The Simple Things Magazine - Floral crafts

The Simple Things Magazine - June editon

I was delighted to be commissioned to create 3 craft project tutorials for the June issue of The Simple Things magazine. Inspired by their theme of the month -Flower, I created a step by step guide on how to make a mini foraging kit ready to head out and capture the magic of summer…

Field Note Book

Learn how to make a field notes book using recycled handmade paper and a few simple meditative stitches perfect for jotting down what you’ve been inspired by outside, nature journaling and celebrating the season with your findings…

Handmade Flower Press

In just a few simple steps, you can create a natural Flower press ready to see you through the seasons pressing nature's bounty to keep for future craft projects, nature journaling or arranging to create a beautiful piece of floral artwork.

DIY Drawstring bag

My step by step guide will show you how to sew a simple drawstring bag and create a scallop pattern using a simple printing technique so you can pop your flower press and notebook inside and head out for a day of summer foraging…

If you are feeling inspired and fancy having a go at making one or all of these projects, they are suitable for beginners, none of them requires too many materials, and you’ll find detailed step by step images and full tutorials inside the magazine

. Pick up a copy in your local Supermarket, WHSmith or online. Here’s the cover to look out for….