Inspiration & Tutorials

While it might seem like the best things happen in London, Christmass-y goings-on up and down the country are starting over the next week or so – today we’ve gathered together just a few of the markets packed full of delicious food and drink, festive decorations and beautiful handmade gifts that are sure to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Here at StickyTiger, we think one of the best things about the run up to Christmas is heading off to one of the hundreds of craft fairs and markets. Today we’ve gathered together dates and times of some of the biggest and best events in London (we know, we know, they always get the best of everything!) coming up over the next few weeks – enjoy!

Here at StickyTiger, we get most of our inspiration from the internet, but there’s something pretty good about settling down on a cold afternoon with a hot cuppa and the most recent issue of our favourite craft magazine. We read all sorts, covering almost everything from sewing to paper art, but if you’re new to the world of crafting, it can be hard to tell which ones are worth buying; if you’re struggling with where to start, read on – today we’ve got our favourite craft magazines that are definitely worth a subscription.

Anyone who crafts professionally will know that Christmas is the busiest time of year, and the one that it’s easiest to fall down with if you’re not super organised – so today we’ve whipped up a checklist for anyone who might be planning on selling either online or at those famous Christmas markets this year.

The scariest night of the year is almost upon us, but there’s still time for a few craft projects to get yourself into the swing of things. Last year we made these sugar skull felt masks, but this year we’ve had a look around at what everyone else is doing, and have collected together our five top DIY Hallowe’en tutorials to provide you with plenty of inspiration.

We’ve mentioned it before (about a gazillion times), but we really do love Mod Podge here at StickyTiger Towers. It works with almost every material, makes upcycling projects a total doddle and is child friendly as well; today we’ve got a round-up of our favourite Mod Podge craft projects on the web.

Following on from our collection of favourite fabric art tutorials last time, today we’re back with a DIY of our very own; using simple fabric paint or ink and a pre-made miniature silkscreen, we’re going to show you how to make something beautiful for your walls this autumn.

oday, we’ve found our favourite ways of being creative with fabric; from handpainted cushions to 3D embroidery and getting eco-friendly with flower pounding, there’s something for everyone to have a go at.

We’re into the first few days of September, which can only mean one thing – autumn and winter are waiting just around the corner. If you’re anything like us, you’ll want to hang on to the memories of summer as long as you can, so today we’ve come up with a few ideas to make the most of the sunny days and natures finest summer offerings.