The Make Blog

We have some exciting news. We are launching our #mymakebox monthly giveaway for the best box shared on social media! Each month we will choose the two makers that we think deserve to win the prize of that month's crafting queen and they will win cash ( yes cash prize). We have two categories: CRAFTING QUEEN This category is for the best project, you will win a £50 cash prize and your project will be shared on our social media accounts. We will select two potential winners and leave it to the public to decide. I MADE THIS! This category...

I have been back to my favourite pastime (other than crafting) you know it, baking. We were invited to a close friend's house for a BBQ yesterday and I was asked to make the pud. And what came to mind? Eton mess, naturally. Perhaps not the ideal dessert to make in an egg shortage! But always a crowd-pleaser. I made a giant one to feed 16. WHAT A GIANT ETON MESS Ingredients: 8 x large egg whites 230g caster sugar 230g icing sugar, sieved Food colouring gel 300ml Whipping cream Vanilla extract 400g fresh strawberries You will also need: Baking...

This week has come with the heatwave, so we have bought back Martha the Mermaid and the Giant Clam Shell Embroideries. Also, with a little nod to the Little Mermaid Movie that has just premiered here in the UK, it looks AMAZING! To celebrate their launch, we are offering you 15% off these boxes when you spend £30 this weekend. The discount will apply automatically at checkout. Shop Martha the Mermaid Embroidery. Ship Giant Clam Shell Embroidery.

It has been our beautiful daughter's birthday this week, so I have been busy creating a Dinosaur-themed party! I used my photography stand to mount a balloon arch over a dino-themed tea party table in the garden. Plus I got to use my grass piping nozzle for the first time on her cake! So much fun. Watch the video here.