Creative Crafters For Christmas: Willow Moon Dreamers

With Christmas just around the corner I thought it would be great to interview a number of creative crafters that can offer something unique at this time of year. I first came across Sarah through her blog Kippers and Curtains and was delighted to discover that she is a creative as well as being a lover of the great outdoors.

Hi for those who don’t know you, could you please tell us a bit about yourself.

My name is Sarah, I am a mum of three and I live in Surrey in the South East, England. I love being outdoors, exploring and upcycling anything I can get my hands on!

What sort of creative business do you run?

I have just started up my own Etsy shop selling dreamcatchers which I make from a variety of materials. I wanted to make some that you can't find in the shops, so I use recycled sari fabric, natural hemp cord, crystals and feathers. Some are traditional; some are more of a bohemian style. I also blog at Kippers and Curtains  I have some creative tutorials on there as well as family days out and adventures.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to have a go themselves?

I'd say just go for it. People have been telling me for a couple of years that I should open an Etsy shop - but I never thought I'd do it. The push came in June this year when I got made redundant from a job I'd done for 16 years. I love making things and people were really interested in the signs and decorations which I'd made for our wedding last year. I decided to make a few dreamcatchers and tested the water on Facebook, within minutes a few friends had requested that they'd like some - so I just went for it and set up the Etsy shop.

How do you juggle your creative work/life?

My youngest child started school a couple of weeks ago, so I now have time during the week to make any orders and work on my blog too. The kids seem to like trying to help, so if I need to make some at the weekend I just leave my box of materials out and let them join in!

Where can we find you?

My Etsy shop is called Willowmoon Dreamers. I am gradually stocking it with a few different designs and I am working on a custom order today for a girl's birthday present.

Thank you, Sarah for taking time out of your busy schedule to be interviewed.  If you are a creative crafter and would like to be interviewed on a future post in this series please get in contact.