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Today, I took some new stock to top up this space

Today, I took some new stock to top up this space I have in the gift shop of @northamptonshoe. It's a lovely shop with lots of locally made things in, definitely worth checking out next time you're in town.

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Studio space 💙 It's only the teeny box bedroom,

Studio space 💙 It's only the teeny box bedroom, but it's been my creative home for the last 9 years; full of paper, leather, crafting tools and creative inspo. It's winter, so I'm wearing ALL the jumpers (ok, 3 jumpers). I'm lucky to have somewhere that's a private creative space for just me! Today I'm working on ideas to make my shop displays better.

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Another workshop this week! This group absolutely

Another workshop this week! This group absolutely smashed it - they were super speedy and efficient. How good do their finished results look? Everyone was so pleased; its always good to know everyone has had a positive experience.

Want to have a go yourself? My next journal workshop is April 10th at @thegalleriabl (contact them directly to book).

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You may have noticed I've changed the closures on

You may have noticed I've changed the closures on some of my products (like my rescued leather pencil cases) to leather 'latches'. How do they work, though? They're pretty easy - simply slide the tab through the loop and it'll catch 😊 I love the look of these. What do you think?

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Debating on whether to list more of these Coptic s

Debating on whether to list more of these Coptic stitch journals with leather detail in my Etsy shop... they're great for using up leather scraps, but they do sell better offline. It's so tricky to know what to make sometimes! What do you lot reckon?

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Hand sewing one of my rescued leather journals...

Hand sewing one of my rescued leather journals... these handmade notebooks are where I started and will always be a core part of my range. What's your favourite journal size? I'm partial to A6 myself.

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My next workshop at @thegalleriabl is next week: J

My next workshop at @thegalleriabl is next week: Jan 22nd, 6:30-8:30. Learn to make an A6 leather wrap journal - all tools and materials provided, £28 per person. There are still a few places left, but be quick as spaces are limited! Please contact The Galleria directly to book.

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OK, so online you can find me on Etsy... what abou

OK, so online you can find me on Etsy... what about physical shops? I've got you covered in the Northamptonshire area, stocking at the fabulous @margo_and_evie at Heart of the Shires in Weedon, @margoandevietoo at The Bell Plantation near Towcester, plus the gift shop of Northampton Museum in the town centre 😀

Have you shopped in any of these places before? They're all great for a mooch and to support local shops and businesses.

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Can you purchase from The Craft Fantastic online?

Can you purchase from The Craft Fantastic online? You bet! I've got a shop on Etsy - thecraftfantastic.etsy.com - where you can find my range of handmade journals, stationery cases, pen holders, and bookish bits.

Are there any new products you'd love to see this year? Let me know 👇

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So, you've met me and heard a little about my hand

So, you've met me and heard a little about my handmade business; but what do I make?
📖 🖊 Journals, notebooks, stationery cases, pen holders, bookmarks, booknecklaces... sound up your street?
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(Re)introduction cont... 📖 I hand make all my i

(Re)introduction cont...
📖 I hand make all my items, including hand stitching all my journals and stationery cases.
📖 I love using reclaimed materials, and use leather rescued from the waste stream; from shoe factories, old furniture and samples booklets.
📖 I often incorporate map papers in my work - I love the way it looks with the rustic leather.
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Oh, hi 👋 I thought I'd do a little (re)introdu

My top 9 from 2024 🥰 I've loved this year of b

My top 9 from 2024 🥰

I've loved this year of business; building new opportunities, making new products, working on my skills. I'm very grateful for my customers - online, offline, and at workshops!

Wishing everyone a happy new year. Looking forward to 2025 🎊

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Another Christmas, another prototype gift 😄 Ho

Another Christmas, another prototype gift 😄
Hope everyone has had a restful couple of days.
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I may regret not tidying my desk before going Chri

I may regret not tidying my desk before going Christmas visiting... 🙃
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Etsy shop is closed for the holidays! I'll be back

Etsy shop is closed for the holidays! I'll be back online in the new year.
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It may be your last chance for Etsy orders, but if

It may be your last chance for Etsy orders, but if you live in and around Northamptonshire, you can find my products in the following locations:
@margo_and_evie at Heart of the Shires, Weedon
@margoandevietoo at The Bell Planation, Towcester
@northamptonshoe gift shop, Northampton
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🎁 Last chance Xmas shopping 🎁 My last posti

🎁 Last chance Xmas shopping 🎁
My last posting date for Etsy orders is this Wednesday, December 18th. Take a quick scroll through my available range of handmade journals, stationery and bookish things.
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Wellingborough Library last night for a journal ma

Wellingborough Library last night for a journal making workshop, my last event of the year! Everyone did an amazing job - swipe through to see the results 📖
If you fancy having a go at this, you can join me at @thegalleriabl on Jan 22nd or April 10th next year (contact them directly to book).
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