Annie ClaxtonThis is a collaboration with my good friend Johnny - once a month we're going to send each other a mystery object bought from a charity shop/op shop/thrift store, with a challenge to think outside the box and transform it into something marvellous, using whatever art and craft supplies we like, as well as a good helping of creativity and imagination. I've coined a new acronym for our challenge - T.A.T. stands for "Thing Awaiting Transformation :) Johnny sent me a truly hideous holiday souvenir, and after much deliberation, I decided to turn it into the window of a hobbit hole, looking inside to a cosy sitting-room, as it would look if I lived there ... In this video, I'm creating the background and furniture - next time I'll be back to fill it with lots of little accessories and details to bring it to life :)
Here's a video which tells you all about the Bazaar event I mentioned and how to join in with our Bonkers Quilt project if you're not able to come along in person - youtu.be/_wOEsTkXEsk
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.com
Transformation challenge || collab with @JustJohnnyCreationsAnnie Claxton2025-09-05 | This is a collaboration with my good friend Johnny - once a month we're going to send each other a mystery object bought from a charity shop/op shop/thrift store, with a challenge to think outside the box and transform it into something marvellous, using whatever art and craft supplies we like, as well as a good helping of creativity and imagination. I've coined a new acronym for our challenge - T.A.T. stands for "Thing Awaiting Transformation :) Johnny sent me a truly hideous holiday souvenir, and after much deliberation, I decided to turn it into the window of a hobbit hole, looking inside to a cosy sitting-room, as it would look if I lived there ... In this video, I'm creating the background and furniture - next time I'll be back to fill it with lots of little accessories and details to bring it to life :)
Here's a video which tells you all about the Bazaar event I mentioned and how to join in with our Bonkers Quilt project if you're not able to come along in person - youtu.be/_wOEsTkXEsk
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community, Facebook group and all that stuff - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comSep T.A.T. Challenge || Socks and Boomerang makeoverAnnie Claxton2025-09-22 | This is a collaboration with my good friend Johnny from @JustJohnnyCreations - once a month we're going to send each other a mystery object bought from a charity shop/op shop/thrift store, with a challenge to think outside the box and transform it into something marvellous, using whatever art and craft supplies we like, as well as a good helping of creativity and imagination. I've coined a new acronym for our challenge - T.A.T. stands for "Thing Awaiting Transformation :) Last month, Johnny sent me a truly tacky holiday souvenir, which I turned into a cosy miniature room scene. This month, he set me an even tougher challenge - a boomerang!! He also sent some other questionable treats, including a pair of socks, so I decided to see what I could make with the boomerang AND the socks it was a BIG challenge, but in the end I'm very happy with my creations :)
What would YOU have made with the items in this month's box - share you ideas in the comments!
Here's Johnny's video -
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comDelicious textile treats in the post!Annie Claxton2025-09-21 | This was recorded on the day I got home from the Bazaar event in August (I'm still catching up on my happy mail videos!). How lovely it was to have THREE parcels waiting for me and all full of luscious textile treasures, handmade goodies and fun surprises from Viviana, Dot and Susanne - some for the Bonkers Quilt, some for other projects and some just because! It's a longish one, so settle down with a nice cuppa and enjoy a calorie-free Sunday feast with me :)
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comBonkers Quilt community project || Wendy and JodieAnnie Claxton2025-09-20 | The weeks have flown by since I recorded this, the day before I set off to meet up with some lovely friends for our Stitchy Corner at the Bazaar August Show, set in the Sussex Prairies Wild gardens. Our quilt is almost full now, covered with wonderful hand-stitched pieces from all over the world. Today I have two more beauties from the UK to share with you, along with some unexpected textile treasures. Now that the main pieces have been placed, I'm continuing with the painstaking but enjoyable process of securing all the pieces, filling the gaps, and blending everything together into a cohesive whole - later the backing will be added, and the quilt will be hand-tied and edged to finish it off, until eventually it is ready to auction for charity. I plan to do an update video once a month, to share some of the process and show you how I'm getting on, so keep watching this space and wish me luck! :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comInspired by Viviana || Trying trapuntoAnnie Claxton2025-09-19 | Playing with gorgeous Bazaar scraps, experimenting with different ways to add colour, texture, and form to my Underwater World, inspired by the talented Viviana Molinares. I love the way she uses fabrics, beads and thread with the eye of an artist to create her fabulous textile collages. Over the coming weeks, I shall be studying examples of her work to see if I can emulate her fabulous style - and throw in a few of my own touches along the way of course!
In this video, I'm adding shape to my octopus with my own bodgey version of the trapunto technique (see link below to Marion's tutorial showing how to do it properly!), then I'm starting to add texture and sparkle with stitching, beads and sequins. Next time, I'll be moving on to the seahorse.
