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Pretty much sold out of A5 leather journals before

Pretty much sold out of A5 leather journals before Christmas! I've just got hold of a bumper batch of the paper I use, (made from upcycled takeaway cups!) so I'm busy making lots of new ones. Look at this lovely stack of signatures waiting to be sewn 💙
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NEW to my Etsy shop - I've listed my 'Positive Vib

Playing with gold leaf on leather. Not the best de

Playing with gold leaf on leather. Not the best detail, but I'm sure there's a knack to it I've not discovered yet! Would you like to see some gold leaf designs in leather journals? What would you have on yours?
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Currently having a sort out of my craft room. I ha

Currently having a sort out of my craft room. I have lots of random things for storage! That top tin is full of Buttons I Shall Never Use. Hands up who else has stashes of random things?
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Back to work today! How did that look for you? I s

Back to work today! How did that look for you? I spent some time testing out my new hand-carved wooden bone folder from @mond37. It's nice and slim, perfect for scoring and creasing.
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Back open on Etsy! I've had a wonderfully relaxing

Lovely walk around Abington Park this afternoon, a

Lovely walk around Abington Park this afternoon, ahead of our evening in. Happy New Year everyone. Wishing you positive vibes for 2021.
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Hands up if you were gifted something creative thi

Hands up if you were gifted something creative this Christmas. I got this amazing picture by @little_panda_face. I love it! Now I just need to find the purrfect place for it 😄
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Wishing all of my friends, followers, customers an

Wishing all of my friends, followers, customers and supporters a happy, safe and creative Christmas.
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Positive Vibes, Self Care, Stay Connected. This tr

Positive Vibes, Self Care, Stay Connected. This trio of handmade, hand illustrated, mini pop-open books are available from @nenecourtemporium (£7 each).
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My Etsy shop is now in holiday mode for a short br

My Etsy shop is now in holiday mode for a short break over the festive period. Thank you to everyone who’s ordered with me online this year, every single sale is greatly appreciated.
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Planner clips make great stocking fillers! Pick th

Planner clips make great stocking fillers! Pick them up from @nenecourtemporium.
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Once upon a time, there was a maker who sold mini

Once upon a time, there was a maker who sold mini books as necklaces. All the paper used was from off-cuts, and the leather had been rescued from a shoe factory. The end.
*PLEASE NOTE my last 1st class post run is tomorrow, but I can no longer guarantee delivery from my Etsy shop in time for Christmas*
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What’s your favourite journal size? My A5 ones h

What’s your favourite journal size? My A5 ones have definitely been the most popular this year, but I love A6! Great for carrying around with you. Each of my handmade journals is slightly different, because they’ve been made from leather rescued from a shoe factory.
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Stocking filler for a book lover? Check. * * * #st

Stocking filler for a book lover? Check.
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Stash your stationery! Made from the same rescued

Stash your stationery! Made from the same rescued leather as my journals and bookmarks. I do like to try and use everything.
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These teensy paper animals set in resin have been

These teensy paper animals set in resin have been given a white background, so they stand out whatever you’re wearing.
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These slogan pencils have been really popular! I’ve still got a few sets left in my Etsy shop, but you’d best be quick...
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A gift for keeping creative spaces tidy. Handmade

A gift for keeping creative spaces tidy. Handmade wooden houses for pencils, pens, brushes and more.
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