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Orders for my handstamped personalised jewellery have been flooding in :)
Here are a few recent orders below xox
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Friday, 8 March 2013
Sunday, 24 February 2013
Handstamped Mummy Necklaces!
I've been embarking on a new crafty adventure - handstamped jewellery!
My lovely hubby bought me some supplies for my Birthday. I also bought some supplies (I won't even go into how expensive this new hobby is!) and slowly my collection is building.
Anyhoo, I set up a Facebook page a few weeks ago and already have 170 fans and in the last few days I've received 5 orders! Exciting stuff.
It's such a shame that I have to get all my supplies from the USA because there's nowhere that sells what I need in the UK. I'm running really low on stock and getting lots of enquiries so need to stock up fast.
Here's a special necklace I made a couple of days ago... Let me know what you think :)
My lovely hubby bought me some supplies for my Birthday. I also bought some supplies (I won't even go into how expensive this new hobby is!) and slowly my collection is building.
Anyhoo, I set up a Facebook page a few weeks ago and already have 170 fans and in the last few days I've received 5 orders! Exciting stuff.
It's such a shame that I have to get all my supplies from the USA because there's nowhere that sells what I need in the UK. I'm running really low on stock and getting lots of enquiries so need to stock up fast.
Here's a special necklace I made a couple of days ago... Let me know what you think :)
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
New Chromebook Cover :)
I turned the dreaded 30 this month so to cheer myself up treat myself I've bought a new Samsung Google Chromebook.
As I sit here waiting for it to be delivered I decided to make myself a new case for it (because every new electrical purchase deserves a new accessory!). I went off the measurements given on the Amazon website and added 1.5" to the length and depth. I used iron on velcro as my machine doesn't like sewing it on. I've left one piece unattached for now so I can see the fit and know where to best place it when it gets here. It's lined with soft fleece too. I keep meaning to add tutorials so I will do a tute for this at some point this week.
Here it is... lets hope it fits!!!
As I sit here waiting for it to be delivered I decided to make myself a new case for it (because every new electrical purchase deserves a new accessory!). I went off the measurements given on the Amazon website and added 1.5" to the length and depth. I used iron on velcro as my machine doesn't like sewing it on. I've left one piece unattached for now so I can see the fit and know where to best place it when it gets here. It's lined with soft fleece too. I keep meaning to add tutorials so I will do a tute for this at some point this week.
Here it is... lets hope it fits!!!
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Henry has chickenpox :(
This week has been hard. After not sleeping all night (no exaggeration!), Henry woke up with spots on his face and legs. After a trip to the docs he confirmed my suspicion that he has chickenpox. It's awful to see him so itchy and unwell but after 4 days they are starting to clear up. He's feeling much better although still not eating much.
I've been thinking about taking up jewellery making - yet another craft that I will probably get bored of after a month as my hubby pointed out. We shall see!
It's my Birthday on the 25th. I'm going to be the big 30. I can't believe it. I'm officially a grown up!
I've been thinking about taking up jewellery making - yet another craft that I will probably get bored of after a month as my hubby pointed out. We shall see!
It's my Birthday on the 25th. I'm going to be the big 30. I can't believe it. I'm officially a grown up!
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Extra Long Sock Monkey Finished!
My lovely hubby picked me up some toy stuffing and wadding from John Lewis on the way home so I got to work finishing my sock monkey. It took a lot of hand sewing but I'm pleased with the result.
I just need to choose a name for him, package him up and send him to my cousins little boy Gabriel who collects them.
I just need to choose a name for him, package him up and send him to my cousins little boy Gabriel who collects them.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
I've decided this year is going to be wonderful. I'm going to make a living from doing something creative - what exactly I'm not sure yet! I'd like to have another baby too. That's not too much to ask is it?!
Craft wise I'm going to be setting up a Facebook Page and instead of making things to order, I will make things and sell them as I go. That way there's no pressure to make things over and over.
I spent NYE babysitting and sewing an extra long sock monkey for my cousins little boy. I really need to invest in a new sewing machine that can take a walking foot because sewing a sock is hard work!! Starting the new year with a little hand-sewing can't be bad. It's a shame the shops are closed today because I've ran out of toy stuffing!
Here's what I have so far. Any name suggestions?
I've decided this year is going to be wonderful. I'm going to make a living from doing something creative - what exactly I'm not sure yet! I'd like to have another baby too. That's not too much to ask is it?!
Craft wise I'm going to be setting up a Facebook Page and instead of making things to order, I will make things and sell them as I go. That way there's no pressure to make things over and over.
I spent NYE babysitting and sewing an extra long sock monkey for my cousins little boy. I really need to invest in a new sewing machine that can take a walking foot because sewing a sock is hard work!! Starting the new year with a little hand-sewing can't be bad. It's a shame the shops are closed today because I've ran out of toy stuffing!
Here's what I have so far. Any name suggestions?
Monday, 8 October 2012
Christmas Gifts
It's that time of year when it's already dark by the time you get home from work, there's a chill in the air and you can't help thinking it's Christmas time soon.
Every year I say I'll make as many handmade gifts as I can but last year I was too busy making orders for my online shop at the time. This year, I am determined.
We also have a Christmas fair coming up at work. I'm organising stalls selling gifts, mulled wine and hot snacks such as pretzels, crepes and German sausages. I'm going to have a little stand selling handmade nipple tassels (as we are a burlesque supper club and maybe some other nik naks such as funky cushions.
I ordered some craft supplies today from the best online shop Paper & String. I want to buy everything Sarah stocks!
Things on the list for pressies this year include:
Cookie Mixes
Candy
Personalised Canvas Bags
What kind of things do you make for Christmas gifts?
Every year I say I'll make as many handmade gifts as I can but last year I was too busy making orders for my online shop at the time. This year, I am determined.
We also have a Christmas fair coming up at work. I'm organising stalls selling gifts, mulled wine and hot snacks such as pretzels, crepes and German sausages. I'm going to have a little stand selling handmade nipple tassels (as we are a burlesque supper club and maybe some other nik naks such as funky cushions.
I ordered some craft supplies today from the best online shop Paper & String. I want to buy everything Sarah stocks!
Things on the list for pressies this year include:
Cookie Mixes
Candy
Personalised Canvas Bags
What kind of things do you make for Christmas gifts?
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