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Elland gift shop selling incredible and unique items by independent makers/Small businesses from across the UK.

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🥲 STOCKIST CLOSING DOWN 🥲

The last day of February is here and hopefully the sun continues to shine. You can start to feel Spring in the air and I love that it is lighter for longer.

If you are local, you may know that one of my stockists is closing down today. It is a year since I joined @curioddity.uk, but unfortunately a mix of road works in Elland, property-related issues and family commitments, means the shop owners have decided to not renew their contract. During March, they will be selling display items and hosts some events.

To Amanda and Andrew who created a wonderful shop of independent makers and space for workshops, I hope the future holds new opportunities and thank you for having me.

I will be announcing a new local stockist in the next month or so, which I am excited about. Keep an eye on my socials!

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🎁 JANUARY RESTOCK 🎁

Happy Monday. A new week already and I am ready for warmer temperatures and the snow and ice to melt. Who's with me?!

Hope you had a lovely weekend. On Saturday I went to @curioddity.uk in Elland, West Yorkshire to restock my shelf. I have put some Valentines gifts which I need to add to my website. Please do pop into this shop if you are local, as they are having a January sale at the moment.

Hope you have a lovely week ahead and remember to keep shopping small and local 😊

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💜🩷 Proud Business Owner Moment! 💚🩵
There’s no denying that 2024 was a tough trading year for all businesses - just look at the high street! But I’m SUPER PROUD of how LDC has done!
❤️ We’ve grown sales in one of the hardest financial periods the UK has faced!
💛 Despite losing the European and NI markets, and Canadian postal strike!
💙 Even in the face of a saturated jewellery sector and not being accepted into many local events.
🧡 Even with 3 eye surgeries, a broken hand and BPPV.
🩷 Our success is down to the support of our amazing customers! Absolutely brilliant collective shops renting us space! Market and Events Managers who recognise our niche offering really stands out amongst the “Artisan Beige” of so many events! Ben’s hard work and strength supporting me! And ME pivoting our products to suit what people can afford and want to buy! And OMG the HATS! You all loved them!
💚 With your help we were able to support our favourite charities too!
💜 It REALLY DOES take all of this to keep going and a bucket of resilience too!
When I see the map of sales, when I think about how many people know and love LDC… I’m so proud! 82.3% of the UK covered! That’s AMAZING TO ME!
❣️💖A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED US TO ACHIEVE ALL OF THIS!💖❣️
Lots of love, Clare xo
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🎄 CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS ORDERS 🎄

Happy Saturday! The weekend is here, any nice plans?

I am now closed for any Christmas orders. Thank you to everyone who has liked, commented, shared and purchased with me over the festive season. I am truly humbled, when I know times continue to be tough.

Those of you who have sent bespoke requests, I haven't forgotten about you. I will be in touch with you all.

You can still find some of my products locally in @curioddity.uk in Elland or in @keep_it_local21 in Stoke-on-Trent. Thank you having me in your shops!

My website and Etsy shop will remain open throughout December and into the New Year. I am planning to have a break from 20th December to celebrate birthdays and Christmas.

Hope you have a lovely Saturday and don't forget to keep supporting all the makers at markets.

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Tree 🌲and snowman ⛄️ felting workshops.
It’s time for our Christmas Felting Workshops to begin again at Curioddity in Elland on Woolly Wednesdays at 6.30 - 8.30pm, £25 per person.

It’s Christmas trees 🎄 next, followed by our last but very popular Snowman ⛄️ workshop. Here are some examples, and some of the makes our ladies made today in our fantastic tree workshop today at the Unity Yard.

You may be trying needle felting for the first time, bringing a fiend for a fun experience or coming back to us to make a lovely present, its always a treat!!

Book soon to avoid disappointment as we only have limited spaces by contacting Crafty Baggage direct on FB, Email craftybaggage@outlook.com, or Mob Tel 07837 640634.
No experience is necessary, and all materials and equipment are provided.

11th Dec - Trees https://www.facebook.com/events/8495346913812868/

18th Dec - Snowmen https://www.facebook.com/events/1021623682414333/

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🍂 AUTUMN RESTOCK 🍂

Happy Friday. I don't know where the week has gone, I can't believe it is nearly the weekend.

This week I restocked my shelf at @curioddity.uk which was well overdue. Autumn has arrived with the pumpkin coasters and a few hanging decorations. Anyone decorate a Halloween or Autumn tree??

Do pop into this shop if you are local to Elland, West Yorkshire. It is full of fabulous makers.

Hope you have a lovely Friday.

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After months of meaning to get it up i finally did it and got my artwork up, thank you so much to the amazing people at @curioddity.uk for helping me out and getting it up! 💕

#art #artist #prints #groot

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Ready to get your hands dirty and create your own mini jungle? 🌿

Join me for a fun and relaxed terrarium workshop!

You’ll learn how these little ecosystems thrive, how to care for them, and best of all—you’ll create your own piece.

Plus, we’ll have an amazing together!

Want in? Comment ‘ME’ and I’ll send you the details! 🌱✨

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Another original completed, this time featuring a chauffeur-driven crème de la creme of the British luxury automobiles, the “Wools Royce”. Say it quickly and it almost becomes a bit of a tongue twister 😂 Have a good bank holiday everyone! #whimsicalart #originalpainting #originalart #artoftheday #sheep #sheepart #sheeppainting #rollsroyce #punny #britishartist #yorkshireartist

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SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS

Next month lineup of workshops is looking great! I’m very much excited to be sharing this wonderful craft with you all 🙌🏾🥳

I’ll be adding more dates for the following months so keep an eye out! 👀🍿

Comment ‘ME’ and I’ll DM you a link for the workshops 💪🏾

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🔥 MEET THE MAKER 🔥

A huge thank you to @hlkcreativecomms for shooting this little meet the maker video. This is part of a new series, introducing the makers in @curioddity.uk in Elland, West Yorkshire.

Hope you like the introduction to me, even though I think I sound like a two year old 😆

Don't forget to pop into the shop, if you are ever in the area and keep supporting local independent businesses.

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😍 UK INDIE WEEKEND 😍

Happy Sunday. Everyone recovered from the football? They don't half make it easy for themselves or us!

This weekend is UK Indie Day with @ukindieday, celebrating all those fabulous independent shops and makers. Yesterday I went to re-stock my shelf at @curioddity.uk in Elland. If you are in the Calderdale area, this shop is full of talented makers so do pop in. They also hold craft workshops, so you can try out a new skill.

If you own an independent shop or cafe, then tag yourself below and where you are based. Alternatively, shoutout your favourite places for shopping local and small.

Hope you have a lovely Sunday.

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