I hope you'll be inspired to join me on this new adventure. If you missed the first videos, you can find them in the playlist linked below, and if you want to get hold of the templates I'm using, you'll find them in my Gumroad shop, also linked below.
Please do share pics of your creations inspired by this project, either in our FB group and/or Discord, I would love to see your creations and I know Viviana would too :)
Other YouTubers mentioned in the video - @createandcraftwithchristine @KoolKookyKreatures @Craftaartissaurus @josparadiseofcolor @kamahskreations1260 @suzieqmakes
Bazaar website for the gorgeous scrap packs - bazaarshop.co.ukWIP and Waffle Wednesday - Watercolour playtime!Annie Claxton2025-09-17 | Join us every Wednesday at 2pm UK time, when I'll be streaming live from my craft room - a weekly catch-up crafternoon with live chat so everyone can join in :) My son Tom will join in remotely via Discord, to handle the techy stuff and generally wind me up!
In the spirit of "Use it or lose it" and "Finish what you started", I'll be working on all kinds of creative WIP(Works In Progress) - so settle in with your favourite refreshments, join in the live chat, bring along your own projects and feel free to share pictures in the Arty Farty Annie Group on Facebook and/or the Arty Fartists Discord community, so that we can all have a nosey during the stream!
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to buy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_shareAugust T.A.T challenge || Miniature cosy room sceneAnnie Claxton2025-09-15 | This is a collaboration with my good friend Johnny from @JustJohnnyCreations - once a month we're going to send each other a mystery object bought from a charity shop/op shop/thrift store, with a challenge to think outside the box and transform it into something marvellous, using whatever art and craft supplies we like, as well as a good helping of creativity and imagination. I've coined a new acronym for our challenge - T.A.T. stands for "Thing Awaiting Transformation :) Last month, Johnny sent me a truly hideous holiday souvenir, and after much deliberation, I decided to turn it into the window of a hobbit hole, looking inside to a cosy sitting-room, as it would look if I lived there ... In this final video, I'm creating the little accessories and adding details to bring the room to life :) If you were with us for last Wednesday's WIP & Waffle, you'll already know what Johnny sent me in this month's box - an even tougher challenge I think :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community, Facebook group and all that stuff - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comBonkers Quilt community project || Debs and PatAnnie Claxton2025-09-13 | Four weeks have flown by since we were sitting together in our beautiful Stitchy Corner at the Bazaar August Show, set in the Sussex Prairies Wild gardens - our quilt is almost full now, and pieces continue to come in from all over the world. Today I have happy mail and not-so-happy mail to share with you - a whole collection of beautiful pieces from Debs here in the UK, and sadly an empty envelope from Pat in the US, with an apology for the loss from the USPS. I feel so bad for Pat, as I know how much care and work she put into her piece. Luckily, she did take a photo of it, so I can share that with you, and I do have an idea for a way I may be able to recreate it, so perhaps all is not lost, watch this space :) Meanwhile, I'm continuing with the painstaking but enjoyable process of securing all the pieces, filling the gaps, and blending everything together into a cohesive whole - later the backing will be added, and the quilt will be hand-tied and edged to finish it off, until eventually it is ready to auction for charity. I plan to do an update video once a month, to share some of the process and show you how I'm getting on, so keep watching this space and wish me luck! :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comWIP and Waffle Wednesday - Working on my tiny hobbit hole!Annie Claxton2025-09-13 | Join us every Wednesday at 2pm UK time, when I'll be streaming live from my craft room - a weekly catch-up crafternoon with live chat so everyone can join in :) My son Tom will join in remotely via Discord, to handle the techy stuff and generally wind me up!
In the spirit of "Use it or lose it" and "Finish what you started", I'll be working on all kinds of creative WIP(Works In Progress) - so settle in with your favourite refreshments, join in the live chat, bring along your own projects and feel free to share pictures in the Arty Farty Annie Group on Facebook and/or the Arty Fartists Discord community, so that we can all have a nosey during the stream!
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to buy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_shareInspired by Viviana || Bringing my octopus to life!Annie Claxton2025-09-12 | Playing with gorgeous Bazaar scraps, experimenting with different ways to add colour, texture, and form to my Underwater World, inspired by the talented Viviana Molinares. I love the way she uses fabrics, beads and thread with the eye of an artist to create her fabulous textile collages. Over the coming weeks, I shall be studying examples of her work to see if I can emulate her fabulous style - and throw in a few of my own touches along the way of course!
In this video, I'm working on my octopus and starting on a new page in my fold-out book, next time, I'll be sculpting the octopus with stuffing and stitching, and playing with different ways to add more texture and detail to this fabulous creature.
I hope you'll be inspired to join me on this new adventure. If you missed the first videos, you can find them in the playlist linked below, and if you want to get hold of the templates I'm using, you'll find them in my Gumroad shop, also linked below.
