Manda Why
@manda-why.bsky.social
Freelance Writer. Used to write about wrestling, now writes evidence-based self-help. #HealthPsychology MSc. 🌈 #Queer #Autoimmune #ChronicIllness #Autistic #MentalHealth. (They/She - Nonbinary) 🌈.
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Manda Why
@manda-why.bsky.social
· Nov 18
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That moment when you've written so many product descriptions in the last two days you start getting funny or creative with the wording for your own amusement, knowing you'll change most of it before listing. 😂
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 AM
That moment when you've written so many product descriptions in the last two days you start getting funny or creative with the wording for your own amusement, knowing you'll change most of it before listing. 😂
Tomorrow is the day I try out a suncatcher design I've been working on for weeks. I think I fixed the final design issue last night, but I ran out of time for a prototype today. If it goes smoothly, I might even get a couple done tomorrow. 🤞
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Tomorrow is the day I try out a suncatcher design I've been working on for weeks. I think I fixed the final design issue last night, but I ran out of time for a prototype today. If it goes smoothly, I might even get a couple done tomorrow. 🤞
Been working on a few chunkier elastic bracelets today. I usually use 0.8mm stretch magic for bracelets, but I was gifted a reel of 1mm and these bracelets were perfect for it. I'm amazed by the resistance difference between the 0.8 and 1mm. It's so bouncy. Shame it doesn't fit through most beads.
November 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Been working on a few chunkier elastic bracelets today. I usually use 0.8mm stretch magic for bracelets, but I was gifted a reel of 1mm and these bracelets were perfect for it. I'm amazed by the resistance difference between the 0.8 and 1mm. It's so bouncy. Shame it doesn't fit through most beads.
Just tried to close a crimp tube without adding a clasp. Think it might be time for a break. 😂
November 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Just tried to close a crimp tube without adding a clasp. Think it might be time for a break. 😂
I think I'd probably fall into watching AEW if they didn't have a PPV structure. I don't object to it in theory, but I can't afford the PPVs right now, and I remember the frustration of watching the build and never seeing the payoff, from WWE days gone by.
November 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I think I'd probably fall into watching AEW if they didn't have a PPV structure. I don't object to it in theory, but I can't afford the PPVs right now, and I remember the frustration of watching the build and never seeing the payoff, from WWE days gone by.
Obsessed with the glass pearls I got as part of a mixed box of stuff. There are only a few, but they're pastels with a little glittery sparkle inside and the shiniest of shines. Honestly the prettiest glass pearls I've ever seen. Sadly, I have no idea where they came from.
November 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Obsessed with the glass pearls I got as part of a mixed box of stuff. There are only a few, but they're pastels with a little glittery sparkle inside and the shiniest of shines. Honestly the prettiest glass pearls I've ever seen. Sadly, I have no idea where they came from.
Designing suncatchers and ornaments tonight (some coming soon, some future projects). The designing bit is still pretty new to me, and one of my favourite bits of the process. Annoyingly had to slightly amend one design due to the constraints of the postal system (too long for small parcel post) 😂.
November 21, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Designing suncatchers and ornaments tonight (some coming soon, some future projects). The designing bit is still pretty new to me, and one of my favourite bits of the process. Annoyingly had to slightly amend one design due to the constraints of the postal system (too long for small parcel post) 😂.
Got some lovely feedback from one of my most recent customers today. It is tough trying to run a small business at the moment, and it gets disheartening at times. Happy customers make it all worth it.
It's time to start that Christmas shopping, so why not take a look.
folksy.com/find/shop/Oa...
It's time to start that Christmas shopping, so why not take a look.
folksy.com/find/shop/Oa...
Oak Leaf Crafting on Folksy
Oak Leaf Crafting - Handmade jewellery, crafts, and gifts for every occasion.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Got some lovely feedback from one of my most recent customers today. It is tough trying to run a small business at the moment, and it gets disheartening at times. Happy customers make it all worth it.
It's time to start that Christmas shopping, so why not take a look.
folksy.com/find/shop/Oa...
It's time to start that Christmas shopping, so why not take a look.
folksy.com/find/shop/Oa...
Why are my 4mm and 6mm beads so many different sizes? There's no consistency. I sorted all my small quantity (partial string) 6mm beads and 4mm beads into segmented boxes, and there are about 12 different sizes of bead in there 🙄
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Why are my 4mm and 6mm beads so many different sizes? There's no consistency. I sorted all my small quantity (partial string) 6mm beads and 4mm beads into segmented boxes, and there are about 12 different sizes of bead in there 🙄
Just had an incident involving 100 tiny gold jump rings and a split bag. A little behind schedule now... 😂
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Just had an incident involving 100 tiny gold jump rings and a split bag. A little behind schedule now... 😂
Got some really pretty stuff planned for tomorrow's Manda makes stuff day. Still got quite a bit of last week's new stuff to upload, so I might add a few extra items over the weekend.
