Festive #Handmade #Folksy

I hummed and haaahed about what to have on here today. I kept thinking maybe festive, maybe this, maybe that. Very tricky all this decision making. So off I went for a nose around, looking at the front page of Folksy then looking at the new listings. No theme sprung to mind. And then I saw it, the first picture lower down. It looked so pretty and elegant that it decided me. Festive it would have to be.
Well lets face it, Christmas is creeping ever closer and to be honest, I haven`t done much at all. I have bought a few things here and there but have yet to sort them out and decide who to give them to. Mind you as most of them are things I bought on Folksy, handmade and totally unique, I`m not sure if I can part with them. So I may have to start totally afresh.
I haven`t even bought christmas cards yet, although I do have lot`s of wrapping paper that I bought last year. So I suppose I have started in a way.
Now yesterday I had to go into the city for one or two things. Now I`m telling you this in confidence........ (whispering) I bought some more wool. I know I said I wouldn`t, that I would use up the 1,000`s of grams I already have, stuffed in cupboards and under the beds, but I couldn`t resist. On the plus side a twenty five minute bus ride each way meant crocheting time. Then later we picked up our grandson from school and for some unfathomable reason hubby likes to go 35 minutes early, so that meant more crochet time. Consequently I have another hat that is well on the way. I did the thumbs for two pairs of mittens the night before so they just have to be sewn on and thats two more things done. Yay!!
Now you lot just have to start buying them. It`s getting cold enough now. I was freezing yesterday and the temperature was in single figures, brrrrrr.
Oh man.... I`ve waffled on for England again. I didn`t mean to... Never mind. Onwards and upwards. I would take some out but it would take too long to decide which bit. Aaand off I go again.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Festive ideas for one and all
you won`t have to go far at all.
We have delectable delights galore
gift ideas and so much more.
Look festive? We have just the thing.
something to make your heart sing.
Hats and scarves in red and white
making you a cheerful sight.
Decorations for your home,
so pretty you won`t want to roam.
Many a bath time and shower treat,
that look good enough to eat.
Jewellery gorgeous enough to adorn
a loved one, even the most lovelorn.
Looking for something for a special party
plenty of pretties and some very arty.
Sparkles and shimmers just for you
lots of those for you to view.
So come to Folksy licketty split
cos we have so much more than wit.
You may find your hearts desire,
something that will set you on fire.
We have so much for you to choose,
even though we don`t have booze.
So many goodies over which to sigh
then a quick click and you can buy!



Susannah Dashwood. Mog`s Togs.

Born Bespoke. Paper Daisy Card Design.

Gelert Design.



Sparrow Primitives. KDL Handiwork.

TheBlueRose. Red Brick Glass.

Re-crafts.



Frantic Moose. Court & Spark.

Original HuggyHoundz by Donna Allen.

Smashing Glass Designs. Jeeberella`s Craft Castle.

Both by UniquelyYours.

Hope you enjoyed todays very festive display of crafts arrayed for your perusal. A cornucopia of delectable delights.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

Beautiful Butterflies #FolksyFriday

Folksy Friday hmmm.... What to do this week is the question? Will have to go and seek inspiration methinks..... Yep, had a think and still nothing, so I`m off for a nose around to see what I can find that might give me a theme.
Wow, I saw the most amazing butterfly in stained glass and that decided me. Todays theme would be Butterflies. Have to say here that I think most people like butterflies. I certainly do and so do both my daughters. They are so delicate and pretty as they flutter about and so many have beautiful jewel like colours.
Yesterday... let me think... I got up a bit late, my bed didn`t want to let me go. It was heading towards 8.00 a.m by the time I forced myself out of bed. Unheard of for me in the last few years.
Don`t tell anyone but..... I actually did some housework. Dusted, hoovered, cleaned bathroom and loo and even washed the kitchen floor! All that besides the washing. The very thought makes me feel quite faint.... I also finished a hat in a gorgeous black sparkly yarn and it brightened up a bit so I took some photos. Haven`t done much else though besides tea etc.
Did see the youngest grandson and his little friend when they popped in while walking the dog. My daughter was walking the dog, not my grandson and his friend. Probably a good job as he is only two and his friend just three, and the dog is a retriever, a tall one at that.
The very thought has me sitting here giggling, good job no one can see me.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

