01/03/2013

Lavenders #FolksyFriday

The first Folksy Friday of March. I think time needs to slow down now, it`s whizzing by faster and faster. Here we go for another Lavender blog and this time from Folksy. There were some crossover shops selling the same as on yesterdays blog so I avoided those to keep the variety going.
There are similarities of course you would expect that with the subject matter being Lavender. Lavender scented items are very popular now especially with today`s busy lifestyles. The smell opf lavender is very relaxing. Dried lavender is used in sleep pillows to aid restful sleep and in sachets of all types and sizes to scent your cupboards and drawers.
I use lavender myself to help me relax and sleep better. A scented pillow or a couple of drops of the oil onto the pillow are wonderful and very relaxing. It`s very important not too use too much though as used to excess it can give you a headache, which is surprising as it can also help to relieve headaches.
I had my youngest grandson yesterday and for once he wasn`t inclined to rush off out. He decided to have a second breakfast and then a play on the Wii after we`d batted balloons around for a while. When he`d had enough of that I suggested we go and visit his Aunty which he was all for. Her house is still undergoing renovation and quite fascinating for a small boy, although only one room still looks like a builders yard now.
He enjoyed himself examining everything and then we had lunch before returning home.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Lavender is a plant and flower
that has very much smelling power.
Pungent, potent and divine
it`s quite a favourite of mine.
The colour is a perfect shade
purple so it`s appeal doesn`t fade.
It has a beautiful scent
that is especially meant
to help people to relax
after living life to the max.
Get the oil that is pure
and it will be a perfect cure
for the headache that pounds
caused by 21st century sounds.
In a sachet it can scent a drawer
or be hung behind a wardrobe door.
It`s a wonderful plant that we relish
even using it`s likeness to embellish!!

SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
Lovely Greens. Lorna Bateman Embroidery.
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Hand Crafted Candles. The Patchwork Bride.
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Wishes on the Wind. Rectory Lane.
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 Borlotti Prints.
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London`s Heritage Lavender. Herbal Harmony.
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Adien Crafts. Presence.
SHOP NAME 1
Herbal Pantry.

Hope you enjoyed today`s wonderful display of lovely luscious lavender creations from the crater`s of Folksy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

26/02/2013

Craftyfolk #Etsy

Thought I`d have a little amble through the Craftyfolk team listing thread for February to bring you a selection of goodies. I am all themed out at the minute, brain gone numb, all thought has fled.
Hmmmm ..... that`s almost poetic, or that could be pathetic. Not quite sure which.
Anyway, I think I`m waffling. Yes I knew that would shock you..... Me waffle? As if!!
Anyway, as I was saying, I`m not doing a theme, instead I`m just going to enjoy having a wander through the thread and adding whatever I fancy. I might even delve into different shops and add something other than what`s been listed in February. How radical am I??
I think I`m feeling rebellious too. Sometimes you just get fed up with everything and right now today that`s ME!
Yesterday was my hubby`s 60th birthday and though we were celebrating on Sunday we were also being wined and dined at my daughter`s last night. So this blog was done yesterday afternoon to give me the evening off.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

So many times I see the sky aflame
so different never once the same.
It sets all the clouds alight
as I watch they battle and fight
their way across the broad expanse
juggling each other with exuberance.
I wonder where they will go
watching as they speed, then slow.
The darker clouds they come close
so slow and seemingly morose.
But with a gentle rain falling
there was no lure of the sky calling.
But as ever nature did surprise
with a very pretty sunrise.
First appeared a luminous glow
I thought that was it for the show.
Then a small area burst into flame
and I wondered at Nature`s game.
Despite the rain the sky turned pink
then orange, so pretty, I think!!

SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
Talulahblue. Egyptian Inspirations.
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Creatively Sassy Closet. Phoebe dreams.
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BluebirdsGlass. SimJaTa.
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Whimsy Woo Designs. Audrey`s Cat.
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ArizonaMarmaladeShop. NeonSun Studios.
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Pat`s Paraphenalia. Crafty Mushroom Cards.
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Heket Designs. 78 Happiness Place.
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LarkRoadRhymes. One Off Creations.

