We head to Peterborough in England to meet Charley H and see some of her Chic Cheats!
Featured Member Interview
How did you find CO+K and why did you join?
I heard about it when I read a section on The Guardian's website called Making Time.
What projects are you currently working on?
A copy of some Topshop Unique velvet ankle boots and a copy of some skull-printed-and-embroidered biker boots I saw whilst on holiday in France (their fashion is SO amazing!)
Stats
- Joined
- April 14, 2010
- Location
- Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
- Projects
- 31
- Featured Projects
- 0
- Favorited
- 1086 times
What does your craft space look like?
Nothing exciting, I'm afraid. It's just organised in a messy kind of a way with a cool black table and a paint and glitter-soaked cutting mat that could tell 100 crafty stories!
Which tool or craft supply do you use the most?
Does Ebay count? I'd say that option by a mile, it's the cheapest, most convenient way of doing a project and you can find pretty much anything you want.
What do you craft along to?
Mostly the rock and alternative music on my ipod, I'm always in the mood for a bit of Nightwish, A.F.I. and The Birthday Massacre. Sometimes I like a bit of mindless, trashy TV on in the background, but it can't be so compelling it distracts me or so irritating it just does my head in, so that one's more of a delicate balance!
Charley's Most Popular Projects
Favorite Craft
Oh DIY fashion, mostly sewing but also painting, embellishing and other types of customising. Anything I want but can't afford I'll take on.
Charley's Top Crafts
If you could learn one new craft or make anything, what would it be?
Fancy textured knitting (as in cable knitting, waffle knitting etc.)
Who are your crafting heroes?
Too many to mention, my pals Alessia from Matter of Style, Donatella from Inspiration and Realisation and Carly from Chic Steals. I also like Stars for Streetlights and P.S. I Made This (the visuals are amazing)... just anyone who inspires me, really.
Charley H.'s Favorite Projects
Off the top of my head they'd be the virtual wardrobe, straw light fixture and DIY low back bra. Really hard to chose but those 3 really made me think "God! I wish I'd thought of that!"
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