Wednesday 3 October 2012

Craft Fair ... almost time





Well I have been very busy over the last few weeks.


I have made several new things like reversible handbags, purses ~ some of which match the handbags I have been making too so you can buy a matching set - ideal for Christmas presents.

For details of the Fair click HERE

I always get very nervous and have sleepless nights before a fair even though this will be the fourth one I have done, I am still worried I will not take enough of the right items or will take too much and make my stall look crowded or not take enough and make it look sparse.  Its hard to decide what to take, how much of each item to put on display at once.  How to set out the stall is another thing I worry about, I don't want it to look messy but want to make sure all my items are on display as you never know who is coming or what they are looking for.  Just need to keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best, at least I'll have a friend with me this time selling her lovely crochet work.

I have made some lovely Bandana dribble bibs for the little ones in your lives, and have some brilliant little sock creatures like my monkey's, snails and cat & mouse sets.  I also have some cute little children's Aprons and drawstring bags which have lot of uses from PE bags to Lego bags ~ several fabrics available.  Oven gloves with pretty cupcakes, pot stands too.  Also I will have a few of my lovely cushions there too.



I have been getting everything together and cannot believe the amount I have made over the last few weeks.  I just hope there will be lots of lovely visitors to my stall who will be as pleased as I am with my goodies and will buy one or two for themselves or for gifts for friends and family.

With Christmas coming this will be an ideal time to get those presents early, be organised so you can relax during the festive season.











PLEASE NOTE I WILL NOT BE UPDATING THIS BLOG FOR A WHILE WHILST I TRIAL WORDPRESS AS I AM FINDING BLOGGER INCREASINGLY ANNOYING AS THE POST NEVER END UP THE WAY I WANT THEM, NOT VERY EASY TO WRITE AND CONTROL CONTENT LAYOUT

Another few item all ready

Been busy busy busy. Oh boy sewing all day sure is hard on your eyes & your back. Had to have a nice relaxing bath yesterday after a full day creating.

I just hope I will have enough goodies for my stall on Sunday.

Pictures for this blog coming soon ... Forgot they are on my laptop and I'm on my phone now. Off to drop off the girls at school, then I will update with lots of photos.

Sunday 30 September 2012

Back in action ...

Sorry not been blogging for a while, have been suffering with a nasty stomach bug, felt awful, but feeling better again now, thankfully.

No time to waste, I have a fair to prepare for, have cut out pieces for 4 new projects today and even managed to finish the first one, using a patter from a brilliant book "The Bag Making Bible"  Lisa Lam (Author), Amy Butler (Foreword), really easy to follow instructions and a brilliant bag.  Available to Buy in my Folksy Shop












Thursday 27 September 2012

Pretty Birdie Handbag & Matching Purse

Made this cute little handbag today and it would look smashing with one of the little purses I made earlier this week too


Bag £17.50
Purse £4.00
Could be yours for £25 Delivered including P&P











Wednesday 26 September 2012

Lovely little purses

I'm loving these little purses. Can be used for notes; store/credit/loyalty cards or even Business card holder.

Only £4.00 each + £1.00 p&p

Tuesday 25 September 2012

New Velcro Purses coming soon


I've cut out 24 little purses for my craft fair on the 7th October at Bowlers and just finished the first one. What do you think. Only 24+ more to do. I love them. 



Only £4.00 each.




Friday 21 September 2012

Now taking orders for Christmas

I have these cute little Christmas Tree tree decorations.

Available in Deep Purple; Bright Pink; Bright Blue; Bright Green.

Can also be made in other colours & fabrics. Contact me with your requirements.

Contact me with orders. £1.75 each.

Thursday 20 September 2012

Another busy day

Well I have had a very busy day, got lots of little projects finished, some more lovely fabric arrived and now planning more little projects, so I have lots of lovely new stuff for my stall at Bowlers Craft Fair, Trafford...


Cute little Cupcake purses, ideal for keeping loyalty cards, notes or business cards.





Bandana Dribble Bibs, soft penguin fabric backed with terry cloth. Cute! and some "Taggie" cloths for those little ones when they are teething

















Had a go at making Christmas cards ...
first time be gentle, what do you think?

I did the ones on the right, my girls did one each which are on the left.





Wednesday 19 September 2012

A new little Bag

Sorry to have been away for a while have been planning  .... craft fair coming up on 7th October, have now got more lovely fabrics in stock and started making.  

Lots of bags and purses coming up along with some Christmas decorations too, still waiting on a few supplies , hopefully some more will arrive today, my head if full of new ideas all fighting to come out and I am struggling on what to decide on next, I want to make them all at once.

I made my first new bag in a while yesterday and I am very pleased, hope it will be a winner and sell at the fair.
Fair details


Don't forget I am on Twitter, Facebook & Folksy along with my very own website too...

Sunday 9 September 2012

From Old Bed to Raised Bed





Had a busy afternoon using some old bed slats to build a raised veg bed. 

Will need a bit of a paint. But should do for a couple of years. Ideal for lettuce, carrots and radishes.

My girls had great fun filling it up, next to plant some seeds - carrots maybe

Friday 7 September 2012

Lightening - Photography by Rob Dickinson


Link to his website & article about this image going viral and ending up being on TV in New Zealand (without his permission) Lightning!





My Cousin was Landscape Photographer of the Year in New Zealand Geographic - Link


2011 LANDSCAPE CATEGORY - Winner – Robert Dickinson 


Tuesday 4 September 2012

Back to school

Well everyone up at the crack of dawn and as keen as mustard. My girls are really excited about going back to school. Both up , had breakfast, dressed, hair done teeth done. All before 7am. Don't leave for school until 8:40. Tv time.

Don't they look smart.

Saturday 1 September 2012

Thursday 30 August 2012

My Photography

I have just started to upload my photo4me.com

I've had five photographs accepted so far, you can buy prints and they also produce them on canvas and other mediums.

You can see my portfolio as it grows here - My Portfolio