Do It With COTTON #Etsy

This started life as a treasury for the On Fire for Handmade team`s weekly treasury challenge. This week the theme was `Do it with ....` and it had to be fabric, yarn etc etc. I looked through the ones already done and realised that cotton hadn`t been picked out so far and went with that.
This time of year there is always lot`s of cotton about, whether in fabric or yarn. To my delight I managed a good assortment of creations for you to browse.
It does seem as though summer is finally getting nearer. We are getting plenty of sunshine and yesterday the temperature was in the late teens. We did still have a chill wind but it was warm in sheltered places.
Unfortunately with the summer comes that old bug bear Hayfever and both hubby and I are suffering at the minute, although he is much worse. When he first gets up he can`t stop sneezing for ages and it`s made him feel quite grotty. It doesn`t help that this is the first time he has ever had it and unfortunately has a bad bout. He doesn`t complain much luckily, just gets on with it which is good.
Mine gave me a fuzzy head so I didn`t really achieve much yesterday which was a pain. Still it all gets done in the end.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Blue sky and a fluffy white cloud,
shame that the wind is a bit loud.
Sun up high shining so bright
and always such a welcome sight.
Cheery smiles of happiness on every face
even old `uns picking up the pace.
Shedding clothes, arms all bare
children race by without a care.
Time to do the garden, I think.
Said of course with a nod and a wink.
I don`t like dirt going up my nails
it invaribly causes loud wails.
The kneeling, so hard on the knees.
At the thought of weeding, this one flees.
I am however good at supervising
and making tea, not surprising.
I give lot`s of encouragement and praise
I`ll even promise him a raise.
Two biscuits with the cuppa, instead of one
and in no time at all, the weeds are gone!!



Jamina Rose. Yarn Supplies.

Narya Boutique. Seno.

Retro68. Kallie`s Cotton.

Janet Long Arts. HirasuCrafts.

Nancy Ellen Studios. Harem Design.

GiZZdesigns. NMNHandmade.

AtlasKnitShop. DecoZoneStudio.

Pasin. Grahams Bazaar.

Hope you enjoyed todays wonderful display of cotton creations from the crafter`s of Etsy.
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May Blossom #FolksyFriday

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Bet you thought it was actual blossom didn`t you? It`s okay to admit it, I would have done too. It IS blossom just not that sort of blossom.
This May Blossom is Folksy`s daily listing club for the month of May, thought I`d add that in case you didn`t realise. LOL!!
Anyway, I`m kind of digressing here, being silly and all that.
So back on track. I am not only showing off the listing club on Folksy I am taking part again this month in the hope of improving views and sales in that shop as both have been dire during April. With my redundancy getting ever closer, the end of May, I need to have all my shops tip top as this will now be my job. Eeeek!!
As always there are old as well as new participants in the listing club, adding to the diversity of crafts, very good for buyers to have lot`s of choice.
Yesterday I had my 4 year old grandson. His first words were, I don`t want to go to the city. I cheered and said that was good. Once inside he asked to play on the Wii and I had to say no as his Mum and Dad said it was no longer allowed during the week. After that he decided he wanted to go on the bus to the city. Groan. We duly went and it did save me a trip another day as there were a couple of things I wanted to get. Back home, having had lunch out we made a Shepherds pie.... well I always call it that and my girls tell me it`s a Cottage pie if it`s beef.
Mine is a shepherds pie regardless of what`s in it.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Is the blossom out this May?
Tricky one, just cannot say.
It appears and then it`s goes
as soon as the wind blows.
We have sun but the wind is strong
now it`s May it`s all wrong.
Should be warm and balmy days
maybe even a heat haze!
Instead that wind is blowing a gale
the kind that makes things sail
past you, big as well as small
it really is no fun at all.
Still getting the odd frosty morn
appearing to sparkle in in the dawn.
So very pretty I have to say
at the start of the new day.
Would rather now feel some heat
a proper summer would be neat!!



JAustenJewelleryDesign. Knittingtopia.

PAPER, Chains & Beads. NOfkants Curios.

Leanne Woods Designs. World of Cards.

Handmade by Edwina. Red Devil Crafts.

Ann Chandler Originals. Cheerymishmash.

Sew Perfectly You. Modern Designs by IAlbert.

