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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

The colours are changing outside and the nights are getting longer. How many of you love this time of year? I know I do! After the long hot summer, the changes in weather have been nice. Although last night a bit windy. Leaves New workshops and shows dates being added to the calendar

Well we are into the 8th month of the year and it’s a year since a I put my notice in at work (corporate job). What a year it has been. So this August I just decided to take part in great Artisan Fair in Nottingham this Sunday. https://www.facebook.com/events/241942893118824/?ti=ia I will have selection of BobbinContinue reading “August in full sun”

  This morning I decided to use the same stamps sets to produce two really difference looks; Visible image – Birthday versus and flower Birthday Card: On this can I used Brusho on Canvas paper and spray with water; I just love how the colours blend and bleed together. Then I stamped with Memento BlackContinue reading “When can one stamp can give two different outcomes?”