16/03/2013

Love Turquoise #Etsy

This started life as a treasury for British Crafters Shop Of The Week, for this week. You`ll be pleased to know that I have managed to catch up with that now. Yay!!
This weeks winner was Emma of Ritzy Swish.
Emma`s shop bio says:
Did a degree in Knitwear Design BSc hons and a PGCE. I have been a Textiles teacher for 13 years, also a practising Textiles Artist and Product Designer.
My work is a little eclectic; the work spans the realms of Textiles products, Textiles Art and Mixed Media. Recently, I have become more environmentally conscious and subsequently I have expanded into recycled fabrics, appropriate Textiles methods (such as patchwork and random appliqué using scraps), and recycled components.
It`s obvious that Emma enjoys her craft from her beautiful and varied creations in her shop. All would make lovely gifts for yourself or someone else.
Do have a browse through Emmaa`s shop as well as all the other wonderful shops on display if you get the chance, there are such wonderful treasures to be found.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

What do you think of Turquoise
does it give you extra poise?
As a colour, so vibrant and bright
giving clothes and home added light.
As a crystal it is very healing
and should leave you feeling
happily centred and calm
as it soothes with healing balm.
It can help your energy to flow
and thereby giving an extra glow.
The colour of water and the sea
I find it strikes a chord with me.
Maybe a Caribbean sea and sky
that suddenly makes us want to fly
to far off climes for the sun
to try to find some summer fun.
Whatever turquoise means to you,
it`s more than just a shade of blue!!


SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
Ritzy Swish. Adien Crafts.
SHOP NAME 3 SHOP NAME 4
Louise Mead. Pat`s Paraphenalia.
SHOP NAME 5 SHOP NAME 6
Nurichant. Jcudesigns.
SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
Gimme That Thing. R.E.D. Ceramics.
SHOP NAME 3 SHOP NAME 4
Whimsy Woo Designs. Lottie Of London.
SHOP NAME 5 SHOP NAME 6
Moody cow Designs. Shoogly Beads.
SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
Midnight Star Designs. Wisteria Cottage Crafts.
SHOP NAME 3 SHOP NAME 4
TheWoollyPedlar. Dottie Designs.

Hope you enjoyed today`s wonderful display of turquoise creations from the crafter`s of Etsy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

15/03/2013

Easter Chicks #FolksyFriday

I decided to see if I could find some Easter chicks for today`s blog on Folksy. I wasn`t sure at first if I would find enough to fill the blog, or if it would be a general Easter blog, but I did.
Quite a few that I would have liked to put on here had a problem with disappearing photos. They showed up in the search but vanished in the shop. It has happened before and is very annoying when you have to start reloading photographs to listings. Two of mine have vanished but I`ll wait until it`s sorted out before redoing them. No point having to do them twice.
It was cold yesterday morning and very frosty but it was a bright and sunny morning. I took my 6 year old grandson to school and it was a lovely walk in the sun. Very enjoyable chatting as we strolled too.
Then a bit later it was a bus ride with the youngest as he loves the bus and I needed to get some things in the city. Although had he not wanted to go I would have got them today.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

A walk to work, white all around,
a covering of snow on the ground.
Striding along in my boots
if I fell who would care two hoots.
Mostly me with an embarrassed blush
that would teach me not to rush
when the going was rather dicy
covered in snow and very icy.
I gaze at all the sparkle and glitter
do others see or are they gazing at twitter?
Looking to see what`s coming next
or busy writing out a text.
So many walk with head down
face creased into a frown.
Missing out, cos they don`t see
the beauty available for free.
Stop and look for a while
take the time to see and smile!!

SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
Rozcraftz. ChicnTrendy.
SHOP NAME 4
The Old Bobbin Mill.
SHOP NAME 5 SHOP NAME 6
CraftsQueen. Myfanwy`s Makes.
SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
Patchwork Daisies. Pop-Up Zoo Greetings Cards.
SHOP NAME 3 SHOP NAME 4
Jayne Hibell Stained Glass. Clootielugs.

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SHOP NAME 1
No Shrinking Violet.
SHOP NAME 3 SHOP NAME 4
Karen Nelson Art. The quilted teacup.

