Handmade Pretty Things
Extraordinary bookmarks that tell a story
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If you’re anything like me, I could have a draw full of ‘sentimental’! My hubby won’t let me. So, I have to be clever with ‘keepsakes’. Here’s one I’ve created for a friend from the champagne cork from her first bottle celebrating the completion of her PHD. Good times! Would you like one? Each is…
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I love Bees 🐝, not only do they make tasty honey to put on my porridge, they’re also amazing for our environment! And they feature as the cutest bookmarks. Allow 4 – 6 weeks💕
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Diamonds?! Surely?! As you know – I love all things pretty – and this Diamanté Blessings bookmark is sooo pretty with its vintage diamanté brooch and floral ribbon.
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Barn owls are one of my favourite birds – so beautiful, but quite deadly! She’s an antique, silver mounted on onyx. Looks lovely with the black velvet and and pink organza ribbon. Not for sale
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A wedding bouquet that you can keep forever to remember your special day. Moments can be captured in photos – and with this bouquet, you can carry your memories with you. A chain given by a loved one, a special brooch your Nan wore…even a piece of ribbon from a special cake. I love creating…
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I started by making vintage jewellery bouquets; sumptuous pieces packed with beautiful jewellery and handmade to order. Using silk flowers; roses, hydrangea and peonies arranged with vintage brooches, buttons and earrings. Rhinestone, diamante, ceramic, pearl and glass beads to create a one-off bouquet that you can keep forever. I love up-cycling, repurposing, sewing and crochet. …
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If you’re looking for something a little different that will both delight and encourage faith – you’ll find it here! Pretty ribbon bookmarks are bespoke, one-offs made from vintage jewellery and charms. Contact me if you have a brooch or piece of jewellery you want to breathe new life into. The contact button is below.…
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Perfectly combining bible reading, reflection and art; i’ve found bible journaling brings focus and connectivity to God’s word and brings me closer to what He may be saying through it.
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I’ve drooled over Louise Carmen and Paper Republic travel journal covers. Go on, search them up.. 😉 Oh, the ‘unboxings’…! However, right now, they’re not in my budget. So instead of sighing and scrolling on, I went to my craft table and made my own. And I absolutely love it. This journal cover wasn’t designed…
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In those moments, my breathing slows. My thoughts quieten. I remember that I am not alone, and I am not carrying everything by myself.
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I realise it’s only September. However, a work colleague has just flagged that it’s 13 weekends to Christmas… I love a thoughtful gift. Each year i try to scour shops (incl charity shops) for gifts that will bless and inspire. I thought this little bundle would do just that: combining faith and practicality. I’ve put…
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There’s something special about setting aside time with Jesus; opening your heart in prayer, listening for the Holy Spirit’s whisper, and letting gratitude fill the page as you reflect on His blessings. That’s why I’m so excited to share with you my brand-new 2026 Faith Journal – now available on Amazon. This journal is designed…
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When my dad was on palliative care, I watched my mum juggle being his carer our mum and grandma, while managing dad’s medication and appointments. She found phone apps frustrating and unreliable in those emotionally intense moments. What she needed was something simple, clear, and always to hand….tons of sticky notes and half torn out,…
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A handmade commonplace book/journal
Read MoreIf you’ve been wondering where I’ve gone on Instagram and Facebook, you’re not alone — I’m wondering too! A little while ago, my account was hacked. Sadly, Meta (who run both platforms) took my accounts down — first the original ones, and then even a new one I set up just to reconnect with my…
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“It’s more than just a beautiful notebook—it’s a personal space to build a relationship with God.”
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“Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” (Proverbs 16:24) Today i received so many kind words of encouragement as Church family looked through, and bought the Faith Journal and the Church Notebook. Emmanuel Church Northwood invited me to talk about them – and how God had laid the…
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The Church Notebook with its guided Scripture/Verse, Observation, Application, Prayer (SOAP) pages.
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Pretty Flower 