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  Writing my newsletter Dear Creative Soul has been such a healing experience, sharing what I create, that sacred art of discovery that happens when we lean into our intuition. If you are healing from trauma, tired of patriarchal bullshit, and need an artistic encouraging soul by your side, come be with me. https://susannahcragwick.com/newsletters.html #MastoArt #feminism #supportartists #FiberArts #handlettering #calligraphy #imwriting #crochet

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  We all need this reminder sometimes. #handlettering #calligraphy #mastoart #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #motivation

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  A look into my creative process...yarn sorting edition. Who else removes yarn labels from their yarn, and then pins on a handwritten label? Does anyone else have bags of labels with pieces of yarn taped to them? Does anyone else have yarn albums on their phone? It's not just me, right? If you're looking for a way to use your yarn, a fun little scrap yarn project, my scrunchie pattern SJC Scrunchie 1 is available in my Ko-fi shop. https://ko-fi.com/s/3211cd13c5 #FiberArt...

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  This cute little scrunchie is living its best life in Ruokolahti, Finland. 🥰❤️ And it's not just a scrunchie. ☺️ It transforms into a hair clip. Thank you to all of my customers, everyone who has shared my posts, all your comments and encouragement, and to all my new followers, welcome. I'm glad you're on this creative journey with me. #fiberarts #crochet #mastoart #hairclip #scrunchie #madeinfinland #turku

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  I'm working on designing some printable downloadable cards for my shop. I have tons of ideas, but first, Thank You cards. I'd love to hear who you're grateful for. Comment & tell me your stories. I'm grateful for my neighbor, Rita, who taught me how to crochet. My anxiety lessened with her. I'm grateful for me. To have navigated what I have just in the past year, and to still be here designing art & writing for you, I'm remarka...

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  Here's a little about me. 1. I've crocheted since 1998. I didn't try to sell anything until 2023. 2. I have creative projects that are just mine, not posted on social media. Very therapeutic. 3. I love handwriting. The flow of my hand relaxes me & feels kind of like painting. 4. I had a box of sketches in my room as a kid. I'd look through them & dream of being a famous artist. I lean more towards abstract art but the dream is still there. #in...

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  Some affirmations to brighten your week. Order my custom-made handwritten art here: https://ko-fi.com/c/c3f043f992 #handlettering #calligraphy #MastoArt

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  Hyvää Juhannusta kaikille. Happy Juhannus, everyone. Wishing you peace, fun celebrations, and a summer full of love, a bit of adventure, and lots of treasured memories. #handlettering #suomi #finland #MastoArt #calligraphy

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  Just finished these custom-made scrunchies. The flowers are versatile. You can loop in a hair tie or slide in a clip. My customer wanted flowers, but left the design completely up to me. So the flowers are made partly with 1 of my own patterns & partly I improvised so that she would get something completely unique to her. I love when my customers trust my creative intuitions. Want scrunchies? Shop here: https://ko-fi.com/sjcragwickdesigns Available within the EU. #crochet #fiberart #...

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  My heart feels at home creating art and spending time in nature, having deep meaningful conversations. Every month I'm sharing my art, my passions, what my soul is awakening to and revealing. If you need encouragement on your creative journey, check out Dear Creative Soul. https://www.susannahcragwick.com/newsletters.html

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  So, I just launched my store https://www.susannahcragwick.com/shop.html It's more of a product catalog & the slow intentional nostalgic vibes are what I need. Handmade scrunchies and downloadable printable greeting cards all designed in Finland. For years I told myself my art wasn't good enough to sell. I'm so done with that shit, blocking myself from what I want. #supportsmallbusiness #crochet #greetingcards #mastoart #fiberarts #fuckperfectionism #fuckthepat...

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  Whenever someone orders 1 of my handmade scrunchies, I take a moment to channel into my intuition for encouragement they needs to hear & I create a beautifully handwritten tag. Today, I took a moment of meditation, for encouragement of the collective. This is what came to me. Keep creating. The next pic shows some customized scrunchies I made and the personalized tags I made to go with them. www.susannahcragwick.com

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  Here are some of my designs both from my inventory & custom-made that are out in the world. I love designing little pieces of art that people can wear daily. Check out my shop here: https://www.susannahcragwick.com/shop.html Contact me here to order custom-made. https://www.susannahcragwick.com/contact.html

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  My husband and I are featured in this week's edition of the Finnish magazine Kodin Kuvalehti. https://www.kodinkuvalehti.fi/artikkeli/lue/ihmiset/susannah-ja-samuel-rakastuimme-vaikka-asuimme-valtameren-eri-puolilla On my website I offer crochet scrunchies & greeting cards. I write a monthly newsletter Dear Creative Soul to encourage all of us perfectionists, all of us healing and reclaiming our voice & our creativity. https://www.susannahcragwick.com/dearcreativesoul....

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  I'm named after my great great grandmother. I celebrate her life, her courage, and I mourn that she died in childbirth giving birth to her 10th child. Unfortunately, women dying in childbirth is not a distant memory, something the world has solved. I cannot heal this wound alone, but I can do one small thing. I signed this petition today and I invite you to sign as well. https://millionmore.org/petition/ Women deserve better. The world needs more midwives. #feminism #midwives

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  I'm originally from Montana. I lived in Ruokolahti, Finland (South Karelia) for almost 3 years, and just moved to Turku a couple weeks ago. Enjoy this beautiful scenery from all the places I've called home. I love nature photography, abstract photography, and find solace within the art of calligraphy and hand lettering. I'd be honored to have you check out my shop and commissions: https://ko-fi.com/sjcragwickdesigns Have a wonderful day. #naturephotography #MastoArt #s...

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  You know what's ironic? I just spent days doing daily social media posts trying to let people know about all the products & commissions I offer. Guess who bought one of my art pieces. A person who doesn't use social media. She discovered my art via my newsletter, Dear Creative Soul. Post what you want when you want, but don't depend on social media for everything. There is life outside of social media, maybe even people waiting to discover your work. #MastoAr...

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  Thoughts for today: 1. Prioritize rest over all the shoulds. 2. Has anyone else noticed that when you use words like sale, purchase, your likes, reach, etc decrease? Hard to sell art if you can't say you sell art. 3. Do you ever feel like you're selling nothing everywhere? Spreading myself thin across many sites isn't the answer. Fear tells me I need to be everywhere to gain visibility. My intuition is saying no. Focus. I'm listening to her. https://ko-fi.com/M...

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  I've always been fascinated with shadows and reflections. I love how there's a little flower fairy in the shadows here. I'm editing & prepping abstract art and nature photography prints for my shop. I hope you're all having a great day. #flowers #shadows #photography #MastoArt

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  Some of my favorite photos I took of Ruokolahden Kirkko (Ruokolahti Church) Ruokolahti Finland, South Karelia Have a wonderful day, everyone. #photography #finland #southkarelia #suomi

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  One of my favorite things to do is turn my nature photos into printable cards. It makes me so happy when my photography is used to pass on messages of love, care, and hope. Next up: The Flower Garden Collection by SJ Cragwick Designs, a collection of blank cards capturing the beauty of Finland and southwest Montana. I'll have these beauties in my shop soon. https://ko-fi.com/sjcragwickdesigns #MastArt #naturephotography #suomi #Montana #flowers #finland #art #greetingcards

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  I'm a writer. I make scrunchies. So here's some scrunchies & affirmations. 1. You don't need more advice, other people's opinions nor permission to create what energizes you. 2. Feedback is not a requirement to implement. Trust yourself & your process. 3. Don't exhaust yourself for the sake of looking productive enough. 4. You don't have to call your life's work a hobby, to wait until you have enough money & valid...

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  Been working on this double crochet blanket for awhile. It's taking forever, but I'm loving the unrushed process. I really enjoy the mystery of not knowing what color is next. Ok...I see some pink peeking through. What's your favorite crochet stitch? What's on your hook today? #crochet #fiberarts #WIPWednesday #scrapyarnproject

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  A little about me: I love nature photography, crochet, abstract art, & feel at home handwriting everything & owning lots of notebooks. I'm originally from Montana & now live in southwest Finland (Turku). #introduction #crochet #naturephotography #madeinfinland #suomi