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• Handmade Finds: Rocky Beads - Polymer Clay Jewellery · 15 March 2013
  My handmade find of the week is these gorgeous polymer clay pendants by Rocky Beads. Me and the other half dabbled in polymer clay moulding once and I can tell you it's not as easy as it looks. Between us, we managed to make a few cute animals and some fruit but nothing as detailed as these pendants. Trying to keep the clay clean was a job in itself! So I know first hand howContinue Reading ...
• Handmade Artist: Kreativlink - Handmade Journals · 6 March 2013
  I often have ideas when I least expect them. And rather than jot them down on random scraps of easily lost paper, I like to keep everything in the same place. All neat and tidy like. Renate Ikinger @ Kreativlink crafts some truly beautiful journals which solve this problem nicely. Her books are constructed using hand torn paper and feature hand painted, leather and fabric covers. Colours and designs are available in a range ofContinue Reading ...
• Handmade Artist: Glass Map - Mini Book Jewellery · 28 December 2012
  Checking through my newest Twitter followers (@GemmaWildLondon) the other day, I spotted a cute little profile picture by Christine Kibler (@GlassMapShop). A tiny pink book smaller than an American quarter, or an English 10 pence piece (cute / funny profile pics always grab my attention). Christine is a painter and bookbinder based in America and under the shop name 'Glass Map' she creates miniature book jewellery, keychains and ornaments. Pretty much any thing in miniatureContinue Reading ...