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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?

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Next newsletter hits subscriber inboxes this Frida Next newsletter hits subscriber inboxes this Friday! This month, I'm taking a look at junk journaling. Not signed up yet? Head to my profile for the subscription link 🔗

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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 Mini book necklace or mini journal necklace? The pages inside are blank, so you can write tiny stories in there, collect words, jot notes... you do need really tiny writing though 😅
These blue leather ones are available from my Etsy shop, but these necklaces are available from some of my offline stockists too. Check my profile for details.

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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 Rescued leather pen holders that fit round your notebook with a hand elastic strap. These have enough room for a couple of pens or pencils and a small ruler, so they're always on hand. 

Available in my Etsy shop and offline at local stockists - details and links in my profile. 

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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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Did you know, you can sign up to my newsletter and Did you know, you can sign up to my newsletter and I'll send you stationery related stuff? I promise not to spam you; you'll get one lovely email a month, with creativity, journaling tips & updates on The Craft Fantastic. Next one is due out soon. Yeah! Plus, when you sign up, you'll get 10% off in my Etsy shop. Visit my profile for the link 🔗

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Not long till my next workshop at The Galleria in Not long till my next workshop at The Galleria in Burton Latimer! Join me on June 12th, 6:30-8:30, and make a French-stitch leather journal with lined paper. Please contact @thegalleriabl to book (£28pp).

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How it starts; with discarded leather sofa cushion How it starts; with discarded leather sofa cushions, offcuts, and samples swatches. Turned into journal covers and more.

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If you're local to Northampton, you can pick up my If you're local to Northampton, you can pick up my journals right in the town centre! Find them in the gift shop of @northamptonshoe, along with more local finds.

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You've got till this Sunday (18th May) to get 20% You've got till this Sunday (18th May) to get 20% off my entire Etsy shop! Handmade journals and notebooks, leather pencil cases, journal accessories, bookish gifts. Head to thecraftfantastic.etsy.com or visit my profile for the 🔗

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Shop alllll the handmade stationery at The Craft F Shop alllll the handmade stationery at The Craft Fantastic on Etsy! Leather journals, pencil cases, notebook accessories and more: everything is 20% this week for National Stationery Week (12th-18th May)
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This week is National Stationery Week! To celebrat This week is National Stationery Week! To celebrate, I’ve got 20% off my entire Etsy shop; that’s every single handmade journal, pencil case, stationery accessory or bookish item. Head over to thecraftfantastic.etsy.com to shop (🔗 in profile).

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