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Hello and welcome to the home of Ivory Bird Jewellery. You'll find lots of vintage style and inspired lovelies here that I have found on my cyber space and land travels! I'll also be including some of my own vintage inspired jewellery and accessories from time to time. I also like to feature artists and craftspeople whose work uses a vintage theme. As well as that I hope you will meet new friends and be inspired. I hope you enjoy and come back again soon!
Now available from Sheena Holland's Vintage Emporium
Hello and welcome to the home of Ivory Bird Jewellery. You'll find lots of vintage style and inspired lovelies here that I have found on my cyber space and land travels! I'll also be including some of my own vintage inspired jewellery and accessories from time to time. I also like to feature artists and craftspeople whose work uses a vintage theme. As well as that I hope you will meet new friends and be inspired. I hope you enjoy and come back again soon!
Ivory Bird Jewellery
Now available from Sheena Holland's Vintage Emporium
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Sunny Swanage - My other half decided that enough was enough yesterday afternoon, so we went for a drive. I'm never really sure where we'll end up when he says this and to...
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Photo Scavenger Hunt - February 2012 - Better a little late than never, I have finally completed my Scavenger Hunt photos for February. I must admit I did struggle a bit this month so one or two...
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Thank you! - I thank you and my daughter thanks you. Your lovely comments on here, facebook, and etsy UK thread - all made us realise, what we did already know, that M...2 hours ago
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Week 46/52 303-309/365 - 303. this weeks blanket swap squares ready to go in the post 304. self portrait 305. Ant in crocus 306. sunrise 307. newly sown lettuce seeds in the kitc...
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Thank You - I would like to say a HUGE thank you for my friends EvaJeanie and Altered Chic for free sponsoring my blog in February, I've decided not to continue with ...
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Sunday 4th March - Flown the Nest, that's the theme for the next two weeks. Interpret this as you like, all mediums are welcome. We would love to see what you create so leave...
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Lorraine Dowdle #CRAFTfest Stall - Here is Lorraine's stall, she is one very talanted lady making lampworked jewellery. In her own words "Hand creating glass beads, and incorporating these o...5 hours ago
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It seemed like a good idea… - When you decide to make eight “Little Red” dolls. It might be wise to bone up on your math. Eight Little Red’s mean 40 mushroom tops and 40 mushroom stal...
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Look Hoot Flew In - A wonderful surprise flew in the other day. It was my prize from the UK which took a long time getting here. It's Mr.Wonderful Owl! Thank you so much Je...
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Meet Valeta... plus two winners... - There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom .....Anais Nin Her name was Valeta... and she ...
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The Love Affair is Over - This week, I deleted my Pinterest boards. The short story is that I have so many concerns about the terms of use and my increasingly sense of unease about ...8 hours ago
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Victorian Graphic - Elegant Woman with Jewelry - Click on Image to Enlarge I was out Antiquing today and I picked up some fun things, including this pretty bust of a Victorian Woman. she looks quite fancy...
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I made it, safe and sound. - Here's a final update for those who have been wondering! And yes, it's delayed. You'll have to forgive me. It's been a doozy of a move. This gnome turnta...
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Snip, snip, snip - This week has been a pretty busy week, I've had lots of orders, lots to make, and a poorly little Tinker to look after! This evening after the children ha...
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Alterations by Shaun Kardinal - shauninprogress: the 30-postcard set Alterations Copyright 2005 - 2012 Poppytalk. All Rights Reserved poppytalk.blogspot.ca
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Successful Day - Well, looking out of the window this morning before setting up stall at the Unique Craft Market at The Spring in Havant, I was very doubtful as to whether ...
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Hoarding Diaries - Erratic Eyeshadow - I don't seem to have a lot of eyeshadow in my stacks of make up it seems, but considering I don't actually tend to wear it I shouldn't really have this muc...
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Tying the Knot in 1954 - My second entry of wedding dresses from the original owners is the Wedding dress of Margeurite Dey of Collingwood Ontario. This was worn on her weddi...
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Blast from the Past Jewelry - It's been a couple of crazy rainy gray days. The kind of days that are perfect for just looking at pretty things to take your mind off the dreary weather. ...
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Bead Soup Blog Party - Grande Finale! - Not long ago I had signed up to join Lori Andersons Bead Soup Blog Party. I was lucky and had been randomly chosen, along with 198 other jewelry designers....
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What I'm Loving Today - My Dear Friends, Oh this weather has been so nice. It makes me want to lay out in the sun, dress in bright, happy colors and just get out and do things! ...
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Today is the 5th beadsoup blog hop... - I'm hopping but have no soup on my burner.... So instead of Soup I have a work in progress.... Playing with some of my new enameled headpins! This did n...
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Join Me At Creativity By-the-Sea... - *Boardwalk Memories: Folk Art Assemblage Workshop* *Sunday, March 25th * *Creativity By-the-Sea, Ocean Grove, NJ* Take a stroll with me down to the boardwa...
