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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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One of the new kids on the block: refillable leath

One of the new kids on the block: refillable leather journals! These traveller's-style notebooks have elastic running through, so you can easily swap in a new refill book once you're done.

Currently only in stock offline, but planning some for my Etsy shop.

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#traveljournal #travelnotebook #refillablejournal #refillablenotebook #travellersnotebook #handmadejournals #Northamptonshire

I'm back from my trip and back at it!! Just polish

I'll be home soon and back on making delicious jou

I'll be home soon and back on making delicious journals and stationery! Already planning a trip to top up at @margo_and_evie.

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#shoplocal #smallbusinessuk #handmadejournals #northamptonshire #northamptonsmallbusiness #thecraftfantastic

Yesterday I visited the Museum of Everyday Life. I

Yesterday I visited the Museum of Everyday Life. It was weird and wonderful and had a whole mini exhibition of pencils. Could've done with a few holders for them, though 😉 like these lovely leather ones that fit around your journal or notebook.

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#pencillovers #stationerylovers #penholder #smallbusinesslife #handmadebusinessowner #thecraftfantastic

Always happy to find a good book shop on my travel

Always happy to find a good book shop on my travels 📖

#booklover #bookshop #booknerd #bookshopping

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