Shirl's crafty creations nature inspired artistry & apothecary
Handcrafted with love, enchanted by nature and magic
Hi I'm Shirley! Ever since I was young, Ive had a passion for creating art. Life, however, kept me away from it for a while but during lockdown, I found myself reassessing everything. At 53, I became high-risk and my health led me back to my love for crafting. In January, I retired early at 55 to fully embrace my creative journey.
This decision not only reignited my artistic passion but also sparked a deeper connection with my spiritual beliefs and a desire for a simpler, more peaceful life. I'm now focused on living in harmony with nature, finding inspiration in it's beauty and creating art that reflects this journey .
I am excited to share my creations with you!
Gallery
- Painting & hand drawn pieces
- resin pieces
- slate pieces hand painted
- slate pieces decoupaged
- memorial pieces
- wooden decorations
- wooden / cardboard boxes
- wire wrapped crystal gemstone jewellery
- printed designs onto items
- shadow boxes
- air dry clay
- craft fairs attended
- spell jars / witch balls /
- home made candles & Wax Melts - natural wax only
- natural products
- combination bracelet - handmade to order
A selection of just some of my hand drawn & painted pieces that I have done using many different mediums. These include decoupaged images with a hand painted background onto canvas.
I started out using resin through lockdown although don't use it as much now, I am happy to offer this if there was a specific piece someone wishes to request.
These are very popular & I am happy to make any on request. They are great for brightening up the garden or add your house name or number to a plaque. All hand drawn and painted using acrylic pens or paints and set with varnish to make them weather proof
Again very popular and I can make any that are requested onto heart shaped slate or rectangular shaped slate to make your desired signs. I also have old slate roof tiles that make really rustic looking garden signs like herb garden, bee garden etc.
happy to make anything as a memorial using any medium that you wish - just message to discuss what it is you wish. I have included a few I have made previously
I have made loads for Christmas decorations, for hanging on Christmas trees, wall hangers etc.
I can hand paint if preferred or decoupage onto the piece. I have even mosaiced onto box lids, added dry clay or resin pieces to decorate anything really to embellish your box.
I have a selection of beautiful crystal stones that I can wire wrap with either cooper, silver or rose gold what ever is your choice - just message with your request I love to create pendants & earrings
just a few of the local craft fairs I have attended over the years here locally and I still attend different places during the year which I usually promote on my facebook page
I can make you your own spell jars , filled with my knowledge love and good intentions. spell jars for protection, self love, abundance, good luck, safe travels, home blessings. Same applies to the witch ball if you prefer something a bit different. Or if there is something you wish me to make for you we can discuss what it is you require.
I am new to trying out making different types of candles using beeswax, soy wax & coconut wax. I filled repurposed jars, pots etc with wax and scented with essential oils. some are more decorative but all can be burnt (with usual precautions) I have also tried hand rolling my own plus hand dipping, both are great fun if not messy and I hope to introduce more of these. Especially for my own use with my alter and spell rituals TRINKET BOX CANDLES - I have collected some beautiful vintage trinket boxes I have bought from local charity shops and these I fill with natural wax (soy, beeswax or coconut) added essential oils of my choice and dried herds or flours with added crystals . they smell amazing and burn beautifully. TEA LIGHT CANDLES - I make these with ingredients that are promoting protection, self love, abundance, spiritual awakening or home blessing - I only use natural wax (beeswax, soy or coconut) . HAND ROLLED & HAND DIPPED CANDLES similar to the tea lights but just bigger & made with same good intentions WAX MELTS I use soy wax for these as its best I find for melting to release the chosen aromas. I am keeping the sizes & shapes basic but opting for more earthy, natural essential oils
I will be offering naturally home made products using essential oils of my choice added to natural carrier oils such as jojoba, grapeseed, almond, avocado. olive or sunflower oil with added dried herbs or flowers and crystals relating to whatever the theme of the item. items I am able to offer at the moment - fly repellant roll on, car air freshener, home reed diffuser, made up bath soaks, lip balms, skin salves, infused oils for body, natural cleaning sprays & room fragrance sprays,
I love to create special crystal bead combination bracelets bringing altogether the powerful healing, energetic or spiritual properties of the crystals . I have so may different crystal beads, mainly I use 8mm size as I prefer to work with these. I can add decorative silver, or antique bronze spacers to enhance the look of your bracelet plus I can make to your preferred size. if there is a particular combination you wish to have but don't see please just message me I will try to source the beads for you. I have added a few here below to showcase previous bracelets I have created malachite citrine & yellow citrine garnet morganite celestite apatite aquamarine tigers eye (brown) hematite peridot obsidian tourmaline clear quartz smokey quartz rhodonite moonstone larimar epidote zoisite watermelon tourmaline moss agate kyanite kunzite labradorite unakite carnelian green aventurine rose quartz amethyst lapis silver obsidian pyrite sunstone lepidolite blue tigers eye prehnite selenite white jade ocean jasper sodalite green jade strawberry quartz
Contact me
- 1a Nairnside view
- IV2 5BF
- +44-7802671543
- shirlscraftycreations@outlook.com
- Daily until 5pm
I would be happy to discuss customisations about anything you find on the website and wish to order. Feel free to pay via either PayPal or my eBay store