Fabulous Friday... The Interview ~ Vintage Beadery

Let's meet Ley from Vintage Beadery...How did you get started in your particular craft and how long have you been doing it?I started beading after finding a book on brick stitch in the library where I work, I had a collection of beads, vintage ones m,ostly which I didn'tknow what to do with, I've never really liked more traditional beaded jewellery, or at least never fancied making any, but this book had some beautiful designs, particularly the paisley...

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Fabulous Friday... The Interview ~ CM Crafts

Let's meet Clare from CM Crafts...How did you get started in your particular craft and how long have you been doing it?Let me just say first I am dyslexic and I am proud of it I have had to work hard but I have always loved art because it is the one thing I can do with out the worry of spelling and getting it wrong but I did not get into making the cards I do today about 9 years ago even then they were only very simple but i have grown over the last...

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Fabulous Friday... The Interview ~ Pixie Doodle

Let's meet Emma aka Pixie Doodle...How did you get started in your particular craft and how long have you been doing it?I have been Needle Felting for about 2 years now, after trying various other crafts such as card making and jewellery making which i still do from time to time. I started needle felting after finding a blog by a lady called Kay Petal, who makes the most amazing characters.Are there any negative aspects to doing your craft and if...

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Fabulous Friday... The Interview ~ Neate Crafts

Please welcome Susan from Neate Crafts...How did you get started in your particular craft and how long have you been doing it?It seems like I have always been making something!I trained as a Fine artist but taught myself all my crafts - Pyrography, knitting, sewing, crocheting, glass painting, silk painting, jewellery, macrame, patchwork...the list goes on.I am addicted to trying new crafts. I just love it!Are there any negative aspects?Housework...

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Guest Blogger ~ Sunrise Cards

A few years ago my friend asked me to make a card for a relative who had just lost her sight , at first I didn't know where to start but then thought about all the different textures we could use to make it as tactile as possible.I wanted to make it so that she could get as much enjoyment out of feeling the card as a sighted person would by looking at it.I also managed to find a site that taught me about braille so that I could include that on my...

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Fabulous Friday... The Interview ~ Expressorize Ur Self

Today's Misi crafter is Clare from Expressorize Ure Self...How did you get started in your particular craft and how long have you been doing it?I have always been completely fascinated with jewellery & I first started by hosting jewellery & handbag parties, it was also something I could fit around looking after my youngest at home before she started school.I have always been crafty, I have done hairdressing, floristry, card making , I started...

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