By Veronica An for The Hub Despite being known as the digital generation, tech-obsessed millennials are spending more money on handmade cards and letterpress stationery. “Everyone says that paper is dying but our experience is that paper is not dying,” said Rosanna...
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Millennials buck stereotypes and turn to traditional tech for stationery
Cake glitter is no more edible than craft glitter
By Wendy Knowler for Times Live You probably wouldn’t dream of eating the glitter sold in stationery and craft shops‚ but almost all the glitter sprinkled on iced cupcakes has no business inside a human body either. Confusingly‚ the labels say “non toxic”‚ which...
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Bullet journalling drives stationery sales
By Tori Linville for Gifts and Dec A journal is one of the most personal items someone can own, and the trend of bullet journals skyrocketed in the past year, driving sales of traditional stationery supplies like writing instruments and notebooks, according to The NPD...
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Tech-friendly letter writing
By Akanksha Singh for Grok Nation Imagine sending out an email to a friend, only to receive a digital handwritten note back. Handwriting correspondence, snapping a photo and sending it digitally is what I call “tech-friendly letter writing.” Once upon a time, people...
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The nitty-gritty of hobby insurance
Source: SA Good News If you have, or are considering engaging in an expensive hobby such as Mountain Biking, flying model aeroplanes, collecting coins or artwork, being aware of the risks you carry and having adequate cover in place is essential to avoid financial...
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Computer-based craft inspiration for Father’s Day
Source: Martha Stewart Monogrammed boxes These elegant containers are perfect for jewelry, gift cards, and small items. Materials: Coloured card stock Computer Printer Bone folder Scissors Straightedge Glue stick Heavy books Instructions: In a photo-editing program,...
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Local designers take on online stationery
Source: BusinessGhana Award-winning South African designers are taking on the world of online stationery with beautiful, locally illustrated designs. Ink & Bash is a new Stellenbosch-based start-up that’s making it easy for anyone to design their own...
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Traditional hobbies are dying out
By Neil Shaw for DevonLive Trainspotting, quilting and astrology are among the hobbies which are dying out, a study has found. Researchers found working longer hours, having less disposable income and social media distractions mean fewer of us are able to take time...
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Create this heart thumbprint platter: perfect for Mother’s Day
Source: Simply Kierste Create this lovely serving platter with meaning – use your children’s thumbprints to create the heart shapes on a serving platter you can use all the time! You will need: A white serving platter – choose a size and shape...
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Rocking all over the world: the painted pebble trend crossing continents
By Emma Featherstone for The Guardian If you go down to the beach today, you may get a surprise: a smooth pebble painted with a colourful picture (cartoon characters and animals are common) or uplifting message. Pebble painting, or “rocking”, is a craze that seems to...
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The 1 200 pencil mural
By Kristen Stephenson for Guinness World Records Julian Martinez was told by his own art class that crafting a mural using just pencils was impossible – but he’s proved them wrong by creating the largest pencil drawn mural. While no one seemed to have...
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Colour-tinted skeleton leaves: an autumn craft
Source: The Kreative Life Find some big sturdy leaves, that are waxy and veiny because they work the best. Here is my step-by-step tutorial on how to make skeleton leaves. You will need: Waxy leaves Large pot Water (12 cups) Super washing soda – also called...
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