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Tag! You're it. - Earlier in the week, the lovely Miss Simmonds tagged me to provide 11 interesting facts about myself, and to answer some questions. Here goes. Firstly, th...1 day ago
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Good start - A great start to the weekend - my new copy of Embroidery magazine plopped through the letter box just in time to have a good browse whilst eating breakfast...
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Bead Soup Blog Party! - Thank you to Lori Anderson for her vision, her charisma and her dedication to keeping what has brought so many people together and so many joy. We LOVE You...
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Sewing Directory Team Photo - Sorry for the lack of updates the last couple of weeks it has been a crazy busy few weeks. Believe it or not The Sewing Directory team had our first ever ...
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Indefatigable* - that's me! - I know I'm back earlier than I said but I'd forgotten about an interview I did for UK Handmade. I hadn't forgotten the interview, just the date it was bein...
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Isosceles Picnic Quilt - e Hello! Penny here from sewtakeahike! Today I'd like to share a tutorial with you for making a HUGE! picnic quilt! I don't know about you, but when I ne...1 day ago
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My Posts on BitchBuzz: February 2012 - Here's another of my monthly summaries of the pieces on sex/relationships that I've written for BitchBuzz recently, with links, just in case you missed any...
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Wire plus Resin equals... - I do worry about myself sometimes ... about some style of jewellery that comes out of my head. Once upon a time I used to think that I *had* to make someth...1 day ago
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Favorite Antique Jar... - Great things are stored in little packages... Little packages are great things... This wee little white glass jar has the same diameter as a quarter~ I...
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Weekend Artist Retreat, part 2 - Here's another project from my retreat with Lora Hart & Lorena Angulo: making personal journals. I've blogged the journal-making process multiple times bef...
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Hello, is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me, is there anyone home?... - Just to let you know, I have another workshop now available. I have booked Weston Park for another Haberdashery Brooch Workshop on the 28th April 10-4pm W...
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Photo a Day 1 - I'm playing along with Fat Mum Slim's March Photo a Day challenge - I love a good photo a day challenge! Here's yesterday's: Up (Things are looking up ...
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Deer Antler Razor - I love this crazy idea for revamping a razor into a rustic antler-handled piece of art - it makes me think of log cabins in the woods haha See how you can d...
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The lamps new home... Stella in Evanston.... - I wanted to share with you where the lamp I made over went to live. :) This is one of the boutiques I sell out of in Evanston, IL. They just did a huge rem...
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What's Rocking My World This Friday! + Tag Tuesday 'Books' - Hello, thank you for dropping by to read my Friday Rocking post when I end my week thinking happy thoughts :o) *** The sun came out yesterday and I reall...
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Swapsies - This is going to be a very quick post, but I just wanted to share these with you.... I took part in a swap (my first ever) over on snipsnaphappy's blog a...
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Web site - My web site that I have with microsoft office live small business has to move as they have decided that they are shutting that down so a lot of us are flo...2 days ago
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Kalamunda tomorrow. - How fast does the month go, I will be at Kalamunda Market tomorrow. These earrings are made from a vintage necklace ( made from bone ) they are so feminine...
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around here - Just ordered and received a bunch of new washi tape and decorative tape. I love this stuff. **EDITED to add: Thanks for the questions! I purchase most of ...
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Sugar and Spice! - From Sugar and Spice and all That's Nice, 1928. Marguerite Davis, Artist. AMERICAN WOMEN CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATORS collection by Darling & Company, Seattle,...
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Jellypark Charity - Little Havens - Blog Hop! - To celebrate Jellypark's charity for 2012 we are holding a blog hop!! Little Havens is the charity chosen by Claire - the owner and illustrator behind Jell...
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Goodbye February, Hello March! - * * *Another Month has Flown by!* Where does the time go? I know February is the shortest month of the year, but even so, it seems to have flown by in a f...2 days ago
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Vintage Wedding Decorations - French Provencal Accessories - Add to your rustic or vintage wedding decorations with lovely French Provencal accessories. The small pitchers are ideal as vases for mini arrangements o...2 days ago
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Project Day: Customer Creations - Here are some more gorgeous creations that our customers have sent in. All made with our fabrics. Talented Jodi makes kids bibs & pants. These beautiful cre...
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Golden Gate in Jerusalem - (Click image for larger size) Illustration from a Swedish book about the life and times of Jesus, published in 1878.
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French Corset Pendant- Ohh La La - I did a little creating this week and just couldn't resist making a French Corset Necklace. With lots of bling. The etched brass corset itself was made wit...
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Operation handmade high street - Is still GO! The last shop I looked at fell through spectacularly! But this doesn't put me off, since then I have looked at lots more and I think, and hope...2 days ago
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Tic Toc! MAD MEN is Coming Back - If you love the show MAD MEN like I do, you have been suffering from terrible withdrawal symptoms while they took a seemingly endless production break. Bu...2 days ago
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Latest Finishes - I have just completed 3 Cross Stitch Toppers. These designs by Sue Page are based on Blue China. [image: Photobucket]
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New Month, New Look, New skill! - Today is the first day of March - the sun is out and a general feeling that spring is here seems to be well and truly in place. So, how to celebrate this m...
