Quick & Easy Easter Bonnet | Sukilu Crafts

Hello everyone!

Thanks again for reading another blog post. I am super excited about this because when it gets closer to easter I start planning my gifts to my children and grandchildren.

When I was out shopping recently I saw these super cute easter bonnets. I thought it would be fun to try and make one and it's actually my chosen design this year for all my easter treats. 

You can fill them up as much or as little as you want and they are super quick to make.

I have also again done a video on my YouTube channel which will be linked here.

Keep reading if you want to find out how you can make one of your own.

Fold Flat Gift Bags | Sukilu Crafts

Hello everyone.

So it has been a very long time since I have consistently posted new things on my blog and I really want to start posting on a regular basis!

If you didn't know already I do have a YouTube channel which I have quite a few different videos. Click here to check it out.

So for todays post I wanted to show you how to make a fold flat gift bag. These are perfect for something who loves to gives gifts in handmade bags and boxes as you can make these in bulk and easily store them.

You could use these for any occasion; birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and they would be perfect for children's party bags.

I am trying to build up a collection so when I do craft fairs I can give people nice bags to put all their goodies in.

I have also done a YouTube video on this project so if you would like to watch that then just click here.

So if you would want like to find out how to make this bag then just keep reading.

Quick & Simple Flower Pot Birthday Card | Sukilu Crafts

Hello everyone!!

I can't believe how long it's been since I've done a blog post. I was really focused on starting YouTube which takes up so much more time than my blog (especially working full time!) I really want to start creating new content for you so please be sure to leave any requests in the comments section.

I have made so many cards recently as there has been a lot of birthdays in the family and I absolutely love how this card turned out.

It was so simple to make but all the elements of the card create such a beautiful finish.

NEW Video On My YouTube Channel | Sukilu Crafts

Hi everyone!

So I've posted a new video on my YouTube channel showing you how I made this gorgeous card box. It's super easy to make and is such a nice gift for a loved one.

This is video also follows on from one of my previous videos where I made the card to fit nicely inside.

I really would love it if you could check out my video and if you like it give it a thumbs up and subscribe.

Let me know what else you'd like to see on the blog.

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Happy crafting! 

Susan x

I have a YouTube Channel!

Hey everyone!

So you may have noticed I haven't posted anything for a while here on my blog. I have mentioned a few times that I have been planning on starting something new in conjunction with my blog and that was a YouTube channel. I have been working so hard the last few weeks getting a nice set up and everything else that comes with it to be sure I create some fun content for you!

I will be back to my normal blogging schedule very soon once I have got everything sorted and can catch up on my blog.

I would love it if you subscribed to my channel and gave me some feedback on my videos so far. I have just uploaded my second one!

Click here to check out my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvBI7e0I4N7DVrKwIM4QYA

My first video:
https://youtu.be/ZDCpqmX076c

My second video:

https://youtu.be/-303xzrefys

I hope this gives me to opportunity to give you more fun ideas and projects to do and also expand my own crafting abilities.

Be sure to follow me on social media I try to update you as much as possible!

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Happy crafting! 

Susan x

Beer Bottle Box - Step By Step Tutorial

Hey everyone!

Welcome to another step by step tutorial.

I wanted to create a nice bag for a beer bottle as I was giving to someone at my work for his birthday! I couldn't find anything that fit nicely that I had already made and nothing online!

I actually worked out all these measurements myself and I love how snug the bottle fits. It was quite easy to make once I had worked out the measurements. This should fit most standard shape/size beers. It may just need adjusting slightly for bigger ones.

If you want me to do a post about how I work out the measurements for this and other gifts then let me know in the comments section!

Just keep reading to find out how to make this bag.

3D DSP Card - Step By Step Tutorial

Hey everyone and welcome to another post!

Today I have another step by step tutorial on this card. I seem to be making a lot simple cards lately and I have been having so much fun trying different techniques to give them something extra.

This is so simple to make. You just need some square dies and dimensionals. You could just cut out square shapes if you don't have dies or a big shot.

If you want to find out how you can make this then please just keep reading.

Fancy Fold Card - Step By Step Tutorial

Hey everyone!

So I was recently looking through some of my crafting magazines and I came across a picture of a card with a style I hadn't seen before. I really wanted to re-create it in my own way and in today's post I will be showing you exactly what I made! 

I love how this card turned out and I used some of my favourite paper. 

It's so easy to make it, you don't have to use as many layers as I have. I will be giving a lot of measurements in this post so it may just be worth jotting them all down! I love giving people cards that are unusually shaped as they look so much more interesting sometimes.

If you want to find out how you can make your own then just keep reading.

Box For Patterned DSP Card - Step By Step Tutorial

Hey everyone and welcome to another post!

So my last one was showing you how you can create some very cute cards which are ideal for any occasion. I explained how you can get away without putting any embellishments on the front of the card so then you could fill out the inside for any celebration!

Another fun thing you can do with these card is make a bunch, pop them in a box and gift them to someone who loves all things handmade! They can then use them however they like. I have quite a few friends and family who frequently ask me to make cards for them and this is exactly what I do for them so they can use them to their liking. 

In todays post I will show you how you can create the box to fit the cards I did in my last post. It's so quick and easy and I use the same colour scheme to everything would match.

Check out how to make the cards for this box here.

