Gabbie Ryde
Hello, my name is Gabbie. I am originally from Brooklyn, NY and am now fortunate enough to live on the beautiful Isle of Wight with my lovely husband.
My mission is to encourage people from every level, from the timidly curious to the experienced crafter, to get their hands busy cutting, stitching, painting and glueing in all sorts of new and wonderful ways!
Whether you want to find out more about my workshops, or you are looking to book your next super awesome Crafty Birthday, Hen Party or Baby Shower with me, there is something here for everyone.
Craft Parties
Looking to throw a totally awesome and unique party for someone super crafty? Children's Birthday Parties, Alternative Hen Parties and Baby Shower Craft Party Packages are now available. See below for details.
Children's
Parties
Looking for a completely original experience for your child's next Birthday Party!? Book an Arty Party with me and have the kids make Art Journal Scrapbooks!
Alternative Hen Parties
Looking for a different sort of Hen party? Get together with your besties and create something beautiful and crafty for the big day!
Halloween Parties
Do you have a child who loves Halloween? Why not throw a Halloween Craft Party to celebrate this time of year!
Choose from three available craft party packages:Workshops
Hello and welcome! Whether you are brand new to the world of craft or an experienced crafter looking for some new ideas for your next project, there is something here for everyone.
Every month you will learn new, wonderful, and easy (I promise!) art and craft techniques. By keeping it monthly, my hope is to create a supportive group where we can encourage each other to continue and prosper, and and have fun getting in touch with our creative and silly side, whether you are with or without the kids!
Scrapbooking/Art Journal
Have you ever wanted to start a Scrapbook or an Art Journal, but just needed that extra boost to get started? Not sure even what this is?
Paper Flowers
Make gorgeous paper flowers and roses out of book pages, craft paper, wrapping paper, wallpaper and anything else...
Summer Craft
Friendship Bracelets are great for ages +10. Relaxing, colourful and fun! This is a great summer craft you can take anywhere...
Christmas
Get crafting for the Christmas season, and learn how to make truly beautiful Papercraft decorations out of recycled Christmas Cards!
Valentine's Day
Decorate your home with gorgeous Paper Garlands. Use book pages, craft paper, and anything else your imagination...
Easter Craft
Decorate Easter Eggs with fabulous food colouring, glitter, feathers and more! Plus, have fun making Easter Paper Garlands...
Mother's & Father's Day
From impressive Pop-Up Paper Flower Cards to Personalised Decoupage Drink Coasters, nothing says love more than a hand made gift...
Halloween
This is my most favourite holiday! All ghouls and goblins are most welcome....if you dare, mwhahaha!
Wreaths
Learn how to make beautiful Potpourri Wreaths, Garlands or Centrepieces...
Paper Embroidery
Learn how to make beautiful Paper Embroidered Cards...
Glass Crafts
Paint wine, spirit and jam jars to make beautiful homemade gifts....