Learning to knit...badly.

I have never quite managed to grasp knitting very well, and since I have a fair bit of time on my hands, and a children's knitting book, I thought I'd give it a go... again.

When our elderly next door neighbour died, her family kindly gave me a huge bag of mixed yarns to use, so I'm aiming to make a knitted paperchain for my uni room this year, to make it a bit less grim!


Next project (eventually) will be a teacosy for an ace 70's brown teapot my mum found for me. :)


Finally some of my new cake brooches are available on Folksy, also in the lovely Queenies Cupcakery in Ironbridge. More will be listed online in the next few days, along with some of my recycled plastic heart brooches.

Hand Painted Loveliness

I listed three new items today - hand painted faux leather and felt brooches - made from this.




Available in my Folksy shop now, they are £5.00 each.

Folksy swaps are lovely.

I've never done a Folksy swap before, but I'm so glad I did this one!

I got a sweet little parcel in the post this morning, opened it, and found the most gorgeous bracelet from Mirribeads inside!


Beautifully packaged too! My photo doesn't do it justice - the beads are so jewel-y and lovely! Like fairytale fruit drops. It even has a bell, 'so I won't get lost'! :)
I am actually never going to take this off, it's so pretty!

Sweet Strawberries

They're one of my favourite fruits, and today I listed a pretty strawberry hair clip set. It's available in my Folksy shop now!


I went on a bit of a charity shop crawl in Wellington today, sadly nothing very amazing to be found. There were a few bits and pieces of china - some really cute Meakin bowls, and some survivors of a Grindley's tea service in the Cancer Research shop, but they were all in fairly good condition, but I didn't buy them. I'll probably go back later in the week and not be so restrained!
Took an obligatory trip to the sweet shop and bought £1's worth of toffee bon-bons... terrible for teeth, but so good.

Day 7, July Jesters

Today, three more great sellers from Folksy - Fairly Girly, Mirribeads and Silvessence.

Firstly, Fairly Girly - beautiful handmade jewellery - the focal bead on this Seashell Lampwork Necklace is really lovely.



Next, Mirribeads, who gives new life to vintage beads and components in quirky new designs.
This Nautical Weave Necklace is great.



Last for today's post - Silvessence, with unique handcrafted silver jewellery. These delicate Fine Silver Flower Earrings are my favourites.

July Jesters - 5 & 6

Today I'm playing catch-up, had a rather surreal evening yesterday, so didn't get chance to blog! Six Folksy sellers this time - Jentwinkle, Mi Mi B, The Knitting Ninja, Whimsical Wren Jewellery, JAustenJewelleryDesign and Cheerymishmash.

Jentwinkle is a shop filled with great bags and accessories, like this Vintage Dresses Toiletry Bag.


Next, Mi Mi B and gorgeous handcrafted jewellery. I love the colour of this Heart of Glass Pendant.



The Knitting Ninja creates brilliant, quirky woollen accessories. This chain scarf is completely awesome!!



Whimsical Wren Jewellery stocks lovely vintage style jewellery. These opalescent glass drop earrings are my favourites.



JAustenJewelleryDesign stocks a wide range of pretty jewellery. This ring is beautiful.



I love all the items from Cheerymishmash - these colourful cushions would brighten up any room.

Day 4 of July Jesters

Today's featured Folksy shops are Cwtch, Mary Elliott Jewellery and PyroAngel's Sweet Trinkets.


Cwtch is a shop full of pretty textile items, ranging from toys to needlework accessories. I love the range of colourful cushions, like this Liberty print applique one.



Mary Elliott Jewellery has a wide range of lovely vintage style jewellery - necklaces, earrings and rings. My favourite is this pretty floral locket - very Summery!



PyroAngel's Sweet Trinkets stocks fun, kitsch jewellery, including bracelets, necklaces and earrings, like these great Rainbow Cascade Earrings.

Jesters - Day 3!

This time the Folksy July Jesters I've chosen to feature are Maxine Veronica, Polka Dots and Posies and Buttons and Beads Gifts.


Maxine Veronica's shop is full of beautiful earrings, bracelets and necklaces. This metal-free nautical necklace is one of my favourites from her shop, as it can be worn either as a necklace or a bracelet.



Polka Dots and Posies stocks cute brooches, cushions, children's clothing and various other pretty textile items. This floral bunting would brighten up any space.



Buttons and Beads Gifts is full of an eclectic mix of items handmade by Angela. Bright bracelets, necklaces, wine glass charms and many other items are available - I really like these endearing owl gift tags!

July Jesters - Day 2!

Today for Folksy July Jesters I've picked items from Imogen's Imagination, Moody Cow Designs and Adien Crafts.


First up, Imogen's Imagination - a shop filled with beautiful hats and fascinators. It's so hard to pick a favourite, but I really like this yellow fascinator, it's absolutely adorable!




Second today is Moody Cow Designs. Trish makes gorgeous bags and purses, as well as bag charms. I have a thing for frame purses, and this one is beautifully made from a really pretty fabric!



Finally we have Adien Crafts, and a range of cards, as well as a number of textile items, like this lovely lilac cushion.

July Jesters on Folksy - Day 1!

Every day for the next month I'll be featuring some July Jesters from Folksy on my blog. First up, NOfkantsCurios, littleredstar and DreadyDerry.


NOfkantsCurios is run by Natalie, and has a wide range of lovely items, from gemstone jewellery and keyrings to great knitted accessories. I particularly like this pretty hand-crochet cot blanket, it would make a great gift!



Next, Littleredstar. Laura's shop is filled with amazing, kitsch jewellery - necklaces, cute bracelets, and earrings - as well as much more. Her pick and mix necklaces are really colourful, and each one is different.



Last for today is DreadyDerry, a shop filled with a variety of gorgeous items! Beaded bracelets, hand sculpted fimo accessories and jewellery, as well a range of other things - like this sweet fimo piggy!