#MarchMeetTheMaker - 10th March, 2021

Mar 10, 2021

Small Details

Sometimes the small details are the ones that make the most impact.

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My little wooden tags, buttons and cork labels are a small detail that I’m really proud of. They are made by the lovely guys at JSLasercraft and add that finishing touch to all my pieces. When I sew one of their handcrafted tags onto one of my pieces, I get that satisfied feeling that only comes with being proud of my finished product.

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That small detail makes such a difference to how I see my work and I hope that my customers will appreciate that too. Colour My Dreams is more than ‘just a hobby’, it’s my business and my passion. 

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The small stuff is just as important as the big ideas that move a business forward. Don’t be scared to give the small details some big attention. I spent a lot of time searching for the right business and product for my labels and buttons. I needed to know that the wood they use was sustainably and ethically sourced and I really wanted to support another small business.

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My wooden labels and buttons might be the small details that finish off my work, but the story behind them, why I use them, why I purchase them from the guys a JSLasercraft and why it matters that they are handmade and sustainable; are the big things that help my business stay true to my beliefs and values. 

Colourful Ramblings

Sandy Bag. Multi-coloured, crochet bag with long handle and zipper fastening. Fully lined.

Open for Business

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Festive Greetings from Colour My Dreams. Don't forget to have fun!

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Photo of Cathie with the Eiffel Tower in the distance

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Cathie wearing a grey knitted beanie, holding a mug that says

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