Come and join The Cat's napkins on FB, we are doing monthly swaps, the first one is underway, 

It's really difficult trying to set up a new business, especially when everything is handmade, every crafter has the same doubts, 'is what i have made really good enough?' and then someone else comes along and says 'wow' which gives us the courage to go onwards and upwards, crafting is art, art is expression! Never give up! 

The Cat. 

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