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Well it will be soon a new decade and have you decided on any resolutions or challenges? I will taking part in the Instagram lace challenge– so look out for daily postings!! If you want try or develop your lacemaking skills I have set up dates below; these are small classes so please get itContinue reading “What try something new for 2020”

Over the last few weeks I have several sessions with Inspire Learning at Mansfield Woodhouse. We have had Bobbin Lace – but also Family Learning – Christmas Crafts, Creative Christmas, Design and print your own wrapping paper and Christmas Felt Decorations. Over the course we have made pom-poms, fabric pine cones, EPP decorations, winter landscapeContinue reading “Christmas 🎄 workshops”

Well it October and Goose Fair (a Nottingham Fair) has finished and thoughts go on to Halloween. Last week I was given a box of dolls – well what to do, after meeting there previous own. I was given permission to set spooky with them. Using several mix media techniques and products I have createdContinue reading “Getting spooky here. .”

I have added some new items to my Etsy shop and over the next couple of weeks more will be added. Some beautiful Owl Pendants have been added And some to Bangle Kits – each one has its own individual threads – so if you love one of the colours then best to get itContinue reading “New listings”

Today was GCSE results and last week was A Levels – congratulations to all those that got results they need for next step in life; but if they aren’t want to expected – there is something out there for you!! If you looking for a creative break from things or looking to try something new,Continue reading “Results are in”

I have had the pleasure of introducing or re-introduction Bobbin Lace at Nottinghamshire Inspire Learning at West Bridgford Library. The class were introduced to the rich heritage of the lace and the links to Nottingham Industry Of Lace. The emphasis of the class was learning and getting grip of the traditional Bobbin Lace Tools andContinue reading “Getting started with Bobbin Lace”

Well spring sunshine is shining today; isn’t it lovely 😊 With several spring fairs coming up including Nottingham Makers Market at the Golden Fleece and Spring Festival at Hilltop (Eastwood – 23rd March) decided to make some note books great for gifts and making new plans. I have used my Indian Printing Block to decorateContinue reading “Spring Notes”

Last week we had lots of deals on the tv and the net for Black Friday – so I decided to let you know that I have included a discount code of 20% of any purchases on my Etsy Shop – SP Creative Crafts for purchases totally over £15 (cyberlace) I will also adding newContinue reading “Cyber Week”

This coming weekend I will at Winterfest- Arts and Craft Fair at Thorsby Courtyard, this event last year was a fabulous event for all the family with Grotto and Christmas Music. There are some great stalls to visit including Focus Gallery, Beeston Brownies and I’ll be there with my Bobbin Lace items

Last week I spent 4 Days and one evening in the beautiful setting of Haddon Hall. There was so many beautiful artisan that you could visit everyday and see something new. These are couple of the photos I took, but don’t do it justice