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Upcoming craft fairs & creative workshops -Autumn/Winter 2024
How to write a travel journal: hints & tips for starting out
Easy Origami Envelope Tutorial – step by step with pictures
Still not tried bullet journaling? A simple guide to get you started.
Colour me happy 🌈 journals & stationery made from colourful leather samples

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Working on a customer order today: a set of person

Working on a customer order today: a set of personalised leather bookmarks.
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Leather pencil cases, made by hand using leather d

A5 your fave size? I got you 🫶 Here's a selecti

A5 your fave size? I got you 🫶
Here's a selection of handbound beauties, all one-of-a-kind and available in my Etsy shop.
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Gold leaf compass detail ✨️ I find this proce

Gold leaf compass detail ✨️
I find this process so satisfying. The rough finish goes perfectly with the rustic, rescued leather I use.
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Projects on the go... lots of different journals t

Projects on the go... lots of different journals this week! What's your favourite size? Mine is A6 I think (14.8 x 10.5 cm).
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Head over to @margoandevietoo for a mooch and chec

Head over to @margoandevietoo for a mooch and check out my stand while you're there! It's choc-full of journals, stationery, and bookish treats.
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WORKSHOP ALERT 📢 Wednesday, September 25th I'l

WORKSHOP ALERT 📢
Wednesday, September 25th I'll be hosting a leather-wrap journal workshop at @thegalleriabl
You'll be taken through the steps and shown how to make your own A6 journal using reclaimed leathers.
👉 Workshop runs 6pm-8:30pm - booking essential as places are limited, please contact The Galleria directly to book.
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🖊 Calling all stationery lovers 🖊 These lea

Hello from my home studio! I work out of a spare b

Hello from my home studio! I work out of a spare bedroom which I've set up as a creative space to do my bookbinding and making. There's a lot going on in there, but I know where everything is (most of the time 😆)
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As promised... here is one of the finished rough-e

As promised... here is one of the finished rough-edged journals 😍 This is what I love about using rescued leathers!
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I don't know about you, but I love a small journal

I've just got ONE dotted grid paper notebook left

I've just got ONE dotted grid paper notebook left in my Etsy shop... who wants it? Should I make more 🤔
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I've cut these pieces of rescued leather to make a

I've cut these pieces of rescued leather to make a feature of the lovely rough edges. Look out for the finished product soon 👀
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Selection of small journals available at @margo_an

Selection of small journals available at @margo_and_evie. These are the perfect size for keeping in your bag or coat pocket; great for writing or drawing while you're out and about.
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Good morning 🌞 Starting the day in my little s

Good morning 🌞
Starting the day in my little studio, going over projects.
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Bright pop of orange topped with a shiny dark text

Bright pop of orange topped with a shiny dark textured blue 😍
I made 3 of these rescued leather bookmarks, available from my Etsy shop.
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Going anywhere nice this year? Journal your advent

Going anywhere nice this year? Journal your adventures!
⚓️ Handmade travel journal
⚓️ Blank 140gsm cartridge paper
⚓️ Leather detail
⚓️ Back pocket
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☀️ Summertime sale ☀️ Throughout August,

☀️ Summertime sale ☀️
Throughout August, you can get 15% off my entire Etsy shop. Woo hoo!
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Took a trip to @northamptonshoe last week to top u

Took a trip to @northamptonshoe last week to top up my stock in the gift shop.
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Have you visited these stockists? ⚓️ @margo_a

Have you visited these stockists?
⚓️ @margo_and_evie at @heartoftheshires
⚓️ @margoandevietoo at @bellplantationgc
I have shelf spaces at both these wonderful local shops, filled with my handmade journals & stationery.
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