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Hello, Good Evening and Welcome....

... to Pusstaphah's Palace.  I am brand new to the blogging world and I can't lie: I'm terrified!

This blog has been started as a kind of exploratory mission, to boldly look at crafts and all the good things that can come from them.  The idea of crafting and creativity as a force for good in the universe excites me, especially when used as a healing tool or to soothe the soul.

North-East England has a plethora of craft opportunities for all kinds of people and I'll be looking at some of them in much more depth.  My main interests are textile crafts but I also love beads, candles, art journalling, to name a few.  I also love buying beautiful things from crafters and artisans who sell at local craft fairs.

Along the journey I'll be looking at a few observational sidelines but I hope you'll join me as I start my creative journey through Blogland!

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