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An awful lot of wishes
Literally hundreds of wishes have been tied to my tree, at least 4 pairs of curtains, an old double duvet cover and goodness knows what...
Amy McCarthy
Aug 11, 20121 min read
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2 months is a long time in blog land!
Some of it has been taken up with joining the writing team at UKHandmade where I am now writing the craft profiles section, which is...
Amy McCarthy
Jul 14, 20122 min read
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Open Studios Day 6:Bubbly and nibbles!
I managed to get my raindrops sculpture up in the garden this morning and spent the day threading the raindrops back on whilst chatting...
Amy McCarthy
Sep 10, 20111 min read
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Fanfare please…..my new studio unvailed!
Bless my folks (there they are sitting down) who have spent the last fortnight The extra space means I have a dedicated drawing area...
Amy McCarthy
May 13, 20111 min read
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Near disaster, a big finish and a small award
Today was my scheduled day to finish a large panel I have been working on for (all stages of it being made and details are on previous...
Amy McCarthy
Mar 17, 20112 min read
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Getting stuck into something big!
Way back in Autumn 2010 I started discussing a large window commission to be fitted into a double glazed unit for a family in...
Amy McCarthy
Mar 4, 20112 min read
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Another finished window!
A lovely couple from near Hereford came to pick up their finished panel today, they were on holiday in Devon for the weekend, so I had to...
Amy McCarthy
Oct 25, 20102 min read
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A panel for my house and one for Exeter Cathedral!
I have re All of our upstairs windows have these lights above the doors and I am slowly working my way around the house! On the 25th...
Amy McCarthy
Oct 18, 20101 min read
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Autumn and winter pieces
I have been busily working on some seasonal designs, from autumn leaves and dandelion clocks to winter scenes and tiny glass icicles for...
Amy McCarthy
Oct 2, 20101 min read
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Life’s a beach
I seem to have the seaside on the brain this week. I am longing for the good weather to be back! so I am imagining myself there with lots...
Amy McCarthy
May 8, 20101 min read
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Recycled Heart String Stained Glass Window Decoraction
I keep selling these heart strings before I get to list them on my online shop, but finally they are available for sale on my Folksy shop...
Amy McCarthy
Apr 15, 20101 min read
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Getting more confident with acid etching
I am trying to incorporate new techniques into my panels, and I have been experimenting with acid etching. I have managed to etch this...
Amy McCarthy
Apr 7, 20101 min read
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Featured in the Western Morning News
The Going Green Exhibition at Otterton Mill has recieved quite a lot of attention and I have a big mention in the Western Morning News...
Amy McCarthy
Mar 23, 20101 min read
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