Handmade by Carol

06/06/2026

31/05/2026

It was my great privilege to be asked to make these custom costumes for these beautiful seniors , the last photo was the inspiration for these ‘Brown eyed girl’ ballet dresses that started off as a plain cream coloured base. They all danced so beautifully and made my costumes look stunning 🥰

10/05/2026

Let’s talk AI images in costume making, while it is a fabulous tool for design where you can instantly try different colours and designs without lifting a pair of scissors or threading a needle. Be very careful when spending your hard earned cash as although based on a picture of an almost finished costume I was able to create this almost lifelike picture of a set of ballet dresses that in reality only exist in my imagination!!

24/04/2026

Well this is a learning curve!

20/04/2026

I’m absolutely besotted with this bear we used all the special elements of the apron to recreate one especially bear sized, the stripes needed some special attention but i think you’ll agree this special bear is a perfect keepsake of a special grandma

19/04/2026

If you are looking for somewhere to buy your hair accessories now we don’t have Claire’s in the town anymore why not pop down to and see what we have on offer along with lots of other artisan stalls and a bonus is the sun is shining 🕶️☀️

16/04/2026

We are so proud of our fabulous market and can’t wait to see all our customers again this Sunday

Popular artisan market returns to Banbury this Sunday (April 19)

12/04/2026

We have our own little crafty corner at the popular taste of spring event here in Banbury town centre, so if you are down sampling the tasty treats on offer pop by and say hello

12/01/2026

Now we have January well under way I’ve opened my order books up for memory items, here are a few that I had the privilege of making last year. Even if you don’t want it for a while our order books fill up quickly so why not get in touch and get booked in now