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👻 Spooky Season Sparkle: My Handmade Wooden Halloween Earrings

There’s something about autumn that always gets my creative energy flowing — cooler evenings, warm cups of hot chocolate, and of course, Halloween just around the corner! This year, I decided to get into the spirit by making a few pairs of seasonal earrings, all cut from wood and inspired by classic Halloween shapes. The…

Handmade Wooden Laser Pins

I’ve been experimenting with something a little different recently – wooden laser pins! Using laser cutting and engraving, I created a small collection of pins inspired by cats (and one little bird that snuck in). Each piece is cut from wood, with the natural grain giving every pin its own character. The cats are my…

Kittens vs. Embroidery Machine: Guess Who Won?

Life with two 13-week-old kittens is never boring. I popped out of the room for just a moment, and when I returned… chaos. My curious little furballs had discovered my 10-needle embroidery machine — and decided it was their new playground. The result? A glorious spaghetti mess of multicoloured threads, tangled beyond recognition, cascading across…

New Laser-Cut Keyring Set ✨

I’ve been experimenting with my laser cutter again, and this time I’ve created a new collection of wooden keyrings. Each one is cut and engraved from wood, with simple designs that make them both decorative and practical. This set includes a mix of text and shapes – little tokens that carry messages like “Thank You”,…

New Laser-Cut Earring Sets – Fresh from the Workshop

I’ve been back at my laser cutter this week and I’m excited to share three brand new earring designs I’ve just finished. Each set is made from beautifully walnut wood, cut and engraved with care, and finished with silver hooks for a lightweight, comfortable wear. The new designs are: I love how each design has…

New Sets of Laser-Cut Earrings!

I’ve been busy at the laser cutter again – and I’m excited to share that I’ve made another four sets of earrings! There’s something so satisfying about turning a simple design into a finished piece you can hold (and wear!). Each pair has its own personality, and as always, I loved playing with different shapes,…

🌿 Growing Joy: My Handmade Plant Pins

I’ve been working on a new set of pins—and this time, I’ve gone botanical. These sweet little wooden pins feature engraved and hand-painted potted plants, each one full of personality and natural calm. I love how each one turned out a little different:🌱 A chunky green succulent in a warm orange pot🌿 Leafy stalks sprouting…

🌟 Little Words, Big Impact: Positive Pins for Everyday Power

Lately, I’ve been playing with ways to combine creativity and encouragement—something small, simple, and cheerful to carry a positive message wherever you go. The result? These little wooden pins, engraved with words of empowerment and kindness. ✨ Each one is a tiny pep talk you can wear:Make it happen.Yes, you can.I can do it!You’ve got…

A New Chapter Begins: Welcome Neo and Kath

Back in November 2008, after the heartbreaking loss of our beloved cat George—who was tragically hit by a car right outside our home—we brought home two tiny British Shorthair kittens. Those two little souls became part of our family through thick and thin. They crossed continents with us, moving to America and back again, followed…

Fresh from the Workshop: New Laser-Cut & Engraved Keyrings

I’ve been back at the laser cutter, and I’m happy to share a new collection of keyrings—each one cut and engraved from plywood. There’s something so lovely about working with wood: the grain, the texture, and the way it takes on detail when engraved all give these keyrings a simple, natural charm. This batch includes…