Art & Crafts

Anime has come a long way since its origins in the early 60s in Japan. With blockbuster films, award-winning games and popular graphic novels, the anime style is now seen worldwide, with many picking up their pens to master the craft. Learn how to draw anime by following the tips…

Maintaining an organised home is no easy task, especially if you’ve got little ones running around or when life gets in the way. Homemade labels are a great way to locate items, so you don’t waste hours searching through drawers and cupboards to find them. Sorting and labelling also keep…

Make writing and homework more interesting with these pencil topper craft ideas for kids. DIY pencil toppers are easy to make, with a range of materials to choose from. They also make fantastic party bag fillers and gifts. Spend a rainy afternoon getting your hands dirty with the little ones,…

Showcase your creative abilities this Valentine’s Day and surprise your loved ones with a special handmade Valentine’s card. With lots of artist supplies to assist with your crafting, The Pen Company is on hand to inspire with these Valentine’s Day card ideas. Your secret crushes won’t know what’s hit them.…

Most children love Halloween, and the annual event offers kids and parents the opportunity to sit down together and bond while getting creative. Halloween is synonymous with costumes and trick-or-treating, so you may like to create a costume together, or instead, you could dive into one of the Halloween craft…

The quill was an early writing tool — one that was easy to make and fun to use (for shorter texts, anyway). For those reasons, we decided to dedicate this blog post to quills — sharing exactly what they are and how to construct your own at home. What is…

During the pandemic, we have been enjoying some art and craft action here at The Pen Company. After all, what better way to relax at home than by writing and crafting with the family? A topic I don’t think we’ve touched on before on our blog is rubber stamping. Rubber…

While many of our customers adore all things stationery and love to write letters, it can still be difficult to source beautiful letter writing sets; paper and envelopes that inspire you to get writing. So, in this article, we thought we’d show you how to make your own quality stationery…