The Professional Crafters Guild February 2016

The Professional Crafters Guild Guild Publication - February 2016 A monthly collection of news and members from our business community.

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Do you run your own Craft Business?

Are you taken seriously or do people think it is your hobby?

Would you like some support and recognition for your business?

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Our members also have the opportunity to become involved with running the Guild?

Join our Guild and find your place in the world of professional crafting.

We know how hard your work.

We know how many hours you put in.

We know that most things you try probably don’t work at first.

We know that you often work alone for long periods of time or in noisy places with children/family around which make it hard. ● We know that you just need a bit of help, support and recognition for your business. ● ● ● ●

Join us today and become a valuable member of the PCG Community.

www.procraftersguild.com/apply.html “I have always been proud to say that I am a member of the PCG. Being a member of the Professional Crafters Guild suddenly gave me prestige and credibility. “ “I don’t always get it right, but I know where to go now when I DON’T know something (or when I get it totally wrong). The webinars, information sheets, advice, associate member deals and just having access to social media and marketing experts to run things by before making a colossal error has really changed how I do business.

I would absolutely recommend it to anyone trying to start a business from their crafting hobby.”

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Welcome to the February 2016 Edition of the Professional Crafters Guild Publication

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The CRAFTfest Pride of America event for US residents taking place in April is also booking NOW

Spa Central Anne Pearson Designs Art of Fun Lucy Bradshaw Designs ARP Jewellery Tweedie Beasties CalicoKrafts

Teri B Fantasy Crafts Arabellas Attic

Send in your: Events, Achievements, News, Fabulous customer reviews, product images for our March Issue!

Also, for budding writers we are now accepting craft and business related articles.

Email us at: info@procraftersguild.com Full Guild Membership means that you are featured for FREE in our directory listings.

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Registered members of the Professional Crafters Guild can now join our dedicated PCG Etsy Team!

The team has been created to provide support and advice to those of our members who have shops on the popular handmade selling site. Together, we aim to create our own Etsy community whereby our members can help each other to expand and advance in their businesses. Joining the team will give you the opportunity to take part in a variety of networking games and promotional activities, with team activities extending to our Twitter and Facebook accounts for even more exposure for your craftbiz!

To join The Professional Crafters Guild Team please apply here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/teams/27644/the-professional-crafters-guild-team You will need to have your PCG Registered Member number to hand to complete your application.

Our Etsy team is run by Guild Committee member Kirsty Dimond from K.D Jewellery

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It’s a new year and a time when as business owners you review your business and decide what you will be working on over the following year, any changes you need to make and so on. For Karen at Bead Bitz, 2015 was the year she made changes to increase her potential to earn a better wage. Karen also joined The Professional Crafter’s Guild.

This Q+A with Karen will show that you can change your business for the better and hopefully provide you with tips on how to do that.

Q: A: Bead Bitz has been established for about 3 years. However at the beginning of 2015 I made a conscious decision to develop it and move it to the next level.

Q: A: It was a case of use it or lose it – I enjoy the craft work I do and I have been paid many compliments on the quality, design etc. In addition I had some success in selling items. It is a long held desire to have a part time income from this business – so in order to achieve that I had to either move forward or do nothing.

2015 was at a time in my life when I felt the most confident and positive to be able to do this. The name was gaining a small amount of recognition so it was as if all the forces were coming together to do this.

Q: A: I finalised the business cards – came up with a small business plan, which included what sales I wanted to make – what fairs I would attend etc and went about trying to achieve it.

Q: A: It has given the business a better profile – higher sales and more regular viewers on my Facebook page. It has made me realise that I need to get the website changed and updated (this one I am struggling with due to lack of knowledge). I have a better idea of what arena I want to be in and how to go about getting there. 2016 will be a continuation of the same with an intention to capitalise on the lessons I have learnt through this year.

Karen has made some great points here, you can’t make changes unless you know what you need to do. So; ● Make a plan of what you want to achieve for the year. ● Set yourself goals of when you would like to achieve each point on your plan. ● For each point, jot down ideas on how you can achieve it (It may also be a good idea to look back on 2015 and see what didn’t work and cutting lose things that take up your time and don’t produce results you want). ● Put your ideas into practise !

