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Unusual jewellery, 🎁 gifts & 💌cards handmade using upcycled materials ♻️ Workshops in Bucks

Welcome to LetsBeCats located in Buckinghamshire at the edge of the Chiltern Hills. I started out working with my eldest son Alex in making unusual pieces - quite different from the usual 'bead - designs' seen around. I love making quirky jewellery designs - they are often inspired by my interest in vintage and retro styles. Recycling is also very important to me and part of our ethos is to re-use

items in inventive, unusual ways. Lets Be Cats can also be found
on Folksy - https://folksy.com/shops/LetsBeCatsJewellery
on Twitter - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LetsBeCats
on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/letsbecatsjewellery/
on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LetsBeCats
and on Pinterest - https://uk.pinterest.com/letsbecatsjewel/

Alex has now branched out on his own so do take a look at Alex's own creations including unique bird brooches - http://instagram.com/alexvincenttextiles/ commissions taken. He also has a website and blog https://alexvincenttextiles.wordpress.com/

All our earrings are silver plated and our rings adjustable. Everything is hand-crafted to be a little bit different so you can stand out from the crowd and be noticed. Take a look around our shop - new designs added all the time - we hope you like what you see ....!

10/05/2026

New product alert - introducing my upcycled paper Butterfly Bunting kits.
These particular butterflies are made using pages from a 30-year old Beano annual, making them super bright and fun. I will also be making some using sheet music. Each length has seven butterflies, measuring approx 16cm across.
I am aiming to have these available as kits which will be available at over the Bank Holiday weekend (if I get my act together in time!).
This will be my first venture into creating kits - so please let me know what you think....🙏

08/05/2026

Last night was an evening of creativity and colour! A huge thank you to all my workshop attendees and of course to for hosting the sell out event. Owners Ray and Heather are such community minded people and I regard JPS as one of the treasures of Chesham. If you haven't visited, do. It's the perfect place to stock up on gifts, stationery, and craft and art supplies.
If you like what you see and fancy making your own Kusudama flowers and butterflies, I'm repeating this workshop on 6th June at at in Berkhamsted.

30/04/2026

NEW WORKSHOP VENUE
I'm very excited to tell you about a new venue which I'll be using for a few workshops. On Saturday 6th June we will be inside the brand new Yurt in the gorgeous grounds of the Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted. Doesn't it look great? It's beautifully light with tables and benches just waiting to be used.
I'll be teaching a small group how to make Kusudama flowers and butterflies from upcycled paper and wire. Your flowers won't wilt or fade or cause hayfever! If you wanted to take part in my sold out flower workshop at JPS Stationers in May but were unable to, then don't delay in emailing me to book your space.
The session runs from 10.30-12.30 and no experience is necessary - just the ability to cut and fold paper (we will also be using glue guns during this workshop).

26/04/2026

Looking forward to returning to the towards the end of May, over the Bank Holiday Weekend. It's a wonderful occasion gathering together a diverse range of local artists and makers. Be sure to pop the date in the diary!

18/04/2026

Introducing Miss Mary Bennet and Mr Tom Hayward... from The Other Bennet Sister.
You all seemed as keen on them as I was, so here are my latest literary earrings.
Made using upcycled book pages, they join an illustrious group of romantic pairings in my online shop:
Lizzy & Darcy, Cathy & Heathcliff, Jane & Rochester, Marius & Cosette, Romeo & Juliet etc.
Available right now - see link in my bio - hoping to bring some to July's too.

17/04/2026

Delighted to say that my workshop at JPS Stationers on 7th May is fully booked. Places still available at my Chesham Library workshop on 25th April - see previous post.

If you'd like to be the first to know about my upcoming events and workshops you can sign up to my newsletter here https://tr.ee/G1-xha8i4h or by sending me an email - [email protected]

16/04/2026

So a little more info re my upcoming workshop: SAT 25TH APRIL 10.30-12.30/45 CHESHAM LIBRARY - MINI NOTEBOOKS & EXPANDING FILE. It's a new venue (and workshop) for me and I can take up to 8 people, £25pp.

As it stands, we'll be rattling around in there and I may end up cancelling, which I really don't want to do. So, if you fancy learning how to use upcycled materials in this way, spending a few hours being creative then please email me now to reserve your place 🙂✂️📓🗂️
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15/04/2026

So who watched "The Other Bennet Sister"? I absolutely loved it. An imagined take on the life of Mary, middle sister from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" Such a joyful series, including the above scene. Terrific characterisation too - wasn't Ruth Jones dreadful as Mrs Bennet?
So, should I add 'Mary' and 'Tom' to my earring selection? What do you think? Could take some to and ...🤔

12/04/2026

These map cufflinks, and earrings, are amongst my all time favourite things to make! Tell me a couple of locations significant to the recipient, and I will source snippets of original maps. Then et voila I can turn them into the perfect, unique and personal piece of jewellery. Perfect for Anniversaries, Weddings and Birthdays.
Which places would you choose?

01/04/2026

Now and again I like to give a shout out to fellow small businesses and artists whose work I like. Like who runs friendly local workshops teaching a variety of techniques. I loved Monday's ink and bleach workshop, something I've never tried before. Pleased to say my Rabbit/Hare is now framed and hanging on the wall. Would recommend her!

23/03/2026

WORKSHOP - UPCYCLED PAPER KUSUDAMA FLOWERS AND PAPER BUTTERFLIES

THURSDAY 7TH MAY 6.30-8.30PM AT JPS STATIONERS, MARKET SQUARE, CHESHAM

I will be holding another ‘after-hours’ workshop courtesy of our wonderful local business JPS Stationers on 7th May. We will be making Kusudama flowers and butterflies - all made using upcycled paper - and mounted on wire. Once you know how to make them I’m sure you’ll be making them in all sizes! Again, no previous experience necessary - just the ability to cut and fold paper. We will be using hot glue guns during this workshop.

Hot drinks and nibbles included. £25pp - to book your place, either pop into the shop, email [email protected] or book at https://www.jpschesham.com/product-page/spring-paper-crafting-event-1

Hope to see you there.

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http://www.letsbecats.etsy.com/, https://linktr.ee/letsbecatsjewellery

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