If you want to find out how to make the box then please keep reading.

Patterned DSP Card - Step By Step Tutorial

Hey everyone and welcome back to my blog!

In todays post I wanted to show you how you can create a very simple card simply using DSP to make a pattern. What I love about this card is that the design alone is enough so you can get away with not putting a sentiment on the front. This means you can fill out the inside and use it for pretty much any occasion. 

Once you have the technique to do this you could make up so many different ones in no time! You can mix designs from different collections to get very cool patterns. I love how the brown pops in some of the ones I made.

If you want to find out how you can make your own then please keep reading.

Tripple Stamping Technique - #SukiluDIY

Hey everyone and welcome back to another post!

I wanted to share with you a technique today on how you can create a really fun effect just by the way you stamp on piece of card.

It add a sort of 3D effect to your card and its so quick and easy to do! You could play around with different positions of each layer and use different shapes! I have made so many of these cards and always used a two colour scheme and I love it. You could use more than two colours if you wanted as well!

If you want to find out how you can do this technique then just keep reading.

Handbag Gift Bag - Step By Step Tutorial

Hey everyone and welcome back to my blog! So today's post is going to be another step by set tutorial - I did mention I was working on quite a few projects recently!

I thought it only fitting to do a purse gift bag as I have recently done a purse gift card holder.

I gave these to my two granddaughters who absolutely love them and have filmed them with some of their favourite toys.

They are very easy to make once you get the technique down and as you can see, you can create two very different style bags.

If you want to find out how you can make your own then just keep reading.

Purse Gift Card Holder - Step By Step Tutorial

Hey everyone and welcome to another post! I'm so excited to share with you today step by step tutorial as I think its such a fun idea.

I have done quite a few gift card holder tutorials since I've started this blog but I think this one is by far my favourite

I looks like a mini purse and open up to reveal the gift to your receiver! It's perfect for giving that personal touch to your gifts and you could even design it to replicate their favourite purse or bag if you have the right paper!

It's so quick and easy to make once you get the steps down. If you want to find out how you can make your own then please keep reading.

Soft Pink Birthday Grandma Card - Step By Step Tutorial

Hey everyone and welcome to another post!

I know I have been doing quite a few step by step tutorials the past couple of weeks but I have had so many ideas and seen so much inspiration! Also we there has been quite a few birthdays recently.

I wanted to do another quick one today showing you how you can make a beautiful happy birthday Grandma card. I thought this was very fitting as I have recently done a Grandad card.

The paper I used in this card is one of my favourite collections! My husband purchased it for me as a present and I have been holding off using it for so long as I love it so much.

If you want to find out how you can re-create this card then just keep reading.

Grandad Birthday Card - Step By Step Tutorial

Hey everyone! I have another step-by-step tutorial today for you and I'm so excited for this one.

I feel like this card is perfect for those of you who have been doing simplistic cards for a while but want to try something with a bit more layers.

I saw this in a magazine and wanted to re-create my own version. I love looking in magazines for inspiration, taking bits of different cards and putting them together.

As I mentioned in my previous post I often find it difficult to begin creating more masculine cards but once I have finished them I'm generally pleased how they turn out.

This card is pretty easy to make but there is just quite a lot of pieces to it.

If you want to find out how you can make it then just keep reading.

Great Grandad Birthday Card - Step By Step Tutorial

Hey everyone and welcome to another post!

I know I don't usually post step-by-step tutorials on Wednesday's but I feel like I haven't done any more masculine cards in so long so I wanted to share one with you today and another one on Sunday.

I still sometimes find it quite difficult to create masculine cards as most of my supplies are more typically feminine. 

I'm so happy with how this card turned out and it's so quick to do. If you want to find out how you can re-create this then just keep reading.

Picture Decoration Idea - #SukiluDIY

Hey everyone and welcome to another post! Sorry it's a bit late!

I wanted to share with you a quick way you can create a picture to put inside a frame and use as decor.

This is so easy to do and you could make so many different colours and patterns using what you already have. If you have an unused frames then this is the tutorial for you!

If you want to find out how then just keep reading.

Frame Decorating Idea - #SukiluDIY

Hey everyone and welcome to another quick post!

I wanted to share with you an idea on how you can spruce up your photo frames!

I love having photos of my family around the house but I find that the frames are too plain. This would work on many different shapes and sizes of frames and its so easy to do.

If you want to find out how you can do this then just keep reading.

Simple Birthday Card - Step By Step Tutorial

Hey everyone and welcome to another step by step tutorial!

I wanted to show you how you can make this quick and easy card! This is the perfect card for younger children! The one with 'Ellie' is for my granddaughter for her seventh birthday.

I love the way everything isn't perfectly straight, it adds more to the card without you having to do too much.

If you want to find out how you can create your own then just keep reading.

Cute Card Holder in 10 Steps!

Hey everyone and welcome to another post!

I wanted to share with you how you can really quickly whip up this very cute card holder. I've seen quite a few variations of card holders but I really think this one is very cute!

If you have a friend who is a lover of cards or all things handmade then this would be perfect for them. You could make up one of these and pop in some handmade cards and envelopes that they could use. Obviously this holder can only carry certain size cards but you could adjust the size if you need to pop in something bigger!

If you want to find out how you can make your own then just keep reading.