Hope you enjoyed today`s gorgeous display of creations from the Craftyfolk team on Etsy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

25/02/2013

Felted Fun #Folksy

Had a busy day yesterday. Washing, bed changing, hovering polishing etc etc. I`m sure you get the picture, the usual sort of stuff. I also did some baking, cakes and bread and coloured my hair, not necessarily in that order.
Then just when I thought I had finished at midday it turned out I had forgotten to print some pictures.
It is my hubby`s birthday today and we all went out for lunch yesterday and then they all came back to our house for coffee, cake and cheese and biscuits etc.
He was very surprised at the amount of people as he`d thought it was just us, our daughter`s and son in law`s and the grandchildren. So everyone else was a big surprise. Lovely to catch up with people we hadn`t seen for a while. I think everyone had a good time. There was plenty of chatting and lot`s of laughter too. My elder daughter had popped by in the morning with her hubby and two youngest children to decorate the house and did a lovely job. The little ones helped to stir the cakes and licked the bowl when I`d finished.
Both my daughters organised it all and I have to say they did a very good job.
Anyway it was getting late by the time I made a start on this and being weary I couldn`t think of much at all. A quick look about and I decided to have all things felted as they always look so stunning. Because of the merino wool the colours are often very vibrant and so gorgeous. I`ve often found that these items are very tactile, very soft with a lovely texture to them.
I have also taken up needle felting and was shown how to wet felt although that information didn`t stick very well. I do love the needle felting though, hence the felting interest.
I hope you enjoy my choices.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

The sun makes it sparkle and shine
have to say the world looks fine.
All bright, shiny, fresh and new
now that is your clue.
Yes it`s snow, pristine and white
making the world a glorious sight.
Stop, look and enjoy a while
it`s guaranteed to make you smile.
Some will say,` too much to do`
as they sit, stuck like glue.
There will always be work to be done
but there won`t always be chances for fun.
The children will rush outside
with happy faces, smiles a mile wide.
Some, they refuse to enjoy life
preferring to moan of stress and strife.
That`s a choice and theirs to make.
Happiness is the choice I take!


SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
Felt Feelings. ArtFelt.
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Karen Dale. Kate`s Creations.
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LittleDeb. WoollyDoodle.
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Karen Rao. SB Crafts.
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Tina Chi Home. Gertrude.
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Hooves Grooves Felt. Fuzzyfelts.
SHOP NAME 2
Koru Tumi.

Hope you enjoyed today`s beautiful display of felted creations from the crafter`s of Folksy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

24/02/2013

Platypus #Etsy

I had no idea what to do for today, no inspiration whatsoever. I wandered from site to site, still nothing. Looked in the teams on Etsy. Tried a few different things in the search on Folksy and still nothing. Not inspired, in fact feeling rather `can`t you want to`. Can`t be bothered and don`t want to.
Which of course is absolutely no help at all when I need to find something to put on here.
I put in hair on Folksy and then on Etsy, that was a possibility I suppose. Then I suddenly thought Platypus! Don`t ask me why that popped into my head because I have no idea at all.
My younger daughter had a cute cuddly platypus that was a gift some years a go. That`s the only possible reason I could have thought of it.
Anyway, reasons aside, I put it into the search on Etsy and came up with all sorts of cuteness, not sure yet on how much variety there will be but at this point I have an idea and am going with it.
Off out to lunch today to celebrate my hubby`s birthday which is actually on Monday but we figured it would be easier for people to come on the weekend. Afterwards they will come back to my house for coffee and cake with time to catch up and chat. Should be very enjoyable.
In the morning I will be doing a bit of baking, some cakes to add to the birthday cake my daughter got and the desserts I already have. Will also be laying out a cheeseboard and crackers with grapes for those that prefer savoury to sweet.
Should be fun!!
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

The sun is rising
that`s not surprising
but it`s the blaze of glory
as it starts the new days story.
It turned the clouds pink
as quick as a wink.
Now it`s orange and bright
an amazing glorious sight.
The new day has begun
I hope you all have fun.
Wrap up warm it`s cold
winter has taken back hold.
Jack frost is running the show
and now we have got snow.
Will winter ever come to an end,
before it drives us round the bend?
One day it really must
in Nature we have to trust!!


SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
Friendly Neighbourhood Printing. Catts Craft Closet.
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Berkley Illustration. Puzzimals.
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Spademan Pottery. Not Without Annette.
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Enchanted Leaves. Art Of Making.
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Mrdeadfish. LapelPinPlanet.
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Mr. Sogs Creatures. Good Mommy Ltd.
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Beanforest. ByrdsChicBoutique.
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Tobbers. Darren Hinton.

Hope you enjoyed today`s wonderful display of Platypi, or would that be Platypus`? Not sure, but they look gorgeous anyway. From the fab crafter`s of Etsy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.