GIVEAWAY!! #Folksy

This weekend is a GIVEAWAY weekend!!! Ta Da!! Bit over the top? Weeeell...... maybe. But it is exciting!
The hostess of this giveaway is the owner of this wonderful shop Planet Events Direct Trimmings & Accessories and wants to let more people know about her shop and the stunning range of goods in it.
You get the chance to win a pair of these fabulous earrings and all you have to do is answer a simple question, which you can find the answer too by visiting the shop, then come back here and put down you answer. a, b, c, or d.
All those with the correct answer will be eligible to go into the metaphorical hat with a chance to win the prize.

2 of the gorgeous prizes.

The multiple choice question is;
Which type of feather is used in making the earrings shown as the prize ...is it?
a. Peacock
b. Fantasy
c. Duck & down
d. Goose

Competition T & C's

- The competition will close at 8:00 am Monday 29th April 2013 - Entrants who have given the right answer will be drawn at random to select the winners and will be contacted a few days after the closing date.
- If the first winners do not claim their prize, another name will be drawn and the prize will be given to them instead.
- The winning prize has no cash alternative.
- After the names with the correct answers are drawn and we have 3 winners, they will be contacted by email or a message so they can give their details for posting the prize.
-Each winner will receive a pair of earrings as listed in our shop, in a colour of our choice.
- The winners names will also be posted on this blog after the closing date and the winners are drawn. If your name appears and we have been unable to contact you, please contact one of us, either at the shop or on this blog.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

So here we have a give-away
especially for you today.
Just one question to answer for you
and already you have the clue.
Pop along to view the shop,
it`s only a very short hop.
Have a lovely browse around
there is much to entice, I found.
For a crafter, riches galore
everything you could want and more.
Want ready made, go look and sigh
so much choice for you to buy.
Want a bargain? There`s a sale.
Tempting goodies that can`t fail
to make you wonder whether to get a gift,
as through those many treasures you sift.
So off you go, find the answer you seek
and all will be revealed in just over a week.
So be sure to return and see
who will be jumping with glee!!

I`ve been having a little wander through this aladdins cave of treasure. Here are few of my gorgeous discoveries.






These are in the sale.





Hope you enjoyed taking part in this fabulous giveaway. Do tell all your friends and share this opportunity for them to have a go too.
If you have any questions please message the shop having the Giveaway Planet Events Direct Trimmings & Accessories as I am away this weekend Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

Fantabuloso! #Etsy

This started life as a treasury for the British Crafters Shop of the Week for this week. This week it is Carol of Designs by Caz.
A look through her lovely shop had me deciding to pick out any all fantabulous things that caught my eye for the treasury, starting with something of Carol`s of course.
Fantabulous is a mix of Fabulous and fantastic.
Carol`s bio says:
I LOVE JEWELLERY!!! Before I started making jewellery I would be drawn to it where ever I went, I could not walk past a shop or stall without checking it out.
I have enjoyed many different arts & crafts over the years and am a strong believer that you can do anything if you try , so when I saw some beads I liked in a craft shop it seemed natural for me to learn how to make them into something I could wear.
After making those first few pieces I was hooked and spent the next 2 years learning all I could from books and on-line, I then did a beginners jewellery and silversmithing course followed by level 1 city & guilds for which I attained a merit, two level 2 city & guilds which for both I attained a Distinction. I have also done various other courses including a residential stone setting course.
one of the things I love about jewellery making is you can never learn all there is to know as there are so many different techniques so you are learning new things all the time. I am a wife and a mother and after raising three wonderful children it is now time for me to do something for myself so for the last 2 years I have been selling my jewellery on line and at craft shows. I love each and every piece I make and hope this shows in my work.
Take a look and see if there is anything that draws you in, you never know you may find your new favourite feel good piece or that perfect one-of-a-kind gift for someone special.
Do go have a browse through this wonderful shop, you will definitely be drawn in. All of these shops have amazing and fantabulous creations, go find some treasure.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

I love to make up words from two
and sometimes more than a few.
It has to be a really good mix
not something wrong you have to fix.
Play around, roll it on your tongue,
see how it sounds when it is sung.
Mix it up and put it out there
see if anyone might notice or care.
I could use Fantastical, or is it real?
Could it be one of mine or the real deal?
There`s just no telling anymore
I make up words walking out the door.
I make up rhymes all over the place
it brings a smile to my face.
I invent new crochet designs in my head
and I`m only a bit eccentric, it must be said.
Inside my head is a whole new world
with ideas just waiting and curled
ready to spring to life at anytime
just like today`s daft rhyme!!



