Crocheted Hearts that Make a Difference
We celebrate how one maker's simple crochet heart badges are giving everyone an opportunity to show solidarity and raise support for the people of Ukraine.
Nikki Duffy
Nikki's cards are beautifully painted watercolours, combined with lovely brush lettering to make each handmade card unique and special, like a gift in itself.
Printables For Windows
The rainbow in our front window has become really faded and no longer able to communicate the message of hope and togetherness it was made for.
Traysi Benjamin-Matthew
This new section will introduce you to the artists and creatives we love, and I’m so excited to be sharing the beautiful, daring creative practice of my beautiful, daring friend Traysi this newsletter.
If you have a voice…
In this Connect post we engage with Desmond Tutu's challenge, "if you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor".
Welcoming Wildlife
Welcoming wildlife into our outside spaces is not only really important for our biodiversity and environment but also really lovely so we can get up close to the incredible creatures on our doorsteps, and in our lawns, and sitting on our fences…
Defying Doubt
Despite the presence of doubt, fear, anxiety, or worry – there is permission for you to still wholly be yourself and to reflect who you are through your art, into this world.
Party Time!
Sometimes it can be good to push back against the tough times with a bit of celebration...
Message to My Neighborhood
One of my favourite parts of the week at the moment is 8pm on Thursdays – as we go outside our door to clap and cheer for our NHS heroes with those in our street, our town, and the rest of the country, I feel so proud of those family members and friends who are serving us in the NHS, and so very grateful.