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).

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Journal

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

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

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

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Create It Yourself Features

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

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Lucy from Lucy Hannah Photography, leaning on a window ledge in a leopard-print jumpsuit
Friday Features

Friday Feature: Lucy from Lucy Hannah Photography – brand photographer, helping tell the stories of creative businesses

Lucy from Lucy Hannah Photography This week’s Friday Feature is the lovely Lucy from Lucy Hannah Photography. Having started as a wedding photographer, Lucy realised her passion was actually in capturing the creative businesses behind the scenes… the ones literally making people’s weddings special. Now, with over a decade in business, she knows how to help all kinds of creative businesses tell their story. Let’s get to know more about the creative woman behind the small business… How has creativity played a part in your life? Creativity has definitely played a big part in my life. I’ve always had creative hobbies since I was a little kid and I’m a

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Piped chocolate flower decorations on some mini cakes and an Easter Egg, by For Creatives' Sake
Monthly Motivation

Piped chocolate flower decorations – perfect for Mother’s Day cupcakes or pretty Easter Eggs

With spring really trying to pop its head up, Mother’s Day this weekend, and Easter hopping round the corner, our Monthly Motivation project for March is the perfect way to add a creative touch to your celebrations or simply elevate your ‘everyday’ treats: piped chocolate flower decorations. This style of edible chocolate decoration is often called a piped runout, transfer, or sticker. There are a few steps involved but, once you’ve got the hang of it, they’re quite easy and simple to create, and so effective once set and placed on a cupcake or dessert. They’re also a brilliant way to add a handmade finish to shop-bought Easter Eggs –

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Alex Allday, ceramic and surface pattern designer, in her studio - surrounded by her intricately patterned pieces.
Friday Features

Friday Feature: Alex from Alex Allday Ceramic & Surface Pattern Design – creating unique ceramics with pattern and texture

Our Friday Feature this week is the very talented Alex from Alex Allday Ceramic & Surface Pattern Design. Having recently celebrated ten years in business, Alex really understands what it takes to make a living doing something you love. Her business has evolved a bit over time, but she’s always stayed true to what brings her joy. Let’s get to know more about the creative woman behind the small business… What does being creative mean to you? It’s the opportunity to express my thoughts and ideas visually across different mediums, with endless possibilities. Being creative allows me to fully switch off from the world and really get lost in what

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