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Wire Work Dragonfly WIPs
ByNicola 13/05/201603/10/2021

Wire Work Dragonfly WIPs Sharing with you my latest copper wire work project of this rather pretty ‘Willow’ dragonfly suncatcher, made with copper beads. Inspired by the willow emerald species of British dragonfly. Follow along with my step by step photographs and see the wire layers come together to create a very pretty hanging decoration. …

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Vine Love Heart WIPs
ByNicola 08/04/201624/05/2021

Vine Love Heart WIPs The Making of a Copper Wire Heart Some work in progress photographs for you today, sharing my little twining vine copper wire work love heart. It has a five part process as follows; – Base love heart frame with twirly ends that have been flattened into paddle shape – Decorative twine…

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Meet the Maker Maria Barber
ByNicola 12/02/201628/05/2021

Meet the Maker Maria Barber Introducing Maria and her stained glass artistry. I had the pleasure of meeting Maria and her daughter Annie at a craft market in Godalming, Surrey in 2015. We had stalls opposite each other and I was captivated by her unique stained glass designs and use of decorative glass. I’ve been…

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Mothers Day Gift Ideas
ByNicola 04/02/201628/10/2024

Mothers Day Gift Ideas Mothering Sunday will soon come around once again. To celebrate all things mummy, here’s our range of spring time inspired artisan gift ideas. With a loving nod to woodland at this time of year, when life begins to grow all around us. It’s magical!

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Gifts for Valentines
ByNicola 14/01/201617/11/2023

Gifts for Valentines This coming Valentine’s Day, treat your loved one to a hand crafted love heart hanging decoration to be treasured for a long time. Make your own love heart out of copper wire, semi-precious gem stones and glass beads with one of our craft kits, available both with tools and without tools. Or…

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Gifts for Christmas Crafters
ByNicola 12/12/201520/02/2025

Gifts for Christmas Crafters Make a Little Hanging Heart For hobby crafters who love to make, there is our little love heart craft kit or tutorial. Author and designer Nicola has combined her twelve years teaching experience with her craft and jewellery know-how. Every step is photographed and described in detail. Suited to the complete…

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A More Traditional Christmas
ByNicola 27/10/201528/05/2021

A More Traditional Christmas Here is a copy of a magazine article I wrote in 2008 about opting for a more traditional and less wasteful Christmas. “Back to the Future – Treat yourself to a stylish traditional Christmas this year, writes designer Nicola. Most of us look forward to Christmas and spending time with family…

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Festive Decorations for Christmas
ByNicola 23/10/201520/08/2023

Festive Decorations for Christmas It’s nearly that festive time of year once again. Here at Earth Balance Craft we like to celebrate in a more natural and less commercial way. Say goodbye to mass produced Christmas ornaments, plastic tinsel and fake flora and fauna. Our traditional nod to the height of winter comes in the form…

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
ByNicola 18/10/201508/07/2021

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star The Star Poem by Jane Taylor “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are! Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. When the blazing sun is gone, When he nothing shines upon, Then you show your little light, Twinkle, twinkle, all the night. Then…

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Scarlet Darter Dragonfly
ByNicola 09/09/201519/01/2021

Scarlet Darter Dragonfly Spotted sunning herself out by the River Arun in Sussex, what appears to be a Scarlet Darter Dragonfly. Spotted on a later summer walk by the river. It was difficult to capture in focus with my camera as she was buzzing around the board walk by the new marsh land. A stunning…

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Autumnal Colours
ByNicola 02/09/201519/04/2024

Autumnal Colours Earthy – Vibrant – Nourishing We love the autumn season, for the deep natural colours of the changing leaves from burnt oranges, to lush reds and warm browns. It’s a magnificent time of year, when harvest has come, and we start to prepare for winter. There’s nothing better than swishing fallen tree leaves…

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Butterflies and Dragonflies
ByNicola 20/07/201523/10/2023

Butterflies and Dragonflies Artisan Made Wildlife Designs Here at Earth Balance Craft, we love making the glorious curves from the insect world, namely the winged beauties of flutterbyes and river darters. Our wire metal butterflies and dragonflies come in all shapes and colours, with a nod to a number of British species. Designer Nicola is…

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