A butterfly fluttered by.
Where are you going butterfly?
Lot`s have flown to the folksy site
hovering there in case you might
want to buy something great
just don`t leave it too late.
Things are starting to disappear fast,
don`t leave yours until the last
minute because you might miss out
and that will surely make you shout.
If you love butterflies, gaze your fill
then I`m sure that you will
want to go in search of more,
you don`t even have to go out the door.
Just sit in comfort in your home,
because there`s no need to roam
the streets in search of things to buy,
be careful, shopping can give you a high.
Retail therapy is such a joy
from jewellery and soap to a toy.
All I can say is, have fun
we`ll be happy too, when you`re done!



The Glass House. PANTS AND PAPER.

The Printmakers Boutique. Twink Crafts.

Deborah Kaye Millinery. Crafty Sharon.



Quilling Magic. Colour Me Fun.

Lou Bee CRAFTS. Jools Yasities.

Ditzy and Dotty. Country Crafts.



The Doll House. Miss Poppy`s lovely soap shop.

Flutter Designs. PuppyFly Boutique.

Putting on the Charms. Pat`s Paraphernalia.

Hope you enjoyed todays wonderful display of Butterflies. Do flutter to the individual shops if you get the chance as each has so many more delightful goodies for you to browse.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

Boot Camp #Handmade #Folksy

As sales have been a bit slow so far this season Mairi of Maram Jewellery started a Folksy Boot Camp to help and encourage us all promote more. Each day this week we are doing something different to promote each other. For some it is venturing into uncharted waters as they set up new accounts and get to grips with unfamiliar sites. I would have found it very handy last year when I started, although to be fair I had loads of help and advice from other sellers on the forums. It`s very good as it reminds you to do all the things that sometimes you allow to lapse. For me thats Craftjuice. I used to remember to put my newest listing on there daily, now I remember intermittently and have to put a whole batch on at a time. Must make the time to catch up with that.
Also have to make the time to finish my CRAFTfest stall. Had a brief flurry of adding pics, then in a bout of enthusism added more pics and descriptions, but still have quite a few things to do on there. Adding links where the items can be bought would be useful... hmmm... will get there eventually...I hope. Maybe our bootcamp needs a CRAFTfest day, perhaps I`ll suggest it. It all depends, I suppose, on how many of the group have CRAFTfest stalls.
Was at work yesterday, still feeling a bit under the weather. By today though I shall be feeling a bit more human, fingers crossed. Finished a collar and well on the way with another hat, which should be finished today. Am praying that we have some brighter weather so that I can take some better pics. All the ones from the other day were a bit dark or too bright where the flash went off. I did list a collar from that lot of pic taking but am hoping to improve on it drastically. Nine things now to take pics of, 10 if you include the collar already listed, oh dear!
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

We`re having a Boot Camp this week
because lot`s of sales is what we seek.
It`s not really what you think
this said with a `nod and a wink`.
It`s really a virtual Boot camp,
don`t even have to light a lamp.
But we`ll be grafting hard,
very little time to be a bard.
Promoting here and promoting there
helping each other, it`s only fair.
Some have been there longer and know,
while others still have the seeds to sow.
It isn`t easy doing that bit,
less time to imagine and sit
creating each and every new design,
making sure it looks so fine.
But no promotion means no sale
and we really don`t want to fail
at this task we`ve set ourselves,
so we`ll just have to be busier elves.
But we do what we love and love what we do,
making wonderful creations, just for you!



Audrey`s Cat.

Miss Winnie Makes...

Blue Forest Jewellery. Ello Design.



Adien Crafts. Bodkin and Bead.

ZULEIKA`S ART. Baban Cat.

Mrs Jones Handmade Jewellery. Maram Jewellery.



 Ra Ra Bazaar.

Dottie Designs. Talulah Blue.

The Knitting Ninja. Cherry Tree Handmades.



Welsheggdesigns.


Carofusion.

Hopeful Hare. UniquelyYours.

Hope you enjoyed todays wonderful array of delectable creations from the Boot Camp club.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.