This should be my busiest time in terms of orders, but it is so quiet. Pinning my hopes on some craft fairs in December. I should be making loads of stock, but I have no motivation. I doubt I'll be doing this next year. Time to find a different craft.🤔😊 Photo just because I like the colour.

This wooden perpetual calendar can be pre-ordered from my SumUp shop.😊 The calendar has a felted rooftop. 🍄🍄 A lovely gift that can be re-used for years! £10 plus p&p. Order by 1st November for delivery early December.😊 Link in comments. #mushroom #christmas #giftidea

Our little animal sanctuary needs your support! Please take a look at our: 🐏Online shop: minimotleysanctuary.etsy.com 🌾Justgiving fundraiser: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding... ✨Patreon, for £1! patreon.com/user?u=85237... 🎥YouTube, it’s free: youtu.be/q3F2cpDo1Dg?... Thank you, please share ❤️

Coming soon, a perpetual calendar. These will be available to pre-order in the next day or so. 😁🍄 #giftidea #mushroom

There's 20% off Halloween/Autumn themed makes in my shop, but be quick because there's only one of each. 😊 #madeinshropshire #spider #whitewitch

Are you able to spare £1 a month? Imagine if even half of our followers joined us on Patreon for £1, it would be LIFE CHANGING for our animal sanctuary Every member makes such a difference 👉 patreon.com/user?u=85237... Please share ✨ Thank you so much! #animalsanctuary #patreon #rescueanimals

Fiver Friday 🙂 #madeinshropshire

I thought I'd share another piece that will be looking for a home when the shop reopens. It's an original artwork, created using acrylic paints on A3 board. It took approximately 50 hrs to complete. #OriginalArtwork #AnimalArtTuesday #RedSquirrel #NatureInspired #MHHSBD

New work with words by Shakespeare. I really hope you like it.

LAST DAY OF OUR SUPER SEPTEMBER SALE! 25% OFF ALL SINGLE PACKETS Ends midnight tonight 30/09/25 Simply enter SSS25 into the coupon code box in the shopping basket Stock up now for next spring or for presents - Go on, give your wildlife a treat 😊 🐝🦋🌱🐛🦇🐦 #MHHSBD Here's an ambitious bunny 😊

I don't think I've shown you this stacked Christmas pudding decoration. This would make a unique table decoration.😊 #Christmasdecor #madeinshropshire

There are millions of spiders’ webs in the Fenland countryside this morning. Zoom in for garlands of tiny diamond-ish water droplets.

Please sign this petition if you haven’t already. It’s takes less than a minute and it’s so important. Hares are magical and beautiful; what a tragedy it would be if their population declined any further than it has already. 🖼️ Hugo Mühlig petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...

There's 20% off all these and more in my shop. 😊 Sale runs until 30th September (excludes new creations and made to order listings). ✨ Link to shop in comments. #christmasgiftideas #sale

Both of these miniature decorations are just £5 each plus p&p from my SumUp shop.😊 #tabledecorations #fiver #pumpkin #Christmaspudding

Fallen tree! 🌳 Please join us on Patreon for £1 ✨ In return, we share detailed, personal updates; exclusive videos, our podcast & more — just for our patrons We’ve just posted a diary about the dramatic aftermath of a tree smashing through our fence: patreon.com/user?u=85237... #animalsanctuary

Lots of new scents added to the website including Belgian Chocolate 🍫 Coffee ☕️ Cookie Dough 🍪 Ocean 🌊 Indian Rose & Musk 🥀 and many more at Argyllseaglass.co.uk 🕯️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #Scotland #Argyll #Candles

New in my shop is this sweet little robin wreath, handmade by me. 😊 £15 plus p&p. Hang it up all year round, it's not just for Christmas.🎄 #madeinuk

New in my shop - a needle felted ginger cat picture.🙂😺 And 20% off my older creations - sale ends 30th September 2025. A chance to grab something unique for less, because you know, Christmas is coming.🎄😁 #madeinuk #catlover #gingersrule

This week's blog is published. The bones of the Witch are creaking in ghostly harmony, but the tea is ready... ko-fi.com/post/Threads... #WritingCommunity #Folklore #Poetry #WitchSky #MHHSBD

Haynets in the storm ⛈️ Lighting, thunder & torrential rain has swamped the sanctuary! It’s time for soft hay, sweet haylage & tasty chaff — to keep them all happy & warm If you’d like to buy us a bale of hay, we’d be so thankful: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding... #animalsanctuary #rescuesheep

We are fundraising for another pair of life-saving Squish Pads for our brave, resilient little rescue horse — he needs them replaced every 8 weeks Here’s a video, with more info. Please watch the mini-documentary on our Patreon! Our justgiving page: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding... #rescuehorse

Hi Bluesky! We hate to ask, but our animal sanctuary is struggling & needs your support, if you’re able: Just giving: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding... Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=85237... Please subscribe to our YouTube channel (it’s free): youtube.com/@minimotleysanctuary Thank you so much!