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Some art by Jinny Bell - Hi all my shoulder is still causing me allot of pain and I am very frustrated with how slowly it is healing. I saw the specialist for my 2 week post op sur...
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February Crafting - Hello all and welcome to March! Hope your February was fun filled. My February has been busy. There are maths exams tomorrow and over the next few days so I...
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Henrietta's Henna - *Henrietta's Henna* Art print available at Society 6 Vote for this at Threadless
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New 40th Edition AIM Magazine out now!! - Click on the picture to be taken to the brand new issue!
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Bernat Free Crochet Pattern Detail - Berella 4 - Blue/White Afghan - [image: berella1] Click here to get the free pattern.
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Mr. Postie brought me a parcel - What a wonderful surprise Look what Mr. Postie brought me - my friend Aija sent me a lovely box of goodies There was a lovely Elizabeth Arden vintage pu...
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Dylusions Play - Hello friends hope you are all faberoonie! Its just a quickie post tonight to share another journal page I used Dylusions inks, stamps and the gorgeous ne...
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Come Visit Maygreen Fairies - Come and visit the Maygreen Fairies stand at the Spring Kitsch & Stitch Fair, Cranbrook Town Hall, Cranbrook, Kent. It is a super event packed with vint...
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New Trésor clutch - Hello, A new addition to my Trésor clutch bags: For those daring ladies who want to add a “Rock Chic” touch to their outfit with the leopard print fabric...
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lovely surprise - Look what my dear friend Julia sent me a wonderful fabric heart a altered heart box and this was inside - a sweet tiny fabric heart- what a great idea ...
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New Facebook Fan Page Layout - New Facebook Pages Have landed - head over to your page now and take a spin with the new design. There's a new 'admin' section too!
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Note to self...Re.Irish dancing 28/02/12 - Siege of Ennis as a warm up... 8 handed reel...at last almost perfected! No stiff legs! Next week....begining basic Hornpipe steps I hope. Hurrah!
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Word for Wednesday - Today's word is faturday. I can't remember where I learned this exactly. This term refers the one day a week a dieter can eat whatever they want. I've be...
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scrappy happy pot-holder - still here! just plodding along with the daily routine which is a real time zapper right now, last week i got a real urge to sew something quick & easy, as...4 days ago
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Lady Sybil Shows Her Dark Side... - Jessica Brown Findlay plays Lady Sybil in Downton Abbey, a soldiers nurse in World War 1 who fights for the right to marry her true love...her family's c...
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You Tube Haul Review! - The ever lovely (and, I'm sure, ever fragrant due to his own soap making adventures) Mike from Mikemakessoap on You Tube and My Planet Earth Soap Company d...
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Etsy Rookie!! - Yes, it's official, I'm now an Etsian too!! It's only taken me a few months to decide (!) and I'm sure everyone on my Facebook is fed up with my indecision...
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gratuitous button shots! - phwoar! look at these beauties i'm guessing they are victorian or maybe edwardian these may be more modern but they are very fancy these are gorgeous three...
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new resin jewellery - I found some black filigree cut out tape in the Pound Shop & wondered what it would look like cast in resin - well here's my first two experiments if you'...
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Happy F**king Birthday! - (yeah, you at the school gates, I mean you!) This is not my usual subject to blog about, but I just have to say this... I f**king hate the sentiment behind ...
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Peacock Collection - When we began selling our buttons and shawl pins in the local stores I was a little concerned that we would be repeating the same designs over and over and...
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Grafters: Film Biz Recycling - Have you ever heard the saying, “Waste not want not?” Well, at Film Biz Recycling that is their mission and their sentiment is more like, "Waste NOT wha...
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Come To ART IS YOU West Coast Petaluma!! - Last Fall when I was in St. Paul, MN teaching at The Creative Connection 2011, several people asked me if I was going to be at Art Is You the following wee...5 days ago
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New Giveaway and other sewing news - The followers on my blog have reached 596 so only 4 to go to reach 600. I have a selection of magazines to give away and I will be awarding 2 magazines to...
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Fashion Week London and Brooch Bouquet from the Amanda Jane Collection - broochbouquets.com Brooch Bouquet from the Amanda Jane Collection make the Runway fashion week in London ...
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Baby Keepsake – Birth Celebration Necklace - I had a lovely custom jewellery order to complete last week. I was sent a selection of baby keepsakes, presumably that had been kept within the baby box an...
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Is Spring here yet? - The crocus are popping their heads above the soil a dash of colour on a dreary day and think almost Spring. To me seems to have been a long, long winter an...
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Just added hats, sweaters, circle skirts and nightgowns - Just added to the website - - Vintage sweaters - includes a 1970s Black Anthony Muto Sequined Top, 3 1960s sweaters, an 80s Evan-Picone Argyle card...
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So why do I want funding? - Some (most) of you will have seen me pestering you over the last few days and this is why. Since I started my business back in 2009 everything has been don...
