More Props :o)

 Remember me telling you about doing a basket so people could take it into their workplace?  Well I finally got a basket curtesy of the MIL (thank you).  I made a liner for it yesterday (I won't show you a close up of some of the stitching as the sewing machine was having an off day) then made a little hanging thing to go on one side.  I'm also going to make a small pocket to hang from the handle which will contact my contact info (save it getting lost under all the goodies). 

The in-laws used to stand at fairs so they brought me this display shelf for using at the fairs.  I've given it a good clean and now I feel the need to make some small bunting to hang on it.  I've also got a few custom orders I'm in the middle of so I'll see you later :o)

Story of the Birds

 I've started a craft group for some of my friends and we wanted to make some hanging decorations.  I shall prep some of the spring flowers and hearts but we wanted a bird too.  I set to started with the above one.  I love the wing inside but that's about it with that one.

 Next came this one..to test the pattern I'd drawn out.  I loved it so....

 ...then came these two.  The had a longer, pointy tail and they have features on both sides so they can be hung facing whichever direction you choose.  I shall make a few more (I may even add legs) then take better piccies, and then they shall be in the shop :o)

Let me know what you think won't you :o)

New Soap

A new soap for you all (as suggested by Shazronnie Makes Stuff) - Bare with Oatmeal.  Great for those who suffer from eczema as it's very beneficial for the skin.  Ready 22nd March 2012.

Also added a new date to the craft fair list!  Think it's going to be a very busy few months.

Exhausted, exhilerated, excited!

What a day I had at the Craft, Stitch and Hobby Trade Fair.  Got a few catalogues to look through, found some suppliers that I'm hoping to start using, and got a bucketful of excitement and enthusiasm for expanding the business.  I had to get up this morning as my head was just whirling with stuff so watch this space in the coming months :o)

I also got another craft fair booked for July, which I've added to the list on the left :o)

Re-Vamped Handmade Cards

I tweaked the New Baby Card a little....they definitely needed some buttons ;o).

And while I was at it I had a play with the 'I Love Cats' cards.  They now have a border - some with a button and some without :o).

Gorgeous-ness

New fabrics to play with.  The first is for a commission order and the others are the pieces I bought in York yesterday.  Very restrained I think ;o).

And this is where I shall be heading on Monday...my first ever trade fair.  I'm rather excited, and also a little apprehensive as I haven't much time there.  Anyway,  I shall make the most of it and spread my wings as far as they will go :o). 



Craft Fair Props

 As I've got a fair few craft fairs booked now I thought I'd better get some better display items for the tables.  I picked up those cup holders for £2 each in Wilko's...£2!! a bargain.  The small basket was in the charity shop...it's perfect for putting cards in.  I also got the small kilner jar to use as a money box which will then go in a basket of my goodies to various work places for people to purchase things they like). 

When I got home I set to and got the jar ready.  I removed the kilner inner and made a cardboard one with a slot cut into it.  I've used some paisley vellum to hide the contents, with a round of felt stuck inside on the bottom to stop the clanking of coins (hopefully).  I'll then put a strip of sellotape to stop the lid being opened with a ribbon over that to make it look pretty. 

 This is the soap boxed with different ribbon...

...and this is it with the new labels.  Off to pop them in the shop now so they'll be ready for Mothers Day :o)