Issue 4

Clare Buswell In every issue we will be spotlighting the work of an Irish based crafter. We will look at paper crafters, scrapbookers, and altered art aficionados. If you think you know someone who you think sound be spotlighted let us know at craftingireland@gmail.com.

Our third issue spotlight is shining on Clare Buswell. Here is Clare to tell us a bit about herself and her work....

I live in a little village in the south-west of Ireland called Athea. (That’s in Co. Limerick.) I'm pretty much a home bird, somewhat shy, I love spending time with my family in our home in the countryside. If I'm not inside crafting you'll find me in the garden pottering away.

When and ho w di d you get i nv ol v ed w i th paper cr a f t i ng?

I've always been creative and playing with paper in some form or another.

Art was my favorite subject at school and painting is a hobby of mine since early childhood. I studied graphic design at college but it was only a few years ago after the birth of my daughter I discovered the joys of card making.

I was intrigued by some clear stamps I saw online, I did a little more searching and discovered the whole world of card making, I haven't looked back since. I discovered quilling around the same time and became hooked.

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