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Since leaving the Military I have struggled significantly to hold down a job because of my issues but now TheCraftyBlackDog has become so successful it is now my full-time job and I get to work from home and at my own pace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Black Dog has stolen the mass of confidence I used to have, so I am hoping this adventure will help me to connect with people again and inspire those of you out there also having your own battle, it is one that may never be won, but it certainly can be helped.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClare x\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheCraftyBlackDog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52530592285015,"sku":"HM1127","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1268\/5143\/files\/HM1127-warning-may-start-talking-about-the-raf-at-any-time-mug_2e874ef7-af3e-4233-9e9b-226eaa839ae5.jpg?v=1768334851"},{"product_id":"warning-may-start-talking-about-the-royal-marines-at-any-time-mug","title":"Warning May Start Talking About The Royal Marines At Any Time Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Warning May Start Talking About The Royal Marines At Any Time Mug is printed using the highest quality inks and presses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMug features WARNING graphic and SSAFA logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: (H) 9.5 x (D) 8.0cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is part of SSAFA's 'Veterans in Business' collection. Set up by Former Army Sgt Clare Hearl during the 1st lockdown and now a thriving business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheCraftyBlackDog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare's story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheCraftyBlackdog has been created from my own battle with the Black Dog, you may or may not know what this, if you do not let me explain. The term \"black dog\" is most commonly used to describe a state of depression, this was something I had unknowingly been battling for over 20 years, it wasn't until I became a mother and couldn't do the things I used to do to escape, like travelling that things started to unravel and I had to ask for help, that was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, making that admission.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI first became interested in arts and crafts in 2019 whilst at a place called Combat Stress in Surrey, this is where Military Veterans like myself can go and get help for Mental Health matters. Whilst there I discovered Art Therapy (I hated art at school!) and a love for making things in the OT room. I started by making Remembrance Day related crafts and this quickly moved onto Military Insignia. I started with just the bottles with lights in and now I have a store full of magical gifts and a house that is never tidy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheCraftyBlackDog was set up in 2020 during the 1st Lockdown I took the plunge and started to sell my bottles online, I also applied for a Licence from the Ministry of Defence to legally be able to use the Military Insignia, this was granted, and I could not have been happier. Since leaving the Military I have struggled significantly to hold down a job because of my issues but now TheCraftyBlackDog has become so successful it is now my full-time job and I get to work from home and at my own pace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Black Dog has stolen the mass of confidence I used to have, so I am hoping this adventure will help me to connect with people again and inspire those of you out there also having your own battle, it is one that may never be won, but it certainly can be helped.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClare x\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheCraftyBlackDog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52530592514391,"sku":"HM1128","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1268\/5143\/files\/HM1128-warning-may-start-talking-about-the-royal-marines-at-any-time-mug_6bc2bd71-d212-4ea3-a710-f720e26072fb.jpg?v=1768334853"},{"product_id":"ssafa-ve-day-mug","title":"SSAFA VE-Day Commemorative Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile war raged on in the East for another three months, 8th May, 1945 – VE-Day – saw peace descend in Europe after nearly six years of bitter and bloody conflict, of Holocaust and genocide, and of destruction and suffering most people today would find hard to imagine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who fought or saw their loved ones go off to fight, some – around 385,000 from the UK alone – never to return, are few in number, and even the children of that great generation are now aged, and often in need of support. Our support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSSAFA, the Armed Forces charity was there for the servicemen and women, and their families then and is still now. And yet the work is not over; while their numbers reduce each year, SSAFA supports all ages, all ranks, and all generations of the whole Forces family – some 54,000 in 2023 alone – in 2025 just as it did in 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo commemorate the 80th anniversary, and to ensure that SSAFA – which marks its 140th anniversary this year – can continue to help those who have risked all, a range of mugs, homewares, and clothing is available. These feature a stylised version of the iconic “V for Victory” made by two searchlights over St Paul’s Cathedral, while well as T-shirts incorporating a dramatic “V”, are available to buy from the SSAFA store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1268\/5143\/files\/st-pauls-1945.jpg?v=1770111832\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaken during London's celebrations on VE Day upon Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender bringing World War Two to an end, this photograph shows the west front of St Paul's cathedral flood lit for the first time since 1939.