From homemade bakes to crocheted creations, there is something very wholesome and feel-good about an Easter make. So why not embrace some egg-celent Easter creativity (sorry, we couldn’t resist!) with our handpicked selection of projects from creative women with small businesses here in the UK… Bunny-ear Egg Cups Crochet Kit by Wool Couture Bunny-ear egg cups crochet kit by Wool Couture What’s a guaranteed way of adding cuteness to anything at Easter? Bunny ears of course! With this bunny-ear egg cups crochet kit by Claire from Wool Couture (Instagram: @woolcouture), you can make simple little chocolate eggs look extra special for gifts or give your soft-boiled eggs for Easter breakfast

Spring couldn’t come soon enough in our eyes (the rain and gloomy weather has felt A LOT so far this year, hasn’t it?!). Roll on the brighter days, pretty flowers, chirping birds, and fresh energy. And if you’re thinking the same, here are four projects for some spring creativity, all designed by creative women with small businesses here in the UK… Beaded Pot/Vase Cover Crochet Pattern by Crafting By Lucy Beaded pot/vase cover crochet pattern by Crafting By Lucy Bringing some spring flowers into your home is a great way to instantly lift your mood. And with this beaded pot or vase cover crochet pattern by Lucy from Crafting By

It’s that time in January – a little too far past all the Christmas and New Year celebrations but not yet close enough to the joys of spring – when everything feels a bit… meh! But never fear, for our first Create It Yourself feature of the year (welcome back!), we’ve selected five colourful crafts for you to try, to brighten even the greyest of days. And the best bit? As always, they’re all designed by amazing creative women with small businesses here in the UK… Abstract Embroidery Kit by Miss Shelly Designs | Photo: Lucy Hannah Photography Abstract embroidery kit by Miss Shelly Designs Fancy trying something a bit

Is there anything more merry than a touch of handmade at Christmas? A cup of hot chocolate (or a glass of wine), some festive tunes, and an evening of Christmas creativity. Perfection! We’ve handpicked four Christmas projects for you to try, all designed by amazing creative women with small businesses here in the UK… Modern metallics brush lettering Christmas card kit by Jen Roffe Add an extra special touch to your Christmas correspondence this year with stylish and personal modern metallic brush lettering, using this Christmas card kit by Jen Roffe (Instagram: @jen_roffe). The kit comes with everything you need to get started, including 8 metallic brush pens, blank coloured

We are well into the ‘ber’ months now and heading towards peak cosy-craft season. So, we’ve selected not one, not two, but six cosy crafts to inspire you – all from creative women with small businesses here in the UK. Grab yourself a cup of your favourite warm drink and a comforting treat, and set yourself up for a snuggly session of creativity… “Tea, Coffee, Books and Flowers” Embroidery Pattern by Mindful Mantra Embroidery “Tea, Coffee, Books and Flowers” embroidery pattern by Mindful Mantra Embroidery Creative projects might be our number one cosy activity, but reading books whilst drinking warming drinks, surrounded by flowers, is a close second! Celebrate both

It’s officially autumn which means the start of cosy season. And what better way to get cosy (and creative!) than with a comforting autumn bake? So, for this month’s Create It Yourself Feature, we’ve selected four yummy autumn bakes you can make at home – all designed by creative women with small businesses here in the UK. Mini Apple Crumble Cakes by Jessie Bakes Cakes Mini apple crumble cakes recipe by Jessie Bakes Cakes As you may have already realised, we’re big fans of Jessie Bakes Cakes (Instagram: @jessie.bakes.cakes) here at FCS. Take a look at her Friday Feature to see why. And here she is with yet another reason