Amanda Aitken

Hello, I'm Amanda, creator and owner of Opulence by Design Crafts! With over 20 years of experience in the crafting world and a deep-rooted passion for floral art and digital design, my journey began in the North East of England. Starting as a Saturday girl in a local craft shop, I fell in love with the art of crafting—creating everything from framed decoupage pictures to floral arrangements. After qualifying as a Florist I soon found myself teaching classes for Durham College’s adult education program, which was a thrill that led to my dream job at Create and Craft TV. I spent nearly 14 incredible years there, working in the buying team finding new suppliers and sourcing new products to inspire viewers and sharing my love for creativity before an exciting move to Canada opened a new chapter in 2017 My love for digital design has only grown, and for the past six years, my focus has been on inspiring others to dive into crafting. Now, I create beautiful digital downloads for use in cards, scrapbooks, journals, and home decor, and I’m thrilled to offer my designs professionally printed in book format on Amazon. For added inspiration you can find free tutorials on my YouTube channel, @OpulenceByDesign, where I share tips, techniques, and project ideas to make crafting fun and accessible for everyone. Thank you for joining me on this journey—let’s make something beautiful together!