New Year Part 2

Well almost 3 weeks into the New Year, have been busy making for Valentines Day. Plus missed last weeks Handmade Monday, where did the time go. My Folksy store has been on sale mode, busy backwards and forwards to the Postbox. Thought it would be quiet but no, sales have gone through the roof. From my point of view good, means I have space for all the new ideas. Sale ended now and back to posting Valentines makes.

Makes so far this year:

Key rings, all done in the hoop on my embroidery machine

A Love Pillow

Tag pockets

Couple of cards

Learning new techniques.

I am passionate about all forms of crafting and made a decision to learn something new this year. The choice has been vast but settled on Weaving. George Weil based in Farncombe, not far from us do a small frame, which for me is perfect as can make into bags etc.  After the sale has finished something I am going to look at treating myself.

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A bit behind this week, DH and I met up with some old colleagues from BT we have all retired now. Sewing machines serviced on Thursday am finally got back to working on Friday.

Should make next week okay as nothing on the cards.

Have fun

Wow Blogging Thursday No. 2

Valentines day is almost upon us, well yes I know a few more weeks left but from a selling point of view with the decorations done and dusted time to look forward and plan the year ahead. My makes so far:

Je t'aime gift pillow with an envelope pocket for a message or a gift.

A small gift bag embroidered with 'Love Potion' ideal for a special piece of jewellery or how about some lovely handmade soap.

'Bee Mine'

A fun heart with wooden inner, cream cotton front with a cute bee and 'Bee Mine', the back is cream felt, gold organza hanger and yellow rose

Happy Valentines Fabric Card, lined with cream card

May call it a day at these 4 as never sure if Valentines is worth it or not.

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