Keeping crafts alive
On Saturday I went to a rural craft event in Brecon. It was a rainy, wind-blowing weekend but rural crafters are hardy folk! The craft event was organised by The Big Skill. As a social enterprise its purpose is to keep rural…
Happy World Fair Trade Day
World Fair Trade Day is the second Saturday in May every year. Fairtrade is about supporting workers and farmers in developing countries, but the same principles make me support fair prices for crafters, too. Especially local ones. When you buy…
Crafting with a Mentor
This month has been the first time I’ve worked with a mentor in my pursuit to learn one new craft a month this year. It’s been a fun experience! I’ve been learning about fused glass making with Carys Rodwell as my…
Three DIYs I loved this weekend
This weekend I’ve been busy getting started on projects for this month, and I thought I’d share what I’ve been up to. The sunshine this weekend has really spurred me on! In the garden … I like to think May…
Settling into May’s Craft
Oh, what a month April was! Stamping was fun, and I can tell you I’ll never see a wine cork or a rubber eraser the same again. Or a potato, for that matter. But it’s time for a new craft of…
