Lilac folksy finds
Over on the folksy forums Beaniehats started a thread about showing items listed in your shop that were lilac. I couldn’t resist putting them all together to share with you. Check out this thread to links to individual shops or folksy.com if you want to browse/buy some wonderful UK handmade goodies.
Ceramics on Folksy.com
Thought it was time i shared a few folksy finds with you. I’ve picked four of my favourite ceramicists who have wonderfully stocked shops on folksy.com I love this beautiful singular butterfly pinned to an olive green background by Julia Davey of White Elephant.You can see this and lots more in Julia’s shop on folksy.com. […]
Get Eurofied – The Ultimate Handmade Sampler Box
I Can’t remember where i discovered Get Eurofied but I’m glad i did! Get Eurofied is a box filled with samples from independent crafters. It gives you the opportunity to see, try and use some great items handcrafted from the heart of Europe! I can’t wait to order one myself as well as take part.I […]
Porcelain Magnets
I’m very excited by the new brooches, magnets and earring I got out of the kiln on Tuesday. I’ve used a semi porcelain clay which works really well with the green glaze shown here. I’ve also just listed these two beatuies in my folksy shop here. Here is a mini preview of some of the […]
Coriandr blog feature
What a lovely start to the week. I had an email from Coriandr to say that my interview was on their blog this week. Take a look here if you fancy a look. You can also visit my coriandr shop while you’re there.
The stone soup challenge
After a week of buying a few presents and something for myself from folksy I’m really getting in to handmade items. From now on I’m going to try and The Stone Soup Challenge. Don’t worry, this isn’t the latest diet, read on. The Stone Soup Challenge is a grassroots movement founded by artist Laura Bray. […]
it’s snowing cats and dogs
The start of this week was white. It snowed. Lots. It was really exciting to get up Monday morning and see everything covered
Wall of frames
A few few months ago I saw an entry on a blog I follow by Jennifer Ramos, Made By Girl about a wall of framed art, check out her blog post here. As Jennifer made it look so good i thought I’d give it a go. I’ve been working on this project for a while […]
Dates confirmed for Reveal 2009
I have finalised the dates for Reveal 2009. There will be two shows this year taking place over two consecutive weekends. The first show is scheduled from 3rd to 6th December and the second show will run from 10th to 13th December. Both shows will be taking place in The Henley Exhibition Centre, Henley on […]
Not Massed Produced
Have you seen notmassproduced.com? I’ve listed a few items on my shop there over the last few weeks. I’ve also been looking at what other lovely items are for sale on there and have picked a few of my favourites to share with you. First up is this lovely Silhouette brooch from Becca Williams. I […]
Last call…..
This is the last call for craft stalls at the Oxford Literary Festival. The festival is taking place in Oxford from 29th March to 5th April inclusive. I am organising a few craft stalls in one of the marquees and have a few spaces left. Please email me ([email protected]) if you are interested in having […]
Fleted Flower Brooch
My latest folksy purchase arrived on Saturday. It’s a lovely black, grey and white felted brooch made by Beth of Fibrespace. Just wanted to share it with you, if you fancy one too why not hop over to Beth’s shop on folksy and get one, prices start at £6 for the flower brooches. I love […]
Buying and selling craft
I have spent loads of time online shopping this week but only have two things to show for the hours I’ve spent on folksy and other online stores. There are so many lovely handmade things it’s hard to decide what to buy. My first purchase this week was a lovely dark brown leather phone case […]
Creative Spaces
I thought it would be interesting to share some workspaces of the lovely creative folk that I’ve been chatting to on folksy.com lately. Also wanted to share my workspaces too, I think it’s nice as a maker to be able to see where other makers work as well as buyers getting an insight into the […]
Things that need a new home
I’ve been having a clear out and wondered if anyone would be interested in the following items. I might list them on ebay but can’t decide if anyone would actually want them, please can you leave a comment if you think i should (or shouldn’t) or if you are interested please get in touch as […]
Moo cards
http://www.moo.com/blog/2009/03/30/more-than-just-cards/
Porcelain Earrings
I said I’d let you see the earrings i also made, well here they are. I’ve only made five pairs so far but i have plans to make more. These are available to buy in my folksy shop and will also be at Handm@de, Cambridge on 4th April 2009.
Panoramic Photo
I have to share this with you. It’s amazing, don’t you think? This is the inside of Radiance Lighting, a lovely lighting and craft shop that stocks some of my tea light holders. This is such a great photo. Radiance Lighting is located in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire and is run by designer/maker Hannah Nunn. You […]
Giveaways
Handm@de at Cambridge is on 4th April, that’s pretty soon! The first 200 visitors get a goodie bag which will have various promotional items from sellers at Handm@de. I’ve been busy putting together my gifts. I’ve packed up about 25 brooches and magnets. You can see some of the work that will be for sale […]
Creative Spaces Part 2
Following on from last weeks creative spaces feature there are three more folksy sellers featured today. Thanks to Bonita Keay, Hannah Pinnock and Momtaz Begum-Hossain who have let us into their world. First off is Hannah Pinnock who is based in Lulworth, Dorset. You can read up on Hannah via her blog and buy her […]