by Cabin Crew | Nov 30, 2021 | How To's, Kids Crafts
Here at The Craft Cabin we love to get kids excited about crafting and what better time to do this then Christmas!. Here are 5 of our favourite Christmas Crafts for Kids. 1: 3d Card Christmas Trees We often see different versions of this at CHristmas time beacuse it...
by Cabin Crew | Apr 16, 2021 | How To's
Needle felting is a fun and rewarding craft. You can make beautiful creations in all shapes and sizes. I have put together a few tips to help you along your journey and to keep it interesting! 1: To Start off a small round shape rub the roving between the palms of...
by Cabin Crew | Mar 11, 2020 | How To's
Less Craft, More Admin: Never Enough Time To Get Our Craft On! Our little slice of crafty heaven has recently started selling online. It doesn’t seem that long ago that we opened the doors for the first time in Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan. And here we are opening our...
by Cabin Crew | Dec 9, 2019 | How To's
Hampers We have some fabulous hampers for you choose from but if you have a special someone in mind come on in and we can customise a beautiful hamper for all tastes, budgets and crafts! Crafty Kits For kids young and old we have lovely collections of goodies...
by Cabin Crew | Nov 27, 2019 | How To's
We love a good wreath here at the craft cabin. Whether it is natural and hessian or shiny and bright. Today I am going to share with you how we made our latest wreath. This combines natural texture with gentle hessian and spark of colour with fabric. This is...
by Cabin Crew | Sep 23, 2019 | How To's
Being diagnosed with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or fibromyalgia can be a very distressing experience, particularly when your enjoyment of life is so tied to your hand and how you use them. Crafting can be such an intrinsic part of our lives that when...
by Cabin Crew | Jul 1, 2019 | How To's, Kids Crafts
Crafting and reading are the perfect combination for a child’s imagination and a great way to get kids to read when they are making amazing things like wands and shields! Here are my top 6 book inspired crafts for kids and if you thing their are any I missed...
by Cabin Crew | May 10, 2019 | How To's
1: Begin by stamping your fabric. I used normal acrylic paint in “Forest Green” here since this won’t be washed but you can use fabric paint. Using a dry brush lightly coat your stamp. Do this every-time you make a new impression. 2: Cut circles out...
by Cabin Crew | May 10, 2019 | How To's
Tip: When cutting foam tape, use a craft knife. It is much easier than scissors and it doesn’t gum up the edges. Tip: When measuring the frame, measure the inside or your pieces might be too big and stop the back going on. 1: Paint your frame. I used Plus...
by Cabin Crew | May 10, 2019 | How To's
Ok, it might not be “great” but it sure was a lot of fun! Taragh rounded up a table of random crafty goodies and some of our fabulous new stock and Taragh, Julie and Kris were sent forth to create. We each had an hour and a half. Here are our results....
by Cabin Crew | Feb 7, 2019 | How To's
We all love a free pattern and these are 6 of our favourites covering all skill levels and craft types. Knit: You could have a lot of fun with colours on this cute little jacket. Aran weight and just adorable Crochet: Cutest hat ever! would look lovely on a...
by Cabin Crew | Jan 21, 2019 | How To's
Who doesn’t love a crocheted flower. It is a great way to jazz up a baby blanket, add the finishing touch to a scarf or hat or make it into a brooch to add to a handbag or coat. If you want to practice your stitches they are also a fantastic small project...
