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Sum's Workshop

@sumsworkshop.bsky.social

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D.I.Y enthusiast with a passion in soap-making, Chinese knotting, beading, and paper-craft. Crafting creativity in Scotland. Our creations can be found at folksy.com/shops/sumsworkshop

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Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Jan 9

Welcome to Sum's Workshop! We are thrilled to bring our handcrafted creations to Bluesky! From artisanal soaps and scented candles to intricate papercraft, beaded jewellery, and more; each piece is crafted with love and care. I hope these creations add a touch of magic to your life.

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Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · 8d

Can you swap your soap bars around? 🧼🧼
Facial bars can double as bath bars, but they’re pricier—better for your face!
Using face or bath soaps as shampoo isn’t ideal: less castor oil means hair can get dry or tangled. #coldprocesssoap #skincare #shampoobar #soaptips #cleansingbar

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · 8d

Cold process shampoo bars can often be used as face or body soap too. 🫧

Formulas high in Castor oil add moisture and lather but make the bar softer, so it may wear down faster.

Whether you use it on face or body is really just personal preference. 💛 #shampoobar #coldprocesssoap #naturalsoap

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · 13d

✨ Beaded Moons for Spooky Season ✨🌙

A little celestial magic for Halloween — or anytime you love a touch of the mysterious.

These handmade beaded moons pair faux pearls with star embellishments for a bold, gothic charm 🌑⭐

#gothicstyle #halloweenaccessories #phonecharm #handmadewithlove

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · 13d

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined our Lantern Making Workshop yesterday! 🎉
After the festival’s wonderful wrap-up, it was lovely to see everyone add their own personal touch to each lantern — from crafting to proudly holding the finished piece. 🏮💛 #MidAutumnFestival #UniversityofStirling

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · 16d

Labubu might be the star now, but Monchhichi walked so Labubu could run 🐵✨
Our tiny 7 cm beaded crystal Monchhichi is just a sparkly throwback from the 70s — not for sale, just for smiles 😄
#Monchhichi #Nostalgia #VintageToys #RetroVibes #70sThrowback #Handmade #BeadedArt #ToyCollectors

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · 21d

We spent ages trying to get it to sit upright—turns out, balancing #beads is trickier than it looks. Even now, it’s got a bit of a hunchback vibe going on, but honestly… that just makes it more endearing. And sometimes the quirks are what make a piece special. #handmade #handmadewithlove

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · 21d

✨ New Listing Alert ✨
This #MyMelody phone charm is crafted with soft pastel #beads, finished with sweet little butterfly, flower, and heart embellishments. 💕 The playful design adds a touch of cuteness and nostalgia to your everyday look — whether it’s on your phone, bag, or purse. #handmad

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · 21d

We’ve re-created the traditional palace lantern using paper craft ✨. The original palace #lanterns are often made with fine wood and silk, but this handmade version carries the same festive spirit in a playful and creative way. #midautumnfestival #moonfestival #papercraft

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · 25d

Built this chubby bunny #lantern for Mid-Autumn Festival! 🐇✨ When I was a kid, they had boxy bodies and tiny wheels—we dragged them around like pets. This round one came from a #DIY kit. Not what I remembered, but still totally adorable! 🎑💛 #midautumnfestival #moonfestival #handmadewithlove

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · 25d

Here’s a little French #bulldog we #beaded some time ago 🐾
It’s made with plastic #beads this time—usually, we’d use glass beads or darker tones, but somehow this version came out with a fun, cartoon-like vibe. Quite different from what we’re used to, but that’s part of the charm! #handmadewithlove

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Sep 20

This handcrafted bracelet combines timeless elegance with a touch of sparkle. Made with genuine Swarovski glass pearls, Swarovski bicone beads, and Japanese seed beads, it shimmers beautifully with every movement. #beaded #weddingjewelry #handmadewithlove #swarovski

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Sep 15

✨🐈‍⬛ Trick or treat for your phone? 🎃
Our new Halloween Black Cat Phone Strap is here – woven with black & silver ribbon and finished with a beaded cat charm (complete with glowing red eyes 👀). Spooky, stylish, and perfect for the season! 🍂🖤 #halloween #halloweenaccessories #phonestrap #handmade

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Sep 6

We made this colorful flower bed with light clay 🌸🍃 A little practice to keep the skill alive before it fades away. 💡🎨
Sometimes it’s nice to just play with colors and shapes like this 🌼🌿 #lightclay #flowerlovers

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 31

Handcrafted macrame straps we made to explore blending cultural artistry with modern utility.

🌸 Pink: Lucky Knot, Button Knot, Lark’s Head Knot, Wishful Knot – good fortune & heartfelt wishes.

❤️ Red: Button Knot, Lark’s Head Knot, Wishful Knot – strength & prosperity.

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 22

Beautiful!

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Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 22

Beautiful capture!

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Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 20

👻✨ Spooky cuteness alert! ✨👻
Whipped up this Halloween-themed charm featuring the mischievous Kuromi, decked out in her best spooky look and surrounded by beads that scream trick-or-treat vibes. 🎃🖤🍬

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 18

🌼 Handmade phone strap 🌼
Yellow & purple ribbon with beads + butterfly charm 🦋
43cm total | 21cm loop
Perfect for your phone, keys, or bag! #handmade #phonestrap #CraftedwithLove #Accessories

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 12

✨ Beaded moon + star phone charms! Faux pearls, a little sparkle, and lots of cuteness 🌙💫 Which one’s your favourite —green or classic white? #phonecharm #handmade #cresentmoon

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 10

Maybe it's because we're "vintage" ourselves now, but our creations keep leaning towards the classics - framed purses, top handle bags, all reimagined as dainty earrings. Each pair is a tiny tribute to the elegance we still remember from the glamorous days gone by. #handmadewithlove #beadedjewelry

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 8

Beautiful capture!

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Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 8

When you crash the buffet but still look cute doing it.

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Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 8

Last autumn, we stumbled upon some spooky molds and couldn’t help ourselves. 💀🕸️🎃 Skulls, webs, Jack O’Lanterns — each soap was a little nod to the eerie, the playful and the oddly beautiful side of Halloween. #halloweensoaps #handmadesoaps #vegansoaps #coldprocesssoaps

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 3

Our Halloween collection is here—handmade beaded accessories inspired by pumpkins, ghosts, spiders, and black cats. Playful, spooky, and made with love. #halloween #halloweenjewelry #beaded #handmadewithlove

Sum's Workshop @sumsworkshop.bsky.social · Jul 28

A perfect moment captured — the heron and sky in peaceful harmony.