Please do share pics of your creations inspired by this project, either in our FB group and/or Discord, I would love to see your creations and I know Viviana would too :)
Other YouTubers mentioned in the video - @createandcraftwithchristine @KoolKookyKreatures @Craftaartissaurus @josparadiseofcolor @kamahskreations1260 @suzieqmakes
Bazaar website for the gorgeous scrap packs - bazaarshop.co.ukCreating a mixed media collage || Whimsical OctopusAnnie Claxton2025-09-08 | Challenging myself to use the Underwater World templates in a different way, today I'm working with mixed media, including recycled tissue, acrylic markers, coloured pencils and more, to create a colourful octopus. You could try this idea with any colouring page or template - the one I'm using is available in my Gumroad shop, along with some freebie printables and our free Community Colouring Collection with over 50 fun images to inspire you - you'll find a link to my Gumroad below :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community, Facebook group and all that stuff - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comChatty catch-up and portfolio flipAnnie Claxton2025-09-06 | A bit of waffle and a wander through some of my old artwork - let's see what I think of it now :)
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If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comIts Arty Farty Party Time!! Mixed media playtimeAnnie Claxton2025-09-06 | Join Tom and me for our monthly Arty Farty gathering, streaming live from my craft room from 8pm UK time .
This time, I'll be using one of my Underwater World templates to create a mixed media collage. If you'd like to join me, I challenge you to use templates or colouring pages in a different way - perhaps use stitching templates for doodling or painting, OR use colouring pages as a design for a stitched or felted piece for example. You can find various templates and colouring pages to download and print in my Gumroad shop - artyfartyannie.gumroad.com
Feel free to bring along whatever you're working on, or just settle in, chill out, and join us in the live chat - and remember that if you're in our Discord community, you can share pics in the live-stream-follow-along room, so that we can all have a peek during the live :)
Join our free Discord community or the Arty Farty Annie Group on Facebook, to connect with other creative people, get to know us all a bit better and share inspiration and ideas. Go to my linktree to find all the links you need - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
Bazaar website - bazaarshop.co.uk NB if you order scrap packs, remember to type "Arty Farty Annie Treat" into the "add-a-note" section (NOT the promo code) at checkout to get a little extra something in your order :)
Other YouTubers you may hear us mention during the stream - @GABYCHICDOLLS @suzieqmakes @KoolKookyKreatures @zoehartist @MadebyDawn23 @soomatart @createandcraftwithchristine @lovecraftwithkatherine @FrizzyBeeCrochet @youmefpp @EmilyArts @justjohnnycreations @Arillae_Art @DottyBeeVintage @tobelovedtreasuresbycorrine @craftaartisaurus @AmoPawfectPastimes @purplepoppy1965 @SewbitsKristy
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to buy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_shareBeautiful Baltimore Album Quilt blocks from PaulaAnnie Claxton2025-09-06 | Check out this parcel of wonderful work from Paula in the US - as well as a beautiful piece for our Bonkers Quilt community project, she's included some fabulous "orphan blocks" and little kit for me to have a go! It's so interesting and inspiring to see these examples of this style of quilting using needle turn applique. Thank you so much Paula, I will enjoy finding out more about the history of this technique and trying it out for myself, and your square looks absolutely stunning on our quilt :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comIntroducing the 6th Arty Farty Swap || Home Sweet HomeAnnie Claxton2025-09-04 | It's that time again!! Another year is flying by and the next swap will soon be starting. Any arts and crafts are welcome and we have a new theme to get your creative cogs turning :) Watch this video to find out all about it and how you can join in if you would like to.
If you have any questions, please pop them in the comments, email me, or ask in the FB group or Discord community. You'll find all the links here - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to buy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_shareBonkers Quilt community project || Jan CAnnie Claxton2025-09-04 | It's been more than two weeks since we were sitting together in our beautiful Stitchy Corner at the Bazaar August Show, set in the Sussex Prairies Wild gardens - our quilt is almost full now, and pieces continue to come in from all over the world. Today I have two wonderful pieces from Jan C to show you, along with some unexpected and very lovely extra surprises just for me! :) I'm quietly working on the painstaking but enjoyable process of securing all the pieces, filling the gaps, and blending everything together into a cohesive whole - later the backing will be added, and the quilt will be hand-tied and edged to finish it off, until eventually it is ready to auction for charity. I plan to do an update video once a month, to share some of the process and show you how I'm getting on, so keep watching this space and wish me luck! :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comWIP and Waffle Wednesday - Cross stitch dolls and new swap revealAnnie Claxton2025-09-03 | Join us every Wednesday at 2pm UK time, when I'll be streaming live from my craft room - a weekly catch-up crafternoon with live chat so everyone can join in :) My son Tom will join in remotely via Discord, to handle the techy stuff and generally wind me up!