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New Goodies !!! - We've had rather a lot of lovely new products come into the Shedquarters over the last week or so (with more still to come) and I've been busy photographi...
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Mother's Day is approaching.... - Mother's Day is fast approaching and this year is on Sunday 18th March. I've asked for a lie in, marmite on toast in bed, a bubble bath to be run for me, ...
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FEARLESS - * * *catstir [kat - stur] noun: * *Code word for the other "C" word that rhymes with "dancer"* Sometimes, I am in a hole. It is dark here. It is dark (and ...
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TAST Week 8 - Chain stitch this week. Had some fun, but very disappointed with the main photo. I experimented using some great silver chainette cotton and lurex I've h...
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more bronze age woodworking - Following my last post where I was getting ready for an exciting bronze age woodworking project I have now been working for a couple of weeks with the bron...
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The beautiful Moray Firth - When we moved to Scotland from Cyprus, one of the things I was most looking forward to were the Scottish beaches. [image: Heidi] [image: Big Dog on Lossie ...1 week ago
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Win tickets to Sewing for Pleasure, Hobbycrafts and Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch!! - Between 22-25th March, Birmingham NEC will once again play host to three wonderful creative shows. Sewing for Pleasure features more than 150 stalls filled...1 week ago
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Chicken Posole Soup - This soup is so delicious and is similar to menudo but without the tripe. *WHAT YOU WILL NEED:* - Whole Chicken- The bigger the better - 2 Large Can...
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'The Same' - Just happened upon this incredible exhibition in Beijing, 'The Same' by prominent female artist Lin Tianmiao. I love that it's conceptually heavy AND aesth...
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Blog Background - Yellow Distressed Dots - Click on image to enlarge and then "right click" to save to your computer I created this pretty *Background* using *different sized yellow dots*, on a * c...
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gold-dipped necklace - Today we are featuring another lovely tutorial from my sweet friend, Erin. Visit her at Lovesome! Okay, this tutorial sounds a lot fancier than it is. This...
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Dancing Leaves - Peridot Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings - This necklace and earrings set has been inspired by the beautiful spring-like weather we have been experiencing in the UK recently. The leaves have been h...
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Design a bag - Have you seen this bag? Click on the picture to see more - but please make sure you are sitting down safely first. Who, on their right mind, would pay that ...1 week ago
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Vintage Advertisement- Hair Tonic - Have you all been watching Downton Abbey? I'm a little behind the trend and just discovered it on Monday. I watched the first episode of the first season...
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Red Cabbage - *Progression:* Reused and unloved cotton scraps wrapped with eucalyptus cinarea (scuse spelling) and other random gum leaves. Mordanted with bougainvi...
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A Vintage Valentine's Hen Party - I held a hen party cupcake decorating workshop for 11 lovely ladies a couple of weeks ago. The bride to be is getting married in May but first has the...
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New Projects - The 3 Friends Sale is just a few weeks away and I have started making some new items for it. Miss Bea Haven I know my husband wonders when I am going to ...
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A Bird Collage and Wonderful Soaps - Some days ago I’ve heard a bird singing for the first time this year. What a lovely sound. Spring might be around the corner and with this favorite seaso...
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Becki Button Love ♥ - This post is long overdue but there is no better time to post than today. Let me get this straight - I LOVE receiving packages in the mail. Even boring sup...
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Exciting News - I have exciting news to announce but you'll have to go here to find out what it is! More information here.
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Handmade Highstreet: Re-stocked - I popped into the lovely Handmade Highstreet in Annerley yesterday and did a little restock. This is the cutest little store featuring handmade items creat...
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I want a little bit of empty nest syndrome! - I am having quite a bit of difficulties in writing regular blog post's! It's frustrating me no end. Is it a lack of sewing projects to show?..........no....
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Jewellery Party - Last week has been pretty busy as I prepare for a jewellery party this Thursday. I've made some sparkly earrings with fuchsia pink Swarovski Elements Cry...
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Lift Off... - When the Lord sets you free you are free indeed! John 8:36 Hope you birds have found your wings! If you're like me & waiting for lift off... perhaps you...
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Book of Days 2012 - I mentioned yesterday joining a wonderful new group for art journalling, this group is called Book of Days 2012. It started at the beginning of January so ...
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Magazines and cancellations - I'm really pleased to let everyone know that I am in this month's issue of* Popular Crafts* magazine - there's a short history of passementerie in England, ...1 week ago
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New post earrings - I have just made these sweetheart post earrings, I actually made them for myself as I wanted a black pair but I decided to polish them a little and put the...
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Fairy Godmother. - Well my new clay has been a mega challenge,( ProSculpt) However I did manage to make this Godmother and baby. The clay was very soft and great for detail, b...
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WOW!!!!! Where does the time go... - Hi everyone, I have not posted on my blog for so long that I almost forgot how to do it. I hope everyone is doing well. I don't have much play time as I ha...
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Huge LAST CHANCE Sale On eBay This Week! - Since I haven't done a clean out of old, unsold inventory in quite a while, I decided to take advantage of the 7 DAYS (!!) of free auction listings on eBay...
