As well as running my own small business online, I also regularly do some freelance work for a magazine called Craftseller Magazine.  This magazine is aimed at people who want to make and sell various crafts either at their gift shop, online or at craft fairs. In every issue you will find a selection of different makes that each include templates and instructions of how to make them. The magazine is also full of advice on how to make various things, different crafting techniques, information about craft courses, where to buy certain materials and also lots of tips to help with the running of your own small craft business.

In the latest issue of Craftseller Magazine (issue 10), all the makes have a very patriotic theme of red white and blue and Union Jack flags to celebrate this very British Summer with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the Olympics and also not forgetting Wimbledon coming very soon! To help you prepare for the celebrations, the instructions in this magazine will show you how to make bunting, yummy scones, coconut ice squares and patriotic table decorations for your street party, Union Jack flags, a Corgi Cushion to cuddle while you watch the events on television, a Queen costume so your little Princess can be Queen for the day, Union jack knitted egg cozies for when you have your royal breakfast, a felt Olympic medal key ring, knitted Olympic Runner, beaded tiara, crown cushion and much more!

Here are a few examples of what you can find inside this issue of Craftseller Magazine:

This lovely Union Jack bunting was designed and made by Sarah Trevor.

The Union Jack flag, hankie and brooch pictured here are designed and handmade by Claire Watkins.

This cuddly felt Corgi Cushion was designed and made by Vicky Craxton (Me), owner of small business, Vicky’s Vintage Gifts.

These table decorations were designed and made by Annie Bellamy and they are perfect for any Jubilee street party!

This adorable but very regal Queen costume was designed and handmade by Rebecca Tuffnell.

These cracking Union Jack egg cosies were designed and knitted by Susanne Frank.

This vintage inspired crown cushion was designed and handmade by Emma Read, owner of small business, Hapitat.

I hope you enjoyed looking at these very British makes and if you would like to know how to make these wonderful things, issue 10 of Craftseller Magazine should still be available to buy in WHSmtihs, supermarkets and some newsagents. You can also buy back issues or subscribe to the magazine online.

Vicky x

(All the images in this blog post are from issue 10 of Craftseller Magazine.)