Last Saturday marked a big milestone, my very first craft fair! It was at Elmsfest in Elmswell, Suffolk. If you’d told me a year ago that I’d be setting up a stall of my own, I never would have believed it. The Morning I honestly had the best day. I felt thoroughly prepared (you can […]
It’s the day before my very first craft fair! I’m feeling super excited, a little apprehensive, but actually much calmer than I expected. I thought today would be full-on panic mode, but I feel surprisingly prepared. The only thing I didn’t manage was creating one more patch style I had in mind, along with a […]
It hasn’t been long since my last post, but honestly, there are just so many feelings that come with running a handmade business, especially when you’re also an anxious person. This little blog series is partly a coping mechanism for me: a place to get all the thoughts out of my head and into the […]
This is the moment I’ve been waiting for – that feeling of validation from a stranger. On Thursday, I made my first Etsy sale to someone I hadn’t met before. I was so happy. So elated that someone, completely new to me, saw value in what I’ve made. I’ve had a few sales from lovely […]
Every patch has a story. It begins with a moment in nature. It ends with a beautifully designed piece ready to personalise your clothes or accessories. In this blog, I’ll take you behind the scenes of my creative process. This includes everything from freehand embroidery to digitising and replicating my designs. Designing A Patch Every […]
Whether you’re mending a rip, adding personality to an old denim jacket, or attaching one of my Wild Minder patches to your favourite Scrappy Bag – the running stitch is a simple, satisfying way to get it done. I recently posted a little how-to video to my Instagram showing how I sew my patches on […]
Welcome to a new kind of Wild Minder blog post—something a little more personal. This space is for sharing the emotional side of starting a handmade business. And let me tell you… there are a lot of emotions. Highs, lows, doubts, and dreams. But right now, my main feeling is excitement. Running my own business […]
Just a few weeks after my first visit of the year, I found myself back at Burnham Deepdale—but this time, it was something a little different: a girls’ trip. I packed up the motorhome and headed to the North Norfolk coast with my mum and sister for a few slow, nature-filled days. Mum stayed with […]
Looking for a peaceful springtime escape in the UK? Our first adventure of the year took us to Burnham Deepdale on the North Norfolk Coast, where we explored wild beaches, spotted wintering birds, and embraced the slow joy of cold-weather camping. Deepdale Camping: Woodland Views and a Peaceful Base in Burnham Deepdale We stayed […]
Recently, I got a new phone. I’m not one to constantly upgrade, but after dealing with my iPhone 12 mini’s mounting issues—lack of storage, an outdated camera, battery degradation, and frustrating misspellings (if you own one, you know exactly what I mean!)—I decided it was time for a change. I opted for a secondhand model. […]