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Homemade decorations can be the best (and cheapest!) way to decorate for Christmas. These little birdies would make lovely presents too. Get the kids involved with this easy project.  Read more

This is a really fun way of making a big batch of Christmas cards. Making a screen with drawing fluid and filler maintains a hand-drawn look whilst giving a flat professional finish that's the same on every card. Here's how: Read more

Our Christmas Makers' Market is just around the corner! We have an amazing selection of makers selling a variety of handmade goods including prints, paintings, glass, homewares, jewellery, cards and pottery. This is the perfect opportunity to shop local and support independent makers this Christmas. Read more

With our Christmas Makers' Market and our Christmas Fab Friday Workshop on last week, we've been getting in the festive spirit here in the Handprinted Studio. Our Fab Friday workshoppers printed sheets of wrapping paper that would add charm to any present. Here is a quick design we whipped up for the occasion that can easily be made for your gifts this year! Read more

Printing your own wrapping paper is an easy way to add a personal touch to presents. We know you're all really busy this time of year so we've got four quick ways of creating lovely wrapping papers. Why not get children involved too?  Read more

Handprinted started in 2003. I (Shirley) was teaching printing and dyeing techniques in an Adult Ed College in South West London and to make a little extra money I sold items I had printed and dyed at craft fairs. Alongside my more personal pieces I printed some simple items using customer's children's hand and foot prints - the most popular items by far. Read more

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A basic guide to using the fabulous Soft Cut Discs. A downloadable pdf can be found here!  Read more