READY TO CRAFT

Imagine the satisfaction of toting a sophisticated, premium-quality leather bag and saying, “I made this myself.” Or giving a self-stitched leather piece as a truly personal gift. 

Perhaps you're looking at crafts for Mother's Day gifts but your young-at-heart mum is not quite ready to start crochet. Your partner, wife or mum will love making it herself or won't quite believe it when you tell her you made it with love for her. 

J Tanner's shoulder bag is a truly personal birthday, thank you, or Mother's Day gift and was designed to bring classic flair to a modern lifestyle. With an adjustable leather shoulder strap, classic brass metal hardware, one large compartment for storing your goods, and a quick access pouch on the back (perfect as a small cardholder, or for slim documents), this shoulder bag is built for life on the go.

Choose between a luscious brown or go for the purity of the Fora Studios exclusive Natural vegetable-tanned leather option.

The simple, minimal aesthetic of the designs shows off the quality of the vegetable-tanned leather. And your brilliant handiwork, of course.

J Tanner  DeConstructed kits contain all you need, along with easy-to-follow video guides, for successful leathercrafting, no matter your skill level.

Dimensions: 17cm x 19cm x 6cm
Difficulty: Medium
Crafting time: approx 7 - 9 hours

Learn more about the concept behind J Tanner's leathercrafting kits here.

"Nothing but breathing the air of Africa, and actually walking through it can communicate the indescribable sensations"

William Burchell

Hooray Hoops' ready to craft embroidery kits are absolutely suitable for beginners. The Lion kit is a gorgeous design for a child to try their first sitch project or for you to create for a little one's nursery or bedroom.

Each kit includes:

• Printed Roary the Lion pattern on calico cotton
• 15cm wooden hoop
• DMC 6 strand cotton embroidery threads
• Needle
• Easy Picture Instructions

You can watch Jo's Charlie tutorials on YouTube to build up your confidence before starting. Simply search for Hooray Hoop.

Kits made in Victoria, Australia from imported products.

Twine Country

As a treat for yourself or as a beautiful and thoughtful gardening gift, this British Bloom Twine in a Tin is a practical gardening gift or a treat for yourself, making wrapping gifts and treats in the old fashioned and sustainable, way a real pleasure.

A stunning collection in the RHS Gifts for Gardeners series, ‘British Bloom’ is a gorgeously bold and beautiful design of dahlias and peonies, some of the most beloved blooms in the garden. And with these garden classics hot horticultural favourites once again, ‘British Bloom’ definitely has its finger firmly on the fashion pulse!

The designs have been carefully selected from the RHS Lindley Library, and include early nineteenth-century botanical illustrations and watercolours dating back to the 1630s. The dramatic dark background sets off the blooms beautifully, and the sumptuous colours simply sing.

Once your twine is finished you can reuse your tin and try another colour twine.

Contains 3-ply jute twine, 120m

Diameter 8cm, 12.5cm height

Powder-coated galvanized steel.

S-Express

What do you get when you a Danish designer meets a Portuguese Architect? - LEMUR DESIGN.

While the design of the S-Bag shows off Danish minimalism and simplicity, the background to this seemingly simple leather bag design is anything but straightforward.  Many variations of the bag were cut out and tested before Fernando and Nanna knew they had something special.

Made to age beautifully, the natural vegetable tanned leather deepens in colour just like a natural oak or birch wood would.

The strap is adjustable and can be set up from the inside of the bag. The S Bag comes already and folded, wrapped in silk paper inside an elegant recycled cardboard box

{PLEASE NOTE THE NATURAL BAG HAS COLOUR VARIATIONS BETWEEN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR AS HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO LIGHT. THIS WILL OCCUR NATURALLY AND IS NOT A FAULT.}

The S-Bag celebrates Danish minimalism and functionality at its best.

Features:

Lightweight
Easy phone accessibility
Sustainable packaging

Made in Denmark

Composition: Vegetable Tan Leather

Dimensions: 21 x 13 x 5.5 cm (bag), 110 -122 cm (functional strap length)

Weight: 277g

Imagine the satisfaction of toting a sophisticated, premium-quality leather purse and saying, “I made this myself.” Or giving a self-stitched as a truly personal gift. 

