Meet Artist Sam Cannon Meet the very talented and lovely Sam Cannon from www.samcannonart.co.uk, an artist and illustrator living close to Lyme Regis in Dorset, working in watercolours, gouache, colour pencils and graphite pencil. What led you into the art … Read more
Meet Artist Justine Patemen I’ve always loved to draw but never had any confidence in what I did. All my friends always got pictures and painted items for birthdays but that was about it. Then I had breast cancer and … Read more
Wire Work Dragonfly WIPs Sharing with you my latest copper wire work project of this rather pretty ‘Willow’ dragonfly suncatcher, made with copper beads. Inspired by the willow emerald species of British dragonfly. Follow along with my step by step … Read more
Vine Love Heart WIPs The Making of a Copper Wire Heart Some work in progress photographs for you today, sharing my little twining vine copper wire work love heart. It has a five part process as follows; – Base love … Read more
Meet the Maker Maria Barber Introducing Maria and her stained glass artistry. I had the pleasure of meeting Maria and her daughter Annie at a craft market in Godalming, Surrey in 2015. We had stalls opposite each other and I … Read more
Mothers Day Gift Ideas Mothering Sunday will soon come around once again. To celebrate all things mummy, here’s our range of spring time inspired artisan gift ideas. With a loving nod to woodland at this time of year, when life … Read more
Gifts for Valentines This coming Valentine’s Day, treat your loved one to a hand crafted love heart hanging decoration to be treasured for a long time. Make your own love heart out of copper wire, semi-precious gem stones and glass … Read more
Butterflies and Dragonflies Artisan Made Wildlife Designs Here at Earth Balance Craft, we love making the glorious curves from the insect world, namely the winged beauties of flutterbyes and river darters. Our wire metal butterflies and dragonflies come in all … Read more
Summer Sun Catchers Finally, summer has made an appearance. To celebrate all things warm, here is designer Nicola’s collection of home and garden sun catchers and hanging ornaments. Made for the warmer weather, they come to life with the sun … Read more
Feathery Delights The beauty of British birds I have great fondness for garden and woodland birds, and have brought to life their beautiful feathers with copper wire art and semi-precious gemstones. My first three designs feature the magical magpie, the … Read more