Spirit of Altiyen

05/08/2026

✨ A Little Peek Behind the Scenes... ✨

People often see the finished journal, but not the quiet hours that go into creating each one by hand.

These have all been created over the last few days, one careful step at a time...

📖 Cutting each cover to size.
🖤 Gluing the boards, spine and covers together.
✂️ Carefully folding each edge and trimming every corner.
🌿 Lining the inside with decorative paper.
🪡 Gluing in the hand-sewn signatures.
📚 And finally... the hardest part of all... waiting patiently while everything is pressed under heavy books until the glue has fully set.

There's something wonderfully slow and mindful about bookbinding. Every stage asks you to pause, pay attention, and trust the process. You can't rush it. Each journal takes shape one careful step at a time.

I absolutely love seeing a pile of separate pieces gradually become something that will one day hold someone's dreams, ideas, sketches, prayers, memories or plans.

These are still a work in progress, but I couldn't resist sharing a little glimpse behind the scenes.

Thank you for following along on this creative journey. It truly means so much. 💚

Which stage do you find most satisfying to watch—the cutting, the gluing, the folding... or the final reveal?

31/07/2026

Packed and sold! 💕

Covers from my encaustic art 😊

30/07/2026

Imagine if every time you chose yourself, the path became a little clearer.

That's the inspiration behind the Just Breathe Wellness Path.

Not a measure of how many classes you've attended...

But a gentle reminder of how many times you've chosen to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.

Because healing isn't usually found in one big moment.

It's found in the small moments we return to, week after week.

Every visit is another leaf.

Every leaf is another reminder that your wellbeing matters.

And before long, you'll look back and realise just how far you've come.

🌿 One Visit. One Leaf. One Step Further Along Your Wellness Path.

28/07/2026

This isn't just any "Qigong" session, this is a Just Breathe QiGong session... and you know what that means... 😉😁

💚 Presence ● Peace ● Breath 💚

27/07/2026

"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony"
- Mahatma Gandhi

What areas of your life feel out of alignment? And what changes would be needed to bring those areas into harmony?

27/07/2026

There is something very special about this piece...

This was the very first encaustic artwork I ever created. At the time, I had no idea it would lead me on a journey of creating intuitive Soul Art Readings for others.

Each piece begins as melted wax and colour, but as it unfolds, a deeper story often emerges. Every artwork is unique, carrying its own symbolism, reflections, and gentle messages for the person it is created for.

Looking back, this is where it all began... and I'm so grateful I followed that little spark of curiosity.

If you've ever wondered what a personal Soul Art Reading might reveal for you, leave a 💚 in the comments or send me a message, and I'll happily send you the details.

25/07/2026

✨ Work in Progress... ✨

💚 Something magical has been quietly taking shape on my craft table... 💚

I've been designing and handmaking a brand-new collection of tear-off notepads.

Each one has its own little story...

🧙 Cauldron of Ideas
🧹 Sweep, Dream, Create
🗝 Unlock Your Magic
🧪 Bottle Your Magic

They're still a work in progress while I experiment with papers, glues and finishing touches, but I'm really excited about how they're coming together.
I'd love your thoughts...

✨ Which one would you reach for first?

Or... is there another magical theme you'd love to see become part of the collection?

Your ideas often inspire my next creation, so I'd genuinely love to hear them. 💚

25/07/2026

FREE session - interested? Comment CALM or DM for details 💚

Just Breathe QiGong
Willow Trees Community Centre

24/07/2026