Christine's Crafts

The back to Creativity Summit is a free, 3-day virtual event — August 18–20 — for makers who are ready to go from "I keep meaning to make that" to "I made this."

Not just admire. Make.

Inside the summit:

- Quilting sessions that end with an actual finished block, not just theory
- Clay and paper craft workshops where you're creating alongside the teacher in real time
- Color and mindset sessions that demystify skills that can feel intimidating from the outside
- Projects designed to be finished in one sitting — no half-done projects left behind

I'm sharing this because I believe in what HobbyScool does — and because finishing something you made yourself, with a craft you used to feel unsure about, is a genuinely good feeling.

▶ Register free here: https://christinescrafts--hobbyscool.thrivecart.com/2026-back-to-creativity-summit/

Let's turn "I should get back to that" into "I made that."

Create a beautiful exploding sewing box from scratch. It is much easier than you think!
These are great for gifts and everyone loves having one with their sewing supplies in.
Easy to follow pattern and video tutorial. Plus printable templates to avoid measuring!
Take a look in my Etsy shop at https://christinesprintables.etsy.com/listing/1525337760

Are you looking for an easy craft project for you and the kids this summer?

Well, how about crafting some pretty tassels from embroidery thread. Great for other projects or use them as bag charms!

Full free instructions and video tutorial at https://christines-crafts.com/how-to-make-yarn-tassels-the-easiest-way/

Exciting new free summit by Hobbyscool in August!

Here's a taste of what's inside:

- Quilting and fiber-art foundations, from Rachel Rossi's beginner-friendly quilt blocks to Theresa Benson's Log Cabin quilting
- Sewing, embroidery, and textile techniques, including Jane Harbison's 5 Colour Method
- Polymer clay, painting, and mixed-media projects, including Karla Fox's terrazzo-technique clay earrings
- 31 expert makers across 3 days of hands-on, judgment-free creating

Each day's sessions go live free for 24 hours — so you can watch at your own pace, create at your own speed.

For your free ticket visit https://christinescrafts--hobbyscool.thrivecart.com/2026-back-to-creativity-summit/

Another cute one page colouring book for kids - unicorns! Print off as many as you like. Pop one in your pocket and keep the kids entertained this summer.

Available at https://christinesprintables.etsy.com/listing/4539379022 or DM me for the link.

Just added to my Etsy shop another cute one page notebook. This one is a colouring book that you print off on one sheet of paper and fold into a tiny colouring book.

Perfect for kids over the summer holidays - fit one in your pocket to keep them busy while you are out and about.

Take a look on my Etsy shop at https://christinesprintables.etsy.com/listing/4538287521

Are you looking for a small sewing project to do while you bake in this heat?

Well, I have some great ideas that will not get you all hot and bothered and will make great gifts - never too early to think about Christmas gifts when you make your own!

Take a look at https://christines-crafts.com/sewing-projects/

Do you label your plants in your garden?

If so, how about making your own markers? Take a look at these great ideas and choose which suit you - https://christines-crafts.com/5-crafty-garden-markers-you-can-make-for-your-veg-beds/

My latest mixed media card is made by pounding flowers (or leaves) with a hammer - very satisfying!

For all the details and a video tutorial visit https://christines-crafts.com/mixed-media-card-15-flower-pounding-card/