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3D Decoupage Card Instructions
By Marie | Fri 5th Mar 2010 @ 2:09pm
Some of you may have seen these really funky cards that are for sale on the RUCraft website. They look really stylish and the kit includes everything you need to make them..... read more ...
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Make Your Own Shopping Bag
By Marie | Fri 12th Feb 2010 @ 5:01pm
Did you know that over 1 million plastic bags are consumed per minute globally - that is just crazy! Cotton, handmade bags are soo easy to make.... read more ...
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Valentine's Day Words And Verses
By Marie | Mon 1st Feb 2010 @ 11:49am
Valentines day is a bit like marmite, you either love it or hate it! I tend to see it as an excuse to go out for a nice meal. I do always make my other half a card but I find the hardest part...... read more ...
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Wedding Countdown - 9 Months To Go
By Marie | Fri 15th Jan 2010 @ 3:50pm
9 months tomorrow I will be walking down the aisle and I can't wait. However there is still sooooooooo much to do, Ahhhhhh!...... read more ...
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Learn A New Craft In 2010
By Marie | Thu 7th Jan 2010 @ 5:03pm
Why not use the new year as an excuse to try a new craft! There are loads of craft workshops and courses around and books..... read more ...
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The Best Secret Santa Present EVER!
By Marie | Thu 17th Dec 2009 @ 4:56pm
I have just received the best secret santa pressie ever!..... read more ...
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Kirstie Allsopp Christmas Craft Special
By Marie | Mon 7th Dec 2009 @ 4:51pm
Kirstie Allsopp is coming back to our screens for a special 3-part series called Kirstie's Homemade Christmas. It starts tomorrow night on channel 4 at 8pm..... read more ...
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FREE PROJECT: Christmas Garlands
By Marie | Fri 4th Dec 2009 @ 1:59pm
It is free project time again! By now you should have finished making your Christmas cards, written and posted them...I wish! So if you have any left over bits of paper.... read more ...
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Jelly Roll Challenge Winners
By Marie | Fri 6th Nov 2009 @ 9:11am
At the end of last year David & Charles book publishers launched a special competition called the Jelly Roll Challenge. The challenge was to find.... read more ...
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Day 7: Last But Not Least - Free Knitted Bag Pattern
By Marie | Fri 16th Oct 2009 @ 5:10pm
PROJECT NO. 7! Last but by no means least this is the last free knitting pattern to celebrate National Knitting Week. I hope you have enjoyed these free patterns read more ...
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Day 6: Free Knitted Lacy Shawl Pattern
By Marie | Fri 16th Oct 2009 @ 4:56pm
PROJECT NO. 6! This pretty shawl is knitted in bramble stitch using a lightweight mohair yarn. It is quick to knit and would make a great Christmas pressie for someone. read more ...
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Day 5: Free Cosy Knitted Handwarmer Pattern
By Marie | Thu 15th Oct 2009 @ 5:20pm
PROJECT NO. 5! Auutumn is certainly here and it is starting to get chilly so why not knit yourself something to keep your hands warm, and they look cool too. This project is taken from read more ...
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Day 4: Free Knitted Mini Bag Pattern
By Marie | Wed 14th Oct 2009 @ 4:50pm
PROJECT NO. 4! This project has been taken from another fantastic book by Claire Crompton called The Knitter's Bible, Knitted Bags. read more ...
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Day 3: Free Knitted Baby Bootees Pattern
By Marie | Tue 13th Oct 2009 @ 4:44pm
PROJECT NO. 3. This cute pattern has also been taken from The Knitting & Crochet Bible read more ...
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Day 2: Free Striped Knitted Bag Pattern
By Marie | Mon 12th Oct 2009 @ 4:48pm
HERE IS PROJECT NO. 2! This really easy pattern has been taken from.... read more ...
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Day 1: Free Knitted Slippers Pattern
By Marie | Mon 12th Oct 2009 @ 8:59am
HERE IS YOUR FIRST FREE KNITTING PATTERN TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL KNITTING WEEK! read more ...
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NATIONAL KNITTING WEEK: Free Projects All Week
By Marie | Wed 7th Oct 2009 @ 4:46pm
National knitting week starts this Sunday and to celebrate I will be uploading a different pattern each day for you to try. Patterns will vary.... read more ...