Winnie saw the harshest side of humans before she reached us at 4 yrs old. She now has a peaceful life Listen to the rooks. Winnie’s listening to something in the distance—too far for us mere humans to hear✨ We have a justgiving page if you can help us in anyway: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

This is Margo. She was found as a stray dragging her broken back legs. Vets suspect she was hit by a car. Despite all the pain she's endured, she remains impossibly trusting of people. She needs surgery and a bone graft to repair her hip and femur. You can help her below ❤️‍🩹 15outof10.org/margo

Ginger cat coming soon. I intend to frame this. 😊😺 #madeinshropshire #catlovers #giftidea

Please are you able to help our animal sanctuary? In 10 days, we have to pay for a remedial farrier, hay delivery & outstanding vets bill We hate to ask, but we are struggling. We would HUGELY appreciate any help Please share — thank you! www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding... #animalsanctuary

The worst is when you email and they call you. 😳🤔😅

📢Help save Coul Links! Once again, this beautiful place is threatened by plans for a golf course which would do irreparable damage to rare habitats and wildlife. 🌱🦆🐦🦋🪰 Join us in sending a message to Scottish Ministers to stand up for nature. Add your voice: action.rspb.org.uk/page/166270/...

Happy September! And thank you so much for the love and shares on my autumn knits 💜 I have another colourful pair to show you today, which I've just added in preparation for cosy season. Have a wonderful day! folksy.com/items/854940... #rainbow #knitwear #autumn #style #ukmakers #craftbizparty

Work-in-progess. My Christmas pudding decoration. There will be glitter, biodegradable of course. 😁 #christmasdecorations

The Dingle in Shrewsbury. Hats off to the gardening team. It's a beautiful garden. 😊 #shropshire

Last year we lost our Harley. This shampoo was formulated for him, it's soft and gentle, just like Harley. Today we've relaunched it in his honour. Love you Harley 🌈 #MHHSBD #DogsOfBluesky

⭐️New⭐️ The Blue Tit one of our most recognisable garden visitors, my cat loved to watch them from the window, so I always remember him when I see them. My new drawing is now available on Folksy... folksy.com/items/8547927 #birds 🦉 #OriginalArt #Drawing #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm

We have found ourselves struggling & have had to set up a JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding... Please can you share this post to help us get closer to our goal? We have a farrier, hay delivery & outstanding vet bill to pay We are so grateful for your help 🐏🐎 #animalsanctuary

A #FlashbackFriday to 2016 "Autumnal Trio" Conker, Acorn and Sycamore seed thread painting - hand embroidery artwork. This one is still available: www.emilytull.co.uk/store/p90/au... #Autumn #embroidery #ArtYear

The UK's favourite bird. Robins sing nearly all year round and despite their cute appearance, they are aggressively territorial. folksy.com/items/8530293 #Robin #birds 🦉 #OriginalArt #Drawing #PastelPainting #OilPastels #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #bsnm

New make, soon to be listed, baby in a basket. 😊 #madeinshropshire #newbabygift

Frog Prince. I love the little crown, it makes this piece. 🐸🙂 #madeinshropshire #froggift

I couldn't resist making a 3D dandelion seed head. 😊 #madeinshropshire #naturegift

Eternal summer with these lovely botanical illustrations at the internal doors of Skokloster castle. #seasons #palacesandgardens

Add softness to your summer look with our chic Turquoise Boho Shell Bracelet. folksy.com/items/814683... #summer #style #handmade #CraftBizParty #shopindie

Ocean Waves of Love 💙 My watercolor for the #BlueSkyArtShow with a theme of #pieces. Inspired by peaceful walks on the beach, watching the ocean waves. Some seashells are whole, some have broken pieces, all are beautiful. #art #ocean #beach #nature #coast #Calfiornia 🎨 1-elizabeth-kennen.pixels.com

Cherry blossoms are a lovely, subtle way to brighten up an up do, whatever the occasion! folksy.com/items/851220... #summerhair #flowers #haircare #handmade

Black cats aren’t just for Halloween 🐈‍⬛☕️🖤 www.etsy.com/uk/listing/7... #EtsyStarSeller #MHHSBD #UKGiftHour #blackcats

Blue Tit. Comes with a little birdhouse, but you can take him out. 😊🐦 #madeinshropshire #birdgifts

We have a 2026 calendar! £18 each + postage Every sale helps our sanctuary 🫶 Please email: [email protected] if you would like one — with your location so we can calculate postage Deadline for American orders - Thurs 14th Aug at 9am BST Thank you ☺️ #animalsanctuary #rescueanimals

Tens of thousands of cornflowers in a field in Wicken. Research shows that the sight of them will help you recover from sources of stress more quickly & boost dopamine release in your brain, lifting your mood…in case you need it just now: