Hoopoe crafts

Hi, I am Chanel! Owner and creator at Hoopoe crafts! Follow along for new products and crochet tips!

30/04/2026

A snapshot of April! I haven't been on here for almost all of April and thought I'd share a little behind the scenes of what I have been up to.

Note to self "take more photos when I'm crocheting or crafting"!

I have exciting things coming up in May, including another market this weekend. Will share details in my stories!

Does anyone else film up their memory with photos of flowers or is it just me?

29/04/2026

This shelf was looking a bit sad and empty, so I slowed down, cleared it out, and added something simple 🤍

A handmade basket—soft, natural, and just enough to bring everything back into place.

Sometimes it’s not about having more space…
just better, more thoughtful storage 🌿

crochetbasket

25/03/2026

"Revisiting" my two tone coasters for

Still super proud of myself for designing these. They look simple but getting a straight line colour block in a circle is a little fiddly. These are available in my as finished items.

Thinking of releasing the pattern.....

21/03/2026

I almost didn't post this! 'Challenges & Wins' is the next prompt for

So many aspects of running a small handmade business are challenges that we all face. And it's easy to sound super negative. So I wanted to highlight some Wins:
1. I can express my creativity in my business
2. I have met some lovely small businesses recently (in person and on here)
3. Had some great feedback at my first market of the year - it really gave me a positive boost to keep going and adapting!
4. Taken some new product photos and updated some Etsy listings
5. Booked my next in person market

It's always a challenge to put myself out there (in person and on here) but it's worth it - meeting new people in this crafty community and getting new ideas and motivation to build my business going forward.

18/03/2026

Today's prompt for is 'Design details'

I don't often sit down and sketch out or plan a pattern. The yarn is normally the starting point - this is the inspiration for a design. I spend some time researching different stitches to decide what will work well and look good with the yarn.

I really enjoy making my own patterns and I will start to release these very soon. If you would be interested in pattern testing, then watch this space and let me know!

16/03/2026

Today's prompt for is 'Who is it for?'

I take a lot of inspiration from nature, such as the floral coasters and mini baskets, plus the landscape inspired punch needle hoop. The natural fibres I use, not only add great texture and character to the items but also have a lower environmental impact long term.

I particularly love this time of year, with all the spring flowers, new leaves on the trees and the beautiful bird chorus. I would say this is when I feel the most creative and inspired. Do you get that feeling too?

09/03/2026

A little highlight of some of the items I make and sell for prompt "What I Make". I love designing new patterns and seeing the items take form. And a big challenge is finding the right materials - they have to be made from natural fibres or recycled materials!!!

I attended as an exhibitor at the weekend and it has given me a new drive to see my ideas come to life!

04/03/2026

"Behind the scenes"

was today's prompt for and to be honest I was reluctant to post. Seeing other craft businesses with beautiful photos and equally amazing craft spaces was off putting. However, I have decided to be as honest as possible and show that some people may not have all their ducks in a row, and that's real life! And that's ok too. I hope this resonates with some of you.... And perhaps one day I will be able to do this again, showing off my own beautiful craft space 🌠

24/11/2025

🎄 Something New 🎄 at last!!!

I am now a mum to 3, and life is super busy. Maternity leave with your third baby is very different to your first. But one thing that is similar, is all the thinking time you have when you are feeding your baby at 3am, which means I have been giving my business a lot more attention and thought recently. I am happy to say I am back creating and will be refreshing my Etsy shop and adding new products.

Here is my first new addition - a lovely granny square style hanging Christmas tree ornament. I have 5 different colour combos using soft 100% cotton yarn.

These are live in my Etsy shop 🙌🏻

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❤️

01/11/2024

Eco-friendly Christmas stars ✨
Are you looking for some gorgeous Christmas decorations that are
💚Created from natural materials
💚Handmade from a small business
💚Packaged in recyclable and biodegradable materials
Then go and check out my Etsy shop 🎄

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East Sussex

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http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hoopoecraftsbychanel

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