Birthday Bots!

Look what has just landed on my desk today! Issue 114 of Papercraft inspirations magazine, featuring some awesome robot cards designed by yours truly!

The cards and set tag are made using the lovely illustrations of Naomi Hocking, all of which are available to download for FREE from the Papercraft inspirations website.

The magazine is on sale June 4th, so get it while you can. Also in this issue are fabulously zingy marigold cards, 10 inspirations for using cork, and a masterclass on quilling. Plus don't forget the free gift of a Milton & Co Découpage Card Kit. What's not to love, right?

Happy crafting everyone.
Lu x

p.s. keep your eyes open for a tasty treat in the following issue...

Craft your own confetti (and pouch)!

I know I promised you a crochet cushion in my last post, but the truth is that it's still sitting unfinished on my craft table. Soon. Really.

In the meantime though, as wedding season is fast approaching, I was asked to design a confetti pouch for Gathered by Mollie Makes. It's such a simple make, so for all those brides out there having a DIY wedding, this is for you!

You can download your free confetti pouch pattern here as well as find out more about how to get the latest issue of Gathered on your iPad. All instructions can be found in issue 23.

Happy crafting.

Lu x

P.S. Is there anyone out there not thinking of Sun Lollies right now? :)

I heart origami!

The latest of my adventures in papercrafting for Gathered by Mollie Makes.

Now, as a general rule, I'm not the biggest fan of origami as a lot of it can seem very traditional. But with a modern twist and pretty paper to work with, you can create something beautiful.

The method for this heart bookmark is likely very old but my paper, designed exclusively for the project, allows for a contrast in patterns once you've finished all the folding.

Click here to download the exclusive origami paper design.

The tutorial of how to make this bookmark can be found in issue 17 of Gathered. Click here to find out more about how you can get your fill of craft inspiration weekly to your iPad.

Happy Crafting!

Lu x

P.S. Coming next time... a crochet cushion

Thank you. Graçias. Merci. Danke.

Just 4 different ways of saying thank you. How about 4 more ways?

I was recently commissioned for a set of 4 thank you cards for the wonderful digital magazine, Gathered by Mollie Makes. So if you fancy giving hand-cut cards a try, simply download the PDF from the Mollie Makes website and grab yourself a sharp scalpel. And while you're at it, take a look at how you can get weekly craft inspiration from Gathered on your iPad by clicking here.

I would love to hear how you get on. Happy crafting!

Lu x

My house, in the middle of...

...well, Tesco. The Tesco Technology guide to be precise.

This is another of my super-secret, can-finally-reveal-it projects that I had been working on. Seems like forever since I last posted. It's not that I haven't been busy (because I have!) just that I've had to keep my lips sealed about what I was doing.

So here's the little house I made. OK it's not so little. Its base is about A3 in size and took quite some time to make. The basic brief: a house with different items of wireless technology in each of the rooms/garden all made from card.

And here it is in the Tesco Technology Guide:

And while I was at it, I whipped up a couple of radio masts as well (as you do):

So there's no wonder all my crafting time disappeared before Christmas!

Lu x

You spin me right round!

I'm a cover star on issue 3 of Gathered! Well it's my project (and even my hand). So if you want to make some paper fireworks that are totally safe indoors then click here to find out how you can get Gathered for your iPad.

Lu x

Spooktacular Crafting

How exciting! Check out my Halloween party kit project featured in issue 2 of Gathered by Mollie Makes. Super proud to be part of this wonderful new digital magazine, available to download to your iPad now. Click here to find out how to get crafty goodness beamed directly into your hands today. I'd love to know if you've enjoyed my project so feel free to comment below or tweet me @crafty_lu.

I've also got some more projects in upcoming issues so make sure to keep an eye out for those too. I'll blog more when the time comes...

Have a crafty Halloween!

Lu x