Celebrate the season with our selection of four summer crafts in this month’s Create It Yourself Feature. From a project that needs sunlight to work, to the perfect bag to take to all your summer get-togethers. And, as always, each kit is from a creative woman with a small business here in the UK.
Cyanotype is an incredible photographic process that uses natural daylight to create prints. Paper is coated in a special chemical solution which reacts with UV light (i.e. the sun!) and, by placing objects on the paper before it reacts, you end up with gorgeous pieces of art. Natural items such as flowers, leaves, and twigs work really well.
In this kit by Karen from The Wild Darkroom (Instagram: @thewilddarkroom) you get everything you need to start creating your own A6 cyanotype prints… well, except for the objects you want to use and, of course, the sun.
Using soft but durable recycled-cotton cord, in your choice of colour, you can create the perfect bag for carrying your water bottle around on your summer adventures with this kit by Paula from Cocoon&me (Instagram: @cocoonandme).
Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, the kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions and 100 meters of yarn – enough to make three or four bags (depending on the strap length you choose).
Recreate the iconic sunflowers in Van Gogh’s painting with this award-winning felt sunflowers kit by Jo from The Crafty Kit Company (Instagram: @craftykitcompany).
The kit includes enough premium felt and sturdy floristry stems to create six sunflowers – and with the helpful instructions, you’ll be creating your own felt masterpiece in no time.
Impress and inspire your friends and family by making your own rope-basket bag to use for all your summer get-togethers this year.
With this kit by Tabara from La Basketry (Instagram: @labasketry) you’ll learn how to make a 32cm bag using rope and the zig-zag stitch on your sewing machine*.
*You do need a machine capable of zig-zag stitch to create this project.
Whatever your summer looks like, we hope it involves some creativity for your wellbeing and that these projects get you excited for some crafting fun.
Our CIY features will be taking their own summer break for August, and the next one will be in September.
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