How to teach young children about time - phenology wheels and perpetual calendars
To teach small children about the concept of time, there are a number of fun tools you can use: the phenology wheel and the perpetual calendar.
Jan 123 min read


Create a pocket for your journal
Easy to make paper envelopes and pockets that can be glued into a diary or journal to help keep important bits of paper safe.
Jan 82 min read


Gift wrapping the sustainable way
In the age of abundance so much is consumed and quickly disposed of. Wrapping gifts sustainably can make a very small but important difference - choose the right gift wrap and ribbon and learn a new wrapping technique that can reduce waste.
Nov 20, 20255 min read


Window stars
Folding square or rectangular pieces of transparent paper into geometric shapes and then assembling them into a star is an almost magical process.
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Paper bell decoration (aka German bell)
Folded paper bell decoration - just a few origami-style folds help you to create a beautiful 3D shape for a hanging Christmas ornament or mobile.
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Paper bell
A quick paper craft using a single square of paper, this is a lovely decoration for your home at Christmas or any other time of year.
Oct 2, 20251 min read
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