Kirstie Allsopp shows us crafts and skills to help us navigate these unique times.
Combining archive favourites with new material shot in lockdown, Kirstie proves there's a craft for everyone, sharing how to make bug hotels, homemade body scrubs, cushions and much more. You'll be surprised by the wonders you can create.
Episode 1
Apr 20, 2020
Kirstie makes a 3D flower panel for a patchwork cushion, a paper garland and a bug hotel.
Episode 2
Apr 21, 2020
Kirstie makes the summer panel of her patchwork cushion, a cute robot dog and a terrarium.
Episode 3
Apr 22, 2020
Kirstie crafts the autumn section of her cushion, marbled mugs and homemade body scrub.
Episode 4
Apr 23, 2020
Kirstie uses a clever dyeing method to create the winter panel for her patchwork cushion, builds model animals from leftover toilet roll inner tubes, and decorates salt dough dishes.
Episode 5
Apr 24, 2020
Kirstie creates flower prints from left-over vegetables, makes a beehive piñata and sews her patchwork cushion together. She also goes online to speak to crafting experts and calls on the crafting community to send in images of lockdown makes.
Episode 6
Apr 27, 2020
Kirstie crafts paper flowers to create a name sign for her son's wall, makes a cushion out of a jumper and tries her hand at Mexican tin art.
Episode 7
Apr 28, 2020
Kirstie crafts a cool light box, a beautiful spring wreath garland and creates a fun-painted pebble game.
Episode 8
Apr 29, 2020
Kirstie makes a 3D letter and decoupages it with an old map, topped off with an origami kite. She also has fun experimenting with string art to create a hot-air balloon and raids her button box to transform an old lampshade. Plus, Kirstie goes online to speak to crafting experts and calls on the crafting community to send in the things they're making during lockdown.
Episode 9
Apr 30, 2020
Kirstie uses origami to create the letter A for her son Archie's name sign. She transforms fabric by dyeing it with turmeric and embroiders a family photo onto it. She also talks online to crafting experts.
Episode 10
May 1, 2020
Kirstie finishes the name sign for her son's room using the art of quilling to fashion the letter R and and reveals how all the letters come together to form the sign made with love. She also goes online to chat with her old friend Zack to find out the best way to craft a wire creature then makes a cute creature from wire.