Designs By Caz. TrendyEarth.

Dottie Designs. Jamlincrow Jewellery.

Mystic Spirit Shop. CatsAndSheeps Accessories.

Blue Forest Jewellery. FlowerDeco.

Mosaic Margalita. Ritzy Swish.

Retro68. Berkshire Bowls.

Maxollieandme. WearMeUp.

Art by Jae. Peacefully Perfect.

Hope you enjoyed today`s fabulous collection of delectable creations from the crafter`s of Etsy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

Summer Citrus #Etsy

Yesterday was another nice day with lots of sunshine. Very windy and the wind did have a bite to it but at least the temperature was a lot milder. Although apparently it is set to get colder by the weekend. What a surprise. Not!
I was going to do some needle felting yesterday. I cut out a felt cottage from my template I`d made and got it all ready. Then I was distracted doing some work on my website, improvements I think and hope. I then forgot about the needle felting and got out my paints instead and spent the rest of the morning and most of the afternoon painting. I really enjoyed it but now I need to get an easel. I tend to paint at the kitchen table because there is plenty of light with two big windows and the table in there is wipe clean. The trouble was that by the time I`d stood and painted for all that time my back was aching from leaning over the table. When I was trying to stretch out the kinks my hubby observed that I needed an easel. My answer? Why haven`t I got one then?
Not such a silly question, as he is a carpenter. Time he got to work I think.
The blog is lovely summery citrus colours today and was done as a treasury first for weekly treasury challenge of the On Fire For Handmade team on Etsy.
I hope you enjoy my choices and get the chance to have a little browse through the shops too.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Today we have yellow and green,
quite the best that you have seen.
All looking so bright and cheery
to stop you feeling weary.
It`s been a long cold winter time
but now we`ve begun the climb
back towards the summer light
with long days of sunshine bright
Now suddenly there`s a weather change
and happily we can see it range
through to a summer high
with sunshine and blue sky.
So now we think of citrus,
summer drinks with no fuss.
Lemon and lime summery shades
who`s popularity never fades.



TJB Designs. Phoebe dreams.

Inanirsak Olur Bence. Nancy Ellen Studios.

Gimme That Thing. The Yarn Kitchen.

Cosmic Hippo designs. Berkshire Bowls.

Yogy Kreations. Designs in Stained Glass.

Mediterranean Lights. CatchMeDesigns.

Patchwork Mill. About Crafts.

Yarn Supplies. Barbara Szepesi Szucs

Hope you enjoyed today`s gorgeous array of creations in summery citrus shades from the crafter`s of Etsy,
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

Gorgeous Gifts #Etsy

I decided to look for some gorgeous creations that would make lovely gifts for ladies. Apart from there always being a need for gifts for a variety of celebrations, it will also be Mothers Day for the rest of the world. Apparently Britain is the only country to have it in March, everywhere else it`s early May.
So I did a treasury to help promote Emma of Ritzy Swish for a British Crafters team treasury challenge.
Emma`s 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.
Emma does indeed have a wonderful range of creations in her shop, so do have a browse and enjoy the feast for your eyes.
Don`t forget to see what treasures you can unearth in the other shops too.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Are you looking for a gift
needing the purchase to be swift?
Sixteen shops side by side
hold on tight for the ride.
Looking for a special thing
to make the recipients heart sing?
Just go fast from shop to shop
it`s really just a little hop.
Search in each shop for your desire
now you can see, you`re on fire.
Type it in the box called, search
as you sit there on your perch.
Soon you`ll find what you need
and now I`ll sow a little seed.
With the time saved, tarry a while
and find something to make YOU smile.
Why not have a little or big treat
without hard work for your feet.
Whatever you want we have here
but I`m sure that`s already clear!!



Ritzy Swish. TJB Designs.

Mystic Spirit Shop. Adien Crafts.

Michele Webber Art. Dottie Designs.

SimJaTa. Whimsy Woo Designs.

Frou Frou Felt. Pat`s Paraphenalia.

WitchWayBeauty. Creative Treasures.

Loutul. Leanne Woods Designs.

Heket Designs. Looking glass designs.

Hope you enjoyed today`s beautiful display of gift ideas the ladies, from the creative crafter`s of Etsy.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.