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These are tales of my adventures through building my own business.

The objects I make and routes I take, the choices I've faced and the mistakes I've made!

ABOUT US

I have gained many new followers of my blog this week so I thought it was time for a little introduction! When I left art school with a degree in silversmithing, I went self-employed. That’s what you did. That’s what everyone did, needless to say, with varying degrees of success. I had learnt a lot […]

The Potted History of a Confused Creative

Those who are following the progress of my small business will know that last week I had perhaps the most significant product launch I’ve done to date. 12 new listings went up on my Etsy store and my own online shop.  I’m going to share with you a few of the things I learnt in […]

What I've Learnt From My Recent Product Launch

Why the Traveller’s Notebook is perfect for you, it’s perfect for everyone! I was first drawn to the Travellers Notebook system around 5 or 6 years ago now. It was at a time in my life where things were changing.  I discovered I want a way not only to plan for upcoming events and appointments […]

Why the traveller's notebook is perfect for you

Is there a place for the handwritten word in our digital age?  Of course there is! In this time of lockdown I find myself thinking about how technology is helping us through these tough times.  Those working from home are taking part in Zoom meetings.  Fitness fanatics are sweating through online workouts.  Twenty-four hour news […]

Is There a Place for the Handwritten Word in Our Digital Age?

This week I am starting a new journal. As many of my followers will know, I am a bookbinder.  I bind journals, artist books, cookery books, biographies for self publishers and notebooks of all kinds.  In my own work at Blazing Rebel I love making notebooks small enough to put in your pocket, ready to […]

The first page in my new journal

It has been a while since I made my first steps to selling online.  Having an online presence is important and, thanks to social media and online sales platforms, it can be simple!  When starting my business the first place you could find my work was Etsy.  As a craftsperson making and selling products, having […]

FIRST STEPS TOWARDS SELLING ONLINE

This step by step guide will show you how to make your own pocket notebook. At the time of writing we are in “lockdown” here in the UK.  As this is one of the most simple books you can make my hope is that you can do it without any special supplies.  Use whatever you […]

Make Your Own Pocket Notebook

We are all doing it!  Working from home – but what happened to my work/life balance? For many of us life has changed beyond what what we could ever have imagined.  Alongside putting all my free time and effort into developing Blazing Rebel, I do have a day job.  Well, I did until a couple […]

Marketing yourself is just as important as marketing your product  It can be daunting but can be essential for small businesses like mine. If you have been reading some of my other posts you will know that this is not my first attempt to build my own business.  I have always been happiest making things […]

Marketing Yourself

Why I love a to-do list, there are so many reasons!  Nothing makes me feel like I’ve achieved something quite like crossing it off my list. Before bed I write my list.  Some people organise their day in the morning but I feel the need to empty my mind in order to finish my day.  […]

To Do List by Johnny Cash