#LauraAshleyCrafts - Glasgow

#LauraAshleyCrafts - Glasgow

Last weekend we led another afternoon of creative blogger experiences on behalf of Laura Ashley. Rounding up a bunch of lovely Scottish bloggers, this crafternoon event took place in Glasgow and was a great way to promote the latest range of crafty Laura Ashley products.

Making Christmas Crackers - In Store Event

Making Christmas Crackers - In Store Event

This week we were invited to run a series of very fun and very festive Christmas cracker making workshops as part of a nationwide event for Cath Kidston. These in store craft workshop events have proven to be a big success! 

Personalised Christmas Stocking Workshop

Personalised Christmas Stocking Workshop

The season of Christmas crafts is upon us. We're feverishly preparing lots of materials ready to make Christmas tree decorationsdesign fabric wreaths paint ceramic baubles and more! Including getting ready help lots of our crafty groups customise Christmas stockings ready to hang by the fireplace and get stuffed full of goodies come the big day!

Handmade Garters for Sophisticated Hens

Handmade Garters for Sophisticated Hens

Our Garter Making craft session is the go to activity for those looking to plan a more sophisticated hen party for a classy Bride-To-Be. It has long been one of our most popular sessions since the very first day that The Crafty Hen was hatched.

Carnival Craft Kits - #CarnivalFiesta

Carnival Craft Kits - #CarnivalFiesta

Last week we put together a very special craft kit - carnival style! Now we need little encouragement to play around with feathers, sequins, crystals, jewels, gems.... generally all things fun and sparkly.

#HillarysCrafternoon - The Jewel Edit

#HillarysCrafternoon - The Jewel Edit

We've had another busy month on a crafty roadshow all around the UK getting to lead another series of #HillarysCrafternoon event.

White Stuff - In Store Crafternoon

White Stuff - In Store Crafternoon

Heading to Bath on Thursday 1st October? Then pop along to the brand new White Stuff store to get involved in a free crafty workshop.

'Tis the Season to get Crafty

'Tis the Season to get Crafty

The holiday season is approaching and it is our favourite time of year to get creative! There is something so very satisfying about staying cosy indoors, chatting away with friends whilst crafting over the odd glass of mulled wine. Maybe a mince pie too if you insist!

Craft & Dance your way through a Gatsby Weekend

Craft & Dance your way through a Gatsby Weekend

The glamour of the Gatsby era is still going strong. Instantly adding a heap sophistication to parties, we can understand why the roaring 20s is still proving itself as a popular party theme for birthdays, hen parties and all sorts of events.

Summer's Flower Crowns

Summer's Flower Crowns

With all this sunshine we're very jealous of our lucky crafty hens who recently got to sit in a beautiful field in Brighton making gorgeous flowers crowns!

Choosing Colour Schemes

Choosing Colour Schemes

At The Crafty Hen we are lucky enough to work with lots of hen parties and crafty Bride To Be's all over the UK. We work with our hen do organisers to find our everything we can to pick out the perfect fabrics, materials and trims to co-ordinate with the big day.

Inspired Bride Masterclass

Inspired Bride Masterclass

Recently, we welcomed Inspired Bride editors Sally and Rachel into the Crafty Hen offices for a special vintage garter masterclass. They spent a sunny afternoon in the courtyard getting crafty and learning how to make their very own bespoke garters over tea and biscuits.