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  • Bumble Creatives
    • Principles of Bumble
    • Activities
    • Local Voice
    • Who is Bumble?
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    • Bicester West
    • Creative Minds
    • Elmsbrook
    • BCSS
    • Together We Care
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Brilliant Books and Mindful Magazines

I'm a sucker for a beautiful book and still love making a cuppa and sitting with crisp new magazine for a while. Here are a few of my favourites that have inspired and are often part of the workshops.

When You Find The Right Rock

When You Find The Right Rock

When You Find The Right Rock

Somewhere, a rock is waiting for you. One just the right colour for your windowsill, or just the right shape for drawing a face.

Respect The Insect

When You Find The Right Rock

When You Find The Right Rock

Find out the real story about the bugs all around us. Creepy crawlies do so much for us! They make honey, eat waste, help make chocolate and more.

This Book Will Make You An Artist

When You Find The Right Rock

This Book Will Make You An Artist

Paint a still-life like Vincent Van Gogh! Create a cubist collage like Pablo Picasso! Make a polka-dot pumpkin like Yayoi Kusama!

The Solstice Yearbook

The Simple Things Magazine

This Book Will Make You An Artist

Lovely book for those interested in simple ways to celebrate solstice events

Happiful Magazine

The Simple Things Magazine

The Simple Things Magazine

Filled with guidance and insightful articles, all aimed at nurturing a sense of positive mental health and wellbeing. Also available for free online.

The Simple Things Magazine

The Simple Things Magazine

The Simple Things Magazine

Taking time to live well. The perfect 

non-screen distraction with a cuppa!

The Boy With Flowers In His Hair

The Boy With Flowers In His Hair

The Boy With Flowers In His Hair

"His name is David. He’s the boy with flowers in his hair and he’s my best friend..."


Friendship, compassion and understanding

Invisible Things

The Boy With Flowers In His Hair

The Boy With Flowers In His Hair

If we could put on a pair of magical invisible glasses and see all the feelings, ideas, and other invisible things that populate our world, what would they look like? Could you see an itch? Could you describe hope?

Shh: We Have A Plan

The Boy With Flowers In His Hair

The friends are out for a walk. Suddenly, they spot it – a beautiful bird perched high in a tree! They simply must have it and – ssh! – they have a plan.

The Leaf Thief

Beginner's Macrame

Perfect autumnal book, great accompaniment to lots of craft activities!

Let's Make Art

Beginner's Macrame

Beginner's Macrame

So many great projects, but the giant masks are always a hit!

Beginner's Macrame

Beginner's Macrame

Beginner's Macrame

Accessible starter book for those curious about the art of knots!


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