Textile repair, repurposing and upcycling - a new online group to share ideas and techniques and to find out why it matters. Join Planet Aware and friends at these informal sessions to connect anyone in the Solent and Isle of Wight area who is interested in textile upcycling and repair and learn a bit more […]
December is finally here! Have a sustainable Christmas this year by using some of our recycling tips and tricks. For more holiday DIYs, upcycling ideas, and life hacks. Have a go this weekend We love the seed Christmas Card Idea, napkin candle and the hole in the glove ! Homemade gifts are so nice. Have […]
I Heart Buttons is pleased to be opening their doors again from 3rd December for our popular Christmas Craft workshops. The workshops include creating your own button Christmas tree complete with lights and tinsel as well as decorating our freestanding Christmas themed shapes or our new Unicorn Baubles. These are all available to craft at […]
If you love baking we’ve a twist to an advent calendar - 24 Advent biscuits made using spicy gingerbread. Gingerbread Advent Calendar Depending on the size of cutters you use this could make up to 40 biscuits. The leftover dough can be frozen either as a ball or in shapes ready to be baked straight […]
The Isle of Wight Council is urging residents to ensure they follow official coronavirus guidance if they plan to mark celebratory events over the coming weeks. With Hallowe'en and bonfire night on the horizon, these are times of the year that traditionally see people come together to celebrate. However, the Island's current local Covid alert […]
For any of you looking to keep the children busy this Half Term we've got a Halloween Trail and Pumpkin Carving Experience...Take the mess out of carving at home and leave it for us, we'll provide the tools and tables so you and the kids can be as creative as you'd like this half-term! With 20% off admission […]
Come and decorate a spooky shape or creepy canvas at I Heart Buttons. Or how about creating your own Halloween Button Tree or Halloween Wreath? Each person crafting will take home a tasty treat and a Halloween themed TattooFreestanding shapes/Pre-painted Canvas choose from: Scary Pumpkin Face, Petrifying Pumpkin, Spooky Spider, Witches Black Cat, Batastic Bat, […]
Saturday 16 November, Brading, 6pm As darkness falls, join the New Carnival Company (NCC) to watch an exciting and illuminated new fairy-tale pageant unfold under the stars. Inspired by ancient mythology, local heritage, mosaics and history, the script, led by Island storyteller Sue Bailey, is written by local schools and community groups who will also […]
I Heart Buttons Craft Centre has now added Unicorn themed crafting birthday parties to their list of crafting activities available. Our Unicorn themed parties are perfect for kids to get creative *They each take home their own personalised (by them) freestanding Unicorn *Unicorn themed luxury Makeovers by SoulFace *Unicorn themed backdrops with props for those […]