My Crafting Life
CREATE AND CRAFT DEMONSTRATOR CARLEY DUFF REVEALS HOW A LOVE OF CRAFTING GREW INTO A FABULOUS CAREER
for Carley to fall head over heels in love with crafting... so much so that she has made a career out of her creativity. She now spends her time developing her business and demonstrating on Create and Craft TV. Read on as she shares her proudest moments...
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How did it all begin? “I have always adored creating handmade items. I started crafting at a very early age – my first project was a knitted penguin that my grandmother spent three weeks helping me to make.
“I have tried a lot of different crafting techniques including model making, baking, sewing, quilting, jewellery making, beading, felting, painting and upcycling. However, once I learned about papercrafting I was hooked – I love sharing my projects with my friends and family, it’s the perfect craft for me.”
What did you do before
joining Create and Craft? “Before I became a TV demonstrator, I worked in a craft shop at the weekend while studying for my art degree. Shortly after that, I taught arts and crafts at artist holiday retreats abroad. I moved on to teach crafts to special needs children – there were so many beautiful, crafty kids.
“The next part of my journey involved
“I love knowing that I can make someone smile with a handmade creation”
brief introduction to knitting by her grandmother was all it took
“I never thought that I’d be so lucky to have the best job in the world”
opening my own business – Carley Duff Creations – a major milestone and something that I am incredibly passionate about. Thereafter, my focus was on getting my creations showcased on television.”
How did you get involved with the Club?
“Before I joined the team, I was a buyer for a Dutch company who sold products to Create and Craft – I quickly joined the team thereafter to become a demonstrator. During my nine years at the company, I’ve been blessed to work with the Create and Craft team in the USA, too – it’s been a great way to share my crafting knowledge with a wider audience.
“Showcasing beautiful projects and having the opportunity to work alongside Disney has been wonderful. I never thought that I’d be so lucky to have the best job in the world – it’s like being part of a family.”
What is your dream for the future?
“Apart from updating my blog and social media platforms, I’ll continue to write magazine articles and create tutorials – it’s my way of inspiring others to create things.
“I will continue to showcase my designs on Create and Craft TV alongside Tattered Lace and Disney. I also hope to write my own book on paper crafts and release a signature range while continuing to spread crafting joy.”
“One of my favourite creatures is a unicorn, so I had to incorporate one into this beautiful design”
“Nigel May and I love posing for the camera”
See Carley Duff
demonstrating live on Create and Craft TV
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