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Riverside Butterfly Suncatcher WIPS

15/12/2016 by Nicola

Riverside Butterfly Suncatcher WIPS Sharing with you my latest wire-wrapping project, this artisan window decoration featuring a riverside butterfly with beautiful curves set inside a square frame. Hand-made with oxidised copper, agate, quartz, carnelian and crystal chip beads. I love … Read more

Demoiselle Dragonfly WIPS

30/11/2016 by Nicola

Demoiselle Dragonfly WIPS The majority of my designs are inspired by British species of wild life, birds and animals. This handmade copper wire work suncatcher design takes inspiration from the azure metallic blue and green colours of the ‘Beautiful Demoiselle … Read more

Yule Arts and Crafts

27/09/2016 by Nicola

Yule Arts and Crafts Shhhh, I’m jumping the gun here and sharing my decorative yule offerings. With autumn now in full swing, many are thinking ahead to the festive season. View over my creative offering for yule gifts and crafts.

Blue Dragonflies Collection

09/08/2016 by Nicola

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

Summer Garden Suncatchers

30/06/2016 by Nicola

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

Wire Work Dragonfly WIPs

13/05/2016 by Nicola

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 … Read more

Copper Jewellery for Arthritis

10/05/2016 by Nicola

Copper Jewellery for Arthritis Used for health since ancient times Raw copper is known for its ancient healing properties, it is rumoured that the mineral can be absorbed into the skin when worn as jewellery, and is associated with relief … Read more

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Spring Bluebells are Here

14/04/2016 by Nicola

Spring Bluebells are Here

Vine Love Heart WIPs

08/04/2016 by Nicola

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 … Read more

Mothers Day Gift Ideas

04/02/2016 by Nicola

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

Gifts for Valentines

14/01/2016 by Nicola

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 … Read more

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Gifts for Christmas Crafters

12/12/2015 by Nicola

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 … Read more