Tuesday 25 May 2010

Laura's bead giveaway


Aren't these beads gorgeous. They are the giveaway prize from Laura of Beads by Laura.
If you would like a chance to win, pop over to her blog here and make a comment.
If you would like to see more lovely beads why not take a look in her shop as well.

Friday 21 May 2010

My Folksy Friday selection today is
based on the Union Jack

The Cotton Potter 1 Made
Jupiter Rocks 3 The Feely Shop 4
Felt Fancies 5 Darling Dilly Dilly 6
Just click on the pictures to go to the items.
Have a good weekend everyone.



Wednesday 19 May 2010

Pay it Forward

Back in March I received a lovely pay it forward gift,
from Michela of Little Secrets from my garden
(for some reason at the moment I can't access her blog to make this a link!)

I then decided to pay it forward to two other people.

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These are the earrings I sent to my first person, Tracy of Mad About Bags

I knew her favourite colour was green

and was in need of cheering up at the time

so the perfect time to send my pay it forward.

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My other pay it forward is Beth,

you haven't been forgotten

it will arrive when you least expect it!

Tuesday 18 May 2010

Do you know about Dreamaid?


Do you know about dreamaid? It is the marketplace that makes a difference.


"Dreamaid - its commerce with a soul, allowing customers to buy original hand crafted goods and allows artists to help themselves - we like to call it art and soul." these are the words of Peter McAteer the Managing Director. If you would like to read more of his vision, take a look here.



The BBC are doing a feature tonight in the 'Theo's Adventure Capitalists' programme on BBC2 at 8pm.


I have opened a shop here, and each sale will contribute a percentage to the Dreamaid charity.


If you ever needed a good reason to make a purchase, this is it!

Friday 14 May 2010

My Folksy Friday selection today is
based on words

Love Letters 1 Jo Sweeting 2
Sew Recycled! 3 sparrow Primitives 4
Bets and Bobs 5 Once upon a charm 6
Just click on the pictures to go to the items.
Have a good weekend everyone.



Tuesday 11 May 2010

Raffle Prize

I was asked by a work colleague if I would make a raffle prize
for their majorette troupe, the Parkham Spinners
for their competition day on Sun 16 May.
This is the tribal heart necklace I have made for them,
this one is in pale pink and green, perfect for summer!
I was pleased with the necklace and earrings set,
so I made another, this time in purple and green.
If you like it too, it is now available through my Folksy shop, or website.

Saturday 8 May 2010

Folksy Interview

Today, I have an interview with a fellow Folksy seller,



PLEASE TELL US ABIT ABOUT YOURSELF (YOU AS A PERSON RATHER THAN YOUR SHOP)?

I'm Zoe and I live with my nearly-husband Jason and my 11 yr old daughter Amber, who I have been home educating for the last 3 and a half years. I am addicted to Coke (the drink!!), Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Eastenders. I'm 32 years old, but feel 18 on the inside and have the sense of humour of a 12 year old. I'm a messy, disorganised Virgo and always running late, but I always seem to get things done despite this.

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HOW AND WHEN DID YOU FIRST GET INTO YOUR CRAFT?

It's a long and boring story involving my first use of a sewing machine when I worked for Burberry many years ago. I then didn't use another sewing machine until I was given my 1970s Singer about 10 years ago by a little old lady I used to know. I hardly used it until 2009 when I was suddenly thrust into the world of self employment, after being on my own and on state benefits for a number of years. I have always loved sewing and creating things since I was a little girl, and having to suddenly change the direction of my life has meant I can do just that. It's the best job in the world!

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TELL US ABOUT THE BEST THING YOU'VE EVER MADE?

The thing I like the best is this shoulder bag, which is the first shoulder bag I ever made. I don't use it, it just hangs on a door handle in my flat looking pretty, but I love it because I had been bidding for it on Ebay and someone outbid me. I thought I had lost out, then a few days later Jason magically produced it and I was so pleased to discover he had outbid the other person who had outbid me so I could still have it!

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WHERE DO YOU SELL ONLINE?

I mostly concentrate my efforts on my Folksy shop where I aim at the UK market, but I also aim at the international market with my Zibbet shop . I have also recently set up a shop on Facebook.

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WHAT IS YOUR BEST SELLING ITEM?

My bestsellers so far have been my VW Camper Cushions and one has gone as far away as Florida to take part in a VW Rally which I'm really pleased about.

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WHAT ITEM DO YOU REALLY WISH WOULD SELL, THAT HASN'T SO FAR?

I have had loads of views on my Retro Dots Pencil Case, which I think is gorgeous but no one has bought it and I really wish they would because it's in such summery colours, it's a shame to leave it in the dark stored away!

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IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY, WOULD YOU STILL SELL YOUR CRAFTS?

Yes, I definitely would. Making things is such a big part of who I am, I can't imagine not doing it. And if I won the lottery, I'd be able to buy so many lovely fabrics to make more things with, and expand and maybe employ someone to do all my packing, posting and promoting!

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR DREAM CRAFT-ROOM SET UP?

It would take a lottery win, but I'd love a big, light, airy room with a big window with pretty views across the countryside. I'd have white shelf storage units along the walls, filled with boxes of supplies, and a huge work table high enough for me to stand up to sew, as sitting down to do it gives me terrible back pain. I'd have inspiring pictures all over the walls, and of course space for my computer and my trusty sewing machine!

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Thank you to Zoe, for telling us some more about herself.
If you would like to find out more, you can follow her blog, facebook or Twitter.


Friday 7 May 2010

Folksy Friday

My Folksy Friday selection today is
bees

Dinky Daisy 1 Chain of daisies 2
Julia Smith Ceramics 3 Grean Bea 4
Pookie Su 5 funky life accessories 6
Just click on the pictures to go to the items.
Have a good weekend everyone.