Clare Sherwen.

 Jigsaw Cottage Crafts.

Hope you enjoyed today`s gorgeous display of creations from the May Blossom daily lister`s of Folksy.
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Flowers for Summer #Etsy

Today`s blog is from a treasury for Colleen who is this weeks Shop of the Week on the British Crafter`s team. This week we all put as much effort as possible into promoting Colleen`s shop. It doesn`t have to be a treasury. Can be by sharing individual items a few times over the week on different sites, tweeting the shop or various items or doing blogs and/or treasuries.
So as you can see there is plenty of scope for helping with the promotion. It`s always worthwhile helping others just because you can and in this case, more so, because at some point YOU will be the one receiving the promotion.
Colleens shop is Midnight Star Designs. Her bio says:
A mix of vintage and modern jewellery made by me, created with heart, crafted with soul.
It`s short and to the point and says quite a bit in it`s own way, especially the last bit. Colleen`s jewellery is gorgeous and well worth having a browse through, so why not do just that. You could even treat yourself while you are at it if you want to.
Do have a browse through all the lovely shops here as they all have gorgeous treasures just waiting to be uncovered.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!
Here`s a poem I wrote while travelling on the train for a day out in London.

Here I am on my way
heading to London for the day.
A concrete jungle with many a shop
and I`m sure we`ll shop till we drop.
We`ll stop for a coffee for a while,
watch the world go by with a smile.
As we wriggle our toes, enjoying the rest
from the hard pavements that really test
our stamina and determination
to buy something nice in celebration
of this time together, sharing,
before the day is too wearing.
Then rested we`ll head off again
though many would consider us insane.
I don`t like shopping for shopping`s sake
personally I`d rather jump in the lake
Going with a purpose, that`s fine
at the end of the day, shoes will be mine!!



Midnight Star Designs. Izzybeads.

Punctured Artefact. Dottie Designs.

WideSkyPapercrafts. RitzySwish.

Blue Forest Jewellery. GlitteringPrize.

Adien Crafts. Maxollieandme.

Wisteria Cottage Crafts. Jaysmonkey.

Leanne Woods Designs. Mystic Spirit Shop.

Designs By Caz. Joscinta.

Hope you enjoyed today`s gorgeous bouquet of floral creations from the British Crafters team on Etsy.
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Red Hot #Etsy

I don`t know what the weather is like where you are but here in the UK in East Anglia, it`s gone back to freezing. We had a brief spell of mild and for the odd day, almost verging on summer days. Now though, as seems to be the way nowadays, we have once more taken a few steps back and returned to winter with very low temperatures and frosts.
Because of this unseasonable chill I decided we needed some heat on here, something warm to look at, with a glow. With that in mind I decided to go for red today, bright, hot, glorious red.
Yesterday I had a great time in London with my daughter and got some shoes I wanted, well two pairs actually. We wandered a while and got tempted into a new shop doing skin care products. A young man gave us a body scrub to use on our hands. It was quite amazing how soft it left the skin after it was washed off. Then we were given some body butter to put on our hands which was also really nice, hours later we were remarking how good it felt. We had coffee, lunch and some afternoon tea as well before I headed back. A really lovely day.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Around the house the wind is howling
tugging gates that seem to be growling.
Seeds are flung far and wide
they`re just along for the ride.
People bend against the flow
as it`s strength seems to grow.
Blowing pots, picking up a chair
lifting it, then depositing it over there.
Newly grown plants are battered
while bloomed flowers are splattered.
Toys are tossed here and there
without rhyme, reason or care.
Like March and October rolled into one
I wish this weather would soon be gone.
All we want is sun and heat
to sit upon the garden seat.
The month says summer should soon be here
but it`s in no hurry, that is clear!!



AV Custom Designs and More. Kerri Robberts Designs.

C. Banning Limited Edition Scarves. Misha Girl.

Dottie Designs. Cody`s creations.

Chiriwraps. Nurichant.

Jcudesigns. Averilpam Design.

Grace`s Favours. Diggi Woodturning.

Audrey`s Cat. Miss Bohemia.

Coleraine Creations. Nanette Bevan Glass.

Hope you enjoyed today`s beautifully vivid hot display of red creations from the crafter`s of Etsy.
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