Happy Barnet Craft Challenge Gallery 2022

Craft Challenges

9 Jan

Challenge Completed!!

Have a browse through the projects made by the wonderful crafters taking part in the Happy Barnet Craft Challenge 2022.

Want to have photos of your craft projects added to our Craft Challenge Gallery and through our social media? Let us know on your posts, email hello@happybarnet.com or upload here.

View all our challenge prompts here and join our Facebook group.

Year of the Tiger

January

Felt image created by Pauline Randall

Year of the Tiger

Punch Needle Tiger King

Colour of the year

February

Paper piggy by Amr.crafternoon

Colour of the year

Pom Poms by emusingemma

Colour of the year

Digital print design by Pauline

Colour of the year

Crochet butterfly by Laura

Craft kit

February

Cyanotype photogram by Laura

February

Digital design from lino cutting kit by Pauline Randall

Craft Kit

February

Lino Cutting Kit Pauline Randall

Inspired by Books

Knitted Professor Sprout by Carolyn

Inspired by Books

Knitted Peter Rabbit (and pattern creation!) by Elaine

Inspired by Books

Knitted Fireman Sam (and pattern creation!) by Elaine

Inspired by Books

Fabric baby book by Laura

Inspired by Books

Papercut quote by Laura

Level Up!

Quilt by Eve

Level Up!

Embroidery by Pauline

9 January 2022

Happy Barnet Craft Challenge Gallery 2022

9 January 2022

Challenge completed!!!
A gallery of completed craft projects from the Happy Barnet Craft Challenge 2022.

9 January 2022

31 December 2021

Happy Barnet Craft Challenge 2022

31 December 2021

The Happy Barnet Craft Challenge is back for 2022. Read our new craft ideas and prompts. Each month we’ll focus on one for fun and inspiration and another to encourage you to try new crafts and techniques. Wishing you all a crafty and happy year!

31 December 2021

11 April 2021

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 6

11 April 2021

Part 5 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

11 April 2021

20 January 2021

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 5

20 January 2021

Part 5 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

20 January 2021

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 4

20 January 2021

Part 4 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

20 January 2021

1 January 2021

Happy Barnet Craft Challenge 2021

1 January 2021

The Happy Barnet Craft Challenge is back for 2021. Read our new craft ideas and prompts on our two challenge lists, one for fun and inspiration and another to encourage you to try new crafts and techniques. Wishing you all a crafty and happy year!

1 January 2021

15 October 2020

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 3

15 October 2020

Part 3 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

15 October 2020

3 August 2020

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 2

3 August 2020

Part 2 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

3 August 2020

The Happy Barnet 2020 Lockdown Project - Part 1

3 August 2020

Part 1 of my lockdown project, crocheting events and themes from 2020, the coronavirus and the lockdown.

3 August 2020

29 December 2019

Happy Barnet Craft Challenge 2020

29 December 2019

The Happy Barnet Craft Challenge is back for 2020. Read our new craft ideas and prompts on our two challenge lists, one for fun and inspiration and another to encourage you to try new crafts and techniques.

29 December 2019

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Surprise Selection! (multi-bag bundle)

from £20.00

Can’t decided between all my designs? No problem, now you can order a surprise selection bundle and I’ll send you a mix of my favourites!

Choose from bundles of 4, 6, 8 or 10 and pick:

Christmas
Non-Christmas
Combo of Christmas and non-Christmas

As well as the designs shown in separate listings, additional designs may be included, some examples are shown here.

Sizes: Medium bags 11.5” x 9”

Bags will either be made from cotton or polycotton + satin ribbons.

Price includes 1st class Royal Mail delivery within the UK

Fabric Gift Bags - Wild Swimmers (inc postage)

£5.00

These beautiful bags featuring wild swimmers enjoying a dip in the sea make wrapping your gifts quick and easy and help to reduce your single use waste.

You give an extra gift to your friends and family with these handmade reusable fabric gift bags…and you may even get it back one day with a present for you!

Size: Medium bags 11.5” x 9” approx

Fabric: Polycotton + satin ribbons

Royal Mail delivery within the UK - 5-7 days from order

Sold Out

Fabric Gift Bags - Surprise!

£6.00

Reduce your single use waste and give an extra gift to your friends and family with a handmade reusable fabric gift bag with ribbon drawstring closing.

Not only is it a zero-waste alternative, these beautiful bags make wrapping your gifts even quicker and easier.

With a touch of sparkle, our Golden Glitter bag makes gift giving even more special.

Size: Medium bags 11.5” x 9” approx

Fabric: 100% cotton + glitter detail + satin ribbons

Price includes 1st class Royal Mail delivery within the UK

Looking for international shipping? Contact hello@happybarnet.com

Fabric Gift Bags - Rainbow

£5.00

Reduce your single use plastic waste and give an extra bright and beautiful gift to your friends and family with a handmade reusable fabric gift bag.

