Crafters. Instagrams That Inspire

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1 Crafters Instagram's crafters to know offer inspiration, tutorials and a sense of community, whether followers are looking to learn a new technique or moodboarding for Instagrams That Inspire

2 Offering the world s largest weekly lettering challenge on Instagram, founders Kate, Kathleen and Eliza run the curated Calligrabasics account, promoting each week s challenge using the work of their followers. Covering a variety of topics, from a particular colour palette or style to a tool-specific challenge, each theme is designed to push followers out of their comfort zones.

3 Helen Specialising in whimsical, nature-inspired collage illustrations constructed from pressed plants and flowers, Helen Ahpornsiri shares behindthe-scenes snaps and videos chronicling her creative process on her Instagram feed. She offers advice on pressing flowers and making arrangements, as well as sharing how her designs are used on products, from washi tape to wall stickers.

4 Lucy Championing snail mail, artist Lucy Halcomb has carved an unusual niche for herself: vibrant, small-scale illustrations she handpaints on the backs of envelopes. Her work has led to a range of cards and envelopes pre-printed with her signature designs, allowing less craftskilled fans to enjoy good old-fashioned letter writing of their own.

5 Charlotte Interior stylist Charlotte Love s popular Instagram account documents her love of bold pastel colours and humorous 2D and 3D illustrations, collages and stop-motion videos. Most of her work depicts faces, from intricate paper-cut collages to simplistic designs, often using food as a preferred medium. Her work has led to brand collaborations, including a range of greetings cards in Paperchase.

6 Mar Using only cut paper and watercolour, Mar Cerdà recreates the world in miniature, making beguiling vignettes inspired by film, popular culture and her hometown, Barcelona. Using structures such as open-fronted boxes, tins, jars and pots to house each world, she fills them with furnishings, plants and tiny objects, even creating painted backdrops inspired by repeat pattern wallpaper and wood veneer.

7 Jacqui A self-described extreme knitter, fibre artist Jacqui Fink works with supersized, commercially felted merino wool. Her knitted pieces include giant wall hangings, immersive installations and chunky bed throws. Selling knitting supplies online, including her trademark extreme yarns, her feed also covers the innovative ways customers have created their own supersized pieces.

8 The House That Lars Designer Brittany Watson Jepsen's varied creative career is evident in her feed's colourful, natural aesthetic. Her projects are all immaculately styled, hence her popularity in the interiors sector as well as with crafters. With links through to blog posts with project instructions and templates, her work is easy to replicate at home. Followers can also get tips from her book, Craft the Rainbow.

9 Studio LA-based crafter Kelly Mindell shares her hyper-saturated world through Instagram, where she showcases creative bakes, interior accessories and crafty styling ideas for events, parties and get-togethers. With a family focus, both her style and content naturally suit children and adults alike, with projects from balloon rainbows to nail polish-themed cakes.

10 PS I Made PS I Made This, run by blogger-turned-brand Erica Domesek, has a personal feel, helping followers to feel inspired and embrace the concept of I see it. I like it. I make it. Featuring trend-led DIY items for the home, fashion hacks and fun food projects, ideas range from simple paper crafts to more labour-intensive, ice-dyed table runners.

11 Amy Offering an insight into the fascinating world of wood turning, turner and boxmaker Amy Grigg shares mesmerising videos of wood being worked, along with her creative processes and finished projects. Although projects aren t suitable for the home DIY er to copy, they highlight the craft as a viable hobby, with Amy regularly answering questions on the subject via the hashtag #woodturningfaq.

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