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVE-Day design also includes the below extract from Churchill's speech on VE-Day on 8th May 1945.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance, Britannia! Long live the cause of freedom! 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Set up by Former Army Sgt Clare Hearl during the 1st lockdown and now a thriving business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheCraftyBlackDog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1268\/5143\/files\/clare-hearl-cbd.jpg?v=1770111014\" alt=\"Photo of The Crafty Black Dog's founder Army Sgt Clare Hearl in her military uniform.\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crafty Black Dog Founder Army Sgt Clare Hearl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheCraftyBlackDog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52531695583575,"sku":"HM1173","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1268\/5143\/files\/HM1173-ssafa-battle-of-britain-spitfire-1940-mug-l_692e1d34-a722-49f3-8b43-9712c85dfc6f.jpg?v=1768334867"},{"product_id":"parachute-regiment-mug","title":"SSAFA Parachute Regiment Commemorative Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Parachute Regiment Mug is printed using the highest quality inks and presses, the Parachute Regiment Cap Badge is printed onto both sides of the mug, with the SSAFA logo in-between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: (H) 9.5 x (D) 8.0cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParachute Regiment logo features the Queen's Crown\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is part of SSAFA's Veterans in Business collection. Set up by Former Army Sgt Clare Hearl during the 1st lockdown and now a thriving business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheCraftyBlackDog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1268\/5143\/files\/clare-hearl-cbd.jpg?v=1770111014\" alt=\"Photo of The Crafty Black Dog's founder Army Sgt Clare Hearl in her military uniform.\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crafty Black Dog Founder Army Sgt Clare Hearl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare's story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecraftyblackdog.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheCraftyBlackdog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003ehas been created from my own battle with the Black Dog, you may or may not know what this, if you do not let me explain. The term black dog is most commonly used to describe a state of depression, this was something I had unknowingly been battling for over 20 years, it wasn't until I became a mother and couldn't do the things I used to do to escape, like travelling that things started to unravel and I had to ask for help, that was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, making that admission.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI first became interested in arts and crafts in 2019 whilst at a place called Combat Stress in Surrey, this is where Military Veterans like myself can go and get help for Mental Health matters. Whilst there I discovered Art Therapy (I hated art at school!) and a love for making things in the OT room. I started by making Remembrance Day related crafts and this quickly moved onto Military Insignia. I started with just the bottles with lights in and now I have a store full of magical gifts and a house that is never tidy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheCraftyBlackDog was set up in 2020 during the 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Lockdown I took the plunge and started to sell my bottles online, I also applied for a Licence from the Ministry of Defence to legally be able to use the Military Insignia, this was granted, and I could not have been happier.  Since leaving the Military I have struggled significantly to hold down a job because of my issues but now TheCraftyBlackDog has become so successful it is now my full-time job and I get to work from home and at my own pace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Black Dog has stolen the mass of confidence I used to have, so I am hoping this adventure will help me to connect with people again and inspire those of you out there also having your own battle, it is one that may never be won, but it certainly can be helped.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClare x\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheCraftyBlackDog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52531695616343,"sku":"HM1175","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1268\/5143\/files\/HM1175-parachute-regiment-mug-l_6cb22291-768d-4d4a-b009-09ba289c3598.jpg?v=1768334868"},{"product_id":"st1277-the-big-brew-up-mug","title":"The Big Brew Up Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse your love for tea to create calm and connection amongst your friends and family. And help raise vital funds for those in the Armed Forces community facing some of life's toughest challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: (H) 9.3 x (Dia.) 8.0cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher and Microwave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurham mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSAFA logo on base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTake part in SSAFA's Big Brew Up fundraising campaign!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quiet sip, a sweet biscuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilders tea, Redbush, Early Grey, Darjeeling, Yorkshire... or Green?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA catch up with family, neighbours, colleagues, and friends... press pause for a reset and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brew with your crew. It's amazing what a cup of tea and a chat can do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssafa.org.uk\/media\/4bzppo3d\/page-divider-1500x80-wave.png\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGet started with your Big Brew Up:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1)\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ssafa.org.uk\/media\/srlcsus5\/big-brew-up-guide.