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Working in the garden today, got my furry helper!

Working in the garden today, got my furry helper!
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While I'm waiting on my new stash of upcycled pape

While I'm waiting on my new stash of upcycled paper, I've still got some of my older journals in stock over in my Etsy shop. All still made with lovely soft rescued leather.
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During lockdown, I’ve had trouble getting hold o

During lockdown, I’ve had trouble getting hold of my lovely cupcycled paper, made from takeaway coffee cups. BUT I’ve just managed to order some, whoooooop! More journals & sketchbooks are on the way!
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What are your favourite pens to draw with? I love

What are your favourite pens to draw with? I love my Uniball fine-liner and have been dabbling with a couple of Tombow pens, for my sheet music drawings. *
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Had a little outdoor photo shoot for my latest tra

Had a little outdoor photo shoot for my latest travel journals! I think everyone is feeling a bit of wanderlust at the moment; these handmade blank books have space for all your holiday dreams.
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Did someone say kawaii? Teensy paper models encase

Did someone say kawaii? Teensy paper models encased in resin make for extremely cute necklaces! I’ve got butterflies, cranes, foxes and elephants. *
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Here's the black leather sketchbook I made for the

Here's the black leather sketchbook I made for the lovely, talented @isua.art! Highly recommend checking her work out. I hope it inspires lots of fabulous drawings. *
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A little sneak peek at my latest project, ahead of

A little sneak peek at my latest project, ahead of it going to its new home tomorrow. I can't wait for the customer to see it! My first black leather journal 🖤
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A sneaky peek at another old sheet music idea I've

A sneaky peek at another old sheet music idea I've been playing with...
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Need a little self care boost? My pocket Positive

Need a little self care boost? My pocket Positive Vibes books are now available in my Etsy shop.
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The other week I mentioned my old sheet music stas

The other week I mentioned my old sheet music stash. I’ve been doodling on it and I quite like how they’ve been turning out. Which is your favourite? I’m planning to get these up on my Etsy shop soon!
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Earlier this year, I made a Beast of a book for a

Earlier this year, I made a Beast of a book for a client. You can read all about it on my blog, just head to thecraftfantastic.co.uk.
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Tonight should have been craft club 😞 Missing m

Tonight should have been craft club 😞 Missing my lovely crafty group! The plan for April’s make was origami animals. I’ve put a few talk-through tutorials on my Facebook page if you need a craft fix.
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Another way I use up my leather off cuts and scrap

Another way I use up my leather off cuts and scraps is by making minis. These are a new style for me, what do you think? Metal corner details, on a natural-looking cord instead of a chain.
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Just one more chapter... (it's always at least thr

Just one more chapter... (it's always at least three though, right?)
These slogan bookmarks, made from upcycled leather, are now up on the new @nenecourtemporium online shop, with more to be added to my Etsy shop soon.
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Let’s get creative! Hand stitched blank notebook

Let’s get creative! Hand stitched blank notebooks with added stuff; scraps of paper and washi tape, to get you going on your scrapbooking journey.
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This week is National Stationery Week. Yes! It's t

This week is National Stationery Week. Yes! It's totally a thing. I LOVE stationery. How about you? What's your stationery style? You can see mine here - super kawaii! *
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New to the origami necklace zoo: elephants! * * *

New to the origami necklace zoo: elephants!
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Fancy having a go at some origami? Head to my Face

Fancy having a go at some origami? Head to my Facebook page, where you can find a couple of simple tutorials.
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One thing I love using is old sheet music. I've go

One thing I love using is old sheet music. I've got quite a collection of it; all old, tattered, unwanted. I have plans...
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