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Handmade pencil rolls, made using leather rescued

Handmade pencil rolls, made using leather rescued from the waste stream. Use these roll-ups to stash your favourite stationery. Find them on Etsy!

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I don't know about you, but I love a bookmark. The

I don't know about you, but I love a bookmark. These simple handmade leather bookmarks have little tabs at the top to keep them in place. You're welcome.
🛍 Shop at thecraftfantastic.etsy.com

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It's Bank Holiday weekend 🙌 I've had a producti

It's Bank Holiday weekend 🙌 I've had a productive week, so am treating myself to a long weekend. Have a good one 🤠

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Adding my handmade labels to my handmade journals

Adding my handmade labels to my handmade journals 🤩 Took me a while to develop these so they were just right!

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Just listed in my Etsy shop: refillable journals!

Just listed in my Etsy shop: refillable journals! These traveller's-style leather covers come with 2 x A6 notebook inserts, which can be removed and replaced once they're full.

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Today I visited the wonderful shop that is @alittl

Today I visited the wonderful shop that is @alittlebitofsunshine.uk at Heart of the Shires, where I'm excited to announce I have a few of my handmade pencil boxes and cute planner clips! Did I remember to take pictures of them? Of course not. But I did take a few snaps around this adorable little shop.

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Oh hi 👋 One of my regular jobs as a small busi

Oh hi 👋
One of my regular jobs as a small business owner is topping up my local stockists - I just need to get everything labelled up, then I'll be heading out later this week! There's something new on the horizon that I'm quite excited about, so keep your eyes peeled for updates 👀

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Part 2 of making a mini book necklace - sewing it

Part 2 of making a mini book necklace - sewing it all up 🪡

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Make a mini journal necklace with me! The first pa

Make a mini journal necklace with me! The first part is stabbing the holes 😆
I often call these book necklaces, but they have blank pages, so they're really lil' journals. Unless your writing is massive, like mine...

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Lovely review of one of my handmade rescued leathe

Lovely review of one of my handmade rescued leather journals 💖

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Guess who forgot to take in-progress pictures agai

Guess who forgot to take in-progress pictures again at this evening's workshop 🙋‍♀️🙃

Another leather journal making session at @thegalleriabl - a lovely spot for creative workshops, they've got an extensive list that's well worth checking out. I'll be there again June 12th for some more bookbinding fun.

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Have you visited Heart of the Shires lately? There

Have you visited Heart of the Shires lately? There are a few new shops and businesses to check out! And as usual don't forget your trip to the wonderful @margo_and_evie, where my shelves are waiting for all you journal and stationery lovers!

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Hands up if A5 is your favourite notebook size 🙌
These handmade journals are made using leather rescued from the waste stream, so each one is different. Shop with me on Etsy. thecraftfantastic.etsy.com

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📖 NEXT WORKSHOP 📖 There's still chance to b

📖 NEXT WORKSHOP 📖
There's still chance to book for my next handmade leather journal workshop, April 10th at 6:30. Contact @thegalleriabl to book.

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Sorting through my stash of leather is one of my m

Sorting through my stash of leather is one of my main sources of inspiration. Now that I've got this lot tidy(ish), it's time to plan my next makes...

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Some of my mini journal necklaces are 15% off in m

Have you seen my new refillable journals? Find the

Have you seen my new refillable journals? Find them at @margo_and_evie! Once you're finished, you can buy new notebooks to slot into the leather cover.

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Just sorting through my box of smaller leather scr

Just sorting through my box of smaller leather scraps 🙈 These aren't big enough for journals, so will be sorted and used for bookmarks, minis, and as embellishments.

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Let's explore using pens and pencils in your handm

Let's explore using pens and pencils in your handmade journal 🖊 ✍️
•140gsm cartridge paper is suitable for drawing or writing
•Different pens and pencils will look different, so test them out first - you can get an idea of a few different ones from this video
•I love blank paper as I feel it gives more flexibility and creativity (but I can do lined!).

Check out more on my blog:
https://www.thecraftfantastic.co.uk/2023/07/choosing-the-right-pencils-pens-for-your-journaling-journey/

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✨️new✨️ Chunky vertical pencil pouches are

✨️new✨️
Chunky vertical pencil pouches are in stock on Etsy!

☆Rescued leather
☆Handstitched
☆Lots of stationery room
☆Flap closure

thecraftfantastic.etsy.com

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