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Fairhaven Lake Craft Fair
St Annes – near Blackpool Today I attended the craft fair at Fairhaven Water Sports Centre, right by Fairhaven Lake in Lytham St Annes. Before booking, I tried to find information about what the fair was actually like — and honestly, there wasn’t much out there. A couple of close-up photos of stalls, but nothing…
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Statement Jewellery Outfit Ideas: How to Style Bold Jewellery with Confidence
Statement jewellery is designed to stand out — but knowing how to style it can make the difference between effortlessly bold and slightly overwhelming. If you love chunky beads, vibrant colours and eye-catching pieces, this guide will show you exactly how to style a statement necklace for different occasions, necklines and outfits. Whether you’re dressing…
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When Opera meets Bead Trees
Every now and then, something delightfully unexpected happens… and this is one of those moments. My uncle Andrew – aka Count Snape, sings opera. Proper, full-voice, baroque-style opera. So when he offered to create a 30-second operatic “mad short” to advertise my website, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. What I got was “Rondelle…
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Acrylic Paint Skins
Experimenting with Acrylic Resin Skins and Cells: First Notes I’ve started a series of experiments to explore acrylic pouring with cells, using a mix of budget-friendly materials and techniques. These resin skins often end up in some of the handmade pendants available in the shop, so it’s both creative and practical to refine the process.…
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Getting Started on Etsy
Starting the Journey Starting my journey with SparklesANShines on Etsy was both exciting and daunting. I opened the shop, eager to share my handmade bead trees and jewellery with the world, but little did I know it would take seven months to make my first sale. In those early days, I followed Etsy’s advice religiously…
Daniel Moorhouse
09:41 27 Jul 25
I ordered a spider sun catcher for my son's bedroom. It looks really good and he loves it.
sean godfrey
22:46 24 Jul 25
Amazing so happy..Had a beautiful customised pendant made would highly recommend.will definitely be putting in another order
Helen Waite
19:22 21 Jul 25
I received a beautiful beadtree for my birthday! It's absolutely gorgeous! Thank you 🥰
Elaine Ann Craggs
15:13 20 Jul 25
Had a couple of products from here, they are beautifully made & they look very effective, I wouldn't hesitate to buy again, a quick efficient service.
