<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Oakfields Creative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oakfields Creative is a design and manufacturing business focused on creating sustainable, long-lasting products using recycled plastics, card, and other repurposed materials. With a foundation in craftsmanship, design innovation, and eco-conscious values, Oakfields Creative blends creativity with responsibility to deliver solutions that are both functional and environmentally positive. 
]]></description><link>https://skeltonmartin.wixstudio.com/oakelfidscreative/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:18:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://skeltonmartin.wixstudio.com/oakelfidscreative/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Rabbit hole project]]></title><description><![CDATA[When One Project Turns Into Three It’s been a while since I last sat down to write one of these updates. For a while I kept thinking, I’ll write something once I’ve finished this project. But that moment never seemed to arrive. Every time I thought I was getting close, something else appeared around the corner. That’s probably the biggest lesson from the last few months. Making isn’t a straight line. Sometimes you start with one idea and, before you know it, you’re redesigning half the...]]></description><link>https://skeltonmartin.wixstudio.com/oakelfidscreative/post/the-rabbit-hole-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a77a76b2b974082fcdd19ba</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:27:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5f335_9ff2a4c2b9ec4820871be4c677bff0e7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martin skelton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[March Update – Finishing Well &#38; Starting Simple]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a quiet satisfaction in finishing something properly. The hammer video is now complete. A lot more thought went into this one than previous projects — particularly in the structure. I made a conscious effort to clearly explain at the beginning what the video was about and where it was going. As a viewer myself, I know how important that is. It sets expectations. It shows intention. The audio was another step forward. I wanted the machine noise to feel part of the story rather than...]]></description><link>https://skeltonmartin.wixstudio.com/oakelfidscreative/post/march-update-finishing-well-starting-simple</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cfcc82740e6b9d93856a61</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:29:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5f335_ac794a5c4d174f019908c98049edd302~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martin skelton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grateful]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve started making YouTube videos again. It’s not a flood of content — more a steady trickle — but I’m genuinely happy to be back. The first video already feels like a clear step forward from my earlier work. Not perfect, but better. And that’s the point of starting again. The intro didn’t hold viewers for as long as I’d hoped, but I’m treating that as useful feedback rather than failure. This restart is about learning — understanding what works, what doesn’t, and improving each time....]]></description><link>https://skeltonmartin.wixstudio.com/oakelfidscreative/post/grateful</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993de5d1900a4c878509218</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:01:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5f335_500e13fe83f8440fb078168e14468bdd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martin skelton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Quiet Reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m releasing my first YouTube video in over a year. I didn’t plan to be away that long. Life shifted. Priorities changed. Some things needed more attention than a camera and a workshop bench. Over the past year, I’ve been rethinking more than just projects. The space has changed. My approach has changed. Even the way I film has changed. What started as a simple tray build turned into something unexpected — and somehow mirrored what was happening outside the workshop too. This new video isn’t...]]></description><link>https://skeltonmartin.wixstudio.com/oakelfidscreative/post/a-quiet-reset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e15d931ffa9c2436234dd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5f335_2e30b60aff444903b0abf6a31ad4b944~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_798,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martin skelton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A small update]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year isn’t about chasing growth or output. It’s about laying foundations — for the channel, the workshop, and the way I want to approach making going forward.]]></description><link>https://skeltonmartin.wixstudio.com/oakelfidscreative/post/a-small-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6987d746323fbfa6001c27e0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:54:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5f335_576326ea8e9f4545b7ff6e4e29f4941b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martin skelton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to my new website.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notes from the workshop (and beyond) The journal is a mix of: Written reflections Project notes and process breakdowns Videos from the workshop Thoughts on sustainability, waste, and making responsibly The quiet frustrations and small wins that don’t usually make it online Entries aren’t scheduled. They appear when they’re ready. You don’t need to read everything. Dip in where it resonates. A place to slow things down. I've decided to publish these in a dyslexic friendly font, for those...]]></description><link>https://skeltonmartin.wixstudio.com/oakelfidscreative/post/welcome-to-my-new-website</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69811a69396306036ecdd5ca</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:43:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a5f335_129904e4b210440f85ce6f1e49ff0dd8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Martin skelton</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>