Hungerford Arcade has a treasure trove of interesting items that can be used in many other ways than what they were actually designed for. This is why the Arcade has become a hunting ground for all craft creators.
When Emma Willcock and her daughter came to the counter with bags of assorted buttons, I instinctively sensed that she was a craft designer. When we spoke, Emma told me how she got into creative craft and how she turned a hobby into a business. I will let Emma tell you in her own words.
” Over the years my career path has ranged from veterinary nursing to working within adult education and now a full time mum to two of my favourite people in my world – my children.
I decided it would be good for me to start a hobby, something just for myself. If you are a parent then you know where I am coming from! I have always enjoyed being creative and especially love being creative around my home. This has led me to my wonderful world of buttons!
After being invited to attend a local craft fair and also a pamper evening at my sons school, I received so much wonderful feedback and requests for orders from friends and family that I decided to build my own little business doing something I love, creating beautiful bespoke items made from buttons and gems. I attend craft fairs and school fairs and have recently been lucky enough to have been offered the opportunity to have a display in a local business. Following this I decided to set up my my own website and share the button love”.
Thank you so much for this lovely write up. We absolutely love browsing the arcade with all its treasures. I am now in the process of using the buttons I purchased that day on a project for my home. All crafters will; know we never seem to make anything for ourselves! Looking forward to our next visit, Emma.
When Emma Willcock and her daughter came to the counter with bags of assorted buttons, I instinctively sensed that she was a craft designer. When we spoke, Emma told me how she got into creative craft and how she turned a hobby into a business. I will let Emma tell you in her own words.
I decided it would be good for me to start a hobby, something just for myself. If you are a parent then you know where I am coming from! I have always enjoyed being creative and especially love being creative around my home. This has led me to my wonderful world of buttons!
After being invited to attend a local craft fair and also a pamper evening at my sons school, I received so much wonderful feedback and requests for orders from friends and family that I decided to build my own little business doing something I love, creating beautiful bespoke items made from buttons and gems. I attend craft fairs and school fairs and have recently been lucky enough to have been offered the opportunity to have a display in a local business. Following this I decided to set up my my own website and share the button love”.
Thank you so much for this lovely write up. We absolutely love browsing the arcade with all its treasures. I am now in the process of using the buttons I purchased that day on a project for my home. All crafters will; know we never seem to make anything for ourselves! Looking forward to our next visit, Emma.