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Miss Ingredient's VM Bunting Cake!! - Have you seen this gorgeous cake?? Miss Ingredient asked to design a cake around my lovely 'Love' cake bunting and Wow doesn't it look amazing?? I can se...
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Vintage Cards - An Invitation - While out looking for a Valentines day card for my loved one the other day, I soon realised that I wasn't going to find what I had in mind in a high street...
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Felt like spring!!! - Oh yes!!! A new season is just around the corner. So in anticipation I've been busy with new colours for weeks These felt flowers are part of my new spr...
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~ Realllly Big Show! ~ - Gearing up for a really big vintage and crafts show and sale in Waxahachie, Texas. A little less than two years ago I closed two antiques business to he...
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Free Vintage Photo Image Family - Free Vintage Photo Image "Family" My Mom picked this image up for me years ago, when we were coming up with new ideas for craft items to make. My Mom was th...
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February - I found these pictures saved on my computer, it's been a pretty crap 2012 so far. Onwards and upwards!
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Z Box - What is Z Box? Well it is an ingenuous idea over on Zibbet. Ok so that didn't tell you much, but just wait I have more. A group of talented artist and c...3 weeks ago
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These Bunnies need help! - I haven't blogged in ages, decided to showcase this good cause and thought it a perfect way to restart my blog. It is so enjoyable to see what people creat...
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First Doll of 2012 - This is "Essence" a doll I made for a dear friend of mine, who is currently recovering from a health issue. I sure hope this makes her smile! I love you...
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New Banner Photo - Hello All, as you can see we have a new Banner Photo. This will be our poster and flyer photograph for this years fairs. Soon to be appearing here there an...3 weeks ago
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A week in pictures #Handmade Monday - This week I attended the 'Tower Barzaar' at The Engineshed, Lincoln University. This is something I have had a hand in organising. Lincoln was in need of a...
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~What in the JUNK has been going on?~ - *JUNK.....still on the hunt for it....this old sucker describes all of us JUNKERS to a tee.....and NO it ain't mine but it shore is a sight!.....* *I am s...
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A Little Something To Lift The Spirits! - Firstly, I'd just like to apologise for this blog not being as long as I would like, but I've not been too well for over a week now. I guess it's that tim...4 weeks ago
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I'm Still here.... - Hi crafter's, I know it's been a while since my last post but life just seems to get in the way of me and the computer sometimes. I do have a few cards...
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New websites, new blog - I have been creating a new website to give more details of the courses I will be running in my newly redesigned studio. Throughout 2012 I will be expandin...4 weeks ago
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New in the shop You Capture With Digital Camera Stamping - New in the shop the popular Capture Life necklace with a digital camera stamping. Product details: New in the shop the Capture Life Necklace with Digit...
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Be my Valentine?? Everyday! - You shouldn't have to celebrate one day in the year for that special one you love-you should do it everyday!! Here are a selection of Valentine inpired ite...5 weeks ago
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In a spin? - It has been such a long time since I wrote a blog post. Initially this was due to a problem I was having with Blogger and later due to just being too busy...
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The Jean Genie - If Helen's face launched a thousand ships, The Shrimp's figure launched a thousand shifts. Irrevocable, unforgetible and so super-chic it hurts, we're al...
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January... - ...is the month when I really need to just accept that I'm not going to get anything much done, and get over it! With the madness of Christmas over, I alw...
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New Kindle Cases - Are now in stock and available in more fabrics than you can shake a big pointy stick at.Navy DandelionForest FernBlommaAubergine SwirlGolden YellowChocolate ...
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Lace ruffle collar - *This time I want to show you beautiful tatted collar I made recently. The pattern comes from "Crocheted and knitted bedspreads" by The Canadian Spool Cott...
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Pull Treat for a Small Flattish Gift - Valentine's Day is just around the corner and, while we want that special gift from the one that we love, we also want it to be beautifully packaged. So he...
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My vintage sweaters - I've mentioned before that I need to see all of my purses and shoes, otherwise I end up using/wearing the same few shoes or purses all the time, while ...
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Another New Year - Well 2012 certainly came at me with a huge whoooosh!! Not sure where 2011 went to but I was kept pretty busy not only with the crazy wedding rush over May ...
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Plans for 2012 - Hello all 2012 promises to be our biggest year yet! We currently have several meetings set up which will hopefully lead to new stockists and fantastic opp...1 month ago
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Easy Marbling - We are currently doing a project on Space in school and I found this idea through Pinterest and have been dying to try it out. (Original website) This mor...
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oh by the way... - yep I'm thirty...... I thought some magical thing would occur, the sky would open up and a giant token would appear marked 30 in gold, with stars and g...
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Get Personal. Say Thanks. - With each order for an information product sent from my office, I hand write and send a thank-you note. I timed it. It takes 45 seconds for each one. How...
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Belated Happy New Year - I'm back in blogland and all giddy with excitement about what this year will bring.Before I flit forward though,I noticed quite a few of the talented sti...
