There's a lot of jewellery to make around here. Pictured above is a floristry-themed bracelet wip (the 3D watering can was a challenge. It does hold water, but doesn't sprinkle).
It's so lovely to have orders and commissions but it eats into blogging time. I feel a little out of touch. I thought I'd pop by for a summary of the news.
The arrival of the Christmas fair season means that I need packaging. Lots of it. I use little buff envelopes and oval boxes on which I draw the little bird motif that seems to have become my logo. My Grandad used to draw a very similar bird on little notes he wrote to me.
Recently Ali made the very sensible suggestion of a rubber stamp to save time. She asked me to sketch the bird in her notebook when Tracy, Ali and I grabbed lunched at Raystitch a couple of weeks ago .Then she proceeded to carve one for me. I think it's perfect and I've been using it alot - visit Pomona's blog for a well-lit image of the resulting boxes and of her poorly wrist.
Thankyou so much Ali. (Excuse the terrible dark photo - it's been hectic here today).
Image from Pick N Mix Makers Market blog
Tomorrow is the Pick N Mix Makers market in Holt, Norfolk, organised by Lisa of BoboBun. It's always such a fabulous event - a very tempting mix of handmade and vintage and an excellent Christmas shopping opportunity. If you're nearby it would be lovely to see you. Celia and Penny will also have stalls there tomorrow.
The Selvedge Christmas Fair is in just 2 weeks' time on Saturday 10th December. The full lineup of exhibitors is here. It's hard to describe the feeling at seeing my name up there alongside Emma Lamb and Julie Arkell. I am rather nervous but hope that all will be well.
I have ordered some Moo business cards for the first time.
I will be holding some new silver clay workshops in the New Year, both here at my cottage and at The Make Lounge in London. Click the links to find out more. Above is a mosaic of the silver charms made by attendees of my recent Make Lounge classes. In the middle is Kristina's beautiful charm bracelet made by imprinting vintage buttons into the silver clay.
The silver clay kit and Kirstie Allsopp 'Craft' book giveaway will close at midnight tonight. Juliet and I will draw the winner next week.
The next Making Winter week will start on Monday 12th December rather than Monday 5th. Apologies for the change of plan. The flickr pool is looking beautiful. Here is the premise of the Making Winter project if you'd like to join in.
The next Making Winter week will start on Monday 12th December rather than Monday 5th. Apologies for the change of plan. The flickr pool is looking beautiful. Here is the premise of the Making Winter project if you'd like to join in.
...and finally, next week I will be making monkey cake pops with chocolate button ears for a small someone's sixth birthday party.
Amongst the playlist for her party is this song:
which is a firm favourite around here and feels quite Friday-ish.
