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Isle of Bute, West Coast of Scotland, United Kingdom
Too old to be a rock chick, so I am the hippy hen! Environmentally and socially conscious, eco aware vegetarian goddess. Human and animal rights activist Against discrimination in all its forms. LGBT Ally. Lover of music, chocolate and crochet.. Womb cancer survivor.

Sunday 27 September 2020

Supporting Indie Sellers - Part 7


Well, here we are again with another blog post showcasing some fab independent sellers. This week they all have one thing in common, they are all based here on Isle of Bute.


First up is Maria of RowanberryBute. She can be found on Instagram, Twitter and FB
















Next up is Cathie of Felt Isle She can be found on FB and Instagram

















Back in part 5 I mentioned Tweazles Soapery who make lovely handmade soap but she also makes candles and wax melts so pop over to her website and check them out. They would make fab festive gifts. She can be found on FB & Twitter


















Another local producer is Isle of Bute Gin They make small batch craft gins and can be found on FB & Instagram 


















Another local crafter is Margy at Bute Pebbles who is on FB



















You can find more Bute based sellers over on Isle20 a fab website that was set up at the beginning of the covid pandemic to support local crafters in the Scottish Islands. 


Hope that you have liked this weeks selection of links. Please check them out and maybe even make a purchase or two. 


See you again next week. 😄




Sunday 20 September 2020

Supporting Indie Sellers - Part 6

Hello again and welcome to another of my weekely posts showcasing small independent creative sellers.

Ths week there is no theme, I'll just be sharing details of some fab sellers I follow on social media and hopefully you will like them as muich as I do and go give them your support with a like or a follow and maybe even a purchase; well, its not long until Christmas (I know, I've said it out loud, I'm sorry!!!) so you can start early and spread the cost!!

I've known Shirley at Pirate Swag for a few years now and she makes some lovely jewellery. She is on FB and also Twitter



















Another fab seller for you to check out is Maple Crafts. She is on FB and Instagram and you'll need your sunglasses on to check out the fab stuff she sells!!!
















Next up is Lucy at Let's Go Baaless Lots of lovely hand knitted items available ready to post or custom made. 














Well, I hope you've enjoyed this weeks selection of indie sellers. Please go check them out and say hello.


See you next week.....😄

Friday 11 September 2020

Supporting Indie Sellers - Part 5

 Welcome back. Well, so far we've covered crochet, glass, fabric and ceramics in my quest to showcase independent crafters & creatives. What shall be talk about this week?

How about soap? Guess we've all been using a lot more it over recent months due to covid so time to share some folks who handmake it - and some of it looks good enough to eat!!

First up is a local Bute based creative called Tweazle's Soapery  who can be found on FB and  Twitter Her soaps are vegan and produced in small batches here on Isle of Bute.







Don't they look amazing? Almost good enoiugh to eat - although I wouldn't recomend you try it!!




Next up is Soap & Pamper who are on Twitter Their soaps are also vegan.


















Another maker of fine artisan soaps is Saponista She can be found on FB and Twitter
























Well, I think you'll agree that these are some fab looking soaps and as it's getting to "that" time of year, they would make ideal gifts so why not start your festive shopping early and place some orders. 

Of course, you could always keep them for yourself, I won't tell anyone!

See you next Sunday for another round up of independent sellers.
Until then.....😍

Sunday 6 September 2020

Supporting Indie Sellers - Part 4

 Hello again, hope you've all had a nice week. I'm back again to showcase a few more fab indie creatives so grab yourself a cuppa and have a sit down and check out some of these wonderful creations.

This week we are focussing on pottery & ceramics and first up is Thrown in Stone Pottery who hail from Leeds. They make a range of items from lovely yarn bowls to candle holders and lots of other useful items.











They can be found on Twitter and Instagram and also have and Etsy shop so go check them out.

The next one for you to check out is a little bit more local to me. Sea Tree are based in Dunoon, Argyll.








They can be found on Facebook  and Instagram 






Next up is Rosie from Angels Unaware. She can be found over on Facebook 

















The final one for you to check out this week is Awen Alive Ceramics who can be found over on Facebook


















Well, I hope you have enjoyed this weeks post and that you will pop over and check out the artists mentioned. 


Until next week. 😊