The ARC Shed

05/10/2026

With Ed Sheeran – I just earned their Sheerio badge! 🎉

04/10/2026

With National Trust - Packwood House – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/10/2026

Ed Sheeran meet your quazy quacking alter ego created by the talented - and equally quazy (but delightful) The Artful Crafter -GB 🎸 🦆 😂

🦆🎸 THINKING OUT LOUD… I’VE GONE AND MADE AN ED SHEERAN DUCK! 🎸🦆
🎶 I’m in love with the shape of you… 🎶
Well, Ed, I’ve been busy up in Wigan, and I’ve only gone and turned you into a DUCK! 🤣🧡
He’s a little bit Perfect, a little bit Shivers, and definitely one for the Bad Habits collection! 😂🎤
I might not be Photograph-ing the real Ed, but I’d LOVE him to see his feathery alter ego! 🦆❤️
So come on, duck lovers… let's see if we can get this little ginger legend in front of the REAL Ed Sheeran! 👀
TAG HIM, SHARE HIM, LET'S GET QUACKING! 🦆📣
Ed, if you're reading this… fancy adopting your own duck? I promise he won't sing The A Team in the bath… probably! 🤣🤣
Made with love, paint and a healthy dose of daftness by The Artful Crafter GB in Hindley Green, Wigan. ❤️
🦆🎸❤

03/10/2026

Good afternoon on this beautiful sunny autumn day!

I hope you're all enjoying your weekend so far.

Now the majority of my craft fairs are over it's time to focus on getting my workshops organised for you and I would love your input.

Below is a link to a short survey I have created to gauge what is going to work best for you. There's only 3 questions and everyone who completes it will receive a 10% discount code to redeem against any workshop you book as a 'THANK YOU' from me for your help.

https://forms.gle/pACnux12UqGQcqA7A

Thank you to all of those who have already submitted their answers - your discount code will be with you very shortly.

02/10/2026

I can’t make this as I’ll be at National Trust - Packwood House Artisan Bazaar but this looks like a lovely wreath workshop ☺️

Christmas wreaths Workshops at Ashton House Creative.
Get into the Christmas spirit and create your own Christmas wreath.
Join our experienced florist for a relaxed, friendly workshop. No experience necessary. Choice of dates available either Saturday 28th or Sunday 29th November.

29/09/2026

I'd like to say I don't know how I missed International Rabbit Day yesterday, but I do - TECHNOLOGY!!!

My laptop has given me a window of reprieve this morningg so I'm posting this before it goes wobbly on me again.

Love 'em or hate 'em (some people do having had beautiful gardens destroyed by them) Rabbits are all around us.

I've painted them, Powertex them, people have written books, songs and made films about them. Why did Chaz & Dave pop into my head when I typed 'songs', it's not actually about rabbits but the way the word is used to describe a real chatterbox 😂

Anyway, a belated Happy International Rabbit Day from me and enjoy my selection of those I've created.

Have a great day everyone!

28/09/2026