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Some of these numbers are eye-watering. I love being a hand-made business but when prepping for big events it makes me d...
20/10/2026

Some of these numbers are eye-watering. I love being a hand-made business but when prepping for big events it makes me doubt my choice and whether or not I should just outsource everything.

Not going to lie I'm incredibly nervous about this weekend, I've invested a lot into this event (both money and time) and I really hope that it's all worth it.

Fair to say I will be taking monday off

MCM Catalogue is here, better late than never. There is so much new stuff I've struggled to keep this to a reasonable a...
19/10/2026

MCM Catalogue is here, better late than never. There is so much new stuff I've struggled to keep this to a reasonable amount of slides.

Can't wait to see people on Friday!!

19/10/2026

I am obsessed!
Coming with me this weekend to , limited stock.

15/10/2026

This cracked me up so I just had to make it.

I'll have a VERY limited number of baby tees with me at MCM London, I don't normally bring them to events but they are bigger sizes than our baby vests.

This design will be available in a baby vest too.

14/10/2026

Excuse my very stylish toy story joggers, con crunch means comfort 😂

This bag has been in my head for months and I finally took the time to make it reality, I'm so happy with how it came out.

I'll have this with me at MCM and will get it online ASAP.

Mental breakdown incoming but at least I can still see the funny, right?
14/10/2026

Mental breakdown incoming but at least I can still see the funny, right?

Reels are giving me zero reach at the moment which isn't what you want before the biggest event of the year so let's see...
13/10/2026

Reels are giving me zero reach at the moment which isn't what you want before the biggest event of the year so let's see how a carousel does...

13/10/2026

Notebooks for MCM are ready! (If I have time I will add a DnD one but I have 17 designs already so that seems a tad excessive 😂).

These are only £10 for a fully handdrawn and handmade notebook and make a great Christmas gift (or secret santa gift).

They will also be making an appearance at Creative Planner and CreativityFest / StationeryFest just not such a large choice, let me know if you are after a specific design and I'll make sure to pack it.

I've noticed an increased number of lovely people coming to visit my stall as they've seen me on socials and I wanted to...
12/10/2026

I've noticed an increased number of lovely people coming to visit my stall as they've seen me on socials and I wanted to do something as a little thank you. So from now on for big events I will be bringing along an exclusive collectors card you can only get at that event. Details on how to get one are on the slides.

I decided to make them around what I am enjoying at the time of the event and the first one is Rocky as I have been obsessed since I read the book.

I have more new PHM merch to show you but I'll have this cute Rocky charm with me (last slide), I'm starting to worry a little that I won't have enough but being a fully handmade business I am very quickly running out of time.

11/10/2026

Some of my MCM newness is out in the wild at Bristol Con today. Don't worry if they sell well I have time to restock 🙂.

I have more exciting new things to share next week too!

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