Diversifying!

Hello friends

Thank you for the lovely response to the new Charity Kit,

very soon I will start the step by step instructions to assist with the 

box assembly and decoration.  As mentioned, a few further kits will feature decorations,

for the craft caddy.  Some of you have emailed your storage ideas - thank you.
So far the suggestions are stamps, Promarkers, keeping all your gems/brads and
works in progress safe.
Also, many of you have ordered some additional items to complement your craft caddy -
Box Corners and Ornate Box Feet.  They are going to look brilliant!

 I am really excited by this new kit - something different and extremely useful. 

Talking of something different... I've had to do some serious thinking recently

regarding the studio/shop.

For many months while Elliott underwent treatment the doors remained closed - 

the business just about ticked along in the background of my blog and website.

Now the doors are open I've quickly realised I need to fully utilise the space I have.  

My passion is Spellbinders and die-cutting, it ALWAYS will be

and it will remain the heart of Hope and Chances Creativity - 

I really want to stress that!

That said, to keep Hope and Chances Creativity open I need to ....diversify.

I am opening the door to different crafts, fabrics, knitting, jewellery making and more.

You will have already noticed some slight diversification - my pom pom addiction!
Guest tutors are going to be a big feature - this allows for a complete range of styles
and I get to learn new skills too!

In fact, if you are a tutor and would like to utilise the studio then please get in touch.

My signature tea/coffee and homemade cake will always be a fixture!

I am hoping you will join me on this journey of craft exploration.

Sometimes in life it is good to mix things up a little...

Back to today - how about an altered notebook?

I've used Edgeabilities to enhance the cover and added

pretty ribbon to act as a closure.

 The pendant is small bezel filled with Ice Resin and a charm

I am running a Coffee and Create Class for an Altered Notebook 

in case this one has tempted you :)

Also, today I will be in the studio/shop preparing for Friday Die Day -

it actually falls on Valentine's Day so thinking of a theme shouldn't be too difficult!

Tomorrow is Coffee and Create - Spellbinders Playtime, I have a couple of
spaces left.  It truly is 'playtime' - trying out any dies you fancy, making cards/tags -
handy if you've got some birthdays coming up or you need a
Valentine's card..or two!

Right - I've been chatting away as usual - have a good Monday everyone!
Take care.