Crafts - Jewelry Beads

When we think of Christmas, our imagination conjures up enticing sounds and smells. The smell of warm mince pies, roasting turkeys and, of course, fresh gingerbread baking in the oven. Gingerbread has deep roots in the festive period, as does the iconic gingerbread house. Originating in Germany, gingerbread houses celebrate the joy and indulgence of Christmas. Theyre a fun activity the whole family can get involved with and they taste delicious too! Wed recommend buying a gingerbread house kit to save time and money this Christmas. Theyre great as they include pre-measured ingredients and all the decorations you could ever desire. To help you find the perfect stress-free gingerbread house kit, weve included a range of different sets, along with where you can buy them. We hope youve got a sweet tooth because these kits are extra tas...

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Its annoying running out of ideas for things to draw when youre in a creative mood. You end up scrolling through Pinterest or Instagram, unable to pick a subject to sketch. Sometimes the best way to get rid of creative block is to pick a simple drawing idea and get stuck in. Weve found lots of brilliant things to draw to spark your creativity, from cute animals to flowers and trees. Theres even a few Christmas projects to help you feel festive! Find a range of easy drawings for you to try in this round-up. Many are suitable for kids and absolute beginners, while others require a little more skill. All of the easy things to draw in this article include steps to guide you through the sketching process, so dont be afraid to have a go even if you think it looks tricky! Essential drawing materials Before you start your drawing, stock...

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We cant wait for Sky Portrait Artist of the Year to return to our screens in October. Its the most relaxing TV show ever known to man (its official) and were looking forward to two months of glorious time lapse portraiture and creativity. Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 will climax with a show-stopping paint-off between the final 3 artists who made it to the final, with one talented artist winning the �10,000 prize and the opportunity to paint a portrait of national treasure Sir Lenny Henry. Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year season 9 will hit our screens in October 2022 and its the comfort Winter TV viewing we all need in our lives. Episode 1 will air here in the UK on 5 October 2022 and we love our weekly dose of watching the skilled amateur artists at work. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of gouache, oil painting, ...

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As autumn approaches, head outside for crisp walks through the woods. On the forest floor there will be many mushrooms to discover, including the iconic red and white spotted Fly Agaric. This distinctive toadstool is a sure sign autumn is coming! Discover how to sketch your own realistic mushroom and capture its unique beauty. Mushroom drawing is a wonderful way to celebrate the changing seasons. Mushrooms can be used to add interest to a sketch of a woodland scene or as the starring feature of a piece of autumnal artwork. Well show you how to sketch the shape of your mushroom, the basics of pencil shading and how to gradually build up layers of colour. As you work, your mushroom will come to life and stand out from the page. Once youve learnt the basic method, youll be able to draw any mushroom variety with confidence. What is a...

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Christmas is right around the corner so its time to get decorating (or at least thinking about decorating!). Christmas tree ornaments, ugly Christmas sweaters and Christmas table decorations are a must but why not go one step further This year join in with the wacky and wonderful world of Christmas door decorations.Whether you choose to have an extravagant display of candy canes or a minimalist wreath, decorating your front door is bound to spread Christmas cheer throughout the neighbourhood. Theres everything from easy-to-assemble decorations to affordable DIYs featured in this article so no matter your budget, theres an idea for you. This collection is going to leave you feeling festive and full of inspiration. Trust us, with these Christmas door decorations your house will be the talk of the town (and featured on everyones Insta...

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Its the most wonderful time of the year and magic is in the air! We absolutely love Christmas here at Gathered and love to make the festive season last as long as possible. Whether thats through sewing a fabric advent calendar or making some needle felt Christmas decorations , the Christmas prep has begun and were so excited. One of our recent obsessions is Christmas eve boxes. This Christmas trend has been getting bigger and bigger each year - Christmas eve boxes add some extra sparkle and kindness to Christmas eve for adults and kids. They make kids and adults alike excited for the big day and can be a really wonderful addition to your festive celebrations. You can fill your Christmas eve boxes with whatever you choose. They dont need to be expensive either. You can hit the charity shops or make your boxes small and only incl...

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The most wonderful time of the year is approaching - Christmas! The decorations are popping up in the shops and the biscuit tins are appearing which means one thing, its time for some Christmas crafting. Christmas crafts can be done year-round (itll take longer than one month to complete that quilt!) and bring magic and joy into every crafters home. Whether youre buying new festive fabrics (weve gathered a whole bunch of beautiful Christmas fabrics for you) or youre starting on the handmade wrapping paper , Christmas crafting is more than sitting down to write some cards! To show you the wonders of Christmas crafting weve gathered over 2o Christmas crafts for adults for you to make, bake and create this holiday season. Theres everything from practical projects which will save you money (Christmas crackers and gift ideas) to calmi...

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