For Creatives' Sake https://forcreativessake.co.uk/ For the wellbeing of creatives Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:01:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://forcreativessake.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/FCS-Favicon2-BlushRed-512-100x100.png For Creatives' Sake https://forcreativessake.co.uk/ 32 32 238232048 You can love what you do and still need a break https://forcreativessake.co.uk/you-can-love-what-you-do-and-still-need-a-break/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:05:06 +0000 https://forcreativessake.co.uk/?p=7240 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 […]

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]]> 7240 Friday Feature: Elaine from Elaine Buchanan Art – artist specialising in pyrography portraits and emotive pieces https://forcreativessake.co.uk/friday-feature-elaine-from-elaine-buchanan-art-artist-specialising-in-pyrography-portraits-and-emotive-pieces/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:30:53 +0000 https://forcreativessake.co.uk/?p=7200 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 […]

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]]> 7200 Create It Yourself: Easter Creativity https://forcreativessake.co.uk/create-it-yourself-easter-creativity/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:11:32 +0000 https://forcreativessake.co.uk/?p=7142 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 […]

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]]> 7142 Friday Feature: Lucy from Lucy Hannah Photography – brand photographer, helping tell the stories of creative businesses https://forcreativessake.co.uk/friday-feature-lucy-from-lucy-hannah-photography-brand-photographer-helping-tell-the-stories-of-creative-businesses/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:43:37 +0000 https://forcreativessake.co.uk/?p=7091 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 […]

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]]> 7091 Piped chocolate flower decorations – perfect for Mother’s Day cupcakes or pretty Easter Eggs https://forcreativessake.co.uk/piped-chocolate-flower-decorations-perfect-for-mothers-day-cupcakes-or-pretty-easter-eggs/ https://forcreativessake.co.uk/piped-chocolate-flower-decorations-perfect-for-mothers-day-cupcakes-or-pretty-easter-eggs/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:24:58 +0000 https://forcreativessake.co.uk/?p=6972 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 […]

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]]> https://forcreativessake.co.uk/piped-chocolate-flower-decorations-perfect-for-mothers-day-cupcakes-or-pretty-easter-eggs/feed/ 1 6972 Friday Feature: Alex from Alex Allday Ceramic & Surface Pattern Design – creating unique ceramics with pattern and texture https://forcreativessake.co.uk/friday-feature-alex-from-alex-allday-ceramic-surface-pattern-design-creating-unique-ceramics-with-pattern-and-texture/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:30:48 +0000 https://forcreativessake.co.uk/?p=6806 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 […]

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]]> 6806 Friday Feature: Rashida from Rashida’s Patisserie – pastry chef specialising in creative cakes and croquembouche https://forcreativessake.co.uk/friday-feature-rashida-from-rashidas-patisserie-pastry-chef-specialising-in-creative-cakes-and-croquembouche/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:18 +0000 https://forcreativessake.co.uk/?p=6770 Our Friday Feature this week is the wonderful Rashida from Rashida’s Patisserie. During her professional training in a hotel kitchen, Rashida fell in love with the pastry section. Fast forward a few years and, wanting to balance her career with spending time with her young children, her patisserie business was born. Let’s get to know […]

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]]> 6770 Friday Feature: Tracey from Wild Soul Flowers – artisan florist connecting flowers, people, and meaningful moments https://forcreativessake.co.uk/friday-feature-tracey-from-wild-soul-flowers-artisan-florist-connecting-flowers-people-and-meaningful-moments/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:07 +0000 https://forcreativessake.co.uk/?p=6734 This week’s Friday Feature is the truly lovely Tracey from Wild Soul Flowers. Tracey’s many creative talents have seen her small business evolve over the years, from designing pieces for weddings to running an online shop, but one thing always stayed constant – an intuitive ability to create gorgeous things that connect with people. Now, […]

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]]> 6734 Create It Yourself: Spring Creativity https://forcreativessake.co.uk/create-it-yourself-spring-creativity/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:39:07 +0000 https://forcreativessake.co.uk/?p=6680 Spring couldn’t come soon enough in our eyes (the rain and gloomy weather has felt A LOT so far this year, hasn’t it?!). Roll on the brighter days, pretty flowers, chirping birds, and fresh energy. And if you’re thinking the same, here are four projects for some spring creativity, all designed by creative women with […]

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]]> 6680 Friday Feature: Kate from Factory Floor Jewels – jeweller creating distinctive pieces with a unique story https://forcreativessake.co.uk/friday-feature-kate-from-factory-floor-jewels-jeweller-creating-distinctive-pieces-with-a-unique-story/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:37:30 +0000 https://forcreativessake.co.uk/?p=6557 Our Friday Feature this week is the brilliant Kate from Factory Floor Jewels. Inspired by a lifelong fascination with factories (having grown up around an engineering dad), Kate creates jewellery with a really distinctive style – using materials that often hold a unique story. And it’s not just her creations that have a story to […]

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