Not only is it a better alternative to non-recyclable traditional wrapping paper, these colourful rainbow bags make wrapping your gifts even quicker and easier with their drawstring ribbon closing.

Available in three colours: white background, blue background and soft grey background

Size: Medium bags 11.5” x 9” approx

80% Cotton, 20% Polyester + satin ribbons

Royal Mail delivery within the UK - 5-7 days from order

Fabric Gift Bags - Springtime Collection

from £3.00

All things bright and cheery in this springtime collection of fabric gift bags that will make your gifts even more special.

Make wrapping your gifts quicker and easier with the drawstring ribbon closing whilst reducing your single-use plastic waste.

Three styles:

Blue & white spots
Botanical bunnies
Fairies & butterflies

Size:

Medium bags 11.5” x 9” approx
Tiny bags 8.5” x 7.5” approx

80% Cotton, 20% Polyester + satin ribbons

Royal Mail delivery within the UK - 5-7 days from order

Fabric Gift Bags - Ditsy Floral

from £4.00

Ditsy floral fabric gift bags that will make your gifts even more special.

Make wrapping your gifts quicker and easier with the drawstring ribbon closing whilst reducing your single-use plastic waste.

Two styles:

Blue
Red

Size:

Medium bags 14” x 10” approx
Mini bags 9.5” x 8.5” approx

80% Cotton, 20% Polyester + satin ribbons

Royal Mail delivery within the UK - 5-7 days from order

Fabric Gift Bags - Ladybird Bag

£5.00

These beautiful bags make wrapping your gifts quick and easy and help to reduce your single use waste.

You give an extra gift to your friends and family with these handmade reusable fabric gift bags…and you may even get it back one day with a present for you!

Size: Medium bags 11.5” x 9” approx

Fabric: Polycotton + satin ribbons

Royal Mail delivery within the UK - 5-7 days from order

Sold Out

Fabric Gift Bags - Floral and Coral

£5.00

Handmade cotton gift bags in a bright and beautiful floral patterns all tied with a satin ribbon drawstring closure.

These beautiful bags can reduce your single use plastic waste and makes an extra gift in itself when you replace your traditional wrapping paper.

Sizes

Medium bags 11.5” x 9” approx

Royal Mail delivery within the UK - 5-7 days from order

Fabric Gift Bags - Comic Call Outs

£5.00

POW! BOOM! ZAPP!! SMASH!! WHAM!

With classic comic fighting words, these bright and bold fabric gift bags will be a favourite for fans of comic book heroes.

Make wrapping your gifts quicker and easier with the drawstring ribbon closing whilst reducing your single-use plastic waste.

Available in two colours: blue background and green background

Size: Medium bags 11.5” x 9” approx

80% Cotton, 20% Polyester + satin ribbons

Royal Mail delivery within the UK - 5-7 days from order

Fabric Gift Bags - Dinosaurs

£5.00

Reduce your waste and give an extra gift to your friends and family with a handmade reusable fabric gift bag with ribbon drawstring closing.

Not only is it a zero-waste alternative, these fun dinobags make wrapping your gifts even quicker and easier.

Sizes

Medium bags 11.5” x 9”
Mini bags 6.5” x 8”
Bottle 16.5” x 8”

100% cotton + satin ribbons

Royal Mail delivery within the UK - 5-7 days from order

Fabric Gift Bags - Mini Soft Grey

£4.00

Reduce your waste and give an extra gift to your friends and family with a handmade reusable fabric gift bag with ribbon drawstring closing.

Not only is it a zero-waste alternative, these beautiful bags make wrapping your gifts even quicker and easier.

With patterns including fluffy clouds, kites and rubber ducks, these patterns are particularly cute for new baby gifts

Sizes

Mini bags 6.5” x 8” approx

100% cotton + satin ribbons

Royal Mail delivery within the UK - 5-7 days from order

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The Secret Book Swap/ Book themed totes

from £12.00

Because some stories are worth carrying with you.

Fit: two styles: Crossbody with long straps for comfort and carry, and standard tote bag size
Material: 100% cotton
Delivery: 1st Class Royal Mail (5–7 days from order), or free collection available at Secret Book Swap events. Select Collection option on delivery.

Read Banned Books T-Shirt

£25.00

10,000 bans. One t-shirt. Keep reading.

Make a statement in more ways than one.

This rolled sleeve white tee features our bold Read Banned Books slogan, highlighting the 10,000+ book bans recorded in U.S. schools last year (PEN America, 2023–24). It's a simple way to stand up for free expression, banned voices, and the right to read without censorship.

