Monday 28 November 2011

Handmade Monday 44: let's hop to it.

Christmas is creeping closer, and my house looks messier. Seems to be the trend at the moment. I keep getting side tracked by the craft fairy that keeps knocking on my window. However, I can't be angry with her, she is after all a much more interesting fairy than the cleaning fairy. No offence little fairy people but it's true.

I have been going at it non-stop this week (crafting you filthy minded people ;) )

I have managed, after much talk and no action, to start up our Facebook Page. So I am still a little confused as to how it all works, but I figure what I don't know it I can learn. In all fairness it may take me some time - but why rush a good thing. Well, lets hope it's a good thing!

I've been printing off photos to put together a portfolio so I can start carrying that around with me. Not as much fun as starting up the Facebook page, but every little helps.

I have had a number of  custom requests come through this week for Christmas gifts, which has been a pleasant yet unexpected surprise. I have had to order some bits this weekend which means I am hanging around the door like a fly right now trying not to miss the post man.

I ordered myself I light tent... at last. I figured I need to treat myself from time to time. Anyway, my excuse it will help on those dull days when Helen and I need to take a few snaps. Sound reasoning, right?

And finally, some of the makes for the week.

Helen's son wanted something for his girlfriend to go with the watch I knocked up for him. So as well as having this charm bracelet I will do her some earrings too, and box it up like it was bought from a sweet store.


I made up a set of aqua blue and swarovski crystal earrings and pendant (that will have a chain with it once the post arrives), as well as revisiting some older designs that people have been interested in.



I knocked up a couple of bookmarks:



Helen has been back to her work desk and pulled out this autumnal feeling flower arrangement:



Then at the very last, I had another parcel from the Midlands containing some more cuteness. This time in the shape of a little frog. 


So that just about covers the last few days. But far from me to take a breather! Nope, I shall grab a cup of coffee, read up on the rest of the craft world, hope I get somewhere with this Facebook thingy, maul the postman when he comes with my packages and carry on crafting away.

Please find the time to do the same - grab a coffee (or tea) that is - and hop on over to 1st Unique Gifts to learn about what other talented and crafty people have been getting up to this week.

17 comments:

  1. Wow, you really have not drawn breath... the heart necklace is simply gorgeous!

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  2. Thanks Ros. This is the first time I've had to put my feet up, so I guess I should enjoy right? Love being busy though!

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  3. What a busy girl you've been, I love the necklace too and like you am beginning o wonder why I set up the fb page :)

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  4. I really love that love heart/marshmallow charm bracelet! It's so cute :)

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  5. I love the charm bracelet and had I not already got more bits for my daughter than for her two brothers put together....

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  6. 'Knocked Up' Is that the modern version of 'Created' or 'Designed', lol
    Your creations are besutiful. Love the bracelet and pink necklace particularly, they have a delicate aura about them. Really like your macabre bookmark too. In fact, now I have been back and had another look I can't make up my mind as to a favorite, they are all lovely and unusual.
    P.S. Great green cuddly.

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  7. An amazing week's work - well done, everything looks gorgeous.

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  8. glad to hear you've been going at it all week!! Very productive obviously. The light tent is an absolute godsend, it will be worth every penny.

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  9. You've been quite busy. I was a bit confused when setting up my first Facebook page and I still am in some ways.

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  10. You've clearly not wasted a second. They all look great, I normally try and look for my favourite items but I really can't decide. x

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  11. awwww the froggie is lovely! much love, Lucy (Moseley's Giftware) x

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  12. Lovely makes Kat. I haven't gone down the Facebook & Twitter route yet - perhaps in the new year!

    Ali x

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  13. Well done on getting onto Facebook - I will look you up and 'like' you! Love the love-hearts and the little froggy - so cute!

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  14. You have been busy, love the 'Love Hearts' bracelet

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  15. Just going over to LIKE your FB page. Took me a while to figure it all out. Thanks for commenting on bath bomb creations. lesley

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