Lamali Journals and life!

 Hi there folks. I generally do my weekly catch up at the weekend, but I thought I’d pop a little note on here, as I missed last week.

First, I’m going to start with my pooches. The weather has been lovely. Chilly and full of autumn colours. And the girls are most definitely loving the fact I’ve been at home more. As I type they’re bookending me - it’s cuddles galore. So at least they’re happy.

The change of events has also made me use my planner more than ever. I didn’t think that was possible. I didn’t want to sit around and do nothing. After all, I’m self employed and a freelancer. As such I know being out of the office means no wage - so I can’t take the risk of seeing what happens. I need to make things happen. And they are. Which is actually really exciting. Life is about change, growth, new challenges. And I quite like that. Granted, there are better ways to kickstart a major life shake up - but there’s no way I’m sitting around feeling like this is a holiday. So, the planners looking just peachy.

And then of course, the journals! Oww, these are a thing of beauty. Most definitely one of the most popular things we bring you here at Art Inspirations - they fly off the shelves. Which makes me think of Harry Potter. They look like they belong in a wizarding classroom. Anyway, we launched them this week on what would normally be a Let Leonie Loose show. I say normally. Currently create and craft isn’t broadcasting live. We’re stood down just waiting to see what happens. Apparently there are investors interested - so we’re all standing by to see the next chapter of this story. In the meantime I wanted to just touch base with my lovely customers and do some crafting. Which was great actually. For my pages I used loads of goodies. Ink from Hero Arts, the stunning Art Inspirations Nikolas Tower stamps, sticker from The Happy Planner, one of our Art Inspiration stencils from the new Rodrigo Assi collection, lovely waxes from Pink Ink, and cool rub one from Funky Fossil. I’m so pleased with the results. If you do want to see the demo, you can find it here

As I said, I’ve not sat around just eating and drinking…..granted I’ve done some of that. But I’ve also been chatting to folk, making plans. Lovely Paula did some new photos for me as well, which i just might need for a cheeky announcement at the weekend…….😃🤗😚

Weekly catch up

Hi there lovely crafters

Well, what a week. I’m not going to do my usual, as everything seems to have become about one thing. What’s happening at create and craft.

In truth, we have to wait and see. As far as we know someone is interested in investing so the dots have been closed over the weekend so they can do due diligence. 

Shows have been planned for next week - in fact I’ve been booked to do an Art Inspirations show on Tuesday at 5pm. So as far as we’re concerned at the moment, that’s still going ahead.

As a company, Art Inspirations will honour all orders made at a cost to ourselves. We don’t want to let our customers down. And of course we want to help the business wheels keep turning. 

We have been overwhelmed by all the support we have received online - so a massive thank you. It is truly a wonderful community. 

And it’s most definitely a time for all the different companies to work together and support each other - so our Craft Collective is working hard to come up with ideas and inspiration going forward. Which is all super exciting.

I know this isn’t the normal post - but hey…normal seems to be over rated!!

I hope everyone is well, and although I’m not planning on doing a live this evening (as I was supposed to be in Malta) please keep an eye out, as we may try and pop on this week! It all depends what happens. But we’ll keep you updated.

Onwards and upwards gang. We love a spanner chucked in the works as it means we have to wake up and start to dream up new ways of working - and who knows what exciting collaborations will evolve xxx

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