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January 2010 Blog Posts (32)

Stained Glass Window Art

This is a slightly misleading title - I should perhaps have called it 'Stained Glass Window Effect Art, as this is in fact a tutorial for making some laminated window art with kids. You can read about it here

Added by Artful Kid on January 29, 2010 at 18:55 — No Comments

We like marching

A painted cake for my toddler group 25th anniversary.

Added by Natasha Collins on January 29, 2010 at 12:48 — 1 Comment

Finding my feet

Well, I found my way to my blog and thought I'd better get my first entry in while I was here :)

As the title of this post suggests I'm still finding my feet - and my way - around UKhandmade........and I'm liking what I'm seeing.........looking forward to getting to know some of you on here. My visits might be a bit infrequent over the next 7/10 days as my daughter is home from uni and I'm enjoying spending some time with her, although I am missing my sewing, just a little bit… Continue

Added by Jules Moreton-Ford on January 29, 2010 at 0:25 — 1 Comment

I've got a SALE on at Notonthehighstreet!

Thought I'd share my blog post with you about my sale. The bracelets have sold well, I need to put some more on, that's this morning's job!

The Rachel Lucie Notonthehighstreet.com sale is now live, and I have up to 40% OFF selected items. Some of these are one-of-a-kind, never to be repeated and exclusive to Notonthehighstreet.

A real steal!…

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Added by rachellucie on January 27, 2010 at 11:27 — No Comments

I'd would love some help with market research- you could win a felted handbag too!

I'm hoping my blog giveaway will give me some very usefull feedback.
It's only 3 little questions so I hope you'll take part.

you could also win this sweet little bag

Added by Claire Fairall on January 26, 2010 at 18:50 — 2 Comments

Giveaway handbag

On my blog you have the opportunity to win a lovely bag.It is made from a fabric of coloured wool embroidery on cream woollen background. It is a good size, a nice shape and has a removable strap. The interior is made of spotty cotton and there are interior pockets and a zippered closure.

Winner announced on 12th February. Good luck!…

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Added by Christine Down on January 26, 2010 at 13:11 — No Comments

Acuaj- Jewellery and Story Maker

I always hoped the life will smile at me no matter how bright or rainy the days will be. People say these are jewellery but I am painting lives- other people’s lives.

15 years in a necklace and a bracelet.

I’m writing as I am not able to see him anymore.… Continue

Added by Acuaj Handmade on January 26, 2010 at 13:00 — No Comments

Pictures of my first knitting attempt.

I haven't knitted since I was 7 yrs old. So I have had to re-educate myself- by book- how to knit. A warm hat 'n' scarf set for my daughter. She looks cute too!

Added by Melissa Jackson Redmore on January 26, 2010 at 9:56 — No Comments

Newcomer

Hi there, I am a part time Open university student studying towards a degree in Eng Lang and Literature. In my spare time I work and have recently acquainted myself with painting in Acrylics again. This painting titled "Tides Out" is a very recent one , part of joining Handmade UK is getting back in touch with my creative side after a long absence.

Added by Melissa Jackson Redmore on January 25, 2010 at 21:31 — No Comments

Valentine heart necklace

I made this pendant by hand in the UK. The beads and the pendant have been hand shaped from clay and then painted. It is then strung on a cord made from silver thread with a clasp at the top.

You can buy this pendant for valentines day, P&P Free to anywhere in the UK for £25.

Check out my blog for more info and to buy:… Continue

Added by Surf Jewels on January 24, 2010 at 12:30 — No Comments

Valentines Day

Hey folks,

At makers-online.co.uk have many makers with valentines jewellery that we feel we should be showing off, so we've made a valentines jewellery page! So check it out in the run up to valentines day!…

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Added by Luke Saunders on January 23, 2010 at 12:00 — No Comments

Art Materials - Kicking off with Canvas

I am introducing a new regular informative series to Artful Adventures on the subject of Art materials - I'm not sure yet quite how regular this will be, but there are lots of art materials out there, with new ones being introduced all the time so there's plenty of material to go at (no pun intended). I thought I'd kick off with canvas, the most traditional ground for painting, which has undergone such a surge of popularity in recent years.

Read more… Continue

Added by Artful Kid on January 23, 2010 at 9:58 — No Comments

Butterscotch cupcakes

An easy recipe for delicious cakes!

frosting ingredients

Added by Natasha Collins on January 20, 2010 at 19:13 — No Comments

Ha-Pea-Handmade

I have recently joined ukhandmade and set up my new blog 'ha-pea-handmade' as a place to share my handmade ideas and stories. It's great to now belong to a whole community and I thought for my first post I would show you where the idea for my ha-pea style logo came from.

It all began with studying the work of Lucienne Day and a passion… Continue

Added by Adele Sellears on January 20, 2010 at 18:30 — No Comments

Home-Grown Art Prodigy

Having just written a post about child art prodigies, I now hear we now have our very own home-grown version. About time too, I was starting to feel a little left out, since America and Australia both have their own! You can read about him here.

Added by Artful Kid on January 15, 2010 at 20:41 — No Comments

Handmade Christmas part 2...

Added by Natasha Collins on January 15, 2010 at 18:30 — No Comments

New Owners of Deepdale Cafe

Welcome to Oliver, Rebecca and Paul, who have just taken over Deepdale Cafe. We're sure, like us, that you are looking forward to enjoying their hospitality.
www.deepdalecafe.co.uk

Added by Deepdale Farm & Dalegate Market on January 13, 2010 at 21:30 — No Comments

Valentine's Gifts

With Christmas well and truly over I am now concentrating on producing lots of lovely Valentine' goodies for my online stores. All products are available on Folksy and NOTHS.

To keep up to date with all of my new products please come and follow my blog via this… Continue

Added by Claire Hurd Design on January 13, 2010 at 14:06 — No Comments

Is it that time already?

Hello everyone and Happy New Year..

It has been an age since I last visited my pages at UK HANDMADE . Where does the time go?

It has been a busy old time one way and another and with Valentine's Day looming.. I am in full production with new designs and thinking ahead to Easter already..

See my new cards at Http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/cowboysandcustard

or my new exciting pages at… Continue

Added by Cowboys & Custard on January 13, 2010 at 6:29 — No Comments

Winter Wonderland!

"Polar Bear II"- Fineliners, coloured pencils and metallic ink on A4 bristol board.

Polar Bear is one of the first totem spirits I worked with. To me, he represents inner resilience and strength, confidence, the ability to stride out on your own… Continue

Added by Emma-Jayne Saanen on January 12, 2010 at 18:36 — 1 Comment