Soft, comfortable, and consciously styled, this is a relaxed-fit t-shirt you can wear anywhere, from your local bookshop or library to your favourite book group meeting (The Secret Book Swap, perhaps).

Pair it with a tote (available in a separate listing) featuring the same design and message.

Sizes: Small to 2XL
Fit: While it’s described as “women’s fit”, anyone is welcome to wear it, just check the size chart before ordering.
Colour: White with teal design
Delivery: 1st Class Royal Mail (5–7 days from order), or free collection available in EH14

Because reading banned books never goes out of style.

We’ve printed this design on a premium Earth Positive garment.

Why we chose this t-shirt:

✔100% Organic Cotton, GOTS-certified
✔Climate-neutral production powered by renewable energy
✔Ethically made and Fair Wear Foundation approved

Design made on Kittl

Read Banned Books crossbody cotton tote

£18.00

10,000 bans. One bag. Keep reading.

Carry your values everywhere.

This long-strapped, crossbody tote features our bold Read Banned Books design in bright teal, highlighting the 10,000+ book bans recorded in U.S. schools last year (PEN America, 2023–24).

Whether you're heading to the library, bookshop, or just picking up a banned classic at the Secret Book Swap, this bag lets you speak volumes without saying a word.

This design is also available as a t-shirt - see separate listing

Colour: Natural cotton with teal design
Fit: Crossbody with long straps for comfort and carry
Material: 100% cotton
Delivery: 1st Class Royal Mail (5–7 days from order), or free collection available in EH14

Because some stories are worth carrying with you.

Design: created on Kittl

Personalised BSL Name/Word T-Shirt

from £15.00

As seen on TikTok’s @RhyswilliamC BSL videos

We all know the importance of inclusivity and allyship and so I’m creating t-shirts, prints and tote bags to help encourage the visibility of this beautiful language.

Side note: Did you know that British Sign Language (BSL) was first officially recognised by the UK government in 2003, but it wasn't until 2022 that it gained full legal status through the BSL Act?

And that BSL is one of 3 sign languages that make up the BANZSL language family. The others are the New Zealand and Australian sign languages.

Sizes:

Measurements in drop down
width = measure across garment 1cm down from armholes
length = measure from highest point of shoulder to bottom edge of garment

Colours:

White text on black shirt
Black text on white shirt
Red text on white shirt

Fabric: 100% cotton

Will be shipped 1st class Royal Mail delivery within the UK. Deliveries will be 5-7 days from order.

BSL Talk to the Hand Tote Bag

£15.00

We all know the importance of inclusivity and allyship and so I’m creating t-shirts, prints and tote bags to help encourage the visibility of this beautiful language.

Side note: Did you know that British Sign Language (BSL) was first officially recognised by the UK government in 2003, but it wasn't until 2022 that it gained full legal status through the BSL Act?

And that BSL is one of 3 sign languages that make up the BANZSL language family. The others are the New Zealand and Australian sign languages.

Whether it’s for St Valentines Day (or any other day of the year!) our BSL tote bag shows the letters L O V E. Available in three colours.

Natural with black lettering

Black with white lettering
Grey with white lettering

Fabric: 100% cotton

Will be shipped 1st class Royal Mail delivery within the UK.

All you need is love Cotton Tote Bag

£15.00

I bought this design from an Ukrainian creator on Etsy. It was an idea suggested on social media as a way to get money straight to Ukrainian individuals.

I really love the design and message so have decided to make it into a bag but where each sale would include a donation to a Ukrainian charity.

Made from 100% cotton

Available in grey, black or natural

Bag size (exc. handles): 38 x 42cm

10% of profits from this bag will be donated to a Ukrainian/Ukrainian Refugee charity

BSL Love T-Shirt

from £15.00

We all know the importance of inclusivity and allyship and so I’m creating t-shirts, prints and tote bags to help encourage the visibility of this beautiful language.

Side note: Did you know that British Sign Language (BSL) was first officially recognised by the UK government in 2003, but it wasn't until 2022 that it gained full legal status through the BSL Act?

And that BSL is one of 3 sign languages that make up the BANZSL language family. The others are the New Zealand and Australian sign languages.

Whether it’s for St Valentines Day (or any other day of the year!) our BSL t-shirts shows the letters L O V E.

Available in

Black with white lettering
White with black lettering
White with red lettering

Sizes:

Measurements in drop down
width = measure across garment 1cm down from armholes
length = measure from highest point of shoulder to bottom edge of garment

Fabric: 100% cotton

Will be shipped 1st class Royal Mail delivery within the UK. Deliveries will be 5-7 days from order.

Laura Barnet