Hope you enjoyed today`s gorgeous array of Easter chicks for you to enjoy from the creative crafter`s of Folksy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

14/03/2013

Think Spring #Etsy

This was a treasury for the British Crafters Shop Of The Week. Last week the winner was Leanne of Leanne Woods Designs. I was rather late doing a treasury, didn`t manage it until the last day, just got in by the skin of my teeth.
During their week in the spotlight, the Shop Of The Week has all the team members promoting the items in her shop in any way they wish. It`s a great way to get extra promotion and your shop seen by a wider audience.
Leanne`s shop bio says:
Hi, my name is Leanne and you've found my little slice of Etsy here at Leanne Woods Designs. I am a full time designer/maker and life long crafter and call the creative and craft loving Ards Peninsula my home where I live with my husband, daughter, one very large guinea pig (always mistaken for a rabbit) and our slightly odd one eyed cat who thinks she's a dog.
I have a little studio in my home that sort of overlooks the water if I stand on a chair with my head out the window. I don't do that too often though.
I love to sew and enjoy sourcing (read - shopping for) local fabrics made in the UK although sometimes it's hard to resist the occasional yard or two from elsewhere. I make the things I enjoy most from bags and purses, through home-wares and decorations and, having a tech mad husband and daughter, gadget cases too.
Leanne`s shop is a testament to her love of sewing and well worth browsing through, whether for yourself or a gift.
Do have a browse through all these lovely shops if you get the chance, always great to bookmark them when you see great gift ideas.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Across the rooftops fingers creep
ever closer while some still sleep.
The sun beginning a new day`s story
lighting up the world in all it`s glory.
White snow turns slowly to gold
as golden light reaches into every fold.
The wind makes the trees madly dance
as though it is their last chance.
Flakes from branches released into the air
caught by the wind, whirl without a care.
So much that is beautiful in the early light
golden and flying, such a glorious sight.
Biting cold that makes cheeks blush
reddened by wind as folks hurry and rush.
Do they see the beauty I wonder
in a storm do they hear the thunder?
Take a minute just to Be
you`ll be surprised what you will See!!


SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
Leanne Woods Designs. Adien Crafts.
SHOP NAME 3 SHOP NAME 4
Maxollieandme. Embroidered By Sue.
SHOP NAME 5 SHOP NAME 6
Blue Forest Jewellery. Ritzy Swish.
SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
Moody Cow Designs. Dottie Designs.
SHOP NAME 3 SHOP NAME 4
A Casa do Quaxinum. Jaysmonkey.
SHOP NAME 5 SHOP NAME 6
LaceyWillow. Art Glass & Design.
SHOP NAME 1 SHOP NAME 2
SashkaQuilling. Cherry Stitch Design.
SHOP NAME 3 SHOP NAME 4
JHFabricCreations. Digital Vintage Dreams.

Hope you enjoyed today`s gorgeous display of spring creations from the crafter`s of the British Crafters team and guest crafter`s from Etsy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

12/03/2013

March Makers #Folksy

Today we have a wonderful display from the March Makers daily listing club on Folksy. I`m not taking part this month but have been on the thread quite a few times for a look, kind of a habit after taking part so often.
For those that don`t know, there is a daily listing club on Folksy that anyone can take part in. Each month a new name is chosen for it and sellers taking part add their new listings to each day`s thread.
It is more of a personal challenge and can help to keep you motivated through slow times. Nice too, to have the support of other sellers who know all about the lows and highs of internet selling.
Natalie of NOfkants Curios runs it all, keeping the tally and giving encouragement to one and all.
Woke up to a still white world yesterday and it kept snowing on and off all day at times it was quite a blizzard. Luckily it was mostly fine snow otherwise it would be several inches deep by now. Does seem odd that a week ago the temperature climbed into double figures and we thought spring had come and this week it`s barely managing to rise above 0 degrees.
Let`s hope that this is the last of the snow and the last of winter too.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

A grey sky full of snow
with that unearthly glow
that says there`s more to appear
quite a bit more I fear.
It carpets, covers and coats
even though it gently floats
down, dancing here and there
in the soft white glare.
Everything disappears below
that all pervading flow
of natures natural power
and winters final glower.
Including that bush and tree
the tiles that you no longer see
the grass under a carpet of white
such a very pristine sight.
The silence is so profound
when the snow falls all around.
The world just fades away
on a white and snowy day!!

SHOP NAME 1
Creative Treasures.
SHOP NAME 3
Forest Flower.
SHOP NAME 5 SHOP NAME 6
JellyGiraffe Handmade Jewellery. GweddusArt.
SHOP NAME 2
Midnight Star Designs.
SHOP NAME 3 SHOP NAME 4
Brockstones. Girl of the Sixties.


SHOP NAME 1
Wisteria Cottage Crafts.
SHOP NAME 4
Tea Blossom Jewellery.

Hope you enjoyed today`s wonderful display of creations from the crafters of March Makers on Folksy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.