Website: http://www.bead-bitz.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeadBitz Blog post created by Guild Committee Member Sarah O’Connell from Crafty Magpie

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Laura has been interviewed by a BBC Gloucestershire radio reporter regarding her business. The interview will be aired in agabout.

Paperama Kerry has some of her work displayed at Howden Park Centre Howden Livingston West Lothian EH54 6AE After that you can find another display at Linlithgow Burgh Halls for 3 months.

The Cross Linlithgow EH49 7AH.

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At the end of 2015, Sarah of Crafty Magpie decided that business needed to change due to lack of interest and increased competition from other online marketplaces. Running a marketplace meant that Sarah was unable to find the time to make jewellery which is how her marketplace began and so at the end of 2015, Sarah sadly closed the marketplace and got back to jewellery making.

2016 saw the launch of her new business still named Crafty Magpie but now with an Etsy shop. Sarah's jewellery collection revolves around buttons, novelty items and pretty beads and gemstones.

Using Pinterest for inspiration, Sarah is working on new skills to create new pieces throughout the year.

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at the ‘Pretty Prom’ event at

Bridgnorth, Shropshire on

Sunday 21st February

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Jewellery Designers A.R.P Jewellery is a local company based in Devon who sells and makes jewellery from Stirling Silver, Gold and Palladium. We use many different types of jewels such as Cubic Zirconia and Swarovski Crystal. www.etsy.com/shop/arpjewellery www.facebook.com/ARP-Jewellery-54969968785

Hand made Jewellery featuring Semi Precious Gemstones www.adiencrafts.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AdienandIrisBlue www.facebook.com/adiencrafts

Knotwork jewellery.

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Handcrafted jewellery and gifts creating using mostly kiln fused glass and other quality materials. Award winning designer who works closely with the fashion and animals rescue worlds.

www.artisandesignsuk.com

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Jewellery Designers Gorgeous beaded jewellery, watches and gifts.

Exclusively designed and created by experienced jewellery maker. www.wowthankyou.co.uk/bernadines-creations www.etsy.com/shop/BernadinesCreations www.facebook.com/BernadinesCreations

Healing gemstone jewellery to help you through life. www.mysticearth.co.uk

Handmade, bespoke jewellery. www.elegancebysue.co.uk www.facebook.com/ElegancebySue

Mixed media jewellery designer maker. I use the mediums of clay and glass to make exclusive pieces of jewellery art. www.firefaeriedesigns.co.uk www.Facebook.com/firefaeriedesigns

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Jewellery Designers Handstamped personalised jewellery and gifts www.handmadewithlovedesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/handmadewithlovedesigns http://craftersboutique.co.uk/sellers/handmadewith-love-designs/

Sterling silver, copper, niobium and gold-filled chainmaille jewellery. www.jewellerymydesign.co.uk www.facebook.com/JewelleryMyDesign

Handmade Macrame Jewellery and Accessories.

www.kdjewellery.co.uk www.facebook.com/KDJewellery1 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KDJewellery1

Design & make handmade sterling silver jewellery with a twist of colour. www.lucybradshaw.co.uk www.facebook.com/LucyBradshaw555

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Jewellery Designers Semi precious and wirework. www.maelotti.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Maelotti/245906838 821909?fref=ts

Handmade semi precious gemstone jewellery & accessories. www.semipreciousjens.co.uk www.facebook.com/semipreciousjens

Traditionally handcrafted sterling silver jewellery. www.wowthankyou.co.uk/sally-davies-silver www.facebook.com/SallyDaviesJewellery

High quality affordable handmade unique & limited edition designer jewellery using genuine Sterling Silver, Semi Precious Gemstones, Pearls & Swarovski Crystals.

www.silver-sensations.co.uk www.facebook.com/silversensations www.wowthankyou.co.uk/silver-sensations

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Jewellery Designers Hand stamped silver keepsake jewellery. www.facebook.com/TinyTreasuresKeepsakes

Polymer Craft Designers Handcrafted Silver jewellery www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VickyHibberdSilver www.facebook.com/VickyHibberdSilversmith

Personalised cake toppers for any celebration.

