01/03/2014

Dragonflies #Etsy

Well what do you think of these then? Aren`t they gorgeous?
I always think dragonflies look so beautiful and they remind me of warm lazy days with their wings gleaming with beautiful colours as they flit about.
Hope you like this collection as much as I do.

Somehow yesterday morning was a bit of a mad rush, not really sure why. I was trundling along nicely. Then I just sort of ran out of time.
I did up a parcel, more craft bags sold, did promotion and listing, was about to get to the e-mails when I realised the time.
I was meeting a friend and she called to check we were still meeting and I realised I hadn`t replied to her e-mail. Oooops. So it was mad dash to get ready and off to the bus stop.
That of course meant the other e-mails didn`t get done till the evening.
I really must do better.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

I got up a little bit late
was running behind to be my fate?
But no, it all was going well
until I heard the telephone bell.
I`d been slogging away at my work
I love it, so don`t need to shirk.
I had a cuppa and then one more
I think it`s what mornings are for.
There I was up the stairs and then down
hair everywhere, in my dressing gown.
I don`t have to get dressed too early
no need for me to join the hurly burly
of all the people rushing to and fro
as off to school and work they go.
Nope, I don`t have to join the race
my mornings are at a gentler pace.
Well apart from yesterday of course,
then, I was running like a race horse.
Maybe that`s overdoing it a bit
because mostly now here I sit!!



Dragonfly Art Painting, Purp...
$18

Wings of Hope- Dragonfly gif...
$4.25

Dragonflies in Flight Quilt ...
$12

Dragonfly Suncatcher with Sw...
$13.35

Fingerprint jewelry dragonfl...
$89

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf with Drag...
$120

Dandelion & Dragonfly Decal ...
$9.99

shabby chic dragonfly valet ...
$28

Ceramic Mug Dragonfly Wheel ...
$25

Green Dragonfly Vinyl Wall D...
$3

Vintage French Dragonfly Eph...
$10

Hand Painted Dragonfly Yoga ...
$60

BLACK DOG DRAGONFLY Labrador...
$39

Dragonfly Smart Phone Wristl...
$38

Large Stainless Steel Metal ...
$38

French Country Retro Vintage...
$13

Hope you enjoyed today`s beautiful display of dragonflies from the shops of Etsy.
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28/02/2014

Lucky Green #Etsy

This was a treasury that I made for the Craftyfolk team challenge, the theme was St Patricks Day, in case you didn`t realise.
I didn`t even know when it was to be honest, I had to look it up. I hope you enjoy my collection whether you celebrate it or not.

Yesterday I was on the search for more pieces to put in crafting bags. I think I told you that I had done some, well two actually. One in pinks and purples and the other in blues, a selection of different yarns of varying lengths and texture and ribbon. Ideal for small projects or to add variety to larger ones.
Anyway they both sold the same day they were listed which was the reason for me making up more of them after I posted those ones off.
So now I have a few different colours done, reds & blacks, greens and yellows, purples & pinks, blues and browns with cream/white. The last one has some beads and buttons in too.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

The day didn`t have a promising start
it`s the truth, hand over heart.
It was enough to make a person swear
and I almost did, I do declare.
It was dark and gloomy, the rain pouring,
a scenario that`s getting old and boring.
But before I could totally despair
there was hope when I looked out there.
Could it be? A tiny ray of hope?
Maybe after all I`ll be able to cope.
I looked out and was very pleased
at long last the rain had eased.
And could it be, I think it is
Oh my goodness I`m nearly in a tizz.
The sun has come out to play
and that has really made my day!!



My 1st St Patrick's Day ...
$2.99

Lucky Itty Bitty Wood Stacke...
$11.45

Baby Toy: Green Shamrock Han...
$9.5

EMBROIDERED TEXTILE EARRINGS...
$11.5

Toddler THIS is my LUCKY SHI...
$12

Pottery Coasters Dark Green ...
$6

St Patrick's Campervan w...
$22

Japanese Stab Binding Book
$15

Handmade Green Buttons ZigZa...
$2.75

Mosaic Name Sign
$125

St. Patrick's Day Shamro...
$20

Vintage Shamrock iPhone Case...
$16

Luck of the Irish handmade c...
$2.25

St. Patrick's Day "...
$2.5

Good Luck Card. Wishing you ...
$2.25

St Patrick's Day Jam & M...
$25

Hope you enjoyed today`s gorgeous array of greens in advance of St Patrick`s Day.
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27/02/2014

Checks & Tartans #Etsy

How about this for something different?
I spotted this collection and thought it would be great to show you all. Gorgeous tartans and checks here.

