I have been making and selling crafts since 1988 when I set up 'Stable Crafts' in Lincolnshire with my Mum.  In those days I made "Fimo" jewellery and painted glass bottles. Later, I studied Graphic Art and Interior Design and continued to make and sell my crafts to family and friends.  I supplied our local "Hedgehog Hospital" with my tiny "Fimo" hedgehog earrings and brooches which they sold in their gift shop. In 1990 I began selling my crafts in Abbeygate shopping arcade, an exclusive arcade near to where I lived.

During the 90´s I took part in various Craft Fairs throughout Lincolnshire including the famous Alford craft market where all crafts had to be approved by a select committee before you were able to sell. I even travelled as far as Pickets´ Lock, in North London.

In 1998 I moved to Cornwall and met up with many magical, unusual and extremely interesting folk who really gave me inspiration and I began to look into the magical world of faries and folklore. This is when I started making magical bags and gifts for family and friends.

I moved to Spain in 2004 to live in an enchanted cave house! I set up my craft website and opened an ebay shop as I needed a way to make an income. I decided to change from the name 'Stable Crafts' to 'Dengra Designs' as "Dengra" is my Spanish husband´s name.  Most people who visit us feel the cave has "spiritual" vibes and a sense of calm. My cave is called Cueva Libelula which translated into English is "the dragonfly cave".  I run a B&B now with my Mum and make crafts as a part time hobby.  We also host an Holistic Therapy day once a month which is very popular with the locals and I have my crafts available to buy on these days, too.

My crafts are now available in various local shops and I go to the local fairs and carboots as often as I can.  On Midsummers day 2008, Castilléjar, my village hosted its first "Mind, Body and Spirit Day" when many local therapists, mediums, aromatherapists, craft makers and such, both Spanish and English, came together. It was hugely successful day and plans were soon put in motion for similar  future events.

Currently, my days are spent making up orders or thinking up new designs to sell to both locals and people worldwide (as well as looking after a Spanish husband!).  I am happy to receive any enquiries and endeavour to reply to all emails within 24 hours.  Depending upon work required, most orders are made and shipped within 48 hours...wedding favour orders may take longer.  I have a small range of items on display in my cave and am quite happy for people come and visit although you should ring me first just to make sure I am in!.

I hope you enjoy looking through my shop and always welcome any feedback or suggestions. Email me dengradesigns@hotmail.com