As individual as you are. www.acecaketoppercharacters.com www.facebook.com/acecharacters

Unique, high quality hand sculpted models made in polymer clay. www.cotswoldcharacters.co.uk www.facebook.com/ArgyleArt

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Artists Framed prints, jewellery. www.creativememorieswarwick.co.uk www.facebook.com/Creativememorieswarwick

100% Hand-Cut Paper Art Keepsakes. www.facebook.com/Paperama.Kerry

Bespoke Canvas and Framed Prints. www.super-canvas.com www.facebook.com/supercanvas

I personally design pictures into word art. www.facebook.com/Wordartdesigns

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Mixed Crafts Designers Alfie Moon Designs - Design and make character led, themed and craft based gifts - bags, t-shirts, mugs, miniatures, clocks, badges, wall art and more. All gifts can be customised and personalised.

www.alfiemoondesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/AlfieMoonDesigns

Sewing and embroidered gifts. www.facebook.com/AndSewItSeams?fref=ts www.facebook.com/DollsandbearsbyMissyB www.etsy.com/shop/AndSewItSeams56

Crochet, fabrics, bead & paper crafting. www.anjikrafts.com www.facebook.com/Anjikrafts

Different types of crafts from painting to badge making, to knitting to looming and a lot more made by arthritic hands, 10% of all items sold goes to arthritis research uk www.artoffun.co.uk www.facebook.com/ArtOfFun2015

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Fabric bags, cushions, home decor plus

Favours and Gifts. www.charmsbyjoanna.co.uk www.facebook.com/charmsbyjoanna

Unique Gifts & Cards for all occasions. www.cherishthememory.co.uk www.facebook.com/cherishthememory.co.uk

Hand crafted gifts and homeware. www.colacreations.wix.com/colacreations www.facebook.com/Colacreations

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Mixed Crafts Designers Market place helping and supporting people with chronic conditions sell handmade craft products www.feelgoodcrafts.com www.facebook.com/feelgoodcrafts

Keyrings, bag charms, brooches, decorations and wall hangings made from quality felt, tweed, tartan and other fabrics all by hand. www.facebook.com/karenshomemade

Unique confectionery creations, including chocolate and sweet bouquets and edible gifts. www.icandybouquets.com www.facebook.com/iCandybouquets1

Decorated candles, plaques and wood items using mixed media, pencil portraiture. www.immortalcrafts.com www.facebook.com/immortalcrafts

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Mixed Crafts Designers Personalised keyrings and jewellery. http://Lozcc25.co.uk www.facebook.com/LozCC25

Individual items made from linens & cotton fabric and wool. www.oohilikethat.co.uk www.facebook.com/oohilikethat

Unique Quality Gift Baskets. www.poshbirdcreations.com www.facebook.com/pages/Posh-BirdCreations/865420413474481

If it's fabric, we can make it! www.romana-dawncreations.co.uk www.facebook.com/romanadawncreations

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Mixed Crafts Designers Specialising in personalised cushions and bags, newbie at CE certified soft toys and dolls. www.sewdivinedesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/sewdivinedesigns

Soy Wax Jar Candles/Melts/Clay Jar Toppers/ Soap/ Photography. www.spa-central.co.uk www.facebook.com/spacentralltd

Spratt's Prints & Crafts lovingly design and create a range of personalised prints (making it totally unique to them), a selection of artwork and a range of hand-created gifts. Sarah can also be asked to work on something you have in mind.

www.spratt-designs.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SprattPrints www.facebook.com/sprattsprints

Bespoke gifts, personalised products and homeware. www.t2kreations.co.uk www.facebook.com/t2kreations

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Mixed Crafts Designers Crocheted Accessories for Person and Home & Patterns, Needle felted Gifts,Word Art, Felted Soaps, Handmade Journal/notebooks.

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/UniquelyYourDesigns www.uniquelyyourdesigns.co.uk www.wowthankyou.co.uk/uniquely-yours

Card Designers Handmade cards, pictures and gifts in cross stitch which can be personalised to you individual requirements. www.pigcornercards.co.uk www.craftymagpie.co.uk/sellers/pig-corner-cards www.facebook.com/pages/Pig-CornerCards/1556124751304035

Handmade Greeting Cards

www.etsy.com/shop/pinkfountain www.facebook.com/pinkfountain

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Gifts & Accessories Designers Arabella's Attic design and hand craft vintage inspired accessories and gifts such as bags, purses, hair accessories, kilt pins and pocket mirrors.

