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United with Craft
Isn’t it amazing how we’ve come together as a nation in these tricky times? And we all know that after the rain comes the rainbow UNITED with Craft
Colouryour world! D uring these unprecedented times, rainbows have popped up in windows all over the country to inspire hope as we face the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic. They cheer up passers-by and encourage us all to stay positive whilst giving thanks to those on the front line. We wanted to share with you just some of the wonderful rainbows our community has crafted. We’ve got the fabulous Carla Bagshaw to thank for these ideas
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How effective is this tissue paper creation? It’s so easy to create and Carla has provided us with the step-by-steps on the blog.
Window dressing “We spent our first week of lockdown making lots of rainbow rockets to add to our windows to cheer up passers-by. We’ve spotted so many in our neighbours’ windows too - our street is so colourful right now!” Digital Content Executive Lisa Burton and son Arthur, 7, have loved making the colourful rockets.
Get creative! This project shows how you can take the rainbow theme and make it your own.
The rainbow hot air balloon decoration would look beautiful displayed in a window for all the world to see!
❤ these ideas!
We just love this bold and beautiful rainbow window dec. These hangings, when used to decorate windows, will let other children follow a rainbow trail through their neighbourhood on their daily walks!
Lottie gets messy...
How cute are Sam and R achel’s
daughters? Samantha Jeffries, PR and Events Executive, and her adorable daughter, 15-month-old Lottie (pictured above) got involved by doing a mess-free painted rainbow. Using a freezer bag and splodges of paint, Lottie did this masterpiece all by herself – a crafter in the making! Head to the blog for Sam’s step-by-steps. ... and so does Molly!
Light up our street Wow! Create and Craft club member Jenna Chalke uploaded this to our Facebook page and we love it! Made by her and her two daughters, their rainbow of hope even lights up blue at night.
Sarah’s welcoming colours “I wanted to create something really colourful for spring and in keeping with the beautiful rainbow message of support in these hard times. I just used leftover flowers from my Forever Flowerz kits, from Craft Buddy, to create my wreath. I have also filmed a Facebook live tutorial which can be found on the Craft Buddy UK Facebook page. Stay safe everyone and let’s all show thanks to those on the front line.” Sarah Millsop
Changing times “I have been trying to do a different rainbow with my son Theo every week as something to do, and it makes people smile as they walk past my house. Theo’s dad and I are both Key Workers. Some of my work I do from home, but I’m on call to go out in the community as needed. At this time we all need something to smile about.”
Kelly Anne Jordan
Our wonderful contributors have been busy crafting rainbow delights!
Thoughtful gifts from Hannah Oxberry
Create a thoughtful gift for a loved one by using the ScanNCut. This notebook created by Hannah Oxberry uses a template file which you can download for free – just head over to the blog!
Charlie Mumford’s gorg rug!
Isn’t this pom pom rainbow creation just beautiful? Adhere it to a canvas backing and you have your very own soft and colourful rug to brighten up any room in an instant!
Grace, Lewis, Darcie and Lydia
Helen said: “I love the idea of the Rainbow Trail, it’s great to pop it in my window and bring some joy to my neighbours. But also, in this strange, scary and sometimes stressful time it is great to take my mind off it all with some crafting.”
Imogen and Josie said:
“We enjoyed making these rainbows and putting them in our window to put a smile on people’s faces as they walk by.”
Grace, Lewis, Darcie
and Lydia: “Making this rainbow made us feel happy because we are supporting the NHS, who are risking their lives to help others. Making this rainbow is also supporting Grandma who is a Nurse in the NHS.
