Nicola Baker

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About Nicola Baker
I live in the North East of the UK with my husband and two boys, aged 2 and 7. My sons love making things, which is great as they are my guinea pigs to practice the crafts with. For the past 5 years I have been running Crafty Creatures, working with schools, community groups, children's centers and at public events, offering craft activities to children of all ages. It's great to see children, who initially were reluctant to participate, gradually exploring the crafts, putting their own individual twist on my ideas. I also have my own craft business making items from paper bowls to original collages.
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Blog postI have just published my new Autumn and Halloween ebook: ‘Fall and Halloween Crafts for Children’.
I love the Autumn, the colors are stunning and so vibrant. It’s a remarkable time of year, especially when you are a child, watching as the bright green leaves from the Summer gradually change to red, golden, brown and orange and then gently fall to the ground. There are so many things to look forward to and to learn from in the Autumn, from the changing seasons being so evident, animals8 years ago Read more -
Blog postI have written and published my very own ebook – “Crafts For Children of all Ages“.
From the start it’s been very exciting, from thinking of the craft activities, writing them, taking the photos, putting it all together to actually publishing it. Alongside my business of making handmade items, for the past 5 years I have also been running Crafty Creatures, facilitating children’s art and craft workshops for Schools, Children’s Centres and the Community. It’s lovely seeing the impact o9 years ago Read more -
Blog postWell, lots of things I hear you say, but in terms of our creativity what actually makes us different? Tanner Christensen in his insightful blog Creative Something states that ideas on the whole aren’t rare. That’s true as reading his post on What Ideas are Worth has lead me to writing this blog post. Tanner believes “Ideas aren’t worth anything. It’s what we do when we notice an idea that matters”. On the whole I tend to agree, as in general conversations with friends and family, ideas could9 years ago Read more
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Blog postI’m very excited to be featured on a great blog by Laura from Creation Faeries. Have a look at her amazing Etsy shop.
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Blog postIn honour of Memorial Day in the US there is a 20% off discount for the weekend on my Etsy shop.
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Blog postAlly Shaw from Feral Strumpet is this weeks Crafty Northerner. Ally is based in the lovely city of York in the UK. Allys handmade gothic and Victorian jewellery is inspired by dark fairy tales, folklore, gothic novels and pagan rituals. Each piece is individually handmade and beautifully created. Have a look at her Etsy shop to see the great range of items she has.
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Blog postIs creative bliss something you are striving for? If so, then take a look at Creative Something’s recent blog post.
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Blog postAlly Shaw from Feral Strumpet has written a great blog post, which again highlights the importance of supporting handmade. It is written with passion and great insight and certainly deserves a visit.
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Blog postThis post has been spurred on by 2 things – a blog post by Ally Shaw from Feral Strumpet and the fact that today, on Etsy, thousands of shop holders are putting their shop on vacation for the day to protest at Etsy allowing some factory-made items being sold alongside handmade goods.
As an artist what you make is your livelihood; you make a living from art. For many people this is hard to reconcile – one, that you actually sell things and it’s not a hobby; and, secondly, that people a9 years ago Read more -
Blog postHere are some new items recently added to my Etsy shop.
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Titles By Nicola Baker
Christmas and Winter Crafts for Children
Dec 18, 2012
by
Nicola Baker
$5.99
17 fun filled Winter and Christmas crafts for children of all ages!
Everything is explained with clear step by step instructions and the book is packed with full color photos of the crafts.
FREE! A set of over 30 downloadable templates that provide more possibilities of how to further develop the initial craft project and enhance your child's creativity.
Everything is explained with clear step by step instructions and the book is packed with full color photos of the crafts.
FREE! A set of over 30 downloadable templates that provide more possibilities of how to further develop the initial craft project and enhance your child's creativity.
Fall and Halloween Crafts for Children
Oct 25, 2012
by
Nicola Baker
$5.99
16 fun crafts and art activities for children of all ages! Make an Autumn wall hanging, a Thanksgiving table runner and some fabulous Halloween crafts.
The crafts in this book are designed so children can participate at their own ability and skill level.
Everything is explained with clear step by step instructions and the book is packed with full color photos of the crafts.
FREE! A set of over 30 downloadable templates that provide more possibilities of how to further develop the initial craft project and enhance your child's creativity.
The crafts in this book are designed so children can participate at their own ability and skill level.
Everything is explained with clear step by step instructions and the book is packed with full color photos of the crafts.
FREE! A set of over 30 downloadable templates that provide more possibilities of how to further develop the initial craft project and enhance your child's creativity.
by
Nicola Baker
$5.99
25 fun crafts and art activities for children of all ages!
The crafts in this book are designed so children can participate at their own ability and skill level. There are sections of art activities aimed at both pre-school and school-aged children, with crafts from color mixing projects, sensory play and printing to book-themed projects.
Everything is explained with clear step by step instructions and the book is packed with full color photos of the crafts.
FREE! A set of over 50 downloadable templates that provide more possibilities of how to further develop the initial craft project and enhance your child's creativity.
The crafts in this book are designed so children can participate at their own ability and skill level. There are sections of art activities aimed at both pre-school and school-aged children, with crafts from color mixing projects, sensory play and printing to book-themed projects.
Everything is explained with clear step by step instructions and the book is packed with full color photos of the crafts.
FREE! A set of over 50 downloadable templates that provide more possibilities of how to further develop the initial craft project and enhance your child's creativity.
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