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About Craft Invaders

by Sarah - Craft Invaders February 8, 2019

My name is Sarah Whiting, and I am the founder of Craft Invaders.

I started Craft Invaders for the simple reason that I want my kids to see me make things, and to learn homecraft skills themselves.

Our aim is to inspire you to create, explore and discover. We celebrate homecraft through our craft tutorials, recipes, and foraging in the Cotswolds.

I was fortunate to grow up in an environment full of people with homecraft skills. When I was a child people baked, mended, did their own DIY, and could name all the plants in their gardens. My brother and I watched, helped and without even realising it we learned. We learned to try things out and to problem solve, to explore our surroundings and to have a go. I believe that if I can pass the same homecraft ethos on to my children that I will have done a pretty good job!

What you’ll find on Craft Invaders.

Our Original Craft Tutorials

Our tag-line is Create, Explore and Discover because that’s what we love to do. All our tutorials use items which are readily available to everyone so you won’t need to spend lots of money to try one of our projects at home. We particularly love to come up with new homecraft ideas using everyday items that are found around the house, in nature, or are recycled. Everything you see on Craft Invaders, the kids and I have made ourselves. If we can do it, anyone can!

Our aim is to inspire you to create, explore and discover. We celebrate homecraft through our craft tutorials, recipes, and foraging in the Cotswolds.

Outdoor Inspiration

I hope that the creative ideas we share here will inspire you and your family to spend more time outdoors. Whether its playing in the park, foraging for food or simply sitting under a tree watching the world go by we believe that everyone, whatever their age, gains huge benefit from spending time outside.

Children love spending time in wild settings. It encourages exploration and imaginative play, and nature really does provide everything needed to keep them entertained. Playing in a natural environment allows kids to discover and learn, test themselves and take risks. All things that are crucial for their development and well-being.

I am hugely proud of my role as an Ordnance Survey Get Outside Champion tasked with encouraging families outdoors.

Our aim is to inspire you to create, explore and discover. We celebrate homecraft through our craft tutorials, recipes, and foraging in the Cotswolds.

Recipes and Food Craft

I believe cooking is an essential homecraft skill. Everyone should know where their food comes from and how to cook it. We share recipes which will inspire you to cook, make your own food gifts and start foraging for wild food. You’ll even find some original Craft Invaders recipes that we have developed ourselves. – Revolting edible scabs for Halloween anyone?

Our aim is to inspire you to create, explore and discover. We celebrate homecraft through our craft tutorials, recipes, and foraging in the Cotswolds.

Days Out with Craft Invaders

We live in the beautiful Cotswolds in the South West of England and want to share its beauty and history with you all. From Neolithic sites to Castles and festivals, we hope that by sharing our family days out and holidays we’ll inspire you all to visit our little corner of England one day!

Our aim is to inspire you to create, explore and discover. We celebrate homecraft through our craft tutorials, recipes, and foraging in the Cotswolds.

We hope you enjoy your visit to our blog and would love to hear if we inspire you with any of our makes and activities. We welcome all comments, suggestions and feedback – please feel free to leave a comment, contact me at sarah@craftinvaders.co.uk or via any of our social media channels x

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24 comments

Marieke Zech January 18, 2022 - 7:26 am

Morning! I have just moved to beautiful Wales where everything is dripping in lichen. So I’m collecting bits from the ground to try to dye some yarn. Looking for ammonia, may I ask where you buy yours and what strength you buy? I saw it on Amazon from 2 to 30%. I’d rather buy from a bricks and mortar shop if I can.
Thank you for your inspiration!
Best wishes
Marieke

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Sarah - Craft Invaders January 18, 2022 - 7:59 am

Congratualtions on your move Marieke, Wales is beautiful :) I use household ammonia which is 5-9.5% and have got it from Amazon in the past. If you have a hardwear shop near you they should stock it.

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Jason April 29, 2021 - 2:51 pm

Lovely to chat this morning down the lane. Sophie remembered me too!
Loving the site, your photography is looking great too, and I think I can feel some recipes getting done.

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Sarah - Craft Invaders May 14, 2021 - 8:16 am

Thanks Jas and ofc she remembered you!

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Sue Garner January 17, 2021 - 4:20 am

I came across your site while looking at the “Window Birdfeeder “you made. I’m 60 years old and have always saved things that most people would throw away, and would make “something out of nothing” as my mom used to tell me. I’m a do it yourself person who loves to create & make useful & everyday things from whatever I have collected, saved, or taking it from friends and family who were throwing it away. Making “Handmade & Homemade” gifts, plus things for inside & outside our home is my favorite thing to do. I’ve been doing it since I was a kid, and I just turned 60 last September. I miss making things with my kids, and grandkids, but the grandkids are in there teens . Thanks for sharing your great ideas, and I will definitely be back to see what else I can find to make, or cook. It’s my 1st time posting on any sight, other than Facebook.

