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November 01, 2023

Marbled Clay Jewellery

November 01, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Marbled Clay Jewellery

Easy to make jewellery ideas for air dry clay

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November 01, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
Jewellery
Air Hardening Clay, Product review, art, jewellery, tutorials, bunting
January 24, 2023

Babylon Leather Bag Kit Review

January 24, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Babylon Leather Bag Kit Review

A review of a Babylon Leather kit to make a Cambridge Bag Mini Satchel.

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January 24, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ Comment
Kit Review, Sewing and embroidery 5
Product review, craft kits, sewing
June 29, 2022

Cosy Craft Club Kit Review

June 29, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
Cosy Craft Club Kit Review

Cosy Craft Club Kit Review - the eco resin terrazzo coaster kit

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June 29, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
everything else 3, Kit Review
coasters, Product review
June 14, 2022

Funem Studio Weaving Loom Kit Review

June 14, 2022/ Sum of their Stories
Funem Studio Weaving Loom Kit Review

A review of the weaving loom kit from Funem Studio. Making a natural coloured wall hanging from textured yarns.

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June 14, 2022/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
everything else 3, Kit Review
weaving, Product review
October 06, 2021

The Best Cotton Yarn for Making Dishcloths

October 06, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
The Best Cotton Yarn for Making Dishcloths

My pick of the best cotton yarns for making dishcloths

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October 06, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1
Crochet, Product review
July 07, 2021

Best Sewing Gadgets

July 07, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Best Sewing Gadgets

My favourite sewing gadgets, ones which are actually really useful. All these ideas make great gift ideas for people who sew too.

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July 07, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, everything else 3
sewing, Product review
June 09, 2021

Craftiosity Craft Kit Review

June 09, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Craftiosity Craft Kit Review

My review of a Craftiosity Craft Kit, a monthly craft kit subscription service

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June 09, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, Kit Review
Product review, sewing, embroidery
April 28, 2021

Artisans Leather Keyring Kit Review

April 28, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Artisans Leather Keyring Kit Review

I’ve tested out a kit from Artisans to make a leather key ring, here’s how I got on. Plus a giveaway to win a kit of your own.

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April 28, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
Kit Review
keyring, Product review
February 05, 2021

Sock Creature Kit Review

February 05, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Sock Creature Kit Review

A review of the sock sausage dog toy kit from Sock Creatures.

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February 05, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ Comment
Kit Review
Product review
October 09, 2019

Foam pads or 3D Glue Dots?

October 09, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Foam pads or 3D Glue Dots?

Do you prefer foam pads or 3D glue dots for creating height when paper crafting? I’ve tried both to see which works best, here’s how I got on.

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October 09, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
General papercraft 1, Greeting Cards 1
papercraft, Product review, greeting cards
September 11, 2019

Halloween Gift Bag Toppers Tutorial

September 11, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Halloween Gift Bag Toppers Tutorial

How to make quick, easy toppers for Halloween party or gift bags. Choose from Ghost, Frankenstein, Monster, Skeleton. Pumpkin, Bat, Mummy and Spider - or make them all!

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September 11, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 15 Comments
Halloween, General papercraft 1
Halloween, papercraft, Product review, Party ideas
August 07, 2019

We Are Knitters Shimo Cardigan Kit Review

August 07, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
We Are Knitters Shimo Cardigan Kit Review

My review of the Shimo cardigan kit from We are Knitters

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August 07, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1, Kit Review
Knitting, Product review
December 17, 2018

Polka Dot Embroidered Pin Cushion

December 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Polka Dot Embroidered Pin Cushion

I’m a guest over at Minerva Crafts sharing a simple embroidery on polka dot fabric design and a review of the Clover Create a Pincushion kit.

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December 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
Kit Review, Sewing and Embroidery 2
Product review, embroidery
August 10, 2018

Makerly Craft Subscription Box Review - Punch Needle Craft

August 10, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Makerly Craft Subscription Box Review - Punch Needle Craft

My adventures in the world of punch needle embroidery courtesy of a Makerly craft subscription box.

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August 10, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, Kit Review, Jewellery
Product review, embroidery, jewellery
April 04, 2018

Peony Pig Craft Kit Review

April 04, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Peony Pig Craft Kit Review

A review of a brand new craft kit from Amazing Craft to make 3 sweet little pig brooches.

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April 04, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Kit Review
Product review
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