Infinity scarf DIY kit

With the weather getting colder, what is a better way to keep that chill away than a cosy, jersey infinity scarf?

This DIY craft kit is one of the latest additions to the Picker’s Kits collection. To make this accessory, you’ll need a sewing machine and about an hour of time. It’s the ideal project for a beginner as it involves lots of sewing in straight lines!
The scarf pictured incorporates hot, vibrant colours to compliment the muted tones of the Autumn and Winter season.

I’m a fan of the infinity scarf, and scarves in general really. You can never have enough colours or styles; at the last count, I think I had about 18. I like to wear a scarf with dark clothes, especially at work as it can brighten anything up plus adds a cosiness around your neck (and no worries of accidentally showing cleavage)!

Check out the infinity scarf with its fabulous zig zag multi-coloured fabric print. It’s the first infinity scarf to be added and I’m hoping to add more to the website very soon!

This kit would make an ideal gift for a crafty person you know (my mum has already earmarked one for a Christmas present!); or you can make it yourself then decide whether to give it away or keep it for yourself 🙂

Check out the scarf kit on Picker’s Kits

Easy DIY craft makes

I’ve been gleaning the best of the web for a few ‘easy makes’… things that you can make on a rainy Autumn Sunday when you have a couple of hours to spare. They’re not particularly expensive either, you can use fabric scraps and things lying around the kitchen 🙂

You can even find a Pinteret board for it, check it out here. Please do follow the Picker’s Kits Pinterest account and I’ll be sure to follow your account back!

Here goes…

1. Fabric key ring

These key rings can be made from left-over scraps of fabric and make great gift!

Key ring instructions from http://www.theidearoom.net/

2. Fabric charm bracelet

This is another item that can be made from left-over fabric. This tutorial comes from @quintonwench and her awesome blog. Well worth a look for crafty ideas!

Charm bracelet instructions from http://www.leasowesview.com/

3. Homemade heat packs

These heat packs are the ideal Winter treat… stick one in the microwave, curl up on the sofa and relax feeling warm and toasty!

Heat pack instructions from http://www.pluckys-secondthought.com/

4. Cover your own washi tape

Washi tape is a popular thing at the moment but it’s known to be expensive, here’s a wonderful tutorial about how to make your own washi tape at a fraction of the cost.

Washi tape instructions from http://fiksd.blogspot.co.uk/

5. Salt and cinnamon dough ornaments

With salt dough you can make Christmas decorations, wedding favours, gift tags, key rings, not to mention a whole host of other things. This fabulous blog post gives you all of the ingredients you need to make them, plus, if you’d like an edible decoration, you can make some cinnamon ornaments… yummy!

Salt and cinnamon dough instructions from http://www.irocksowhat.com/

Liberty buttons DIY kit

You might have already guessed that I really do love Liberty fabrics; the colours and patterns have a timeless look about them and the lawn texture feels so fine and delicate.

Another kit to add to the Picker’s Kits collection is the Liberty buttons kit. In the box is all you need to make some beautiful covered buttons. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to cover them, and the finish is so neat, even from the first button! All that’s needed is to follow the simple instructions and you have a fabulous set of buttons. Just add your own fabric scissors for a little trimming.

There are 20 buttons in a pack and all it takes is 20 minutes or less to complete them.

I’ve already used my buttons to brighten up a cardigan, it didn’t have any buttons or button holes so I sewed these buttons on purely for decoration 🙂

This kit is the ideal present for a crafty lady you know, or cover the buttons yourself and decorate your clothes until your heart’s content! Discover the Liberty DIY button kit here 

Lawn fabric DIY necklace kit

DIY Liberty necklace kit from http://www.pickerskits.co.uk

Over the past few months, I’ve been ‘dabbling’ – trying to work on www.pickerskits.co.uk and kit development in the evenings. There’s still a heck of a long way to go but I’m on Twitter and have big plans for Pinterest and Instagram!

Let me tell you about the collection that started off the Picker’s Kits website: Liberty and lawn fabric necklace kits. They’re really simple to make and brighten up any outfit. I’ve been wearing mine all the time and have had so many people say ‘I like your necklace’ – to which I reply ‘I made it!’.

The necklace kits is ideal for anyone who wants to dip their toe into crafting, or even the seasoned crafters out there. It only takes an hour to make and would make a wonderful present. Pass the whole kit on or make it yourself and give the finished necklace away – the choice is yours!

I hope to increase the range of fabrics and kits soon. I adore Liberty fabrics… I was in London the other week in fact and had to browse the lovely fabrics. I just adore the vivid colours and patterns they have to offer (see photo below!)

If you’re looking for multiple necklace kits for parties or hen parties, get in touch – this is the ideal girly activity and great for all ages and abilities 🙂

Buy the DIY necklace kits here

The paisley print lawn one

The Liberty one

Some lovely Libertyfabrics patterns

The grand Liberty store

We have lift-off – new website

So here we go, after much blood (well not really), but maybe a bit of sweat and tears, I would like to finally launch www.pickerskits.co.uk.

I’m one for the ‘agile’ way of working which means releasing things as soon as they’re ready hence there’s the grand total of four products. I’m busy working away in the wings developing some new kits, just stay posted! There’s also a lot more I’d like to do with the website… I’m in the process of learning HTML so I should hopefully be able to do some snazzy things with it soon!

Picker’s Kits is a website of craft kits for busy ladies – time is short enough so it’s a little nudge to help you be more creative and just get enjoyment out of making things.

You might be looking for a present for a female friend who likes making things, or you might want to make it yourself and gift the finished product. Whatever you do, I hope that you find what you’re looking for!

Discover the lovely kits here