For Creatives' Sake - for the wellbeing of creatives

In a world that can sometimes feel dark or dull, this is a space for celebrating creative women in the UK who fill life with light, love, colour, and joy. For supporting the hobbyists, the side-hustlers, and the full-time makers; encouraging their one-time projects and their life-long passions. For the painters, the writers, the content creators. The crafters, the florists, and the weekend bakers. It’s for you all. For being creative for creative’s sake (i.e. being creative for the simple joy of creating), but more than that… for being creative for creatives’ sake (for the wellbeing of creatives).

You can love what you do and still need a break

The FCS blog is taking a little break and will be back in May. Why? Because, as many of our Friday Features have shared, running a creative small business is a rollercoaster at times. Balancing work and life takes on a whole new dimension when you are your own boss. Sure, there is the incredible positive that you get to call all of the shots and everything is up to you… but that’s also one of the biggest cons… there is no one else to pick up the slack, and everything is up to you! And there comes a point when you can love what you do and still need a break. Whether it’s health difficulties, childcare issues, caring responsibilities,

You can love what you do and still need a break

Artist Elaine Buchanan sat on an outside sofa, with a bright green jacket on

Friday Feature: Elaine from Elaine Buchanan Art – artist specialising in pyrography portraits and emotive pieces

Our Friday Feature this week is the incredibly talented Elaine from Elaine Buchanan Art. Elaine is a London based freelance artist with a very unique speciality… pyrography. Although she does also create with other mediums, she has become known for her work using the wood-burning technique – creating amazing portraits and emotive pieces. Let’s get to know more about the creative woman behind the small business… What’s your first memory of being creative? My first memory of being creative is probably from the age of 7. I drew a picture of the cartoon character Sylvester the cat and I noticed my drawing was quite similar to the character. I was really proud, and also shocked myself as I never really

Friday Feature: Elaine from Elaine Buchanan Art – artist specialising in pyrography portraits and emotive pieces

Create It Yourself: Easter Creativity

From homemade bakes to crocheted creations, there is something very wholesome and feel-good about an Easter make. So why not embrace some egg-celent Easter creativity (sorry, we couldn’t resist!) with our handpicked selection of projects from creative women with small businesses here in the UK… Bunny-ear Egg Cups Crochet Kit by Wool Couture Bunny-ear egg cups crochet kit by Wool Couture What’s a guaranteed way of adding cuteness to anything at Easter? Bunny ears of course! With this bunny-ear egg cups crochet kit by Claire from Wool Couture (Instagram: @woolcouture), you can make simple little chocolate eggs look extra special for gifts or give your soft-boiled eggs for Easter breakfast an adorable upgrade. The kit contains the crochet pattern, your

Create It Yourself: Easter Creativity

For Creatives’ Sake (FCS for short) is so much more than just a business or brand… it’s a movement. And the best bit? You can be part of it, just by being your wonderful creative self.

At the centre of it all is one core value: to celebrate, support, and encourage creative women in the UK. So, whether you enjoy a creative hobby, use your creativity for a side-hustle, or work full-time in your creative small business, this space is for you.

You can find inspiring stories, wellbeing insight, and creative motivation, on the blog; along with deeper conversations, further insight, and lots of laughs on the podcast. And there will be more ways to celebrate, support, and encourage you coming soon – so watch this space.

You don’t have to do anything to be part of the ‘club’ (just be you!), but, whether you identify as a creative woman in the UK or simply support the values of FCS, you can help spread the movement by sharing our message and content on social media, and joining in the conversation. We welcome kind interaction from everyone.