Hello from Ups A Daisy Designs :)

Hi Sarah, don't sell yourself short, you have got some really  great stuff going on here. I only started botanical painting a year ago. Have you joined the South Coast Artists and Crafters group? 

Hi Sarah, I'm so pleased that you're enjoying being a part of UK Handmade; it' s a really supportive environment and I've found it an excellent place to make contact with other people who know exactly what I'm going through trying to make my creative efforts into something more than just an interesting past time.  Making some good friends along the way is also a wonderful bonus :o)

I don't know Axmouth very well, although my other half says it is beautiful and there are some good pubs there!  He grew up and went to school in Colyton, so knows the area a lot better than I do.  It sounds idyllic being able to go for long walks with your dogs in such peaceful surroundings. I also have dogs (though mine are quite elderly now) and I do love taking them out on the New Forest for walks - it's only about 5 minutes away from where I live.  No trouble with isolation there though, as there are always plenty of other walkers, horse-riders, and visitors wandering about the place!

So far I have really only sold my jewellery by word of mouth, although my new website will eventually have an online shop where visitors will be able to browse and buy or commission a piece.  I do have a stockist in Colchester and am most likely to go further along this route - galleries and gift shops - rather than craft fairs, but it's early days to make any firm decisions.

Thank you for accepting my friend invitation here; it will be great to be able to catch up with what you're doing from time to time.

All the very best of luck with your endeavours!

Ana x

Hi Sarah and welcome

I am Jarnie G a botanical artist near Winchester in Hampsire. many thanks for the top tips on how to get better Facebook traffic on Ana' recent discussion. Will try to find your page as your work looks great, you can visit my blog at

http://jarnieg.blogspot.co.uk

We also share a group on UK Handmade, so I will look forward to seeing you there.