BarMade Bags
Creating a themed collection
As an artist and crafts person, finding an outlet for creativity is important. Read here about my themed collection of textile mosaics!
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BarMade Bags
Jul 242 min read
Getting an endorsement for my textile art
When you're a self-taught amateur artist, getting approval of your work from professionals is of particular importance.
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Jul 44 min read
After the event: when the excitement dies down
Coming down to earth after an absorbing event can be hard. Find out how I coped after my first solo exhibition?
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May 273 min read
My first solo exhibition
How does it feel to have your work in a solo exhibition for the first time? Find out about my experiences.
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May 93 min read
Preparing for my first exhibition
Faced with the exciting prospect of having a solo exhibition of my work, what to consider in preparing for it.
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BarMade Bags
Dec 29, 20234 min read
Looking back over 2023
The first thing to note about 2023 was that I've been hopeless at writing blogs, but apart from that, it's been an interesting year for...
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BarMade Bags
Feb 10, 20234 min read
The processes involved in my textile art pictures
As I develop my techniques for my textile art, this blog shares the processes involved.
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BarMade Bags
Jan 5, 20234 min read
Influences and inspiration for branching out
What are the influences and inspirations that affect our decisions? Here I explore what helped me branch out in a new direction.
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BarMade Bags
Jul 31, 20223 min read
Plastic Free July: looking back and looking forward.
July may be over but the need to reduce use of plastics is as important as ever. Need some suggestions of how to? Read on!
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BarMade Bags
Jun 24, 20223 min read
Lost time, lost bowls, lost mojo
Find out about the fall-out from a house move and how BarMade Bags is keeping positive!
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BarMade Bags
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Breaking rules and ignoring guidance?
Thoughts on making a plan of action and why honesty is important.
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BarMade Bags
Jul 28, 20214 min read
Plastic Free July: what's that all about?
Are you trying to reduce your use of plastics or scoffed at the idea? Here are my thoughts on what campaigns like Plastic Free July mean.
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BarMade Bags
Feb 7, 20213 min read
From acrylic painting to ecofriendly bag.
Find out how I used an original piece of acrylic art to inspire a unique and ecofriendly statement bag.
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BarMade Bags
Jan 3, 20214 min read
Creativity in challenging times
2020 was a year of challenges and a time to explore new creative activities. Find out how I extended my creativity beyond bag making!
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BarMade Bags
Jun 19, 20204 min read
Completed! The final items in the Wedding Dress upcycling project.
The final part of the bespoke order to convert a wedding dress into keepsake bags.
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May 9, 20204 min read
Continuing the Wedding Dress Upcycling Project
Here's how I used wedding dress fabrics to make fourteen more unique items.
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BarMade Bags
Mar 31, 20203 min read
Wedding dress upcycling project: the beginning
Back in November 2019, I was contacted through my Etsy shop BarMadeBags with this message: "I'm looking to covert my wedding dress into a...
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BarMade Bags
Mar 3, 20203 min read
At your bidding: making to order!
As I take on more bespoke orders, find out how I started on this strand of my business and how I go about the process.
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BarMade Bags
Jan 18, 20204 min read
A new year, a new direction!
Hello to 2020 - a year in which the need to be eco-friendly is greater than ever. So there's a change of direction for BarMadeBags ...
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BarMade Bags
Nov 20, 20192 min read
Christmas is coming, gifts are getting bought!
Christmas is coming and gifts are getting bought but will your choices be good for the planet? Read on for some ideas on eco-friendly gifts!
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