Craft Blog
A selection of newly added craft blog posts in date order.
A Cobbled Street in Staithes North Yorkshire
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire
A Cobbled Street in Staithes was the first picture I created this year that inspired ...
The challenges of developing your own business
West Norwood, London
As the festive season once again comes upon us and the planning begins, I find myself ...
Dining tables produced from reclaimed wood
Waterlooville, Hampshire
I also work with vintage items like restoring vintage metal draws, trunks, chests and ...
The start of a new journey
Wigan, Greater Manchester
I have had a love of crafting for as long as I can remember, many of my family members ...
carbon fibre pens
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Made today for Craft Fair on Sunday to go along with my other pens, these are a type ...
Resin Tips and tricks
Eastleigh, Hampshire
My hairclips are my best sellers on my craft stall, particularly in Summer. I have come ...
Bisque firing
Banstead, Surrey
Been working hard to fill the kiln and very excited to be nearly ready for the bisque ...
Ships wheel coffee table
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
This unusual item blends 2 types of wood to give a rippling flow in the grain, reflective ...
Suffolk village signs
Woolpit, Suffolk
Im fascinated by Suffolk village signs so I came up with the idea of photographing these ...
Crafts by Lauren with here
Felixstowe, Suffolk
I wasnt a natural sewing at school. I lacked concentration and the schools textile teacher ...
Buxted Craft Fair and Open Day 18th May 2024
Buxted near Uckfield, East Sussex
The date for 2024 is now confirmed for Saturday 18th May, with a register of interest ...
Indian Summer Part 3
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Another day (well 2 actually). Another adventure (or 300). We started off Thursday again ...
Summer
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
i have two new delicious fragrances, perfect for the Summer. Escape to a tropical paradise ...
Loved Barton Bear holiday events What Next
Barton Le Clay, Bedfordshire
Barton Bear enjoyed their Teddy Bear Picnic and Bear, Bees and Seeds planting Sunflowers ...
Custom Printed Stickers
Stafford, Staffordshire
We use the latest digital label printing equipment and its ideal for printing short run ...
My first year as a crafter
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Having taken the decision to pursue my passion I was worried about how people would react ...
Perennial Weaver
Twickenham, Middlesex
I started weaving after visiting Annie Albers s exhibition at Tate Modern. It is strange ...
I am new to crafting with mixed media
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
I am originally from Norway and have always been very active with sowing, knitting and ...
Newbe
Tiverton, Devon
After nursing for over 30 year’s retirement was always going to be a challenge, got the ...
A New Beginning
Slough, Berkshire
I am extremely excited to begin my new adventure in attending arts and crafts fairs once ...
Ingol Craft Fair 22nd April
Preston, Lancashire
We still have a limited number of stalls available to book so get in touch is you wish ...
New Items
Godalming, Surrey
Ive been busy making new items, working on my website and social media. I am now on Instagram: ...
My latest trip
Leek, Staffordshire
The weather was kind and I visited Elterwater, Chapel Stile and The Langdale. Stunning ...
Dry January Skin
Guildford, Surrey
Not only can the cold weather at this time of year start playing havoc with your skin, ...
My 2022 journey
Whitchurch, Hampshire
Hi All, Well overall 2022 has been a good year. I have had a stall at Romsey and Hungerford ...
Beautiful unique dish
Willesborough, Kent
Homemade pottery made and fired at home in my small studio
Autumn at the Studio Edenbridge
Edenbridge, Kent
Autumn and winter are the most likely seasons for people to be more creative in doors ...
The Future of The Customs Project
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
If I was told about where we are today when I was handed the first pair of shoes in lockdown ...
Food and foliage gifts are always a winner
Lechlade on Thames, Gloucestershire
Christmas gift giving can get really difficult for the people in your life that seem ...
Christmas is coming
Leeds, West Yorkshire
I have a large range of very individual, handcrafted wooden Christmas trees for sale. ...
Current Lifestyle Online shop now open
Lymington, Hampshire
We are please to announce that our very own little online shop has gone live. We have ...
Abstract Art
Billericay Essex, Essex
Open up your space, open your mind and feel tension release with abstract art. Fill your ...
My first MADE TO ORDER work
Bromley, London
First meeting with my client resulted in accepting the requst. He would like me to make ...
Maries handmade decoupage gifts
Middlesbrough, Teesside
My handmade decoupage gifts for all occasions and can be personalised.
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- Title: Giving each blog post a short catchy relevant title can prompt people to begin reading what you have written
- Opening: An amusing, intriguing or informative first line can encourage people to read the rest of what you have written
- Content: Write about what you know, think about your audience, share useful information and include appropriate calls to action, ensuring that what you write is your own original text and not copied from elsewhere
- Objective: It can help if you have a single clear theme or purpose with each blog post, using well organised and clearly expressed thoughts and including supporting information where appropriate
- Style: Try to develop a relaxed natural voice of your own, that effectively expresses your passion for what you do, such as the processes involved in creating a piece of work
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