Craft it yourself: wedding favours
With the cost of a wedding now averaging at more than £18,000, there’s even more reason to Craft It Yourself — with more brides than ever looking for handmade alternatives to...
BBC’s treasured celebrity dance show, Strictly Come Dancing has hit our screens for the 17th season and boy do they know how to put on a performance? In true Strictly style, we’ve rounded up ‘SEVEN’ of some of our most flamboyant makes so you can sashay your way to professional crafter. Okay, there may be less fake tans and trumpets, but we’re certainly not scrimping on the glitz and glamour. Keeeeeep crafting!
1. Time to party
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Prepare to party with this show-stopping project. Framing sentiments with die-cut apertures is a simple way to make sure your messages stand out from the rest.
2. Starstruck
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Use these free star templates to achieve this star-studded card. Round up your stash of distress inks or watercolour paints, then get blending for eye-catching results.
3. Dancing under the stars
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Craft this ombré accessory and let your guests in for a smashing surprise! This star piñata is sure to make a fabulous centerpiece, but why not change up the shape and opt for a disco ball?
4. Metallic moves
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Make your cards shine and sparkle with this simple how-to and Corinne Bradd’s quickstep… sorry, we meant quick step-by-step.
5. On pointe
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Colette Smith’s magical project is a perfect option for the budding ballerina! Why not give it a whirl and gift it to the tiny dancer in your life?
6. Disco ball
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Party on with this delightful design, full of colour and fiesta whimsy. Featuring playful prints and metallic accents, this greeting will get you toe-tapping in no time.
7. Shake it!
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Shaker cards are unbelievably fun and crafting one of these is a great excuse to dip into your never-ending stash of sequins, die-cut toppers and glitters.
Perhaps you’re a Great British Bake Off fan… click here to craft our top baking inspired cards!
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