I've Shabby Blogged my blog!

I've been admiring various blog templates and backgrounds for a while but me being as dizzy as I am never realised that I could also have a fabulous blog background by clicking on the 'shabby blog' link in the top left of the blog page!
After getting rather excited about the idea of 'tarting' up my very plain blog I set out to explore the delights of Shabby Blogs.
Well I was like a kid in a sweet shop! Why had I not discovered this sooner!

I had a play around, and it's not quite finished yet but here is my new look blog, courtesy of ShabbyBlogs.com.

Where to find me...

I've got a few craft fairs coming up in May so thought I'd list them here.

If anyone's free and in the area please pop in and say hello!

Saturday May 15th: Astbury May Day, Astbury Village Hall, Nr. Congleton. 12.30pm-4.30pm

Wednesday May 19th: Marton Ladies Evening, Marton School, Marton, Nr. Congleton

Sunday May 23rd: Arts and Crafts at The Mill, Victoria Mill, Congleton. 11am-4pm

If you want to find me at any other time I have a studio in Victoria Mill, Congleton.

Address: Studio J

Victoria Mill Arts Centre,

Foundry Bank

Congleton

CW12 1EE

Recent work...

... Again I'm sorry it's been ages! Time just flies!!

In my last post I mentioned about a big wedding commission I'd been working on.

Well here it is...

Organza flower cake topper

Brides fascinator and birdcage

Above: Bridesmaids hair band

Below: Bridesmaids dress accessory

Brides bouquet close up

I added a brooch given to the bride as her something old and blue lace for her something blue.

Brides and Bridesmaids bouquet

As well as the above I made four button holes for the ladies of the wedding party and an earring and necklace set for the bridesmaid.

I had the most amazing time making these. It was a challenge but a really fun one! Loved every minute of it.

If you would like anymore information about commissions please do not hesitate to get in touch.

It's been far too long...

... I do apologise! It's been over a month since I've been here! So much has been happening the time has just flown by.

Where do I start...

Well I now have my own studio in an Arts Centre in Congleton. Very exciting stuff, it's only small but for what I need it for it's perfect! The launch was on Saturday night and was a great success.

Above are photos of my little studio and below are some shots from the launch exhibition...

Take a look at the Arts Centre Facebook Page . Here you'll find a link to the website and much more!

I took part in the Folksy Heart Swap for Valentines Day. I recieved a fab pin cushion heart from Monstermash . I'll post a photo asap!

I sent my heart to Sharon aka Bliss Knits , who kindly blogged about them...

http://blissknits13.blogspot.com

I've also been featured on the Folksy Weddings Blog. Under the 'Something' tab you'll find my something blue bracelets. Anna is doing an amazing job, this blog is just fab!

http://folksyweddings.blogspot.com

On Saturday I had my first craft fair of the year. It was a Vintage and Craft Fair in Didsbury. Brilliant do! An amazing mix of old and new. I met some lovely people and made a few contacts for some more fairs coming up. So i'll keep you posted of my where abouts!

As well as all this I've had a few wedding orders too.
I've done some flowers for a brides hair.

The Bride had her dress made for her so I used the same fabric to make the flowers.

Photography by www.3poppiesphotography.co.uk

I'm also working on a bit order for some fabric bouquets and a birdcage veil fascinator so i'll keep you updated with how that goes.

Right, I think that's everything! I need to make a big big effort to keep you all up to date now.

NEW YEAR SALE...

...Yup as promised I have 25% off selected items in both my Folksy shops. Including craft kits and button bracelets.

Oh and of course A HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all. Lets hope 2010 is a fabulous year for all things hand made.

It's Christmas time...

So my craft fairs are over. I've got a bit of stock left which next year I will put in a January sale.

For now though I've listed some Christmas Baubles on Folksy with FREE P&P :)

http://www.folksy.com/items/139470--Tangled-Christmas-Bauble?shop=yes

My goodness it's been a while!

I can't believe it was September the last time I blogged! Bad me!

Well life if good, busy making. I've had three craft fairs this week, one more to go on Tuesday night and then that's me done for the year, at least for the moment! Just orders to contend with :)

I've listed a few more goodies in my shops since we last spoke and there is still free shipping on my craft kits a perfect present for that crafty so and so!

I'll be doing a Christmasy give away after Tuesday, so watch this space.

I also plan to have a January sale in the new year, so that's something to look forward to!

For now it's back to making for Tuesday Night's fair.

Ta ta for now :)