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Today, I’m writing a post that feels both nostalgic and quietly exciting – a gentle closing of one creative space and a heartfelt return to another.

After years of sharing on this craft blog, it’s time for me to officially wind this space down. Not because my love for crafting has faded, but because it no longer needs to live separately.

This isn’t an ending. It’s simply a homecoming.

🖤 Why I’m Closing This Blog

Many years ago, I created this craft blog as a dedicated space for my making. At the time, it made sense – Nightwolf’s Den was overflowing with everything: life updates, creative writing, personal challenges, craft projects, fandom, photography, and every strange little idea my brain came up with.

Splitting my craft content into a separate blog seemed like the right move.

But over time, two things happened:

1. I realised I hardly posted here anymore.
   Managing two blogs slowly became a barrier instead of a help.
2. I no longer feel like my creative life belongs in separate boxes.
   Crafting is part of my story – not something that needs its own room.

So it’s time for this space to rest.

🐺 Returning Home to Nightwolf’s Den

Nightwolf’s Den has been my personal blog since 2007 – a place where every version of me has lived at some point. It’s where I shared:

• life updates
• craft adventures
• creative thoughts
• personal essays
• photos, stories, and messy beginnings

It was, and still is, my online home.

So instead of dividing myself between two spaces, I’m bringing everything back where it began. Going forward, Nightwolf’s Den will be the heart of all my writing, crafting, reflecting, and creative living.

If you’ve enjoyed my work here, I’d love for you to join me over there:
👉https://nightwolfsden.com/blog/

🌿 A New Creative Project: The Tasmanian Maker’s Journal

Closing this blog also gives me the space to grow something new with my eldest – a project that feels very close to our hearts.

Introducing The Tasmanian Maker’s Journal

Stories of Art, Craft, Community & Creative Living

This will be a celebration of Tasmania’s makers, artists, craftspeople, and quiet creatives. A mix of storytelling, local history, studio visits, tutorials, and a deep appreciation for handmade life.

Inside the journal you’ll find:

• maker features & interviews
• behind-the-scenes creative stories
• local history connected with art and craft
• creative prompts & inspiration
• a celebration of slow, meaningful creativity

It’s part community archive, part creative companion – and something I’ve been dreaming about for a long time. It officially opens on January 1st but you can pop on over and join the mailing list now.

👉 https://tasmanianmakersjournal.com/

💛 Thank You for Being Here

Whether you’ve been following my craft adventures for years or just found this blog recently – thank you. Truly.

This blog may be closing (I’ll be deleting everything at the end of February 2026), but the creativity continues – just in a place that feels more grounded, more spacious, and more me.

I hope you’ll stay with me on this next chapter:

• Nightwolf’s Den – my personal blog since 2007
• The Tasmanian Maker’s Journal – my new creative project

🌙 Here’s to What Comes Next

Thank you for sharing this journey with me.
I can’t wait to show you what’s ahead.

— Caroline

I’m having a play with Substack to see what I think & I’d love for you to join me. It will be pretty much the same as what is posted here but in your inbox (as well as online).