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Dressember round up - Just a quick one today to share the last few dresses I wore in Dressember. I have made a little collage so you can see them all in one place.
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a design assistant's point of view - * Heather Jenkinson Interiors* Hi everyone - I’m Kathryn, Heather’sassistant. I started working for Heather last October, and apart from the f...
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CP - Traditional Soap Making Course Leics,East Midlands - *Dates: * * * *Saturday February 18th **Saturday March 3rd **Saturday March 17th* * Saturday March 31st Sa...1 month ago
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Egregiously Overdue Shop Update - We touched down in El-A back in August, and now that we're reasonably settled in (i.e., have discovered where to get spicy thai noodles and stiff ...
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Happy? You Decide! - *Meet my youngest grandson, Cash.* * * *He has learned how to pout.* * * *He has learned it well.* * * *Cash has the sweetest disposition, but he is trying ...
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A Happy New Year In 2012; The 117th, 'Tuesday Tea For Two', And The 88th, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday': - *W*elcome dear fellow blog friends!.., A VERY HAPPY *and *BLESSED, *NEW YEAR IN 2012 *to one all! *W*elcome to the.., *117th,* *Tuesday Tea For Two*! ...
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Content Moving - The content of this blog has been moved to www.theladycherryfiles.com. Come and join me over there for more posts on sewing, baking, crafting and vintage g...2 months ago
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CRaFts from Around the CoRner... - I'm thinking, this would be perfect to carry around in my bag to keep track of notes and memos. Also a fun, crafty way to do Art and Recycle all those em...
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Rise & Root - I HAD A DREAM a few weeks ago in which several symbols appeared before me. They had no context, just were there. One of them remained with me upon wakin...
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Loving my new little shop - this is the front door to my little shop that i share with Lilly Cottage Well i have been so busy and really bad at updating this blog, I have had my l...
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Adult T-shirt Colours - See the picture below for the colours I can offer adult t-shirts in (click to see a larger version). I can apply your design in a choice of colour(s) too, ...
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - I finally got all of my Christmas decorations up this week. We've had quite a bit of snow here surprisingly and the kids had a snow day today and yesterda...
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Why Craft? - Thinking of all of my wonderful crafty blogging friends this holiday season as I reminisce about the days when I was a good and avid blogger... : ) http:/...2 months ago
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Charity Auction - The European Street Team on Etsy is auctioning a handmade grannie square blanket for charity. All the proceeds will go to Architecture for Humanity. Go to...
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Christmas Events - Come find me at these great Christmas Events!! *TOTALLY BAZAAR VINTAGE FAIR * *11th DECEMBER* The Totally Bazaar Vintage & Handmade Fair returns to the Hol...
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Growing Puppy - Our little Jem is just growing and growing. Shes so full of energy and will walk for ever. Always excited and pleased to see everyone. We love her!
3 months ago -
THE SNOWMAN CANDLES - Just started to make some more "The snowman candles". And thought I would share.I still have to "pretty" them up etc. But I have to say, love doing candles a...
3 months ago -
Shake Up Christmas... Week Two - Week Two of the Christmas Surprise Discounts. This week save 30% on a Mummy Tag Necklace! Discount code ADV2 Click on present to take you to website.
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Tampa Review Poetry Chapbook Contest - This is actually a legitimate venue. Sadly, I have been taken in by a few of the opposite.What's new at Tampa Review . . . .November 16th, 2011Dear Reader,Ca...3 months ago
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Continuing my creative mojo journey - So this is what I have been creating this week to continue with trying to regain my creative mojo. First up is this cushion which is a variation on the patc...
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Well what do you know. After all this time I can post on here again. - Computer technology beets me. I got locked out for an absolute age, started a new blog, got settled in and sorted then all of a sudden I can access this bl...3 months ago
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Making the most of the quiet hour... - I've finally stepped up a gear, I really don't know where the imaginary force field that sometimes holds me back comes from? Most of the time I'm very org...
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Katie and Tom - Venue Styling and Design - We worked with Katie and Tom to help design and style their pretty, chic and vintage inspired wedding reception. Like many couples Katie and Tom had lots o...
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New Job, New Blog. - Been a bit busy in my world lately and i have a new personal challenge, a new job! It's a job that is going to take me on a journey of personal challenge an...4 months ago
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Vintage pretties I bought at the fair - In my previous post, I forgot to show you the vintage pretties which I purchased. Two pretty brooches from "Daisy Darling" Some Suffolk yoyos from "Donna...
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Tea Party And A Fun Visit To My Dressing Room After Tea: FUN RE-PURPOSING IDEAS FOR YOU TO USE: - *Hello my lovelies!* *I*t's been *a very long time* since I have posted on my, *The French Dressing Room*, blog! *S*o here I am with *tablescaping ideas...
4 months ago -
Mosaic Tree - creating home crafts: Greetings to all from Sunrise Cards! - Mosaic Tree - creating home crafts: Greetings to all from Sunrise Cards!: ' Greetings to all' or should I say 'greetings cards for all'? Husband and wife t...4 months ago
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Exhibition news! - So, I've been very busy creating a unique piece of Artwork for the 'Inspired' 2011 Exhibition at the Stewards' Gallery within Clitheroe Castle...and as it ...