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Dorothy Wood At Edinburgh Bead Fair
By Marie | Wed 30th Sep 2009 @ 9:44am
This Sunday, 4th October, is the first Edinburgh Bead Fair which is taking place at the Corn Exchange in the centre of Edinburgh. It is hoping to be the largest read more ...
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Learn How To Knit With Claire Crompton - Special Workshop
By Marie | Tue 22nd Sep 2009 @ 3:54pm
If you have been thinking about taking up knitting but have never got round to it, there is no better time to do it than during National Knitting Week! The Hobby Warehouse in Newton Abbot, Devon read more ...
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FREE PROJECT: Cupcakes
By Marie | Thu 17th Sep 2009 @ 10:57am
HAPPY NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK! No, I am not joking. This week is the UK's first national cupcake week read more ...
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Christmas Cards - When Do You Start?
By Marie | Thu 10th Sep 2009 @ 4:28pm
It seems to be that as soon as the 1st of September comes around shops start stocking Christmas cards and restaurants start advertising their Chrismtmas read more ...
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Festival Of Quilts Show
By Marie | Thu 13th Aug 2009 @ 4:48pm
If you love patchwork and quilting or are mad about fabrics I really recommend you attend the Festival of Quilts show that is taking place next week at the NEC in Birmingham read more ...
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FREE PROJECT: Funky Necklace
By Marie | Fri 7th Aug 2009 @ 5:18pm
Here is a free necklace project for you to try this weekend, you can make this necklace in any colour scheme you like so if you don't have the beads used read more ...
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Quick Card Ideas
By Marie | Thu 30th Jul 2009 @ 11:13am
We all need a quick card now and again for those missed birthdays or last minute celebrations and if you are like me you will refuse to spend read more ...
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My Latest Project
By Marie | Tue 21st Jul 2009 @ 2:43pm
I have been thinking about making a quilt for a while now as I have seen some lovely designs around. So a couple of weeks ago I bought some read more ...
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Why Buy When You Can Make Your Own!
By Marie | Thu 2nd Jul 2009 @ 11:47am
Corsage necklaces seem to be all the rage at the moment and I keep seeing them in shops, magazines and online. Some of them are really pretty read more ...
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FREE PROJECT: Knitted Flower Corsage Pattern
By Marie | Tue 23rd Jun 2009 @ 3:28pm
Knitted flowers and leaves are great for adding to plain garments or for scattering across a throw or cushion. Here is a simple pattern for you read more ...
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Wedding Ideas – Help Needed!
By Marie | Thu 18th Jun 2009 @ 3:23pm
I need some inspiration for my wedding table decorations and favours. I don’t want to have flower decorations or organza bags with chocolates on the tables, I really want something read more ...
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Father’s Day Card Ideas
By Marie | Wed 10th Jun 2009 @ 10:45am
I have been really organised this year and have made my father’s day card already! Normally I design a card for my dad that either read more ...
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COMPETITION To Win £70 Worth Of Books
By Marie | Mon 1st Jun 2009 @ 4:21pm
We have 4 fantastic craft books to giveaway, worth over £70! For your chance to win read more ...
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FREE PROJECT: Easy Mini Album
By Marie | Wed 27th May 2009 @ 11:34am
Mini albums make lovely gifts and are great if you only have a couple of photos that you want to put in an album. They are really easy to make read more ...
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Cross Stitch Is Cool!
By Marie | Thu 21st May 2009 @ 12:15pm
Check out this article I just came across on The Sun website! Cross stitch has always been popular but it is great to see teens taking up the craft with funky designs - I especially love read more ...
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New Xyron Products At Low Prices
By Marie | Wed 20th May 2009 @ 4:34pm
Great news! We now have some new Xyron products for sale on the site at really low prices read more ...
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Things To Do This Bank Holiday Weekend
By Marie | Mon 18th May 2009 @ 10:03am
I have all my fingers crossed that we have great weather this weekend! I intend to spend as much time outside in my garden as possible. read more ...
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Quilts UK This Weekend
By Marie | Mon 11th May 2009 @ 2:51pm
The UK’s number one show for quilting enthusiasts is taking place in Malvern, Worcestershire, on Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th May. Visitors will see read more ...
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Welcome To Our New Blog
By Marie | Thu 16th Apr 2009 @ 3:39pm
Welcome to our new blog. Check it out regularly for new posts from the RUCRaft team. You will find news stories, read more ...
