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Bologna! Yes of course I found books. Books and a

Bologna! Yes of course I found books. Books and a vast array of nature-illustration carved woodblocks, from 7000 watercolours. Imagine. Yeah I want to record these plants and animals, can you paint them please? How many specimens? Um... just a few... and also, I want to use these again so how about we carve them all onto woodblocks? No, won't take long...

I'm taking a short break in Italy, so my Etsy shop

I'm taking a short break in Italy, so my Etsy shop is currently in holiday mode; but you can still shop irl at these wonderful places!
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These leather pencil rolls have slots for your pen

These leather pencil rolls have slots for your pencils, pens and other slim stationery items. Just roll them up and tuck the strap in to secure!

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Monday studio vibes... working on some journals th

Monday studio vibes... working on some journals this week. How about you?

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Journals, journals, journals! These handmade leath

Journals, journals, journals! These handmade leather journals are all one-of-a-kind and available in my Etsy shop. What are you waiting for?

☆ Made using reclaimed leather
☆ 140gsm cartridge paper

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Soon be top up time! I'm just finishing making a f

Soon be top up time! I'm just finishing making a few journals, pencil cases, and a couple of leather pen holders, ready to restock at @margo_and_evie and @margoandevietoo.

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What's you're favourite journal size? I think mine

What's you're favourite journal size? I think mine is A6. Spacious enough to write and draw in, small enough to carry around in your bag. Perfect 👌
Find a selection in my Etsy shop (along with A5 and A6 size!)
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It's warming up again this week, so I'll be spendi

It's warming up again this week, so I'll be spending mornings in the garden studio! Lovely and cool in there, which is good, because hot hands and paper do not work well together 😄

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Which of these closure styles do you prefer for th

Which of these closure styles do you prefer for these leather pencil cases? A simple wrap-around leather tie, or a fancy-pants leather latch?

Find your fave in my Etsy shop.

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Working on some new styles with some extras: clasp

Working on some new styles with some extras: clasp closure (though not a fan of this one), stained-edge paper, semi-precious stones on the spine. You know. Fancy 💅
What do you think to the new ideas?

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Bookmark clearance sale finishes soon! Head to my

Bookmark clearance sale finishes soon! Head to my Etsy shop before July 5th to get a bookmark bargain at 30% off.

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I'm loving all the different journals on my shelf

I'm loving all the different journals on my shelf at @margoandevietoo at the moment! Which is your favourite? You can find this treasure-trove of a shop at Bell Plantation, near Towcester. Perfect for a spot of sunny weekend shopping 😎

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Mini book necklace or mini journal necklace? The p

Monday morning, time to get making... what are you

Monday morning, time to get making... what are your plans for the week?

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Another lovely group for the journal making worksh

Another lovely group for the journal making workshop at @thegalleriabl this evening - this time we did French stitch, with a sewn-on strap. Don't they look good 🤩

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Rescued leather pen holders that fit round your no

New tutorial alert! This simple origami fox is now

New tutorial alert! This simple origami fox is now on my website, with step by step instructions. Head to thecraftfantastic.co.uk for full details of this easy origami model.

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Have you visited @alittlebitofsunshine.uk yet? You

Have you visited @alittlebitofsunshine.uk yet? You can find this adorable little shop at @heartoftheshires in Northamptonshire. It's filled with fun stationery, crafty bits, and books supporting mental health and neurodiversity.
(P.S. you can find a small range of my cute handmade stationery here, like the floral pencil boxes pictured.)

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