As 2023 draws to a close once more, we naturally reminisce on the past twelve months. This year’s motto was “Think pink” because we wanted to embrace a young-at-heart spirit. Our studio has been in the pink of condition as we’ve entered our sixth year — where has the time gone?

This year’s motto was “we’re five years older, five years bolder”. This was set in December 2021 in preparation for 2022, and we can confidently say: boldness was needed! Phew, the last 12 months have been a whirlwind, and potentially our most difficult yet. 

Oh, what a year it has been! Do we even need to mention the C-word? You know the one! After all, the whole world has been affected (and infected). However, let's not dwell on troubles. Instead, we want to acknowledge achievements. So, here's a positive review of 2021.

Boy, oh boy! What a year it’s been. Nearly everything has been shadowed by COVID-19! This just isn’t fair. Why let it steal the show? We should be taking this time to recognise our achievements and the positivity that occurred during 2020. What’s your top accomplishment from the last 12-months?

 Phew! Hello 2019, how lovely it is to see you. This time last year our mantra was, “go the extra mile, it’s never crowded”. Did we stand by our words? It’s time to reflect, here’s our 2018 year in review!

2017 is the year we took a huge leap of faith in order to make our dreams a reality. 

Our entire childhood is a montage of getting stuck in, being creative, and making up elaborate stories together. Then in 2011, whilst studying at Sixth Form, we penned the name Buttercrumble. We shared our creations as Buttercrumble for fun and feedback before studying at the University of Leeds. This is where we had our Eureka moment! We could do what we love and support others whilst creating a living for ourselves. 

We were brought up in a small seaside town where we had no business network and no investment so we had to start at the very beginning. It was the support of our university, family and previous employers that allowed us to launch Buttercrumble. They made it happen but it's the wonderful people we met this year who helped us sustain and grow.

Here's how we made it - one year in business - our year in review.