January has a habit of feeling a bit… flat.For many of us, the grey and gloomy weather affects our moods. I get into a rut and struggle to find motivation, which is exactly why I created 12 Months of Crafting Motivation. The goal? Keep creativity flowing throughout the year while learning new techniques along the… Continue reading 12 Months of Crafting Motivation – January
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I’m Free! – From Affinity and Beyond.
At the start of October 2025, Affinity removed everything from their online shop, announced that big changes were coming, and said that all would be revealed on October 30th.As Canva acquired the company in March 2024, the biggest concern was that a subscription model would replace the one-time payment system that made Affinity so appealing.… Continue reading I’m Free! – From Affinity and Beyond.
Making a Clipboard – YouTube Tutorial
I'm still very new to recording YouTube content, but I'm amazed that I have managed to upload another video - that's 2 weeks in a row now!Are there some things I would change? Yes, of course there are, mainly trying to improve the background; it looks a bit murky, especially at the start of the… Continue reading Making a Clipboard – YouTube Tutorial
Recording Voiceovers Just Got Easier (Thanks to These Tools)
I’m determined to get more videos recorded and uploaded to my YouTube channel. One area where I really lack confidence is the audio that goes alongside my videos. I always prefer to record the video first and then add a voice-over, but even with a script in front of me, I still get flustered and… Continue reading Recording Voiceovers Just Got Easier (Thanks to These Tools)
And, that’s another year over!
So, did I achieve everything I wanted to in 2024? The answer is no, but I think I’ve done okay. It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog post.I don't think I've gotten back into a routine since completing my Digital Marketing course, and I’ve found myself in a bit of a slump,… Continue reading And, that’s another year over!
Alt Text
There are often questions in Facebook groups about Alt Text and does it help your listings on Etsy and other platforms.So what is it. Alt Text (Alternative Text) is text you add against an image that describes it for people who may be blind or have limited vision, who use screen readers. On sites like… Continue reading Alt Text
Size Does Matter!
Listing photo's on Etsy can make or break a sale - it's usually the first thing that catches a potential customers eye, and can be the reason they click on to your item to find out more about it from a sea of search results. I've mentioned previously that I am not the best photographer… Continue reading Size Does Matter!
If at first you don’t succeed…….
Give up and hide under the duvet!No, that's not right, but it's how I feel most of the time. This week I finally got around to posting my 2nd YouTube video, it is similar to my 1st as it's demoing applying a decal, but this time onto a painted boxed canvas.I recorded the video several… Continue reading If at first you don’t succeed…….
Be Brave, Professor
I'm sure I'm not alone in starting the new year with goals. Some of mine are purely to help me in what seems to be my never-ending goal of being organised. Basic things like getting food out of the freezer either the night before or in the morning, so I don't have to waste energy defrosting… Continue reading Be Brave, Professor
Lights, Camera, Action
So I've been wanting to do some YouTube videos for a long time, especially as I do my blog posts series on the tools and equipment I use for my home business, which I have planned. But me and cameras are not a match made in heaven.My phone is pretty old, so not ideal for… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action
Penguin and the Bee 