April 9, 2020

Easter weekend is here and whilst 2020 may be different, we’ve created some lovely craft projects for you to enjoy indoors. From handmade home decor to sentimental gifts, all these projects are super fun to make and leave you will a fabulous creation that we hope will lift your spirits!

‘Home’ Cross Stitch Sign

Add style to your home with this unique cross stitch ‘Home’ sign with a pastel theme. This craft project is a really relaxing way to fill your time whilst self-isolating at home.

To create this home sign, you will need:

• Wooden ‘Home’ Cross Stitch Sign
• Rico Rumi Cotton Yarn. You can choose any 2 colours for this project (or if you’re up for a challenge, try 3 colours)!
• 3 x individual Rico Natural Pom Poms. Or you can make your own using Rico Rumi yarn and our pom pom maker.
• Needle

Top-Tip: We’ve left the base blank but why not add a pop of colour with some acrylic paint!

‘Let’s Stay Home’ Door Hanger

Brighten up your home with this colourful, bumblebee-themed door hanger – a great reminder to stay positive whilst indoors.

To create this door hanger, you will need:

• Wooden door hanger
• ‘Let’s Stay Home’ mini wooden words
• Yellow ink or paint
• Black ink pad
• Bee rubber stamp
• Jasmine rubber stamp
• Daisy rubber stamp

Top-Tip: Why not sprinkle some glitter onto the words to add a touch of sparkle!

‘Just for you’ Handmade Card

Whether it’s for a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary, or just a note to let your family and friends know you’re thinking of them, this beautiful handmade card is the perfect way to send your best wishes to loved ones.

To create this card, you will need:

• White card
• Alphabet stamp set
• Blossom wreath rubber stamp
• Jasmine rubber stamp
• Daisy rubber stamp
• Stardust rubber stamp
• Little birdie rubber stamp
• Spring Pansy ink pad – pair with the wreath rubber stamp
• Pretty Petunia ink pad – pair with the text and little birdie rubber stamp.
• Pearlescent Lavender ink pad – pair with daisy and stardust rubber stamp
• Sea Breeze ink pad – pair with jasmine and stardust rubber stamp

Top-Tip: We recommend adding little ivory pearls to the centre of your daisy impression for some added shine!

Keepsake Hearts

This keepsake wooden heart is the perfect letterbox gift! The bright, pretty colours mixed with an inspiring and cheerful message are sure to bring a smile to loved ones!

To create this keepsake heart, you will need:

• 8cm or 6.4cm wooden heart with round hole
• White acrylic paint
• Pink acrylic paint
• Colourful ink pads! We’ve used: turquoise gem, persimmon, red magic, pretty petunia.
• Alphabet stamp set
• Velvet ribbon to finish your project!

Stamp a positive quote or message onto the heart. We’ve used: ‘Be Kind’, ‘Stay Safe & Keep Crafting!’, ‘Share the love’ and ‘We Can Do It’. You could also use ‘Sending Love’, ‘Best Wishes’, ‘Hope’ and ‘Family’.

We hope these projects help you stay positive over the Easter weekend and be sure to tag us in anything you create with #letsmake and #artcuts!