Category Archives: Handmade

Jewellery Inspiration

I’m feeling pretty inspired to make some new lines for my jewellery and accessories ranges lately and I’m really feeling the love for handmade talent. So today I’m going to share with you my favourite handmade jewellery finds from around … Continue reading

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Crafty Magazine – Issue 3

Happy Monday! Well there is lots for me to be cheery about this week despite the weather – I’m working on my craft room makeover (more on this soon), the bank holiday is one week away and issue 3 of … Continue reading

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Guest Post – DIY Decorated Mache Letters

Today I’m handing the blogging reins over to my lovely sister Emma. You can meet her in my Fabric Noticeboard Crafternoon post. She’s super creative and has two little monsters (sorry, kids) so loves to make for them and get them … Continue reading

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Claireabellemakes Mailing List

The Claireabellemakes mailing list is here! If you want to stay up to date with all the latest news from my blog and shop, why not click the link below to add your email address? Subscribe to the Claireabellemakes newsletter … Continue reading

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Ice Cream Party

On Saturday, G celebrated his birthday. When I asked him what he wanted to do, he said he wanted to go to an Ice Cream Bar. Surprisingly, it is one of the food things Cambridge lacks – there are so … Continue reading

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Crafty Creatives Boxes 9 and 10

It’s been a while since I blogged about a Crafty Creatives subscription box, so here’s a little update for you on the treats and makes! Box 9 was a Steampunk theme and I really struggled to make anything, so most … Continue reading

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The Cambridge Etsy Craft Party is back!

Last year I hosted the inaugural Cambridge Etsy Craft Party. We had a ton of fun and made some new friends, so decided to do it again this year! Etsy Craft Party 2012 The basic idea of the day is … Continue reading

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Girls’ Night In – Book Review

Thanks to the lovely Crafty Magazine I have been invited to be part of a Book Tour for the newest title from Hannah Read-Baldrey - Girls’ Night In: Crafts, Cakes and Cocktails for the Ultimate Party. I’m not one for going out, … Continue reading

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Catch Up On My Creative Week (1)

A little catch up on what I’ve been up to…. Started work on my latest crochet project….made with Hoopla Yarn. It’s stretchy and works up quickly. It’s not really a portable project now it is growing. I promise to share … Continue reading

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Crochet Plants at the Cambridge Botanic Gardens

Every second Saturday of the month, I have been spending my mornings working on crochet plants at the University of Cambridge University Botanic Gardens. The project I am involved in is organised through my local women’s group, Cam City WI … Continue reading

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