In the spirit of "Use it or lose it" and "Finish what you started", I'll be working on all kinds of creative WIP(Works In Progress) - so settle in with your favourite refreshments, join in the live chat, bring along your own projects and feel free to share pictures in the Arty Farty Annie Group on Facebook and/or the Arty Fartists Discord community, so that we can all have a nosey during the stream!
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to buy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_shareInspired by Viviana || Stuffing fish and prepping octopusAnnie Claxton2025-09-01 | Playing with gorgeous Bazaar scraps, experimenting with different ways to add colour, texture, and form to my Underwater World, inspired by the talented Viviana Molinares. I love the way she uses fabrics, beads and thread with the eye of an artist to create her fabulous textile collages. Over the coming weeks, I shall be studying examples of her work to see if I can emulate her fabulous style - and throw in a few of my own touches along the way of course!
In this video, I'm stuffing a fish, adding more garnish to my background, and prepping my octopus - next time, I'll be starting a new section of my fold-out book, and embellishing my octopus with stitching, beads and interesting textures.
I hope you'll be inspired to join me on this new adventure. If you missed the first videos, you can find them in the playlist linked below, and if you want to get hold of the templates I'm using, you'll find them in my Gumroad shop, also linked below.
Please do share pics of your creations inspired by this project, either in our FB group and/or Discord, I would love to see your creations and I know Viviana would too :)
Other YouTubers mentioned in the video - @createandcraftwithchristine @KoolKookyKreatures @Craftaartissaurus @josparadiseofcolor @kamahskreations1260 @suzieqmakes
Bazaar website for the gorgeous scrap packs - bazaarshop.co.ukStitch Kit || Craft of the Month subscription box || SeptemberAnnie Claxton2025-08-31 | Find out what Kirsty and Rachel have in store for us this month! It's a real corker this one, I can't wait to get stuck in :)
The Craft of the Month box can be purchased as a one-off, or you can save even more on your crafting supplies by subscribing, and you can cancel at any time. There are three price points to choose from, starting at £25 for the Quick Project option. All boxes are custom-made for the individual customer, so make sure you fill in the online questionnaire when you order and let them know what you love, and what you don't!
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_shareBonkers Quilt community project || Jen, Ali and AlysonAnnie Claxton2025-08-30 | It's been two weeks since we were sitting together in our beautiful Stitchy Corner at the Bazaar August Show, set in the Sussex Prairies Wild gardens - our quilt is almost full now, and pieces continue to come in from all over the world. Today I have some more beauties to share with you, from Jen and Ali in the UK and Alyson in Australia - all very different, all very beautiful and each one will be a uniquely special addition to the Bonkers Quilt. I'm quietly working on the painstaking but enjoyable process of securing all the pieces, filling the gaps, and blending everything together into a cohesive whole - later the backing will be added, and the quilt will be hand-tied and edged to finish it off, until eventually it is ready to auction for charity. I plan to do an update video once a month, to share some of the process and show you how I'm getting on, so keep watching this space and wish me luck! :)
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comBonkers Quilt Progress || Hand-stitching || AugustAnnie Claxton2025-08-29 | It's hard to believe that it's a whole week since we were sitting together in our beautiful Stitchy Corner at the Bazaar August Show, set in the Sussex Prairies Wild gardens - what a wonderful weekend we all had, and how fabulous our Bonkers quilt is looking already. Now it's time to start the painstaking but enjoyable process of securing all the pieces, filling the gaps, and blending everything together into a cohesive whole - later the backing will be added, and the quilt will be hand-tied and edged to finish it off. All of this will probably take some months, but I'm going to relax and enjoy the process, and I thought you might like to chill out with me, keep me company while I work, and see how our beautiful quilt evolves, until eventually it is ready to auction for charity.
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comBeautiful textiles from BarbaraAnnie Claxton2025-08-28 | What a fabulous parcel from the US - wonderful inspiring textile pieces AND a beautiful slow-stitched piece for our Bonkers Quilt community project. Thank you so much, Barbara, your square already looks fab on the quilt and those textiles will inspire many projects in the future :) xo
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comWIP and Waffle Wednesday - Another bash at punch needlingAnnie Claxton2025-08-27 | Join us every Wednesday at 2pm UK time, when I'll be streaming live from my craft room - a weekly catch-up crafternoon with live chat so everyone can join in :) My son Tom will join in remotely via Discord, to handle the techy stuff and generally wind me up!
In the spirit of "Use it or lose it" and "Finish what you started", I'll be working on all kinds of creative WIP(Works In Progress) - so settle in with your favourite refreshments, join in the live chat, bring along your own projects and feel free to share pictures in the Arty Farty Annie Group on Facebook and/or the Arty Fartists Discord community, so that we can all have a nosey during the stream!
