Tag Archives: handmade

More chocs

I’ve made some more chocolates today- sorry this is seemingly turning into a food blog! Non-alcoholic Cherry Brandy Swirls, blimming sugar diamonds have clouded up though, maybe from being in the fridge briefly? Jelly cakes- these are my new favourites! Milk chocolate cups with white chocolate tops and strawberry jelly inside! And some more Turkish [...]

A few good (wo)men

After my last negative(ish) post about resin crafters that copy, I’ve decided to show some of my favourite designers here who are making marvellous work in the world of resin! I even own a pendant from Serena Kuhl, a ring from Fake ID from the Resin Swap and I’m excitedly waiting for a cuff from [...]

More office prettiness buys!

I bought this printer’s type tray from Mr Tom on Etsy, then popped a hanger on the back to hang it on the wall. Just need to fill it up with trinkets now! I also bought this, it’s a fern growing inside a Kokedama- a moss ball for growing bonsai. It’s rather unusual and I [...]

Chessboard Project 2010: Part 4

I’m sorry for being a bit quiet recently, I’ve had a few problems with suppliers, etc and then on Friday last week I went to the Hobbycrafts exhibition at Birmingham NEC and have been obsessed with a big cross stitch ever since- I will have to show you some photos! Anyway I also finished a [...]

Spoon rests

I’ve been working on making spoon rests in recent weeks- what do you think? Working on some for you cake bakers next with dried fruit and sprinkles inside.

You’ve been framed…

Been making frames recently, both acrylic backed ones that stand up and wall hanging ones with chipboard backs. All have acetate fronts. Here are my first three designs!

Shop Handmade Gift Boxes – Now on Sale!

Shop Handmade have opened a Folksy shop to promote and showcase the talents of UK designers by selling the sort of sample boxes you want to buy. They’re a little more expensive than other sample boxes in the region of £30-50 each depending on contents, but each box contains a wealth of full size items [...]

PennyDog’s bonkers clearout bonanza!

Did that grab your attention? I’ve just got back from a stockist who has changed my stock over and no longer want my image pendant range, in favour of fabric pendants. I didn’t realise quite how much stuff they had though! So this weekend I am offering you, dear reader, up to 50% off! These [...]

Make 50: Week 37

I’ve started making cards! What do you think- do they work?

Press release: PennyDog Jewellery launches a collection for homes

PennyDog can now adorn your home with bold coasters and soap dishesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PennyDog Jewellery, which has a rapidly growing customer base within the field of resin jewellery, has further added to the range of products available by now offering a homeware range, currently incorporating paperweights, coasters and soap dishes. Paperweights retail at £26 [...]

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