Lots to see already, including plenty of stocking fillers. New items (almost) every day.
folksy.com/find/shop/Oa...
Lots to see already, including plenty of stocking fillers. New items (almost) every day.
folksy.com/find/shop/Oa...
Oak Leaf Crafting on Folksy
Oak Leaf Crafting - Handmade jewellery, crafts, and gifts for every occasion.
folksy.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Got some really pretty stuff planned for tomorrow's Manda makes stuff day. Still got quite a bit of last week's new stuff to upload, so I might add a few extra items over the weekend.
Lots to see already, including plenty of stocking fillers. New items (almost) every day.
folksy.com/find/shop/Oa...
Lots to see already, including plenty of stocking fillers. New items (almost) every day.
folksy.com/find/shop/Oa...
Everything is prepared for a making pretty things day tomorrow. If all goes to plan (as if 😂) tomorrow night I'll be back to editing a ton of photos of brand new stuff for my site.
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Everything is prepared for a making pretty things day tomorrow. If all goes to plan (as if 😂) tomorrow night I'll be back to editing a ton of photos of brand new stuff for my site.
Always disappointing when you list one of your favourite pieces and they don't sell within five minutes. 😂
Impatient creator aside, it really is a pretty necklace. Listed today.
folksy.com/find/item/85...
Impatient creator aside, it really is a pretty necklace. Listed today.
folksy.com/find/item/85...
Glass Pearl and Half-Coated Faceted Glass Crystal Necklace
I cannot overstate how beautifully this necklace catches the light. The sheen of the glass pearls compliments the reflective sparkle of the glass beads, which throw out pink, purple, and yellow hues d...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Always disappointing when you list one of your favourite pieces and they don't sell within five minutes. 😂
Impatient creator aside, it really is a pretty necklace. Listed today.
folksy.com/find/item/85...
Impatient creator aside, it really is a pretty necklace. Listed today.
folksy.com/find/item/85...
One day I will see my work on the front page Folksy Favourites list and I will celebrate like I've won a prize. 😂
November 17, 2025 at 4:32 AM
One day I will see my work on the front page Folksy Favourites list and I will celebrate like I've won a prize. 😂
Do I have the ill-advised nap, or power through the words and go to bed early. These are the questions we ask while clearing the sofa for the incredibly ill-advised nap...
November 16, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Do I have the ill-advised nap, or power through the words and go to bed early. These are the questions we ask while clearing the sofa for the incredibly ill-advised nap...
Just played a WWE clip on here for the first time in many many months. 10 seconds to hear Zack Ryder's theme music 😂
November 15, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Just played a WWE clip on here for the first time in many many months. 10 seconds to hear Zack Ryder's theme music 😂
Really pleased with these Christmas decorations. New on my #Folksy store today.
folksy.com/find/item/85...
folksy.com/find/item/85...
Christmas Decorations – Set of 3 – Blue and Silver-Plated Bead with Snowflake
The 4mm glass beads in these decorations are such a vibrant shade of blue, paired with shiny silver-plated beads and glass crystals, with a glass crystal drop and a little silver snowflake. The decora...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Really pleased with these Christmas decorations. New on my #Folksy store today.
folksy.com/find/item/85...
folksy.com/find/item/85...
Fastest listing to sale ever today. Can't have been up more than a couple of hours. So happy. And it's such a pretty piece.
November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Fastest listing to sale ever today. Can't have been up more than a couple of hours. So happy. And it's such a pretty piece.
Why are all the bead shops either in Central London or 2-3 hours from me? One day I'm going to have to do a weekend trip up north just to tour the decent suppliers. Found a great stall at the rock and gem show. No website and the shop is a three hour drive.
November 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Why are all the bead shops either in Central London or 2-3 hours from me? One day I'm going to have to do a weekend trip up north just to tour the decent suppliers. Found a great stall at the rock and gem show. No website and the shop is a three hour drive.
Why are really pretty beads so hard to describe? Three of the new beads I've used today for the first time are defying interesting description. They are beautiful. The descriptions feel dry and wordy.
November 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Why are really pretty beads so hard to describe? Three of the new beads I've used today for the first time are defying interesting description. They are beautiful. The descriptions feel dry and wordy.
Genuinely excited to show off a couple of the pieces I made today. Sadly, got to wait until tomorrow for photographs, so I can't yet. 😂
November 12, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Genuinely excited to show off a couple of the pieces I made today. Sadly, got to wait until tomorrow for photographs, so I can't yet. 😂
There is still something immensely calming about the Good Omens theme tune.
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 AM
There is still something immensely calming about the Good Omens theme tune.
Bead show shopping was so much fun. Stocked up for the winter makes.
November 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Bead show shopping was so much fun. Stocked up for the winter makes.