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comBonkers Quilt community project || Debbie D, Tracey, ProcrastalassAnnie Claxton2025-08-26 | Lots of lovely pieces have been coming from all over the world to stitch into our Bonkers Quilt, today I have a gorgeous one from Debbie D, Procrastalass sent a lovely piece, along with a collection of beaded beauties, and from Tracey a fabulously unique creation for the art swap - thank you all so much, what creative and generous souls you are! :) xo
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comInspired by Viviana || Creative coral and fabulous frondage!Annie Claxton2025-08-25 | Playing with gorgeous Bazaar scraps, experimenting with different ways to add colour, texture, and form to my Underwater World, inspired by the talented Viviana Molinares. I love the way she uses fabrics, beads and thread with the eye of an artist to create her fabulous textile collages. Over the coming weeks, I shall be studying examples of her work to see if I can emulate her fabulous style - and throw in a few of my own touches along the way of course!
In this video, I'm experimenting with Heat & Bond and starting to add coral, seaweed and interesting details and dimension to my background. Next time, I'll be adding beads and stitching, ruffles and puffs, and trying some new techniques to start on my seahorse.
I hope you'll be inspired to join me on this new adventure. If you missed the first videos, you can find them in the playlist linked below, and if you want to get hold of the templates I'm using, you'll find them in my Gumroad shop, also linked below.
Please do share pics of your creations inspired by this project, either in our FB group and/or Discord, I would love to see your creations and I know Viviana would too :)
Other YouTubers mentioned in the video - @createandcraftwithchristine @KoolKookyKreatures @Craftaartissaurus @josparadiseofcolor @kamahskreations1260 @suzieqmakes
Bazaar website for the gorgeous scrap packs - bazaarshop.co.ukA Bonkers weekend at Bazaar || Time-stampedAnnie Claxton2025-08-22 | A collection of clips and pics to give you a flavour of this wonderful, colourful, and entertaining event, which took part in the beautiful Sussex Prairies Wild gardens. Thank you to Jo and everyone at Bazaar for the warm welcome, and for creating such a perfect Slow-Stitching Corner for us. Thank you to my Bonkers Crew for all your help and support, and to everyone who came along to stitch with us. Thank you to all the stitchers around the world who wasn't able join us but has sent a contribution to be added to the quilt on your behalf. It's going to be the most beautiful, most bonkers crazy quilt ever! :)
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00:00 - Start 00:03 - Intro 02:56 - Twas the Night Before Bazaar 03:37 - Pressies! 23:56 - The Quilt before Bazaar 24:11 - Slow-Stitching Corner 30:17 - Arty Farty Lucy 33:32 - Sussex Prairies Wild 33:49 - The Garden Party 35:56 - Jo's Talks 36:18 - The Bonkers QuiltBonkers Quilt and Unexpected Treasures || Kate T and LouAnnie Claxton2025-08-16 | Lots of lovely pieces have been coming from all over the world to stitch into our Bonkers Quilt, today I have an extra special one from Kate T, along with a gorgeous collection of treasures from Lou - thank you both so much, you made my day :)
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comBonkers Quilt community project || Maria A and CarolineHDAnnie Claxton2025-08-16 | Lots of lovely pieces have been coming from all over the world to stitch into our Bonkers Quilt, today I have some more gorgeous pieces to show you, along with some unexpected extras, and a lovely story. Thank you so much Caroline and Maria, your stitcheries will be beautiful additions to our quilt.
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comInspired by Viviana Molinares || First Fish Finished!!Annie Claxton2025-08-15 | Playing with gorgeous Bazaar scraps, experimenting with different ways to add colour, texture, and form to my Underwater World, inspired by the talented Viviana Molinares. I love the way she uses fabrics, beads and thread with the eye of an artist to create her fabulous textile collages. Over the coming weeks, I shall be studying examples of her work to see if I can emulate her fabulous style - and throw in a few of my own touches along the way of course!
In this video, I'm finishing the first fish for my watery world. next time, I'll be adding coral, seaweed and other details to my background, then we'll be ready to move on to larger fish and other fabulous sea creatures.
I hope you'll be inspired to join me on this new adventure. If you missed the first videos, you can find them in the playlist linked below, and if you want to get hold of the templates I'm using, you'll find them in my Gumroad shop, also linked below.
