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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Our 14th autumn craft and gift fair is almost here. Just follow the signs in and around Ballyconnell this Sunday for lots of handmade crafts, food, craft supplies and gifts. 🍂

Road sign for autumn craft and gift fair in Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, 11th October, 12-5pm

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Downland Handmade @downlandhandmade.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Yes they do. Perfect for peyote stitch.

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Lots more mentions in this week’s local press for our 14th autumn craft and gift fair in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It’s now only a week and a half until our autumn craft and gift fair in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell. Open from 12-5pm and free admission. Handmade crafts, food, gifts and craft supplies. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Road sign for autumn craft and gift fair in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell. 11th October.

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Downland Handmade @downlandhandmade.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Just over 3 weeks until our 14th autumn craft and gift fair in the Slieve Russell Hotel.

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This week’s Friday freebie digital paper is perfect for a quick ‘hello’, ‘thinking of you’ or ‘just a note’ card. As always it’s free to download from our website downlandcrafts.ie #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Paper with repeating pattern of two people with speech bubbles over their heads

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Anna Howard @earthandsand.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

This intense fox painting is painted onto this round, 12 inch canvas and I wanted to fill every edge with fox. earthandsandbyanna.etsy.com/listing/1701... #Foxes #nature #sciart #nature #art #artgallery #MHHSBD

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Anna Howard @earthandsand.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Last one of these tote bags! Taken from one of my paintings. Beautiful quality cotton and lovely long handles. Which one of my dark nature folks would love it? earthandsandbyanna.etsy.com/listing/4329... #darknature #nature #birds #corvids #crow #art #MHHSBD

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We have no power in DC Land today due to scheduled ESB maintenance so if we don’t answer your call or email you know why. In the meantime it’s feet up for a quick coffee then I’m getting the beads out. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Woman lying on a couch with her feet up and a coffee

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Anna Howard @earthandsand.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Are you someone who likes hand painted gifts and artwork? Here is four of my #handmade decorative bowls all in blue. I make all of these from a ball of air dry clay, paint and finish them. Available from Etsy or Folksy. earthandsandbyanna.etsy.com #art #birds #cats #botanical #nature #MHHSBD

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Downland Handmade @downlandhandmade.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Happy Birthday to us! Can you believe Downland Crafts is celebrating its sweet sixteen today? We couldn’t have done it without you so thank you for sticking with us, especially over this past couple of years. We look forward to many more years of crafting with you. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Pink cake with a number 16 and flowers surrounded by streamers

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Perfidious Jewellery @perfjewellery.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Looking for #summersale gifts and treats? 20% off ALL my items when you spend £11 or more, ideal to stock up for presents (or, one for them, one for me…) 😂 July 13 to 19th 🎁 Www.perfidiousjewellery.etsy.com #ukgiftam #craftbizparty #shopsmall #etsysale

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Downland Handmade @downlandhandmade.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A brand new chainmaille bracelet, just need to add a clasp. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Bracelet made from silver plated jump rings woven together

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Fiona Duncan @lincolnmaplady.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

We are at Leadenham House today with a lovely artisan market. It's a great opportunity to get some handmade gifts #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #LincsConnect #Lincolnshire www.lincolnmaplady.co.uk

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Good morning and happy Friday. As last week’s paper was such a hit I’m giving you another colouring paper, this time with tiny triangles to colour in as you like, or to simply use as it is. Have a creatively crafty weekend and don’t forget to show us what you make. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Colouring paper with lots of tiny triangles in a mosaic pattern

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Photos from our summer craft and gift fair on Sunday.

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Bead Society of Great Britain @bsgb.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Sunday Beady Eye Candy : Ruby Beads pinned with provenance to our Sweepings board on Pinterest pin.it/7xPqhB69U #SundayBeadyEyeCandy #BeadyEyeCandy #BeadSocietyGB #Beads #HistoryOfBeads #BirthstoneBeads

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

All done with today’s summer fair. See you again for the autumn fair on the 11th October. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Photo shows a hotel events room with empty tables.

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Only 1 more sleep until our summer fair in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, (H14 FE03 for your sat nav). We’ll have 30 tables full of beautiful handmade crafts, cakes & jams, craft supplies & kits, plus gift idea ideas for your friends & family. Admission is free so why not pay us a visit.

