Treasury Thursday

I am not liking the rain one little bit. It is making all things look grey. But then again grey can be rather beautiful as you can see in this treasury. These gorgeous items are made by the members of the Crafty Folk Team on Etsy. Go on have a look, maybe it will cheer you up.

Can't see the wood for the trees

Just wanted to share some of the wonderful items you can find on Etsy. Just click on the photo and you'll be whisked away to the relevant shop. Enjoy!

Trying out a new way of showcasing craftyfolk

I came across this useful site via a friend  who had used it on her blog. I have been struggling to put together a showcase for ages now, as Blogger and I don't get on very much.  This widget looks like it may solve all my problems with creating a nice looking showcase.   I made a treasury on Etsy, featuring several artists from the Craftyfolk team.  I based it on this silly poem: 

Spring is sprung
Da grass is riz
I wonder where dem boidies iz
Da little boids is on da wing
Ain't dat absoid

Da little wings is on da boid


So here it is, hope that it works now!!!

If you like purple.

Haven't blogged for ages, but thought it might be an idea to start again. I have decided to let my Folksy shop fizzle out and am putting my efforts into my Etsy shop and am pleased to announce my new website. So what am I doing to fill these shops? I have been busy, but unfortunately not creating stuff, but indeed setting up website and filling in tax return. However I have managed to make a pretty necklace today, particularly if you like purple!

Here are the raw materials and some of my handmade felt beads.

And here is what I made of it

Hope you like it, it's for sale in my Etsy shop.  I have just bought a pile of seed beads too and have plans for some really gorgeous orange and also limegreen jewellery.  So keep popping in and having a look as new things are being listed all the time.  And don't forget, if you like Octopusses there is always Squids In which has now got a new home on my website too, so if you're in need of some funky cephalopod cards that's your port of call