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ArabellasAttic www.facebook.com/ArabellasAttic1

Handmade, bespoke jewellery.

www.elegancebysue.co.uk www.facebook.com/EnchantedElegancebySue

Wirework & Fused Glass Jewellery, Bags, Fabric Creations & Artwork. www.gertlushdesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/GertLushDesigns https://twitter.com/GertLushDesigns

Keyrings, bag charms, brooches, decorations and wall hangings made from quality felt, tweed, tartan and other fabrics all by hand. www.facebook.com/karenshomemade

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Gifts & Accessories Designers High quality affordable handmade unique & limited edition designer jewellery using genuine Sterling Silver, Semi Precious Gemstones, Pearls & Swarovski Crystals.

www.silver-sensations.co.uk www.facebook.com/silversensations www.wowthankyou.co.uk/silver-sensations

Textiles Designers Textile Artist & Designer Maker. www.beadieeyededie.com www.facebook.com/BeadieEyedEdie

Fabric hand-made goods for the home and giftware. http://brigscrafts.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/BrigsCrafts/138161206364718

Vintage style gifts and cards. www.caroleecrafts.com www.facebook.com/pages/CaroleeCrafts/48769671593

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Textiles Designers Handmade cushions and other items using vintage embroidery and fabrics www.wowthankyou.co.uk/gingham-glory www.folksy.com/shops/lal179 www.facebook.com/GinghamGlory

Family run business manufacturing our own products here in the UK Our items are British Made. www.honeybselection.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/HoneyBselection/223 305561084246

Handcrafted products for home and family. www.gotshop.co.uk/seller-profile/its-the-foxes www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ITSTHEFOXES www.facebook.com/itsthefoxes

Traditional Handicrafts, making gifts for home and family. www.loopysplace.co.uk www.facebook.com/LoopysPlace?ref=hl

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Textiles Designers Hand stitched cards, art and gifts. www.natalietiltman.blogspot.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/natalietiltman www.facebook.com/thistledownstitches

Rag rugging: designer, commissions & Kits, embroidery:designer, teacher & stockist. ww.ragrugtextiles.com

Patchwork, applique, sewing. https://beta.folksy.com/shops/TheOldButton http://theoldbutton.blogspot.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheOldButton

Harris Tweed animal doorstops. www.tweediebeasties.com www.facebook.com/tweediebeasties

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Paper Crafts Designers Handmade-cards and papercraft art. www.cardtherapy.co.uk

Creating handmade cards & gifts including clocks, canvasses & photo frames, amongst others. Every item is unique - no 2 the same. Specialising in bespoke items. Handmade with you in mind!

www.glitzandgrammar.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Glitzycards www.Facebook.com/glitzandgrammar

Handmade cards and paper craft items.

* Full membership required to access the members area

www.folksy.com/shops/HandmadeByHelen1 www.facebook.com/HandmadeByHelen

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Paper Crafts Designers Handmade cards, pictures and gifts in cross stitch which can be personalised to you individual requirements. www.pigcornercards.co.uk www.folksy.com/shops/pigcornercards https://www.facebook.com/pigcornercardsandgifts

Scrapbooking, Paper Crafts, Wedding Stationery. www.scrapbookerry.com

Handmade cards, stationery and gifts. www.facebook.com/scrumptiousdesign

Altered art, memory albums, and home dĂŠcor items. www.simplyuniquecrafts.net www.facebook.com/pages/SimplyUnique/173693672814436

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Paper Crafts Designers Cards, Keepsake Boxes, Wall Hangings and do much more! www.thecodicotecrafter.co.uk www.thecodicotecrafter.com www.facebook.com/pages/The-CodicoteCrafter/1461692517475714

Professional digital and paper scrapbooker, paper artist and photographer. www.thescrapbooker.co.uk www.wowthankyou.co.uk/the-scrapbooker www.facebook.com/pages/The-ScrapbookerUK/261817810495019

Handmade cards, invitations, place cards & all Wedding Stationery Items Handmade knitted clothing, goods & photography props. www.tmd-crafts.biz www.facebook.com/tmdcrafts

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Wood Crafts Designers Personalised wooden wedding horseshoes,hearts, spoons, rolling pins etc. www.blackberryweddingdesigns.com www.facebook.com/blackberryweddinghorseshoes