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Sarah - Craft Invaders January 27, 2021 - 9:35 am

Thank you for your lovely message Sue, it’s lovely to meet a craft kindred spirit :)

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Jane December 20, 2020 - 5:36 pm

Just found your website through a Pin on Pinterest. Love the tin can owls. I plan on making some of these to hang on our peach tree for the winter since the leaves and peaches are all gone. I live in Southern Arizona and I thought they would dress up the tree a bit this winter.

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Sarah - Craft Invaders January 3, 2021 - 11:05 am

That sounds lovely Jane. I’ve been to Arizona so you’ve bought back some lovely warm memories while I sit here on a very cold, damp British January morning!

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Brenda October 3, 2020 - 1:48 pm

Just discovered your site. Love it!

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Sarah - Craft Invaders October 10, 2020 - 10:02 pm

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment Brenda, it’s lovely to have you here :)

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Susan August 31, 2020 - 8:41 am

I line in Dorset in England and have just found your site it looks interesting I would love to see more , going to try the gin for sureSusan

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Sarah - Craft Invaders September 2, 2020 - 9:44 pm

Dorset is a lovely county Susan, good luck with the gin making :)

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Lindy Reef May 20, 2020 - 4:45 pm

Hi! I just found you and I am definitely going to try making the glycerin soap. I love Pears and this is such a nice twist to a lovely product. All the best…and please keep coming up with more great crafts.

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Sarah - Craft Invaders July 5, 2020 - 11:04 am

Thank you so much for your kind words Lindy :)

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Louise Morgan April 26, 2020 - 4:49 pm

I love all of your lovely natural recipes, I think you should put together a recipe book.. I would certainly buy it

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Sarah - Craft Invaders July 5, 2020 - 11:13 am

Thank you so much for your kind words Louise :)

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Rachel December 1, 2019 - 5:39 pm

I’ve only just found your website and I LOVE it. The recipe for DIY fabric paint is brilliant, I can’t wait to get started.
Thank you so much.

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Sarah - Craft Invaders January 14, 2020 - 8:33 am

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment Rachel :)

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Ivan Kinsman August 20, 2019 - 10:59 am

Hi Sarah
Really like your website and recipes.
Keep up tge goid work!

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Sarah - Craft Invaders September 4, 2019 - 8:19 am

Thank you so much for your kind comment Ivan :)

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Gail Sondergaard May 6, 2019 - 4:59 pm

Your home is beautiful! I live in the mountains of North Carolina, USA. It is beautiful here, too, especially this time of year with so many wonderful things blooming. I can send you some pictures of our mountain places. I will follow you on fb and would love to be added to your blog receivers.
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Sarah - Craft Invaders May 6, 2019 - 6:57 pm

Thank you for your kind words Gail. I have never been, but have heard how beautiful North Carolina is and I’d love to see some photos. I have popped your email into my subscriber list so you’ll get an email to check you still want to be added and can unsubscribe at any time :)

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Lori Bradford March 15, 2019 - 10:03 pm

I would love to follow your blog so if you can add me to your list and we will keep in touch.

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Sarah - Craft Invaders March 19, 2019 - 9:16 am

That’s great Lori :) I popped your email into the subscribe form – you’ll get an email confirming you want to subscribe before you are added to the list :)

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      Easy DIY spice chest made from an advent…

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      How to make a braided rug – the…

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      How to make an easy hanging bird bath…

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      How to make a lavender wand from fresh…

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      How to Make Easy Reusable Beeswax Wraps

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      How to Make a Pretty Wildflower Wreath for…

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      How to plant a beautiful lavender hedge in…

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      How to Start a Veggie Patch for the…

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      How to Plant a Beautiful Bulb Lasagne for…

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      How To Turn Strawberry Planters Into Succulent Pots

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      DIY Glamping Ideas To Try In The Garden

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      DIY Wormery: How To Make A Worm Compost…

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      How To Make An Easy Tiered Succulent Planter

  • WILD FOOD
    • Foraging and Wild Food Recipes

      How to Make Delicious, Healthy Stinging Nettle Crisps

      Foraging and Wild Food Recipes

      How to Make a Magical Himalayan Balsam Gin

      Foraging and Wild Food Recipes

      How to make Pacharan, The Spanish Sloe Liqueur

      Foraging and Wild Food Recipes

      How to Make Delicious Stinging Nettle Cordial

      Foraging and Wild Food Recipes

      How to Make Raw Rosehip Syrup. Easy No-cook…

      Foraging and Wild Food Recipes

      How to Make Hazelnut Liqueur Easily at Home

      Foraging and Wild Food Recipes

      How to Make a Delightful Rosehip Liqueur

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