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Blue Dragonflies Collection
ByNicola 09/08/201628/02/2026

Blue Dragonflies Collection I might be a little bit fascinated by blue dragonflies. It’s the metallic colours that draw me to them, with shimmer and shine as the dart around by the river. I love the British species ‘Beautiful Demoiselle’, the ‘Blue Damselfly’ and the ‘Azure Damselfly’. All gorgeous creatures with vibrant colourings. View my…

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Summer Garden Suncatchers
ByNicola 30/06/201628/02/2026

Summer Garden Suncatchers We all love summery days with plenty of warm hazy sunshine, it’s a magical time of year when all the trees and flowers are in bloom, with the soft sounds of a gentle breeze rustling through woodland like a beautiful melody (when it’s not tipping it down!). I make a range of…

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Meet Artist Sam Cannon
ByNicola 19/06/201628/02/2026

Meet Artist Sam Cannon Meet the very talented and lovely Sam Cannon from www.samcannonart.co.uk, an artist and illustrator living close to Lyme Regis in Dorset, working in watercolours, gouache, colour pencils and graphite pencil. What led you into the art world? I’ve always loved drawing since I was little. My granddad was really good at…

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Mothers Day Gift Ideas
ByNicola 04/02/201628/02/2026

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! Apple Blossom Love Heart Suncatcher – The…

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Gifts for Valentines
ByNicola 14/01/201628/02/2026

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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We Love Rainy Days
ByNicola 14/09/201509/03/2022

We Love Rainy Days As a child I have fond memories of my nana reading the A.A Milne books and poems to me. I remember distinctly her collection of old dog-eared books, where they sat in the shelf and how they smelt when she opened them. These to me were the most precious moments, sat…

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Butterflies and Dragonflies
ByNicola 20/07/201528/02/2026

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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Love Hearts for the Home
ByNicola 02/07/201528/02/2026

Love Hearts for the Home Learn to Make! Wire Hanging Heart WIPs For hands that like to make! Are you new to wire work, a beginner wanting an easy project to start with. Start here with my wire love heart suncatcher tutorial. Learn easy to master foundation wire working techniques to begin your wire journey….

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Summer Sun Catchers
ByNicola 05/06/201528/02/2026

Summer Sun Catchers Finally, summer has made an appearance. To celebrate all things warm, here is designer Nicola’s collection of home and garden sun catchers and hanging ornaments. Made for the warmer weather, they come to life with the sun is shining. Using copper wire wrapping techniques with semi-precious gem stones and glass, our bespoke…

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Stained Glass Gifts
ByNicola 05/05/201528/02/2026

Stained Glass Gifts Meet the Maker Carole Dawes Introducing Carole Dawes of ‘Caroles Glass’, a Horsham artisan crafter who specialises in unique stained-glass gifts that are handmade in West Sussex. Her products can be found on sale at ww.carolesglass.folksy.com Each item is hand made by Carole, nothing is bought in. Each piece of glass is…

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Copper Robin Sun Catcher
ByNicola 17/07/201428/02/2026

Copper Robin Sun Catcher The Magical Robin Red Breast One of my favourite British birds is the little red robin, the friendliest of all garden birds with its distinctive shape, colouring and bird song. A familiar sight in gardens, and they can be so tame and loyal to their human friends. I have created a…

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When Feathers Appear
ByNicola 30/06/201428/02/2026

When Feathers Appear For those of you who are familiar with my artwork, you will know my love of birds and feathers. As the famous saying goes “When feathers appear loved ones are near”. Feathers, especially the little white fluffy ones are seen as a sign of angels and spirits. When you come across them…

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