Fresh out of the kiln this week are a few of my latest heart dishes. They are popular designs so I’ve made more which are being fired as I type! These dishes will be coming to my next craft fair this Sunday 31st at The Benn Hall in Rugby, Warwickshire. Bleeding Lily Heart Bowl They […]
Have you visited the new Craft Carousel blog? It’s aimed at UK sellers and buyers of Folksy, here’s how it works… Take a look at the items shown in the treasury on the Craft Carousel blog. See something you like? Click to be taken to that sellers shop, and buy any item from the featured […]
Today I’m cutting and sticking foam, stamping, and tying ribbon. Want to see what for? I’ve got a new batch of coasters to prepare for the ‘Make’ exhibition in Devon, as all 14 sets need to be sent off next week. I find this job quite relaxing and satisfying, especially because it can be done […]
Meet: Roy – Diggi Woodturning How long have you been making your work and how did it all begin? I started woodturning about 7 years ago although I have always been interested in all things wood. Went to an exhibition saw the lathes, bought one and off we go !! What processes & techniques do […]
This weekend I was at my local garden centre in Whilton Locks, with a stall selling my ceramics. I was a little surprised to find out that the stall space was outside when I arrived Saturday morning, after being told it would be inside. I guess the organisers classed being under a small marquee as […]
It’s definitely getting much colder! We had the first frost this week, and I’m starting to think about my Christmas shopping so that must be a sign that winter is coming. Here’s my selection of gorgeous items for sale on Folksy, with a winter theme… 1. 5 Snowflake Cards by Devotion of the Dream 2. […]
One of my new stockists, Rosewill Cottage in Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear will be opening it’s doors for the first time this Saturday. Dawn McClean, the owner of this exciting new shop, has been working very hard to ensure Rosewill Cottage is up and running in time for the festive season. The shop was […]
Meet: Kirstin Moore Contemporary Jewellery How long have you been making jewellery and how did it all begin? I first began making jewellery 15 years ago at the age of 18. I was at Art College and did not know what direction to go, either fine art and painting or design. That is when my […]
This week I’m excited to announce the launch of a new product – my handmade ceramic gift tags, ideal for attaching to presents to add that additional finishing touch. Not only are these tags personalised gifts in themselves, they are also sentimental keep-sakes. Pack of 3 Ceramic Gift Tag Selection The ceramic tags are suitable […]
It’s been another busy week in the workshop. I’ve got row upon row of work in progress at the moment – different production lines of work that either need to be smoothed, trimmed or glazed. I like having lots of different things on the go, so that I can change to a different job if […]
The autumn chill is definitely in the air, it will soon be scarf weather! I’ve noticed the colour of the leaves on the trees turning all different shades of red, orange and yellow. It’s funny how some leaves change colour quicker than others. Although it is starting to get colder, we are still having the […]
Meet: Sue Mochrie – Petitbirdsings & Mochalulu How long have you been creating mixed-media paintings and how did it all begin? I was always an artist from being 5 yrs old, but it’s only this year that I started getting serious. Almost all of the work in my online shops was painted this year. I […]