Ad for summer fair in the Slieve Russell Hotel Ballyconnell 5th of July

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Designs by Cristal @designbycristal.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Get your pup ready for the sunshine with our handmade "Summer Vibes" dog collar! ☀️ Featuring a fun, colorful print, it's the perfect accessory for all your warm-weather adventures. 🐾 #dogsofbsky #dogs #craftbizparty #skydogs #smallbusiness #dogsofbluesky designsbycristal.etsy.com/listing/4511...

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Did you see all the ads in this week’s press? Of course you did, all 10 of them! See you all this Sunday in the Slieve Russell Hotel. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

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Bead Society of Great Britain @bsgb.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

**** REMINDER **** This year's BSGB AGM & WORKSHOP weekend at Northampton Museum has had to be changed from 3 & 4 July to 24 & 25 July. tap ALT for full text #BeadSocietyGB #Beads #HistoryOfBeads #AGMWorkshop2026 #FragileFlora

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

As always we are supporting the Children’s Health Foundation this Sunday by selling tickets for their car raffle. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

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Downland Handmade @downlandhandmade.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Good evening. I thought I’d show you one of the bracelet designs we’ll have available at the summer craft and gift fair in the Slieve Russell Hotel this coming Sunday. We have them in lots of different colours but limited amounts of each so get there early. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Chainmaille bracelet with pink crystal bicones

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Downland Handmade @downlandhandmade.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

One of mine too, along with brick stitch.

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Anyone planning a trip to the beach this weekend? I was thinking of you when I designed this week’s free download. Don’t forget your bucket and spade! #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Digital paper with lots of blue buckets and red spades on a sandy beach coloured background.

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Downland Handmade @downlandhandmade.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

It’s been a while since I’ve made any peyote rings. I must make some more. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Due to a cancellation we have 1 space available. To apply please visit the events section on our website. (address on poster). #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Summer craft and gift fair, Sunday 5th July, Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan.

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Good evening crafty peeps, what a busy week it’s been in DC Land. I still had to time to create a last minute Father’s Day text paper for you. It’s available to download from the website for free. Why not check out the hundreds of other freebies we have. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Background paper with the words happy Father’s Day in red.

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Designs by Cristal @designbycristal.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Festive Christmas plaid sailor bow tie for dogs! Classic red & green holiday style, perfect for photos, parties & gifts. Holiday ready! #dogsofbsky #dogsofbluesky #craftbizparty #dogs #skydogs #smallbusiness designsbycristal.etsy.com/listing/1346...

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Bead Society of Great Britain @bsgb.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Sunday Beady Eye Candy : Seed Pearl Bead Necklaces from a selection pinned with provenance to our Sweepings board on Pinterest pin.it/7xPqhB69U #SundayBeadyEyeCandy #BeadyEyeCandy #BeadSocietyGB #Beads #HistoryOfBeads

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Bead Society of Great Britain @bsgb.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Sunday Beady Eye Candy : Vintage and Modern Pearl Beads from Chanel from a selection pinned with provenance to our Sweepings board on Pinterest pin.it/7xPqhB69U #SundayBeadyEyeCandy #BeadyEyeCandy #BeadSocietyGB #Beads #HistoryOfBeads

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Downland Crafts @downlandcrafts.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Today’s Father Blue Friday Freebie download is perfect to pair with the football paper that’s already available on the website. We can’t wait to see what you make. #downlandcrafters #craftbizparty

Blue Happy Father’s Day text on a blue background

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Anna Howard @earthandsand.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Evening all, my Rook painting is now available to buy from @postcardartexhibit.com All proceeds go to people affected by Alzheimers so ots a very worthy cause. You can buy him and lots of other amazing art, at the above link. #birds #sciart #alzheimers #art #painting #postcardartexhibit26

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Fiona Duncan @lincolnmaplady.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A few photos of my paintings in the #Elemental exhibition at #HardingHouseGallery There is work from many #Lincolnshire artists and designers, as well as the regular HH artists to see so well worth visiting if you are in #Lincoln in June #Art #VintageMaps #LincsConnect #CraftBizParty #UKMakers

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Diana D Wilder @dianadwilder.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Crochet Flower Decorations 🌺 These look lovely hanging from a door handle or wall, I've added one to my feature wall. I've embellished them with beads to catch the light, easy crocheting tutorial 🧶 dwcrochetpatterns.etsy.com/uk/listing/4... #MHHSBD #craftbizparty #UKMakers #crafts #yarn #boho

crochet designs in different colours some embellished with beads

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