Posy Hartwell

Founder & Craft Editor

Posy Hartwell

Posy has been making things by hand since she could hold a pair of scissors, and founded Digalli to prove that crafting doesn't need a fancy studio or a big budget. She writes warm, step-by-step projects for nervous beginners, and she firmly believes a wonky, handmade thing beats a perfect, bought one every time.

Articles

14 articles by Posy

A child arranging collected leaves, twigs, and stones into a craft on a wooden table
Kids 5 min read

Simple Nature Crafts for Children

Discover simple nature crafts for children using leaves, stones, and twigs, with easy steps, foraging tips, and safety advice for happy outdoor making.

A set of handmade paper gift tags tied with string beside a wrapped present
Paper 5 min read

How to Make Handmade Gift Tags

Make charming handmade gift tags from scrap card and recycled paper with easy shapes, pretty lettering, and finishing touches that make every gift feel special.

Handmade paper flowers in soft pastel colors gathered into a small bouquet
Paper 5 min read

How to Make Paper Flowers

Make beautiful paper flowers with this beginner guide covering the best papers, simple petal shapes, and a step-by-step rose that never wilts.

A handmade greeting card with cut-paper shapes and handwritten lettering on a table
Paper 5 min read

How to Make Greeting Cards by Hand

Make heartfelt greeting cards by hand with simple supplies, a foolproof folding method, and easy decorating ideas anyone can use for any occasion.

A wrapped handmade gift with a candle, dried flowers, and brown paper on a table.
Home Decor 5 min read

How to Make Handmade Home Gifts

Make thoughtful handmade home gifts on a small budget. Beginner-friendly ideas from scented candles to jar layers, plus tips on presentation and gift safety.

A hand writing flowing lettering with a brush pen on a white practice sheet
Paper 4 min read

How to Do Simple Hand Lettering

Start hand lettering today with this warm beginner guide to tools, basic strokes, and the faux calligraphy trick that makes any pen look beautifully fancy.

Colorful folded origami paper cranes arranged on a light wooden surface
Paper 5 min read

Easy Origami for Beginners

Learn easy origami for beginners with simple folds, the right paper, and three charming projects you can finish today, even if you have never folded before.

A table scattered with colorful paper, scissors, and a half-folded origami shape
Paper 5 min read

Easy Paper Crafts for a Rainy Day

Beat the gray skies with easy paper crafts you can make from supplies already in your home, from paper chains to pop-up cards and cheerful origami fun.

A cream-colored macrame wall hanging with looped fringe against a plain wall.
Home Decor 5 min read

How to Make Macrame Wall Hangings

Learn to make a macrame wall hanging from scratch with simple knots, budget cord, and a wooden dowel. A beginner-friendly guide that costs almost nothing.

A tidy desk with colored paper, scissors, and a glue stick ready for crafting
Paper 5 min read

How to Start Papercrafting

A warm, beginner-friendly guide to papercrafting that covers the simple tools, easy techniques, and first projects you need to make something today.