Meet the Artist Friends in the Leaves Introducing the very lovely Aurore from Friends in the Leaves, an artisan toy maker and illustrator. With a starring piece in my craft studio, I am lucky to own one of her beautiful … Read more
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’, … Read more
Meet the Artist Agni Prasada Burning Introducing the artist Stef from ‘Agni Prasada Burning’. She uses pyrography as a medium to burn images into wood. She creates bespoke and customised gifts, available globally. She uses the highest quality wood, buying … Read more
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 … Read more
Meet Artist Justine Patemen I’ve always loved to draw but never had any confidence in what I did. All my friends always got pictures and painted items for birthdays but that was about it. Then I had breast cancer and … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Sun Catcher Buddleia Butterfly This nature inspired metal hanging mobile is from our artisan range of sun catchers for the home or garden. Hand crafted patina copper wire wrapped with agate, amethyst, fluorite and other purple gemstones. This design is … Read more
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 … Read more