Please do share pics of your creations inspired by this project, either in our FB group and/or Discord, I would love to see your creations and I know Viviana would too :)
Other YouTubers mentioned in the video - @createandcraftwithchristine @KoolKookyKreatures @Craftaartissaurus @josparadiseofcolor @suzieqmakes
Here's a video which tells you all about the Bazaar event I mentioned and how to join in with our Bonkers Quilt project if you're not able to come along in person - youtu.be/_wOEsTkXEsk
Bazaar website as promised - bazaarshop.co.ukBonkers Quilt community project || EllenAnnie Claxton2025-08-14 | Lots of lovely pieces have been coming from all over the world to stitch into our Bonkers Quilt, today I have some beauties from Ellen in Australia - plus some extra surprises that really made me smile Thank you so much Ellen, it will be a pleasure to add your beautiful work to the quilt and great fun to wind Tom up with the Mystery Item :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comAnnie Claxton is liveAnnie Claxton2025-08-13 | Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with other creative people, share your inspiration and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie If you would like to suipport my channel and enjoy some members-only perks, please consider a channel membership, check out the details here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/joinBonkers Quilt community project || Shirley O and Purple Poppy ClaireAnnie Claxton2025-08-13 | Lots of lovely pieces have been coming from all over the world to stitch into our Bonkers Quilt, today I have two gorgeous packages to open with you, one from Claire (@purplepoppy1965 here on YouTube) and one from Shirley O - very different styles but both wonderful and perfect for our quilt. Thank you so much both of you, it will be a pleasure to add your beautiful work to the quilt :)
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comBoho style from Bazaar || packing for my tripAnnie Claxton2025-08-12 | I blame Marian for this one - she dared me! :) Here's a little fashion show of the clothes I got from Bazaar, which I'll be wearing during my trip to Sussex for their August Show. I'm not into fashion, and I don't enjoy clothes shopping, but I know what I like and what I like and what I'm comfortable in, and I LOVE their beautiful boho-style fair-trade clothes. If you want to check them out for yourself, come along to the show, or visit their website - but if you'd like a quick peek at what they really look like on a short, dumpy 60-something, then this is the video for you :)
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comInspired by Viviana Molinares || Textile collage || Free templateAnnie Claxton2025-08-11 | Inspiration at the ready, supplies gathered up, templates printed - now it's time to get stuck in to my Underwater World project, inspired by the wonderful Viviana Molinares!
In this video, I'm assembling the first layer of my background, then using the free template to start creating the first fish for my watery world. If you missed the first video, you can find it in the playlist linked below, and if you want to get hold of the templates I'm using, you'll find them in my Gumroad shop, also linked below.
I hope you'll be inspired to join me on this new adventure - I'll be back in a few days to start adding some decorative stitching and details to both the background and the fish. Then we'll be ready to move on to larger fish and other fabulous sea creatures. Please do share pics of your creations inspired by this project, either in our FB group and/or Discord, I would love to see your creations and I know Viviana would too :)
Other YouTubers mentioned in the video - @createandcraftwithchristine @KoolKookyKreatures @Craftaartissaurus @josparadiseofcolor
Here's a video which tells you all about the Bazaar event I mentioned and how to join in with our Bonkers Quilt project if you're not able to come along in person - youtu.be/_wOEsTkXEsk
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community, Facebook group and all that stuff - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comBonkers at BazaarAnnie Claxton2025-08-10 | Streaming live from the Bazaar August Show at the beautiful Sussex Prairies Wild, where we're sitting and stitching together, chilling out, chatting and working on our Bonkers Quilt community project - but we'll make time to say a quick hello to our friends out there who aren't able to be with us in person - join us if you can :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with other creative people, share your inspiration and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie If you would like to support my channel and enjoy some members-only perks, please consider a channel membership, check out the details here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/joinBonkers Quilt community project || Karen, Claire and Magpie SueAnnie Claxton2025-08-09 | Lots of lovely pieces have been coming from all over the world to stitch into our Bonkers Quilt, today I have three packages to open with you, one from Magpie Sue in the US, one from Karen in Wales and one from Claire in England - all containing beautiful pieces of stitchery to go on our quilt. What a unique and wonderful quilt this is going to be! Thank you all three for being part of it :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
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Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comPunch Needle Rainbow || Stitch Kit || time-stampedAnnie Claxton2025-08-08 | The Stitch Kit Craft of the Month box for August is all about punch needle embroidery - something I've been wanting to try for ages. In this video you'll see what's in the box, and find out how I get on, and I'll share what I learn along the way. I had a lot of fun with this and I'm all fired up and ready to explore some of the many techniques and ideas I found down the punch needle rabbit hole :)
The Craft of the Month box can be purchased as a one-off, or you can save even more on your crafting supplies by subscribing, and you can cancel at any time. There are three price points to choose from, starting at £25 for the Quick Project option. All boxes are custom-made for the individual customer, so make sure you fill in the online questionnaire when you order and let them know what you love, and what you don't!
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
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00:00 - Start 00:07 - Intro waffle 18:50 - Punching demo 41:26 - Adding the dangly fringeWIP and Waffle Wednesday - Lets try some punch needlingAnnie Claxton2025-08-06 | Join us every Wednesday at 2pm UK time, when I'll be streaming live from my craft room - a weekly catch-up crafternoon with live chat so everyone can join in :) My son Tom will join in remotely via Discord, to handle the techy stuff and generally wind me up!
In the spirit of "Use it or lose it" and "Finish what you started", I'll be working on all kinds of creative WIP(Works In Progress) - so settle in with your favourite refreshments, join in the live chat, bring along your own projects and feel free to share pictures in the Arty Farty Annie Group on Facebook and/or the Arty Fartists Discord community, so that we can all have a nosey during the stream!
