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Where we are (or aren’t) in May: Craftybird and the bees

Where we are (or aren’t) in May: Craftybird and...

Craftybird and the bees Picture the scene: after a sunny day of boating across the summit, Mary and I cruise past Fenny Compton, dreaming of mooring glory at Claydon. And...

Where we are (or aren’t) in May: Craftybird and...

Craftybird and the bees Picture the scene: after a sunny day of boating across the summit, Mary and I cruise past Fenny Compton, dreaming of mooring glory at Claydon. And...

The story of the invention of the Book Hammock (made for small spaces)

The story of the invention of the Book Hammock ...

This is the story of how the book hammock came to exist!

The story of the invention of the Book Hammock ...

This is the story of how the book hammock came to exist!

Silly and Unnecessary (a makers conundrum)

Silly and Unnecessary (a makers conundrum)

A whimsical chandelier reimagined from a discarded find. Inspired by a previous commission labeled “silly and unnecessary,” I explore the joy and vulnerability of creating without commercial intent or client...

Silly and Unnecessary (a makers conundrum)

A whimsical chandelier reimagined from a discarded find. Inspired by a previous commission labeled “silly and unnecessary,” I explore the joy and vulnerability of creating without commercial intent or client...

Good news! New life for your old welly boots!

Good news! New life for your old welly boots!

They're like the unsung heroes of the footwear world. They protect your feet and let you conquer puddles with ease. Wellies have style. They say something about you. Green for utility,...

Good news! New life for your old welly boots!

They're like the unsung heroes of the footwear world. They protect your feet and let you conquer puddles with ease. Wellies have style. They say something about you. Green for utility,...

Old friends with feathers…

Old friends with feathers…

Old friends with feathers... This cheeky little bird and I go way back - over 25 years, in fact! Born as a logo for my very first business, they started...

Old friends with feathers…

Old friends with feathers... This cheeky little bird and I go way back - over 25 years, in fact! Born as a logo for my very first business, they started...

Craftybird

About Craftybird and the Crew

  Hello! I’m Sally, and I live and work aboard my narrowboat, Craftybird, with my ever-watchful (and slightly bossy) crew—Brindley and Daisy. I’ve been working with leather for nearly 20...

About Craftybird and the Crew

  Hello! I’m Sally, and I live and work aboard my narrowboat, Craftybird, with my ever-watchful (and slightly bossy) crew—Brindley and Daisy. I’ve been working with leather for nearly 20...