Craft tools for beginners

Make something worth keeping.

Turn a favourite flower into a keepsake, or stitch a little notebook from paper you already have.

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A pressed lilac viola on a handmade cream card
Project example · Pressed flower card

The first two projects

What will you make?

A pressed lilac flower arranged on a card
Project example

First Bloom Wooden Flower Press Starter Kit

Press small blooms for cards and bookmarks. Includes six pressing sheets and seven cardboard spacers.

£15.99

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A small hand-stitched notebook with a terracotta card cover
Project example

First Notebook Bookbinding Tools

Turn spare paper and a piece of card into a hand-stitched pocket notebook.

£14.99 Preview price

See how to start a notebook

Make your first one

Two ideas to come back to

Press a flower for a card

  1. Start with a small, dry flower or a few petals.
  2. Lay the flower flat between pressing papers and tighten the press evenly.
  3. Once it’s completely dry, use it to decorate a card or bookmark.

Stitch a pocket notebook

  1. Fold a few sheets of paper inside a piece of card for the cover.
  2. Mark three holes along the fold and pierce them over a scrap board. Take care with the sharp awl.
  3. Thread the holes, tie off the stitch and trim the ends.

Here to help

A few good questions

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How big is the flower press?

The starter kit press measures about 12 × 6 cm overall. The box includes six absorbent pressing sheets and seven cardboard spacers.

What do I need for the notebook project?

Bring your own paper and cover card, plus a scrap board to protect your work surface. The set contains sharp tools.

Where can I find delivery and returns details?

See our shipping policy and returns policy for details.