4 months ago -
Pins in Tins! - Haberdashery need never be boring and these spotty pin tins certainly tick that box! In pink or blue they contain 200 plastic headed 38mm steel pins. *Pi...
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Holiday on the Jurassic Coast - Just got back from a week in Lyme Regis, gorgeous little town with that scary sea defence The Cobb, (of French Lieutenant's Woman fame!) I managed to walk...
4 months ago -
**Message to all Followers** - This blog is now closed. I will be deleting it soon, so if you'd like to continue following me please go to my new blog at http://fordiefresh.blogspot.com w...
5 months ago -
The Dolls house Project (pt2) - Things are coming along nicely! Over the weekend I was able to finish off painting the outside of the house. I decided to go with a white house with fuch...
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Thank God For Thursday.. - As Thursday is now my day off I'm starting a new blog project in the run up to Christmas... This is week one of my Blog Project 'Thank God For Thursdays!'...5 months ago
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Strawberry Birthday Cake - My daughter recently had her 4th birthday and requested a strawberry shaped cake for her party. I don't have a huge amount of experience in baking but this...
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We have a brand new look and a brand new blog to go with it :) - HI everyone just to let you know that I will shortly be retiring this blog as we now have a brand new blog with our brand new look. You can take a look at ...5 months ago
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A Visit to A College Market - After always going around markets and bazaars as vendor, I rarely visit as shopper. And today I went to visit one of my good vendor friend at a college mar...
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How to make a leather flower brooch? - . This gorgeous leather brooch accessory is made of scraps of leather. It is lovely, versatile and fresh. I used very soft leather in bright colors. Wear i...5 months ago
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Giveaway at Nancy's "Sugar Lump Studio" - Nancy is such a wonderful artist, a big heart, and she is has an amazing gift that will find it's proper home on the 14th. Isn't it lovely. Sugar Lump Studi...
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Announcing crochet courses at Tigerlily Makes! - Just a quick note to let you know that I will be running crochet courses for the lovely Lisa at Tigerlily Makes in Lichfield. Check out her brand new websi...5 months ago
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Shopping for Fabric? - So I know its been ages since I closed this blog and starting blogging at TraceyPereiradotcom but I still have a lot of visitors coming here every wee...
5 months ago -
Getting back into the swing of things. - Well, everyone, I've been very quiet recently and haven't had much chance to do much jewellery making.....but I'm back and I have a competition for you all...
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NEW BLOG! - Hi everyone - long time no post! Following a complete re-brand to my business earlier this year, I am now the proud owner of a brand new blog, which you'll...6 months ago
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woven fibres of a different kind - Woven fibres of a different kind, instead of cotton and a sewing machine, the fibres used here are from different plants...the Australian picabeen palm a...
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Finding what you like - Sometimes it can take a while to realise what it is about a style that really gets your enthusiasm. I've realised that over the top decoration is not for m...
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50% OFF SALE! - We've set up a special page with tons of items 50% off for a limited period - this page is not linked from anywhere else on the website, so it's for follow...6 months ago
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Brand New Website Launch - Friday was a big day for me - it saw the launch of my brand spanking new Website!! It's taken me forever to do and listing 136 cards was a task and a hal...
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Moving - Hi After much thought I've decided that it's too hard trying to keep two blogs going - so have decided to focus on my first (and most closest to my heart) ...6 months ago
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Being featured in the Making magazine (and so proud :) - I have been reading through one article on Etsy back in February or March. It was about being featured in the magazines and how to approach this. It was ve...7 months ago
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Vintage Caravans and Cornish Cream Tea's - This is a short film of recent shoot that Ella and I styled (props and Clothing), all located at Lovelane Caravans in Cornwall. It was a fabulous Sunny Co...7 months ago
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Dum de dum... & 'Mollie Makes' magazine find - ...still waiting for my domain transfer. Seems to be taking forever moving my www.handmadeheaven.biz address to the new host. Patience, patience, patience....
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Born from a Meteor, and Flashier than a Diamond - that’s Moissanite - I love custom requests from my customers because they quite often lead me in a direction I might not have gone otherwise. I”m pretty firm on using on...
7 months ago -
Phew l'm back - Where has the time gone its been a month since my last confession/post but l have been busy l have made 3 granny square bags and sold one which was great f...
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20% off!! - Hey all, Use coupon code JULY20 to receive 20% off your purchase in my Etsy shop.
8 months ago -
We've moved! - Having recently moved house, everything is now getting a much needed spring clean. New pictures and a fresher feel in my knitting shop, a new style in my v...8 months ago
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WOYWW June 15th - Hi everyone, Well here's my desk today - What a mess!!! Yesterday I took a class at the Craft Barn and here are some of the cards I made using a paste ca...
