A Gardeners Crafting Diary August 2024
My new book is at the printers and it's very exciting. I have written and illustrated 12 short stories (about 4 minutes long),
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Musings, thoughts and ideas
Make a cup of tea, get the cat on your knee ready to go exploring with me!
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Jun 293 min read
A Gardeners Crafting Diary June 2024
I have usually worked throughout the year so that the summer months can be spent reading, thinking about new ideas
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Apr 306 min read
A Gardeners Crafting Diary April 2024
This month's gardeners crafting diary during April is all about the garden, but that's not to say I'm not thinking about things!
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Jan 114 min read
Unique and creative pom poms
This blog has been specifically written for people looking for unique, creative and unusual craft pom poms.
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Nov 18, 20237 min read
Review of 2023: A year in colour
As we sit in mid-November the heavy grey clouds of summer are just a dark memory as I start reflecting on what was learnt this year
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Jun 18, 20236 min read
Life in Lincolnshire Part 1
Lincolnshire's wealth comes from its heritage of agriculture, a love for the land and knowledges preserved through the secrets...
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Apr 28, 20235 min read
Pom poms to yarn wrapping art
The childhood pom pom has come a long way since the sale of crafts online has become such a huge industry
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Cat's Punky Stuff
Mar 21, 20234 min read
Hoppy Easter everybunny
I'm really pleased with this logo, it stands out with a harmonious balance and has a unique identity which would stand the test of time
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Cat's Punky Stuff
Jan 3, 20235 min read
New for 2023
I had contemplated upgrading to Etsy Plus, which would have given me a flashy shop front and a few other perks I was unlikely to use.
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Dec 23, 20227 min read
Review of 2022
The world beyond the garden fence has been even more insane than last year and some aspects have impacted how I went about my business
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Cat's Punky Stuff
Nov 13, 20226 min read
Happy fifth birthday!
These main four factors can only be achieved because I had the greatest gift of all, that of time!
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Cat's Punky Stuff
Sep 15, 20224 min read
Colourful Draft Excluders
Having studied my garden all year it is now time to create colour boards for this winter's draft excluders
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Sep 4, 20223 min read
The Best Draft Excluders
Drafties have enough length that they cover the width of the door and some, or can be bent up a little at each end
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Dec 26, 20217 min read
Review of 2021
I made the picket fence I had designed for the front of the house from recycled pallet wood
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Nov 2, 20213 min read
Turning Wheel of Colour
I therefore decided to design 12 new birds, one for each month of the year. By doing this I thought about the colours that I associate with
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Jul 27, 20214 min read
Lavender Wand Harvest Time
The most stressful time of the year for me is when lavender harvest time comes around. Harvesting lavender in late August should be a...
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Cat's Punky Stuff
Apr 21, 202119 min read
Etsy: Everything To Sell Yourself
An analytical investigation into helpful tips on opening an Etsy shop Thinking about opening an Etsy shop? It is highly recommended, it's...
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