Perhaps you're looking at crafts for Mother's Day gifts but your young-at-heart mum is not quite ready to start crochet. Your partner, wife or mum will love making this simple slim purse project herself, or won't quite believe it when you tell her you made it with love for her. 

For those who want to carry everything they need in one easy location, and don’t want to dig through compartment after compartment of a handbag. The simple slim purse is perfect, with one zip compartment, ideal for storing coins, keys, cash, and cards, and one easy to access back pouch.

Slim, stylish, and simple. Great for carrying around when you need to head out for lunch, and easy to find in your bag!

J Tanner  DeConstructed kits contain all you need, along with easy-to-follow video guides, for successful leathercrafting, no matter your skill level.

A truly personal gift for that crafty mum or friend.

Dimensions: approx 13cm x 9.2cm closed

Kit includes:

2 pre-cut premium veg-tanned leather pieces in the colour of your choice
Pre-cut zipper
Waxed stitching thread
2 x Stitching needles
Leathercraft Glue
Instructions
Live Chat Support

Difficulty: All levels

Crafting time: approx 3-5 hours

The simple, minimal aesthetic of the designs shows off the quality of the vegetable-tanned leather. And your brilliant handiwork, of course. Learn more about the concept behind J Tanner's leathercrafting kits here.

Floral Artistry

When fresh flowers need pruning or a beautiful bouquet needs arranging, Garden Trading's Garden Scissors are the perfect companion. The distinctive oversized looped handles take their inspiration from Japanese bonsai scissors, perfect for precise cutting. Crafted from Stainless Steel with a polished brass finish they come complete in a handwoven Bamboo bag, making the perfect gift.

Dimensions: 17 cm (h)  x W10.5 (w) x 0.5 (d) cm
Crafted in Stainless Steel
Brass coloured finish
Bamboo bag presentation bag
Due to each bamboo bag being handmade, exact dimensions may vary from the above
To clean simply wipe with a damp cloth

All wrapped up

An indispensable item for greenhouses, garden sheds and craft studios taking inspiration from traditional garlic baskets. Garden Trading have adapted the design allowing a ball of twine to sit centrally, feeding the end of the string through the hole in its base.

With an Antique Brass finish, they've also juxtaposed the colours matching with a ball of contemporary carbon coloured Jute string with deep tones of midnight blue.

The functional yet beautifully decorative piece can be hung effortlessly whether ready to string up plants in the garden or use as that finishing touch to present wrapping.

Wattle & Loop bring you colourful, do-able slow stitch embroidery kits that you will lovingly complete. No more 'hope' boxes of embroidery projects sitting gathering dust at the top of your wardrobe.

These kits have everything you need to inspire you to get your needle on and get crafting. Using scissors, glue, needle, and DMC thread together with lovingly curated Liberty of London print fabric remnants and exquisite linens, the designs come to life right before your eyes. Better still, the designs are contemporary and totally framable. You'll feel a great sense of satisfaction hanging them around your house or, perhaps, your new creative studio as your own ideas begin to unfurl.

The crimson fig is this kit's celebrity. Designer Kylie Wright brings the luscious fruit to life so much so that Yotham Ottolenghi could surely use it for his next book cover. Watch the video and see how easy it is to create your own delightful art.

Finished size: Approx 6.5" x 8.5"

NB Does NOT come framed

Included in kit:

• Background Fabric
• Fabric for flower/leaves/stamens
• DMC Thread
• Needle Threadbar
• Pattern
• Full Colour Instructions

You will need:

• Sharp Scissors
• Fabric Glue/Glue Stick or Sewing Pins
• Fabric Marking Pen/HB Pencil

Hearthsmith

Always wanted to wear the leather apron in the garden, workshop or studio?

For metalsmithing, pottery, cobbling, leathercraft, saddlery, jewellery-making. woodwork, or even horticulture, leather has been used as a protective and long-lasting material for the tougher ateliers for centuries.

This traditional yet stylish leather apron features a top and three waist pockets for carrying tools and writing pencils. Made from the finest leather, this apron will protect you while you're in the workshop, garage or studio and will keep you warm on those chilly autumn days gardening outside.

