A week in my life; running a small creative business in the Scottish countryside.

In this week's video I filmed a bit each day, right through the week to show you how I have created a business which supports the life I want to live, rather than one which saps the life out of me!
I'm in The Studio creating new designs for packaging, out in the garden harvesting dye plants and showing how a small creative business can be, indeed should be, joyful to run.
🌿 I am Jane Lindsey and I am a textile artist, gardener, writer and teacher based in the middle of Scotland. This is my website www.snapdragonlife.com
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  • @missglenellen
    @missglenellen26 күн бұрын

    I love how you even consider the back paper of the stickers, most people wouldn't care. Instead you put a lot of creativity into those stunning self made stickers. Thank you for all that inspiration!

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you xx

  • @BarbaraTechel
    @BarbaraTechel26 күн бұрын

    I’m new to your channel and I just have to say how delightful it is. Your calming nature is so soothing. ❤

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    26 күн бұрын

    Thank you Barbara - welcome. X

  • @youcanalwaysstartnow8416
    @youcanalwaysstartnow841625 күн бұрын

    Had my Saturday morning coffee with you. Enjoyed seeing your week.

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    24 күн бұрын

    Thank you. Xx

  • @rayanneedwards8542
    @rayanneedwards854226 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Jane for a look at your week. Take Care. Your friend in Nehalem, Oregon, USA

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you Rayanne. X

  • @mrsrabbitsmoments8854
    @mrsrabbitsmoments885426 күн бұрын

    A very enjoyable peek into the life of a snapdragon xx❤

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    26 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😘😘😘

  • @vintagenorth2064
    @vintagenorth206419 күн бұрын

    Lovely to meet you Jane x I'm enjoying your channel so much x thank you x

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    16 күн бұрын

    Thank you x

  • @LouLou-pl1om
    @LouLou-pl1om26 күн бұрын

    Bonjour, I really enjoyed watching you drawing and painting. Beautiful labels. Inspiring. Merci

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you xx

  • @JaneHinchliffe
    @JaneHinchliffe19 күн бұрын

    Hi Jane, I love the finished sticker you created and the care you take on all levels. Interesting to see how your week comes together with plenty of time for rest on a Sunday. I find intensive bursts of deep work are better with time for something else afterwards - I'm actually teaching myself how to play the piano. It makes for a nice juxtaposition and I find a cup of tea always works, along with a doggie cuddle 🐶🤗. Have a wonderful week 🥰

  • @juliewilliams8699
    @juliewilliams869925 күн бұрын

    Thank you Jane. My own (very) small business has evolved accidentally after a career spent in the now, sadly, very pressurised world of English Primary education. I love the idea of dedicating specific days to aspects of your business whilst also prioritising self care. Definitely some food for thought!

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    25 күн бұрын

    Thanks Julie. Good luck with your business-J x

  • @dotathillcrest
    @dotathillcrest26 күн бұрын

    Thank you Jane, really enjoyed the video..

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    25 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! J x

  • @heidiferguson1621
    @heidiferguson162126 күн бұрын

    I loved hearing that you try not to do anything on Sunday. This year I had to do the same thing. I found I was getting a little frantic if I left even for a few hours. I needed my day to unfold as it needed to.

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    25 күн бұрын

    Thanks Heidi - it is good I think to have a day when things can unfold. X

  • @Heikegafrica
    @Heikegafrica23 күн бұрын

    Lovely to follow you through your creative and very productive week. You are very disciplined and I should take note so that I can become better at organising my time. I am looking forward to the bundle dyeing workshop already. xx

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    22 күн бұрын

    Thanks Heike. I was making samples for the bundle dye workshop yesterday and I was SO delighted with how they turned out. X

  • @cd_naden
    @cd_naden26 күн бұрын

    Interesting 🤔 thank you x

  • @sheilamesick5964
    @sheilamesick596425 күн бұрын

    I like the folder that holds the pressed flower. When you open it looks like a work of art. I almost expect something smaller on the opposite side of the folder. Some pressed plant leaves in a smaller scale. I love your method of organizing and choice of packaging and containers.