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to buy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_shareOo-er! Wots in the Box Johnny? || TAT collabAnnie Claxton2025-08-06 | This is a collaboration with my good friend Johnny, AKA @JustJohnnyCreations here on YouTube - once a month we're going to send each other a Mystery Object bought from a charity shop/op shop/thrift store, with a challenge to think outside the box and transform it into something marvellous, using whatever art and craft supplies we like, as well as a good helping of creativity and imagination. The object Johnny found for me this time has already got my brain going off in all directions, so I'm look ing forward to getting stuck in, and I can't wait to see what Johnny does with the surprise TAT I sent to him (yes, I've invented a new acronym, TAT, it stands for Thing Awaiting Transformation!) :)
Here's a video which tells you all about the Bazaar event I mentioned and how to join in with our Bonkers Quilt project if you're not able to come along in person - youtu.be/_wOEsTkXEsk
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community, Facebook group and all that stuff - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comIntroducing Viviana Molinares || Planning a new textile art projectAnnie Claxton2025-08-05 | We all enjoyed exploring the colourful and inspiring work of Maggie Morris last month, but now it's time for a new adventure! Welcome to the wonderful world of another inspirational member of our community - Viviana Molinares. If you haven't seen her work before, you're in for a treat, as I have lots of photos and some actual pieces to show you in this video. Over the coming weeks, I'll be looking closely at how Viviana uses scraps of fabric, beads and other materials to create her fabulous hand-stitched textile collages. I'll share techniques and tips with you, and templates will be available to make it easier if you're not confident with drawing your own. The project I have planned is quite ambitious, but you could easily adapt the ideas to create a smaller piece if you prefer.
If you'd like to join me on this journey, gather up your supplies, download the templates and I'll be back in a few days to create the first background and start work on my first Viviana-style fish. Please do share pics of your creations inspired by this project, either in our FB group and/or Discord, I would love to see your creations and I know Viviana would too :)
Here's a video which tells you all about the Bazaar event I mentioned and how to join in with our Bonkers Quilt project if you're not able to come along in person - youtu.be/_wOEsTkXEsk
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community, Facebook group and all that stuff - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comDelicious feast of fabrics from FeeAnnie Claxton2025-08-04 | This isn't just happy mail, it's very chuffed indeed mail! :) Thank you so much Fee for sending me some of your beautiful textile treasures - some of them will go into our Bonkers Quilt and some will be used to create other wonderful projects in the future, they're just fabulous :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making -
https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comIts Arty Farty Party Time!! Bonkers Quilt community projectAnnie Claxton2025-08-02 | Join Tom and me for our monthly Arty Farty gathering, streaming live from my craft room from 8pm UK time .
Feel free to bring along whatever you're working on, or just settle in, chill out, and join us in the live chat - and remember that if you're in our Discord community, you can share pics in the live-stream-follow-along room, so that we can all have a peek during the live :) Here's a link straight to our Discord community - discord.gg/YH8dHmc3p7
Join our free Discord community or the Arty Farty Annie Group on Facebook, to connect with other creative people, get to know us all a bit better and share inspiration and ideas. Go to my linktree to find all the links you need - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
Bazaar website - bazaarshop.co.uk NB if you order scrap packs, remember to type "Arty Farty Annie Treat" into the "add-a-note" section (NOT the promo code) at checkout to get a little extra something in your order :)
Other YouTubers you may hear us mention during the stream - @GABYCHICDOLLS @suzieqmakes @KoolKookyKreatures @zoehartist @MadebyDawn23 @soomatart @createandcraftwithchristine @lovecraftwithkatherine @FrizzyBeeCrochet @youmefpp @EmilyArts @justjohnnycreations @Arillae_Art @DottyBeeVintage @tobelovedtreasuresbycorrine @craftaartisaurus @AmoPawfectPastimes @purplepoppy1965 @SewbitsKristy
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to buy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_shareBonkers Quilt community project || Lou, Sharon and ChristineAnnie Claxton2025-08-02 | Some more beautiful stitchery to share with you today - fabulous pieces for the Bonkers Quilt from Christine in Australia and Lou in the UK, and from Sharon in Canada, who also sent me a gorgeous heart for the Arty Farty Hearties Swap. Wonderful work and creativity in every single piece :)
Other YouTubers mentioned in the video - @createandcraftwithchristine @KoolKookyKreatures
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making -
https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comStitch Kit || Craft of the Month Subscription Box || AugustAnnie Claxton2025-08-01 | Find out what Kirsty and Rachel have in store for us this month! HINT: It's something I've never tried before, but Tom says its "very easy" - of course he does!! :)
The Craft of the Month box can be purchased as a one-off, or you can save even more on your crafting supplies by subscribing, and you can cancel at any time. There are three price points to choose from, starting at £25 for the Quick Project option. All boxes are custom-made for the individual customer, so make sure you fill in the online questionnaire when you order and let them know what you love, and what you don't!
