Gemma Arterton

Carmen Ri recreates the look of actress Gemma Arterton.

Gemma Arterton is one of the most beautiful women on this Earth. With the beauty and style that is very reminiscence of that of the classic Hollywood Actresses. She manages to balance a look that is ladylike but also very sensual, whilst keeping it modern. It's not just her looks or style that makes her captivating but also her talent. Her acting career shows her personality as much as her style does, roles ranging from studio blockbusters such as Prince of Persia to independent films like The Disappearance of Alice Creed.

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Upstairs Circus, Denver, CO
Denver, Colorado, US

Learn how-to make a holiday photo wall and no-sew t-shirt fringe bag with Upstairs Circus in Denver, Colorado.

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How To Make A Chain Tassel

Learn how-to make a chain tassel with Erin from Thanks, I Made It and then put your new skill to the test with her DIY Chain Tassel Necklace tutorial.

Sugru

Our sidekicks are testing out Sugru for this week's Craft Test. Sugru is a shapeable putty that will stick to almost anything and then hardens overnight into a sturdy flexible rubber. Hester made an amazing jewellery tree to organize her bling, SteffyB personalized a coffee mug, Juditchen embossed a gorgeous pendant and Cat make a crafty cookie stamper. Once you've tried it, you can't help dreaming up new uses for it!

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Katy Perry Makeover

KatieAlves recreates the colourful makeup of Katy Perry and gives her a makeover inspired by her Roar music video.

I love how fun and colourful Katy Perry's style can be. Seeing some of her outfits from her tours is jaw dropping sometimes. The creativity is amazing! It's interesting to see how many different styles she can pull off. She's got her crazy, colourful side with cupcakes and candies. Then she can have a super glamorous look then switch it up and go dark, punky and gothic. It's always a surprise with her! Katy Perry's style is quite similar to mine. So doing a makeup for her would be amazing. I feel like she would be up for just about anything. She wouldn't be too shy to wear something absolutely out of this world, which is something a makeup artist always dreams of!

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Dita Von Teese's House

MissDarkMark recreates the glamorous home of burlesque star Dita Von Teese:

Dita Von Teese is a very glamorous and classy lady, and this is very well reflected in her home. I love all the rich colours and bold fabrics that have been used and how each room has its own theme, yet they all seem to flow well together. She has some very unusual and quirky decor that not everyone would be able to get away with, how ever shows how dedicated Dita is to the vintage lifestyle. It can defiantly be said that she has put her own stamp on this home.

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Sarah Burford

Sarah Burford is the textile artist, illustrator and dreamer behind the pocket sized showgirls at Curious Pip.

The majority of Sarah's work is inspired by her lifelong fascination with old Hollywood - particularly the 1930's. She draws upon the style and sophistication of actresses such as Myrna Loy, Jean Harlow and Ginger Rogers to create unique, one off, art dolls and illustrations that mesmerize and bring to mind a bygone era of sizzling glamour.

Sarah has been making and painting for as long as she can remember. As a child she'd watch old movies and sketch all her favourite costumes, she'd also raid her grandmas cupboards and wardrobe - a treasure chest of hats, net curtains and old coats to create her very own unique dressing up box.

Curious Pip. has become a worldwide success since the business started in 2011. Last year she won Best Vintage Style Artist at The National Vintage Awards and enjoys a constant flow of work from all corners of the globe. Many of Sarah's dolls and illustrations have skipped off to destinations that Sarah's not yet even set foot.

Sarah works from her ever expanding studio space at home in Bristol UK which she shares with her dashing architect husband and cheeky six year old son.

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