Short Apron – length of body = 67 cm with neck strap = 89 cm
Long Apron - length of body = 88 cm with neck strap = 107cm

Modern day warrior

You’re tribal roots are calling…  Laser-etched with swirling shapes that recall age-old tattoos,  this matt-finished steel blade forges a satisfying and sensory experience. Slip one into a bag or pocket, or use the belt clip, and it’s ready to use anywhere, any time.

A secure locking system means you can use the smooth open/close action with security. The handle is made from naturally fragrant solid juniper wood, which has a light, peppery fragrance. 

A personal must-have and a brilliantly thoughtful gift that will make anyone feel like a modern-day warrior taking on the day by day with confidence.

Materials: 420 stainless steel, juniper wood

Dimensions: 11cm (closed), 20.5cm (open), 9.5cm blade, 0.9cm thickness

Forged from high-grade stainless steel by expert metalsmiths in China, each DEEJO knife is designed, tattooed and assembled in Deejo’s Paris workshop.  Find out more about the brand’s founders, their studio and the production process here.

Enter the dragon… 

This lightweight DEEJO knife, laser-etched with fire-breathing creatures, conjures ancient Japanese mythology and folklore. 

The sleek handle in ebony wood is visually impressive for its deep black, ebony-like hues. This timber is also known for being almost completely damp-proof. It’s the heaviest, densest, most waterproof wood out there, and perfect for this beautiful piece of craftsmanship.

DEEJO's secure lock system makes it both sharp and safe, with a smooth opening and closing mechanism, while a belt clip gives you extra options for toting your pocketknife.

Made from high-grade stainless steel in expert metal forgers in China, each Deejo knife is designed, tattooed, printed & assembled in Deejo's Paris workshop.

Materials: 420 stainless steel with titanium coating, granadilla wood
Dimensions: 11cm (closed), 20.5 cm (open), 9.5cm blade, 0.9cm thickness

Forged from high-grade stainless steel by expert metalsmiths in China, each DEEJO knife is designed, tattooed and assembled in Deejo’s Paris workshop.  Find out more about the brand’s founders, their studio and the production process here.

Strung Up

Just in time for Mother's Day comes this gorgeous Twine Tin perfect for matching the ever popular RHS range for Gardeners.

Purchase a treat for yourself or as a beautiful and thoughtful gift, this Flora and Fauna Twine in a Tin is a practical gardening gift, a crafting keepsake or a use it to add pleasure when wrapping presents and treats in the old fashioned and sustainable way.

A stunning collection in the RHS Gifts for Gardeners series, ‘Flora and Fauna’ is a gorgeously bold and beautiful design. And with these garden classics hot horticultural favourites once again, ‘Flora & Fauna ’ definitely has its finger firmly on the fashion pulse!

The designs have been carefully selected from the RHS Lindley Library, and include early nineteenth-century botanical illustrations and watercolours dating back to the 1630s. The jade background of Flora and Fauna is by far our bestseller in the RHS range and obviously inspired by the fascination with Eastern culture at the time.

Once your twine is finished you can reuse your tin and try change you twine colour depending on the season or craft project.

Contains 3-ply jute twine, 120m

Diameter 8cm, 12.5cm height

Powder-coated galvanized steel.

Only 1 left

Take your Deejo along for the ride....

OK not on your carry-on baggage but on your keys when you're going for a ride with the crew.

DEEJO refers to the beautifully wrought etchings on the surface of their blades as ‘tattoos’. This embellishment is just one step in a time-consuming process designed for enduring quality in design and execution.

Sharp but safe, this folding blade celebrates the artistry of the forge in its purest form, while its lightness in the hand and pocket or on a belt makes it easy to put it on a keychain and take it anywhere and everywhere. In fact, DEEJO founder Stephane Lebeau chooses the 15g as his own reliable pocket pal.

Materials: 420 stainless steel

Dimensions: 7cm (closed), 12.5cm (open), 6cm blade, 0.8cm thick

Forged from high-grade stainless steel by expert metalsmiths in China, each DEEJO knife is designed, tattooed and assembled in Deejo’s Paris workshop.  Find out more about the brand’s founders, their studio and the production process here.