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    24 күн бұрын

    Thanks Sheila. There is something really satisfying about it. X

  • @carolynmapleson9676
    @carolynmapleson967626 күн бұрын

    Lovely video Jane ,your Buddlejia labels are great.x

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    26 күн бұрын

    Thank you Carolyn x

  • @taniamcallister6840
    @taniamcallister684026 күн бұрын

    I enjoyed this video very much as im a naturally curious person and love behind the scenes . I aim for this kind of balance in life but take too much on!! I think your week is a lovely balance of self care, creativity and running Snapdragon. ❤ Thank you for sharing

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    25 күн бұрын

    Thanks Tania. I think it is very easy to take on too much. X

  • @Elizabeth-jy3dj
    @Elizabeth-jy3dj26 күн бұрын

    I enjoyed watching your week unfold and the painting of the buddleia was lovely. You put such a lot of thought into all your products which is so caring. As usual, it was a joy to see your garden and gorgeous dogs.

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you Elizabeth - I’m really glad you enjoyed watching. 🐶🐾

  • @Kumal7
    @Kumal726 күн бұрын

    very interesting and enjoyable video! I'm inspired to try some painting.

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    26 күн бұрын

    Thank you. And you should J x

  • @sezhouse7897
    @sezhouse789725 күн бұрын

    😊so lovely busy week. Thank you

  • @maria14741
    @maria1474126 күн бұрын

    I always look forward to seeing your video every Friday morning 😊 they are so relaxing . 🥰

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    26 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Maria. That means such a lot. X

  • @lisaw1750
    @lisaw175025 күн бұрын

    Such an interesting & wonderfully relaxing video & intriguing to see how your week pans out. Although retired now, I'm thinking rather than trying to do crafty things each day, whenever fits in (ie usually means the end of the day), perhaps I should devote a day a week to drawing/painting & another day for sewing. It would be something to really look forward to, no putting it off by doing something else & motivating to get on & do the 'must do' jobs on the other days. Food for thought!

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    24 күн бұрын

    Thanks Liz. Food for thought indeed! Good luck. J x

  • @ohsewsue2067
    @ohsewsue206726 күн бұрын

    Another lovely video Jane - I really look forward to them. ❤

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    26 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! That is lovely to hear. X

  • @helenlundberg1755
    @helenlundberg175526 күн бұрын

    Thank you for another great video ❤

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    26 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching Helen. Xx

  • @elodieleaf
    @elodieleaf26 күн бұрын

    I love your bright yellow jacket Jane😘💛

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    26 күн бұрын

    Thank you Elodie. It is from a small Scottish clothing company that used to be called A Woodland Gathering (when they made this) and are now called Isle of Shee. I love wearing yellow - it’s so cheerful. X

  • @elodieleaf

    @elodieleaf

    26 күн бұрын

    @@snapdragonlife I look them up! Yes I love yellow too, Jane. Have a lovely weekend, hopefully it will stop raining! Xx

  • @danielaciao1
    @danielaciao114 сағат бұрын

    Hello from South Australia. ❤ So enjoying your channel. Also, must ask! Is that a Gudrun top your wearing? 😀 I had the same, but can't find it. 🥴 If not, do you mind saying what brand? Need another one! 🤓

  • @jillychandler
    @jillychandler23 күн бұрын

    Would love to see how your labels came out, and what do you use to make this process please? xxx

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you Jilly. I scan the drawings, take off the backgrounds and then combine them with scans I have made of old French labels, make them into downloadable printable image files and then print out on my studio printer. J x

  • @jillychandler

    @jillychandler

    23 күн бұрын

    @@snapdragonlife It is the labels you put in the sun that I was referring to. What do you use to do this please? xxx

  • @snapdragonlife

    @snapdragonlife

    22 күн бұрын

    @@jillychandler it is a process called cyanotype - a uv sensitive coating on the paper which develops in sunshine so the parts under the plants stay white (or pale blue if some sun has gone through).

  • @jillychandler

    @jillychandler

    22 күн бұрын

    @@snapdragonlife Thank you, I LOVE them xxx

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