Can you believe it? It was sunny all day yesterday. Yes the wind had quite a bite but it was so nice to see the sun and lovely to have a mostly blue sky. I think everyone is so fed up with greyness and rain. I am pretending that I haven`t seen the weather forecast for today and that it isn`t pretty dire.
Let me think now ..... What did I do yesterday? Ahhh yes. I decided to make up some packs for crafting. I added a variety of yarns as well as ribbon. I`ve done them in blues, pinks & purples and a yellow & greens pack so far. I will also be adding other colour ways and a general mixed pack too.
Very handy for small craft projects and adding interest to larger projects too. Great for children to use their imagination with as well.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

You could knock me down with a feather
I`m so amazed at the improved weather.
Who would have believed it would stay sunny?
Grey skies and rain would have had my money.
Yes I know there`s still quite a chill
but all that sunshine gives such a thrill.
Clear blue sky looking like a summers day
almost made me want to go out and play.
Winter weather will soon returning
and those in T shirts will be learning
that a bit of sun doesn`t bring spring
though I did hear the birds sing.
It`s quite early and rather risky
but the birds are already getting frisky
a sure sign that winter will soon leave
and I, for one, will certainly not grieve!!



William Baby Boy Shoes, Maro...
$40

Plaid Tartan Decorative Desi...
$44

Men's bow tie - ivory ch...
$28

Clip on Dog Bowtie-Collar bo...
$8

Baby boy linen short pants, ...
$23

Pocket Square Handcrafted M...
$22.45

Zira: Silk Plaid/ Tartan Rev...
$10

Navy & White Buffalo Check I...
$18

Tartan Brown White Tableclot...
$24

Book Wrap HARRIS TWEED Blue ...
$25

Retro Casual Womens Cotton L...
$49.99

Men's Bow Tie, Vintage P...
$28

Harris Tweed Purse - Brown C...
$140

the "Amandine"
$290

vintage 8mm check (gingham) ...
$13.2

Chambray & Checked Reversibl...
$45

Hope you enjoyed today`s wonderful display of tartans and checks from the shops of Etsy.
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26/02/2014

Spring Flowers #Etsy

In view of the milder temperatures we have experienced over the last couple of days I thought I would show you a more spring like collection. I thought the flowers looked so beautiful and should be seen by a wider audience, so here they are.

I meant to do a lot yesterday but felt rather sluggish after being awake from just after 4.00 a.m. So I didn`t really have the same energy and enthusiasm as usual.
I did however go and meet a friend for coffee and we had lot`s of chat over coffee and cake. It`s been a good month since we last got together so we needed to talk a lot. Well .... maybe not `needed` but had to anyway. You know what they say `it`s good to talk` and we certainly did a lot of that.
As it was my hubby`s birthday my eldest daughter, son in law and grandchildren came to visit after tea and we all had pancakes as my granddaughter had wanted to make them.
Earlier in the day she had thought it was pancake day but still wanted to do them when she discovered it wasn`t.
They were yummy with fruit and maple syrup.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Now that it`s almost spring,
winter is having one last fling.
Yes, here it`s coming down again,
being deluged with heavy rain.
A temperature drop as skies clear,
this could cost the plants dear.
A frost comes sparkling all around,
on roof tops and covering the ground.
The sun appears, the air is chill
it casts golden light where it will.
No real strength to warm the day
there won`t be many out at play.
Squirrels will stay in hibernation
not ready for a winters end celebration.
No bees or wasps about just yet
for that, much warmer, it has to get.
Won`t be long now the signs are there
soon we`ll be complaining at the suns glare!!



Felt Scarf With Flowers, Nun...
$190

Small watercolor wildflowers
$12

Floral earrings of polymer c...
$18

Tote Bag Bag Tote canvas Pho...
$140

Knitted (crochet) Warm Scarf...
$180

Handmade polymer clay beads ...
$7.5

Flowers Original Painting Wa...
$47

Bloomy sun - summerly flower...
$79

Size XL Botanical Resin Bang...
$49

Botanical Flowers Mixed Bouq...
$20

Turkish Oya Black Flower Sca...
$23

Wet Felted Pansy FLOWER Clu...
$48

crochet scarf crochet lari...
$49

Necklace Statement With Yell...
$112

Original Aquarell, Flowers, ...
$19

18x18 Throw Pillow Cover Ind...
$18

Hope you enjoyed today`s beautiful bouquets of floral crafts from Etsy.
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