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Spreading the Love - Well it appears that I have well and truly fallen off my weekly alphabet blog. :( Along side it (or maybe in its place) I will be doing shop features. Thes...9 months ago
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Inspired by... - [image: I'm listening]I'm Listening - haptree The Folksy team have recently created a series of posts called 'Inspired by...' and they have invited all of...
9 months ago -
Fantastic bead giveaway - If like me you love beads and making jewellery, you will love this fantastic giveaway. Anne is hosting the giveaway on her blog, Gardanne She is picki...
9 months ago -
New Website! - Sorry it has been so long since we last posted, somehow life always gets in the way. The business has been expanding quickly and the work never seems to st...
9 months ago -
Lurrve and Peace Hippy Bag - A recent project that had to stay under wraps until now as it was for an 18th Birthday present! An 11 year olds embroidered denim jacket, long outgrown, b...
9 months ago -
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We've moved our blog to Wordpress! - From today, our lovely Little Bead Shop blog has moved to Wordpress! Come and visit us at http://thelittlebeadshop.wordpress.com/ Love, The girls from th...10 months ago
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Celebrate Your Wedding in Style with Vintage Wedding Accessories - Celebrate Your Wedding in Style with Vintage Wedding Accessories There’s nothing more romantic than a historic love story that perseveres through time - ju...
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We're moving - The Google AdSense Team has sent me an email warning me that one of my other blogs, Old Paint, has pornography and/or adult content. As an example, they re...
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a glorious day to discover a hidden pub - testing out the new 50mm on some spring nature-y bits....what a lovely little lens. spent last weekend wandering around the woods with mother and siblin...10 months ago
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MIGLIO SPRING SALE - The Miglio Spring Sale is available online now! With some fabulous offers to compliment your spring/summer styles. Review our PDF style file here to give ...
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Fit For A Queen ~ - Quickly approaching 700 followers, I am so humbled. Who would have ever thought? Someone said create a blog and 'they' will come. And they did. The...
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And the winner is... - All names written out, folded, put in a big cup and got hubby to pick one out and the winner is...... MARY CHEZ! (names from my blog went together with nam...11 months ago
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promoting british wool and the farmers who produce it - the organisers are delighted to invite you to take part in a brand new show being hosted in: hall 2 at the yorkshire event centre on the great yorkshire s...11 months ago
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MiSsInG mOjO - There's not been an awful ot of *crafting* going on here in the **B* *household of late! Although there has been some seed planting going on today! The *M...11 months ago
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JAPAN! - I am heartbroken at what i have seen in the news about Japan and I really want to do something. My own artwork and style is very much influenced by Japanes...11 months ago
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Lovely Lavender... - Mmm… I love lavender. Okay, so Mr QuirkyPig thinks it smells like ‘old ladies’ knickers’ but (sexism alert), he’s a man, so, meh…. Lavender has been used ...11 months ago
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Little Owls - [image: photo] I fell in love with this owl stamp, which came in one of the free Sale-a-Bration sets and so it was used as the basis for both cards for my...
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I Need to Stop; A Goodbye - I've been thinking about this for some time. It is time to say goodbye here, to stop blogging. The reason is that I simply have nothing to say. Those of ...
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Day 28 of 28. - Day 28 of Three Things February. Monday 28th February. Oooh its the final day of Three Things February. Well done to everyone who took part for the whole m...1 year ago
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I'm Back! - Well, Aidan arrived on the 12th of December and has been growing at a great rate! I have been keeping myself occupied with him since then, but its time I s...
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Time Flies By! - I know I have not been blogging more often, so sorry about that! For the last few months things have been busy with the Spring Collection which I have pla...1 year ago
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The Heart of the Home - The heart of the home is the kitchen, right? Shouldn't it be decorated with the best handmade has to offer? I have located some of the finest handmade deco...
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Winner, winner, lobster dinner! - We have a winner! Congrats to la gatta che ricama! You are the winner of a free Seafood Platter pattern. Enjoy! Thanks to all who participated!
1 year ago -
Last Mosaic - I thought I would show you the last mosaic that I made, a Gecko for a fellow crafter. I have been absence for some time now and have made nothing since th...
1 year ago -
the "A word:" Take 2 - Last week I wrote about the beginning of my journey. I was overwhelmed with the sweet comments. As well as overcome with the concerned comments. Although t...
1 year ago -
New Look... - Hello Lovely People... Wow.. I forgot how orange it is in here... it's been to long! Well I'm told the last year is gone now so I have hauled my overfed se...
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Craft Juice Finds, Tuesday, 01/04/2011 - With the Christmas holiday behind us, Valentine's day is around the corner. Are you ready yet? NO? No problem! Here some handpicked Craft Juice finds to fi...
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Moving blogs - Hi everyone A very happy New Year to you all - let's hope this year isn't as bad as the profits of doom are predicting. This is my last post on Blogger. ...1 year ago
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Fabric Hearts - First of all I must point out that my previous post was the 100th one of my blog! I cannot believe I have posted that many times all ready! (Just shows how...1 year ago
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Designer Crochet! - Having been searching the web for everything crochet while on my quest to learn how to, I stumbled across this picture which shows a chanel crocheted ba...
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