I really enjoyed making the Star from this kit. The videos are really straight forward and easy to follow with lots of tips and tricks. I can’t wait to have time to try the other two items in this bundle. Highly recommend!
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 1236 reviews.
Super fun and I was pleased with the finished support!
Really enjoyed making them and using them! Willow is amazing material. Instructions clear and so friendly. I used the swimming pool to soak and sat in it while weaving. 👍🏽 thank you for sharing this beauseiful craft with us. 🙏🏽
Making this basket was tough but so much fun. The tutorial videos were amazing! Very very helpful. My only issue would be with the length of the willow rods. I have a feeling it would be an easier go of it they were the full 6 foot length but completely understand the need to make them shorter to keep shipping costs down. I think my next basket will be a lot easier now that I know what to expect and do. Really looking forward to it! And I love that I made it with my own two hands. 😉
The video instructions made learning the process easy and fun. I was really pleased with the end product!
Absolutely love my new hobby, my husband bought me the swallows and bird feeder course for my birthday, since then I’ve been hooked. The course is easy to follow, and well filmed. Broken down in easy to follow steps. It’s also helped my mental health immensely, you get into a lovely rhythm weaving willow.
I have been wanting to learn this craft since my trip to England in 2012! The videos were very clear and understandable. I decided to glue some oasis foam bricks in a circle onto a piece of heavy cardboard and construct the plant support by turning the board that was on my table. (This saved my knees and back!) I used the screwdriver to assist pushing the stakes into the soil afterwards. What a beautiful addition to the landscape!!
I had a lot of fun making this project. The instruction videos were a great help and very well done. I can’t lie and say it wasn’t a little frustrating at times but that was my own fault. I am a pretty crafty person and even I got confused and had to start over a few times! Once I got the hang of it it went very quickly and looks great! I ordered a second kit and also a willow basket kit and have referred a few friends who have purchased kits as well! Keep the projects coming!
I had such a lovely time making the bird feeder. The video workshop was good to watch with very clear instructions. I will definitely make more.
I am so proud of my oval basket. The production quality of the instruction videos is so high and the instructor is calm and encouraging. I would recommend watching each section through before you actually do that part of the construction so that you know what’s coming. I expected my basket to be much more wonky. In spite of some minor mistakes, I think it’s gorgeous. This company is one that we all want to keep in business. I look forward to my next project.
This plant support was my second project from My Own 2 hands and something I’d always wanted for my garden. I’ve been attempting to make these without any instruction for years and my projects have turned out extremely primitive. This plant support is gorgeous. I love this company and will continue to buy projects.
This was the largest basket I have ever made. The instruction was easy to follow. I love getting willow shipped to my door.
Super fun. Beautiful end product.
The kit is fantastic and the instruction videos were super helpful! I was frustrated with the snapping of the willow along the way, especially with the tray, which required more flexibility. I followed the soaking directions for the star and then soaked even longer for the tray but still had snapping issues. It could fully be my experience and environment but I was not able to get the willow to be flexible enough.
Definitely harder than the woman in the tutorial made it look my material wasn’t the same as she was using so as you can see from my attempt definitely didn’t turn out as it should
Fun but more challenging than I thought. Definitely would improve with practice.
Like the instruction videos! Made the making of the forage basket interesting! Now I have made one want to make another but will wait till the weather isn't as hot! Hopefully the willow won't dry as quickly.
The instruction videos are really good always interesting and helpful! It was very hot when I was making this basket! I gave the willow extra soaking time and kept it damp but it still dried quickly! By the time I put the handle on the willow was crunchy so doesn't look as good as it should! I have used the basket and it felt good!
I’m glad I bought two. I really learned a lot about myself and weaving! My plant support does not look much like what it was supposed to, however I do love it. The videos and supplies were spot on. I’ll try the next one when it’s not 90 degrees out and make sure I have enough space to create! My yard is filled with plants and hardly any grassy area which set me up for a struggle… like I mentioned I learned a lot!!! Thanks! Next time, I’ll try a smaller project first!
Not the best example… but my grandson was please with his “ tomato cage”.
My willow looks nothing like the website and videos. Not even close in texture and color. If you cannot provide similar willow to the video, then pls change your photos and videos.
Very rustic not exactly the look of the basket but took some things From it and went off on a tangent. But I love it!
Very hard on the fingers but good fun
Loved making this. I specifically made it for The Royal Henley Regatta. I have now been asked to make another for a friend!! I made two handles, rather than one shoulder strap and I have had so many compliments.
It is the second one I have done. They are not perfect but have a rustic beauty that warms the garden. It was a fun project. It took us twice as long to do as instructions said but the whole process was enjoyable!!!
The Willow Bird Feeder Course is very well taught, I am a beginner to weaving Willow and I absolutely love it! There is a bit of a learning curve, but the videos are excellent and I persevered, my bird feeder isn’t perfect but I definitely will give it another go around with the Garden Trellis!
Really loved doing this oval basket I just need to fit the leather strap but I need to get a really sharp blade to cut it. The willow came in two different colours which I think look really nice together. Thank you for another brilliant project.
The product looks amazing! I am so delighted! The tutorials were clear and we will be making others for the family!
This was a fun project! I struggled a bit with the reeds. Perhaps I didn’t soak them long enough? Ended up used at least three quarters of them for the one basket. Maybe I should have filled the bag back up with water? Regardless, I am so happy with the results and will definitely try another project!!
First-timer here, and I'm obsessed! I made the large oval basket, and let me tell you, this project is a beast... in the best possible way. Clear your schedule (my basket took all day), claim a generous amount of table space, and pack plenty of patience. The video tutorial is excellent, but don't be surprised if your rewind button gets a workout. If you take your time and trust the process, you'll end up with a beautiful basket that's absolutely worth the effort. I'll definitely be making another one!
The instruction videos were EXCELLENT. I made some mistakes (one big one - somehow did the equivalent of dropping a couple of stitches!) but still am pleased that it came out as well as it did for a first try at weaving. Loved the process and can't wait to do more. It even gave me the confidence to use leftover willow to do passable repair on the back of a damaged wicker chair. 100% recommend!
Had great fun making this, videos are very detailed so there was no doubt as to what to do & how to do it. Mine turned out a bit pot bellied as I got carried away and forgot to keep checking the shape, but I love its quirkiness. I'll definately be gathering my own willow this winter to make some more next year.
The videos were very well done and easy to follow. It was convenient getting all the materials and they arrived fast and with the cutest packaging.
It was fun. I would love to try another to see if could improve my skills. Enjoyed it a lot.
Best willow workshop I’ve ever participated in. Videos professionally done, instruction detailed and easy to understand. I will definitely be return customer!!
Hello, Like you said, you never know what you are going to end up with..
The videos were well organized and helpful. The kit I received contained lots of low quality willow, lots of the broken or ripped while I was weaving the basket, I had no leftovers. Due to the fragile nature of the willow I revived (I soaked it full five days fully submerged per instructions) my weave became very loose as I was trying to preserve enough material to finish the basket. The quality of the willow was disappointing, rough and not shiny like the video example.
Love the kit and lessons provided! Everything was very clear from start to finish and the course was well made and relaxing!
I loved to do this project. It’s not the best but I love it anyways. I’m definitely going to do more!!!!
My first time making the plant support and I will admit it was a rocky start! I am a crafty person! Once it got the hang of it things went more smoothly! I loved it and my friend I made it for loves it! I am ready to start my second one!