August's Craftiosity project is here, and it's one of our most magical kits yet.
This month, we're inviting you to discover the beautiful art of cyanotype printing – one of the oldest photographic printing techniques. Using sunshine, specially prepared fabric and the reusable templates included in your kit, you'll create two stunning blue and white prints before adding delicate embroidered details to transform them into beautiful pieces of handmade wall art.
It's a project full of creativity, experimentation and those wonderful little moments of surprise that make crafting so rewarding.
A Little Bit of Summer Magic
Inspired by the timeless beauty of blue and white china, this month's project combines elegant patterns with delicate embroidery to create two beautiful wall hangings.
Using the included transparent sheet and templates, you'll expose your designs onto specially coated cyanotype fabric before letting the summer sunshine work its magic. As the fabric develops, your artwork will appear in rich indigo blue, creating striking designs ready to embellish with embroidery.
You'll complete two unique pieces: a charming teacup design adorned with delicate floral embroidery, and a beautiful swirling circular pattern featuring the words Craft Every Day stitched at its heart.
Whether you follow our designs or experiment with your own ideas, cyanotype printing is wonderfully satisfying and full of creative possibilities.
What You'll Be Exploring
This month's project introduces the fascinating world of cyanotype printing in a wonderfully accessible way.
You'll learn how to create striking photographic-style prints using sunlight and specially prepared fabric before combining them with relaxing embroidery techniques to create beautifully layered artwork.
Along the way you'll enjoy:
- Creating cyanotype prints using the included templates and sunshine
- Discovering the magic of this historic photographic printing process
- Adding delicate embroidered details to bring your designs to life
- Finishing two beautiful pieces of wall art inside embroidery hoops, ready to display
It's the perfect balance of creativity, mindfulness and experimentation, with plenty of opportunities to personalise each design.
Creative Freedom, Your Way
One of the joys of this month's kit is that you can make it your own.
Follow our featured teacup and decorative swirl designs, or use the reusable templates as inspiration to experiment with your own compositions. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even try creating cyanotype prints using leaves, flowers or other objects from nature.
Once your prints are complete, you can stitch as much or as little as you like, choosing thread colours and decorative details that reflect your own style.
Every finished piece becomes a unique celebration of creativity, captured in fabric and thread.
What's in the Box
Everything you need to complete your project is included:
- 2 Cyanotype Fabric Sheets
- Sewing Needle
- 4 Skeins of Embroidery Thread
- 2 Embroidery Hoops
- Card Sheet
- Transparent Plastic Window Sheet
- Step-by-Step Printed Instructions
- Design Template
You'll just need a sunny day and a pair of scissors from home to get started.
A Creative Celebration of Summer
Late summer is the perfect time to slow down, embrace a little creativity and enjoy making something beautiful.
As the sunshine develops your cyanotype prints before your eyes, you'll experience the magic of this historic printing technique before adding your own embroidered finishing touches.
The finished wall art looks beautiful displayed at home, or makes a thoughtful handmade gift for someone you love.
Subscribe Before Doors Close
As always, this is a limited-edition Craftiosity project and subscriptions for the August box are only open for a short time.
Subscribe before midnight on Friday 31st July to receive this exclusive Cyanotype Embroidered Wall Art kit as part of your Craftiosity subscription.
Every month you'll receive a beautifully packaged craft kit containing premium materials, easy-to-follow instructions and everything you need to discover a new creative skill – all delivered straight to your door.
We can't wait to see your beautiful cyanotype creations this August. Be sure to share your finished projects with us in the Craftiosity Club and on social media using #Craftiosity.