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Big Brew Up Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload our one-page guide\u003c\/a\u003e to get the super easy steps to organising your own Big Brew Up whatever the size  big or small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Register your event at the link below, so we know it's happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/r1.dotdigital-pages.com\/p\/529B-J3G\/register-your-big-brew-up\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text\"\u003eRegister your Big Brew Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Big Brew Up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Big Brew Up is a special event where you gather together your family, friends, neighbours, colleagues or community members and share a cup of tea (or any drink at all) and a cake or two. 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Sherin Aminossehe, from London, always enjoyed drawing and only managed to indulge in her love of sketching on a weekly basis. However, following the coronavirus pandemic, Sherin has been able to enjoy drawing more regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter beginning a daily sketch on Twitter and taking some advice from a friend and colleagues, Sherin began a sponsored draw for SSAFA. Sherin began drawing each day during the lockdown and has created over 200 drawings so far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSherin Aminossehe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esaid,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt was my mother who taught me to draw, showed me all the techniques I know, encouraged me to use different materials and encouraged me to do art. 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Set up by Former Army Sgt Clare Hearl during the 1st lockdown and now a thriving business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crafty Black Dog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Photo of The Crafty Black Dog's founder Army Sgt Clare Hearl in her military uniform.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1268\/5143\/files\/clare-hearl-cbd.jpg?v=1770111014\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crafty Black Dog Founder Army Sgt Clare Hearl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare's story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecraftyblackdog.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheCraftyBlackdog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003ehas been created from my own battle with the Black Dog, you may or may not know what this, if you do not let me explain. The term black dog is most commonly used to describe a state of depression, this was something I had unknowingly been battling for over 20 years, it wasn't until I became a mother and couldn't do the things I used to do to escape, like travelling that things started to unravel and I had to ask for help, that was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, making that admission.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI first became interested in arts and crafts in 2019 whilst at a place called Combat Stress in Surrey, this is where Military Veterans like myself can go and get help for Mental Health matters. Whilst there I discovered Art Therapy (I hated art at school!) and a love for making things in the OT room. I started by making Remembrance Day related crafts and this quickly moved onto Military Insignia. 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Set up by Former Army Sgt Clare Hearl during the 1st lockdown and now a thriving business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crafty Black Dog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1268\/5143\/files\/clare-hearl-cbd.jpg?v=1770111014\" alt=\"Photo of The Crafty Black Dog's founder Army Sgt Clare Hearl in her military uniform.\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crafty Black Dog Founder Army Sgt Clare Hearl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare's story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecraftyblackdog.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheCraftyBlackdog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003ehas been created from my own battle with the Black Dog, you may or may not know what this, if you do not let me explain. The term black dog is most commonly used to describe a state of depression, this was something I had unknowingly been battling for over 20 years, it wasn't until I became a mother and couldn't do the things I used to do to escape, like travelling that things started to unravel and I had to ask for help, that was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, making that admission.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI first became interested in arts and crafts in 2019 whilst at a place called Combat Stress in Surrey, this is where Military Veterans like myself can go and get help for Mental Health matters. Whilst there I discovered Art Therapy (I hated art at school!) and a love for making things in the OT room. I started by making Remembrance Day related crafts and this quickly moved onto Military Insignia. 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Set up by Former Army Sgt Clare Hearl during the 1st lockdown and now a thriving business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crafty Black Dog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Photo of The Crafty Black Dog's founder Army Sgt Clare Hearl in her military uniform.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1268\/5143\/files\/clare-hearl-cbd.jpg?v=1770111014\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crafty Black Dog Founder Army Sgt Clare Hearl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare's story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thecraftyblackdog.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheCraftyBlackdog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003ehas been created from my own battle with the Black Dog, you may or may not know what this, if you do not let me explain. 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