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Hand Decorated Clocks, Decorated Wooden Shapes and Handmade Cards. www.franscrafts.co.uk www.facebook.com/FransCraftyMakes

Personalised handmade wooden crates & signs. www.therusticcarpenter.co.uk www.fontwelldesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/therusticcarpenter

Glass & Lampwork Designers

Creating Bespoke Fused Glass Items for the Home and as Unique Gifts. www.glasspirations.co.uk www.facebook.com/Glasspirations

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Candle Designers I specialise in making scented candles in vintage teacups and coffee cups. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MadeBySuzi www.facebook.com/pages/Made-BySuzi/207767575964979

I hand pour scented Soy wax candles & make reed diffusers in matching fragrances. www.PureIndulgenceCandles.co.uk www.facebook.com/PureIndulgenceCandlesLondon

Customisable Handmade Soy Wax candles and other aromatic products. www.sweetaromas.co.uk

Soft Sculpture Designers Artist and designer of award winning collectable mohair bears... www.mohairbears.co.uk www.mohairbearmakingsupplies.co.uk www.facebook.com/arctophillia

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Millinery Designers One-off design millinery, bridal hair accessories and jewellery. All our collection are totally handmade including hat blocking. www.customhairaccessories.com www.customhairaccessories.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Custom-HairAccessories/175756329114735

Stunning, practical, affordable hats along with unusual hair accessories and brooches. Lojango Design combines eye catching designs with superb craftsmanship resulting in wearable items you will treasure for ever.

www.lojango.com www.facebook.com/lojango www.etsy.com/UK/shop/LojangoDesign

Decor Designers Hand made creations of Garlands, Wreaths, Candle Jars, Bunting & more! www.fromtheheartcreations.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/From-The-HeartCreations-FTHC/562293043886907

IFrames and plaques to hang in your home. www.facebook.com/uniquescrabble

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Needle Felting Designers Memories in Felt!! Ooak felt products including pet portraits, pictures, bags cushions, scarves, etc. www.facebook.com/SheepyCreations www.etsy.com/shop/SheepyCreations

Needle felted items, animals, decorations and more. www.facebook.com/thehappyewecrafts/

Soap Designers Gift shop featuring handmade soaps, bath products, floral arrangements, greeting cards, knitwear and homewares. www.daisychaingifts.com www.facebook.com/DaisyChainGifts

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Crochet & Knitting Designers Bunnies 'n' Blankets, Hats 'n' slippers, shawls, throws, gloves. www.jellypoppy.co.uk www.facebook.com/JellyPoppy

Specialised, bespoke and designer knits for babies and children. www.pitterpattertinyfeet.co.uk www.facebook.com/PitterPatterTinyFeetKnittingEmporium

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Handmade cards, invitations, place cards & all Wedding Stationery Items Handmade knitted clothing, goods & photography props. www.tmd-crafts.biz www.facebook.com/tmdcrafts

Hand painted designer yarns in luxury natural fibres, knitting and crochet designs and kits, threads for embroidery and lacemaking, project bags, beaded stitch markers. www.watercoloursandlace.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WatercoloursandLace www.facebook.com/WatercoloursAndLace/

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Crochet & Knitting Designers Hand-knitted shawls, scarves, cowls, hats and gloves. www.wrapped-incolour.org.uk/Wrapped_In_Colour/Welcome.html

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Online Marketplaces We are a online marketplace that supports handmade and small businesses, we also have a fantastic community for our sellers and live chat! www.gotshop.co.uk www.facebook.com/gotshopping

Online Marketplace www.wowthankyou.co.uk www.facebook.com/WowThankYou

Beading Supplies UK based bead suppliers, we supply a wide range of jewellery making supplies and beads for jewellery making, crafting and other bead projects, including semi precious gemstone beads, glass beads www.somersetbeads.co.uk www.facebook.com/SomersetBeads

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Papercraft Supplies Inaddition to stocking mainstream crafting supplies, Teri B Fantasy Crafts' focus is around the themes of Gothic, Steampunk and Fantasy. We are always looking for ideas for 'different' types of crafting products, for our unique customers. www.fantasycrafts.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/TeriBFantasyCrafts https://twitter.com/TeriBcrafts

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