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Startled Penguin Creating beautiful, personalised and affordable artwork just for you.

14/10/2026

I am OBSESSED with stripes at the moment! 💗❤️🍒

Isn’t it funny where we get our inspo from?! 😂 A PAIR OF MY SOCKS! 🧦🤣

And food… well, food is most definitely the way to my heart! 🍒❤️🍓

11/10/2026

Behind every little piece, there are just these two little hands. 🤗

From the first idea to rolling and shaping clay, stamping, priming, hand painting, accessorising, painting peg dolls, creating and cutting my own tags, right through to packaging… it’s all done by me. Every single step.

There’s no team, no mass production, no shortcuts. Just me, often covered in clay and paint, putting time, care and love into every little detail. 🩷

So when you see the price tag, remember there’s so much more behind it than the finished piece. You’re seeing hours of work, creativity and a whole lot of hands-on love.

Small business. One pair of hands. Every little detail.

Thank you for supporting handmade. It means the world. 🫶🏻

28/09/2026

✨ THEY’RE OFF TO 4 THE HIGH STREET! ✨

These cheeky little clay magnets are making their way to 4 On The High Street and will be ready to buy from Thursday! 🥳

Every magnet is handmade and hand painted, making each one completely unique. They’re cute, quirky and guaranteed to brighten up your fridge! 😍

💷 £4 each or 3 for £10

Want something a little more personal? Personalised orders are also available — just pop into the shop or send me a DM to arrange yours! 💌

Come and have a nosy at these cheeky little things from Thursday! 🧡

27/09/2026

✨ Crafty AF. ✨I’m a little bit obsessed with my bag charm 😂

There’s something so lovely about making something that is completely you. Mine is personal in more ways than one — a little reflection of me, with a very special nod to Mum. ❤️

I’ve used beads from her old costume jewellery and added an angel wing charm. So now, wherever I go, I’ve got a little bit of her with me. 🪽

And then there’s the bag itself from … another gorgeous bit of crafty goodness. My beautiful crossbody was made using upholstery offcuts — pieces that might otherwise have been unwanted — and I absolutely LOVE that. Add my custom gorgeous cushion, ready and waiting for our new kitchen, and you’ve got just a got a little sample of the creative loveliness coming out of .

Caz and Andy have created such an amazing space there — somewhere makers, creatives and crafty folk can come together, champion each other and genuinely cheer one another on. 🥰

And the best bit? All bag charms are fully personalised and just £9. 🙌

Crafty AF, personal AF, and made with a whole lot of love. ❤️

22/09/2026

PART 2/2 ✨

And we’re back 😂

Picking up where I left off with the new keychains, bits I’m working on and what’s coming next.

Thanks for bearing with my rambling — apparently I had a lot to say 😂💗

22/09/2026

PART 1/2 ✨

A little ramble about some new keychains I’ve been making, what I’ve been working on, and a few things in the making…

It’s a bit of a waffle 😂 so bear with me! There was just too much to squeeze into one Reel.

Also, please ignore the random background dialogue between me and my son 😆😂 Real-life crafting content over here!

Part 2 coming next →

✨ THESE BAG CHARMS ARE SUPER POPULAR! ✨Personalise yours with any word, name or phrase you choose, finished with lovely ...
12/09/2026

✨ THESE BAG CHARMS ARE SUPER POPULAR! ✨

Personalise yours with any word, name or phrase you choose, finished with lovely tassels, beads & charms 💕✨

Each charm is handmade from clay and resin-coated for a gorgeous shine and extra durability. Perfect for adding a little personality to your favourite bag — and they make fantastic gifts for birthdays, Secret Santa 🎁 or simply just because! 💖

💷 £9 each

📩 To order, simply send me a DM with your chosen name, word or phrase and we’ll create something special just for you! ✨

02/09/2026

New clay pieces ✨🌈

Bright, colourful and a little bit playful — I’ve been having so much fun making these new pieces!

Handmade from clay, each one is completely unique, with plenty of colour and personality 💛💗💙

Which one’s your favourite? 👀

22/06/2026

Lovely couple of days in Whitby with the hubby ❤️

While we were there, I also popped along to support Andy Shaw Art, who had been selected as a wildcard artist for Landscape Artist of the Year. What an atmosphere! As a huge fan of both Landscape Artist of the Year and Portrait Artist of the Year, it was so exciting to watch everything unfolding and to share part of the day with Andy.

Andy very kindly asked me to paint him as a peg doll, which apparently caught the attention of the camera crew too! 🎨😄

Tune in next year to see Andy and all the other talented artists in action—and keep an eye out to see whether my little peg doll makes the final cut! 🤞✨

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