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spinning top games

spinning top games

the benefits of playing with spinning tops Spinning tops are a fantastic traditional toy. Firstly, spinning top games are great for developing fine motor skills, hand strength and concentration in children as young as 2 years old. Secondly, they're...

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2021 love heartwood christmas events

2021 love heartwood christmas events

I love this time of year because I get to go out and be sociable. It's so great to be doing in-person markets again. Lockdown made me realise how important it is to have conversations with you guys about what I make and why. So here's a reminder of where I'll be and...

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a sustainable autumn proposal

Where could be a more perfect sustainable Autumn proposal venue than a rustic shepherd's hut? Especially with a suitably earthy, rustic and rich colour scheme. A campfire and an evening under the stars is a memorable way to start your life's journey together....

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Handmade Custom Golf Trophy

Handmade Custom Golf Trophy

the idea I really enjoyed working on this commisison since it involved taking something old and making it into something new and useable. Will first emailed me with his enquiry in March. His idea was to use a Victorian pewter bierkeller cup from Bavaria that he had...

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British Made Wooden Toys COVID Project

British Made Wooden Toys COVID Project

Chapelhall Community Resilience Project As I'm based in my garden workshop, I was able to continue working during lockdown in the precious hours when I wasn't homeschooling my 3 sons aged 4, 8 and 10. At the beginning of June 2020 I received an email from the...

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rustic wedding ring box commission

rustic wedding ring box commission

In Britain, rowan trees have long been seen as protective spirits. Because of that it's the perfect wood to craft into a rustic wedding ring box. This ring box was a special commission for a lady who'd seen my boxes in yew and silver birch but wanted hers to be made...

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Custom Wand Commission

Custom Wand Commission

I recently completed my second custom wand commission. Despite already writing about making a wand I had such fun designing Mark's wand with him that I wanted to share the experience with you. I really enjoy it when customers get involved as I love collaborating with...

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