Advertising Prize

I have been lucky enough to win a feature and a months free advertising on the wonderful blog Haptree and me.

It couldn't have been better timing as I want to focus on my online sales this year through my own website and my stores on the two handmade craft sites of Folksy and Misi.

My plans are to update my stores with lots of new items during the coming weeks, offering a variety of jewellery, bookmarks, bag charms and watches. I will also be focusing on making items for Valentines Day and Mothers Day which fall in the next couple of months.

As well as a great blog to follow, Haptree and me also has a shop on Folksy. Here is a couple of my favourite items, this jewellery kit , I love the giraffes image on this one................

or how about this small purse, I love the russian dolls design.

If you would like the chance to be as lucky as me and win a months free advertising. How can you say no to that offer? Then pop over to Haptree and me's blog now and enter for next month.

It belongs to Turtle - blog

IT BELONGS TO TURTLE

Let me introduce you to turtle, who loves to look at things and when he finds something good he likes to blog about it.

"Sunny Weather" is his first feature and you can read it here.

Turtle, is a very friendly little guy and loves to make friends with everyone. He would love to tell you what he has been up to, so if you don't want to miss out on his adventures, pop over here and follow him now.

Misi Monday returns

In an effort to promote other crafters this year, as well as my Folksy Friday feature, I am also reintroducing Misi Monday. I hope by picking different themes each week I will be able to pick a wide range of sellers for you to meet.

My theme today is going to be cats!

I love this drawing, by Merlin57, the eyes certainly hold your attention.............

and how about this bag for my fellow knitting crafters......... from Roseland bags.................

then I spotted these lovely finger puppets by With Hugs and Kisses, sure to keep a little one happy for a while!

and finally how cute are these Stray Cats by More Cake Designs.

.........this has recently been listed since I did the blog for today, but I thought is was so cute for a little girl I had to mention it also. It is a reversable pinafore dress by Heathers Treasures.

Bag Giveaway

If you weren't lucky enough to get a bag in your Christmas stocking, here is your chance to win this lovely one.




To be honest I don't know why I am telling you, as it is in my favourite colours, so I love it!


If you would like the chance to win like me, then pop over to sugarmouse's blog and enter.

Good Luck everyone!

Folksy Friday returns!

I started this in the old year and through a lack of time it slipped by the wayside. This year I hope to try and keep to my Folksy and Misi features, to promote other sellers on these wonderful handmade craft sites.


Todays selection is based on the colour red!


I have thought of a theme to carry us over a few weeks. Will anyone guess what it is before I get to the end? It will probably be very obvious but I thought it was a good idea!



How about this unusual scarf by Sara Carr, I love the pencil design!

or how about this corsage from seventyseventyone design, such a lovely colour.

I love the pattern on this half apron by Blonde Design,

and this is something I could definately do with, as mine has been broken.........a lovely felt peg bag by Sue2

and finally one of my new listings on Folksy today, some sterling silver puff heart earrings

Happy New Year and Secret Santa Gifts

Firstly, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year, I hope it is happy, healthy and successful for everyone.



I have a few thank yous to make in this post for some lovely Secret Santa presents.




The first is to Simon of Wood Tattoos, from the UK Craft Forum for this lovely festive wooden bucket of bathroom accessories. It was beautifully packaged and when I opened it, it contained a loofah, pumice stone, nail brush and small mirror. The package also contained a couple of candles in my favourite colour purple! The pattern of mistletoe and holly was lovely and the Christmas pud on the mirror is great. I have never received any pyrography work before.....so if you haven't either pop over to his website and take a look.

The second is to Ali of MagicMakingHands on Misi for a wonderful package of goodies. I received a lovely folding book, thinking of using this for photos; a bookmark full of purple beads, my favourite colour; a heart shaped notepad, ideal for the new handbag; and a colourful bag charm, this so reminds me of disco balls, I think it is great. Ali has lots of lovely items in her shop to treat yourself to.

My final Secret Santa present was from Sue from Over The Rainbow on Folksy who sent me this wonderful brooch and mittens. They will both be perfect with my new coat! Unfortunately, the mittens are slightly too big, not Sue's fault as she didn't know who she was making for, but as they are so lovely I plan to adjust them so I can wear them :-) With this cold weather it may be worth taking a look at her shop to treat yourself to a pair too!

My final thank you is to my blog friend Michela who sent me these wonderful foil lined beads from Italy, in my favourite colours of purple and green. You spoilt me and I can't wait to make them into something :-)

Thank you all for your wonderful gifts, wishing you all a successful 2010!

and the Winner is......

I have just drawn the winner of my blog giveaway. All high tech here, me asking James for a number, me counting down the comments! and the winner is....................

........................HOTDOG AND ME.

If you email me your address, I will get it in the post straight away for you, so it has a chance to be in a stocking for Christmas.

Thanks to everybody who entered.