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Amy McCarthy
Sep 2, 20101 min read
Italy, Culmstock and Exeter
As always, I have had a busy time, I have finished my Florence Roof Tops commission, which has been deliv My family and I had a lovely...
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Amy McCarthy
Aug 19, 20101 min read
My collaboration so far……….
I have been hoping to get on with my collaboration with Lynwoodcrafts this week, but other things, like going camping, kept getting in...
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Amy McCarthy
Jun 24, 20101 min read
Off to the shops
This slideshow requires JavaScript.I have finally finished my shop order for a lovely new shop in Barnstaple, Devon, called Atelier;...
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Amy McCarthy
Jun 20, 20102 min read
Craft fairs, commissions, drawing and making
My first week back from holiday has been so busy, we knew it would be and my husband Mark had the week off work to look after the...
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Amy McCarthy
Jun 15, 20102 min read
Back from Wales
My family and I enjoyed a lush holiday in West Wales with 2 other families who are old mates from university and we get together every...
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Amy McCarthy
May 27, 20101 min read
Bow Music and Craft Festival
My husbands family live in the pretty village of Bow, near Crediton in Devon and this Sunday 31st May, I will have a stall at their...
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Amy McCarthy
May 26, 20101 min read
Being a busy, busy bee, commissions and empty milk cartons and me!
I have been so busy my blog has become quite neglected! I have a new recycled public art commission, making a sculpture out of empty milk...
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Amy McCarthy
May 8, 20101 min read
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...
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Amy McCarthy
Apr 6, 20101 min read
Some new ideas for spring
I have almost finished the alterations on the windows of my last commission and I am waiting for the cement to dry, I have had a chance...
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Amy McCarthy
Mar 23, 20101 min read
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...
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Amy McCarthy
Mar 22, 20101 min read
Nothing is wasted
I prepared lots of different designs for the current commission I am finishing off and some of them I liked quite a lot. So I am working...
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Amy McCarthy
Feb 5, 20101 min read
Junk Plankton
I have recently finished my first piece for the TRAIL Inside exhibition to be held in the Ariel Centre, Totnes, Devon. This is a mixed...
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Amy McCarthy
Feb 2, 20101 min read
Spinnakers Gallery
I am very pleased to announce that I have a range of my panels, mobiles, hearts and brooches for sale in Spinnakers Art Gallery, Crediton...
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Amy McCarthy
Dec 29, 20092 min read
Recent Restoration
I have recently restored a panel for the front door of a beautiful farmhouse in Hemyock, near Taunton. Here are some photos of the...
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Amy McCarthy
Oct 15, 20091 min read
Autumnal Dartmoor Scenes
The lovely late warm weather we have been having recently has led my family up to the moors for paddling in the river Lyd, finding...
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Amy McCarthy
Oct 3, 20091 min read
Ben and Meli’s front door
I have made 2 windows for the front door of Ben and Amelia’s Victorian town house, though the door itself is from the 1930’s. The design...
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Amy McCarthy
Aug 6, 20091 min read
Sidmouth Folk Festival
Our little stall was not totally washed away in the rain today and we got to listen to some lovely music whilst we sat behind our stall...
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