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_shareArty Farty Hearty Swap || Final flip-through || Time-stampedAnnie Claxton2025-07-31 | The deadline to send out all of our swaps was 30th June, so we can be reasonably certain that they've all reached their final destinations by now - time to have a look back at all the beautiful hearts I received and the ones I made to send out to my Swapsters. I also have news about the upcoming giveaway taking place during the livestream Arty Farty Party this Saturday 2nd August. Time stamped so you can easily skip to the bit you want to watch.
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making -
https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.com
00:00 - Start 04:55 - The hearts I received 30:17 - The hearts I sent out 44:00 - Final words and giveaway infoWIP and Waffle Wednesday - Bonkers QuiltAnnie Claxton2025-07-30 | Join us every Wednesday at 2pm UK time, when I'll be streaming live from my craft room - a weekly catch-up crafternoon with live chat so everyone can join in :) My son Tom will join in remotely via Discord, to handle the techy stuff and generally wind me up!
In the spirit of "Use it or lose it" and "Finish what you started", I'll be working on all kinds of creative WIP(Works In Progress) - so settle in with your favourite refreshments, join in the live chat, bring along your own projects and feel free to share pictures in the Arty Farty Annie Group on Facebook and/or the Arty Fartists Discord community, so that we can all have a nosey during the stream!
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to buy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_shareMaggie Morris finale || Gather-up bag and giveaway infoAnnie Claxton2025-07-28 | Finishing up my last Maggie project, by turning my slow-stitched piece into a useful bag, which I will enjoy every day. Thank you again to my dear friend Maggie for allowing me to share the joy and creativity of your work - how exciting it has been to see so many people in our community being inspired by it. If you'd like to throw your name in the virtual hat to win some Maggie Magic, join us here on YouTube from 8pm - 10pm UK time on Saturday 2nd August. If you're not able to make it, you can still enter by emailing me, see linktree below.
If you'd like to try out some Maggie magic for yourself, all you need is some scraps of colourful fabric, needle and threads - the process and the actual stitches are deceptively simple and SO relaxing to do. And please do share pics of your projects in our FB group and/or Discord, I would love to see your creations and I know Maggie would too :)
Here's a video which tells you all about the Bazaar event in August, where Maggie and some of my other lovely arty-farty friends will be joining us - youtu.be/_wOEsTkXEsk
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community, Facebook group and all that stuff - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comBonkers Quilt community project || Lorraine, Jan B and TelseAnnie Claxton2025-07-26 | Lots of lovely pieces have been coming from all over the world to stitch into our Bonkers Quilt, today I have three beautiful pieces to show you, two from Lorraine and Jan here in the UK and one from Telse, which has come all the way from Germany - all very different from each other and all totally gorgeous, PLUS an extra cute surprise from Lorraine. What a fabulous quilt this is going to be! Thank you all three for being part of it :)
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.comDoodling with stitches the Maggie Morris way || Time-stamped for easy waffle-avoidanceAnnie Claxton2025-07-25 | Today I'm working on finishing my final project for Maggie Morris month, referring to examples of her work and doing my best to emulate her style, using only simple stitches - but lots of them! Once the decorative stitching is done, I'll be back to show you how I'm going to turn this piece into a "Gather-up Grab and Go Bag" . The video is time-stamped, so that you can skip to the bits you want to watch :)
If you'd like to try out some Maggie magic for yourself, all you need is some scraps of colourful fabric, needle and threads - the process and the actual stitches are deceptively simple and SO relaxing to do. And please do share pics of your projects in our FB group and/or Discord, I would love to see your creations and I know Maggie would too :)
Here's a video which tells you all about the Bazaar event in August, where Maggie and some of my other lovely arty-farty friends will be joining us - youtu.be/_wOEsTkXEsk
Go to my linktree to find links to our free Discord community and Facebook group, where you can connect with lots of lovely creative people, share your inspirations and show us what you're making - https://linktr.ee/artyfartyannie
If you would like to support the channel, please consider joining as a channel member - you can become more involved and we've created some little perks as a thank you, more info here - youtube.com/@artyfartyannie/join
Some lovely people have said that they would rather support me by donating something specific, so here’s my Amazon wish list, where you can choose an item to https://linktr.ee/artyfartyanniebuy and have it sent direct from the UK to save on the shipping costs - amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1EU24AM2J71HB?ref_=wl_share
Here’s my Gumroad, where you can find patterns, templates and other fun things to download and print at home- artyfartyannie.gumroad.com
00:00 - Start 00:25 - Bazaar dress show and tell 02:48 - Catch-up waffling 05:34 - My final Maggie piece 06:53 - News about the celebration giveaway 08:28 - Stitching time