January 2012 Blog Posts (37)

Last week we were invited to the Interiors UK show at the NEC in Birmingham.  We were invited there by Mary Portas and her business partner Peter Cross and the House of Fraser.  Mary is looking for homeware designers to put their products into the Mary shop within the House of…

Here at Rhubarb Fancy we are revving up for the next round of sales. Christmas is a distant memory and Valentines and Mother's day are just around the corner.

We really hope to sell some of the love heart detailed spoons and 'I love Cake' cake slice from Glover and Smith hand made from pewter and lovely quality product, as well as the quirky cafetiere and tea cosies from My Baboo  which fingers crossed will make an inspired gift for Mother's day!

Well back to it as have…

Hi my name is Gina, and I paint under the name of Zuleikha's art.

I sell my work via ebay and on my own personal site Zuleikha's art.co.uk, as well as via folksy.

I paint landscapes from my local beautiful Somerset surroundings and have recently ventured into animals and wildlife.

I am now starting to take commissions on pet portraits, so if anyone has any interest in getting a painting commissioned of their family Pooch, Moggy or feathered…

It's been along time but just blogged! http://handmadebyzenia.blogspot.com/

I have written a free tutorial on my blog

www.stitchywoowoo.blogspot.com

Its a lovely stitched fabric and paper book just right for Valentines day.

Come on over and have a look and do please leave comments.

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We had a real problem with our original webhost, he forgot to invoice us for this year and when we didn't pay he suspended the sites. We've now transferred to a new hosting company but it meant we had to work out how to do all the tricky technical stuff ourselves! I've just clicked on the short-cut to my site and was amazed to see it actually appear. Now I've just got to work out what facebook are on about with one of my pages and all will be well in cyberland.

Click here …

I'm giving away this hand thrown yarn bowl - unfortunately it is a second but if you'd like to give it a home just complete the survey below.

Along with the bowl I'm also giving away a hank of 'Fro' yarn in a lovely blue, red and orange colourway so once you receive it you've got something to put inside it.

Read the rest -…

I have blogged a tutorial for a simple, but pretty, handmade heart brooch over on my blog.

They make a great gift for valentines. Or you could make one for yourself to brighten up a jacket or cardigan. Alternatively you could make a batch of them to use as favors at an eco-themed wedding. When I have some spare time, I make a selection of these brooches and pop them in my customer’s parcels as an extra free gift. They are simple to make and you can use any colour combination of fabric…

Hi guys, I'm really excited for 2012, we've just launched a new range called "Marbleus", they are pendants which I have crafted from vintage glass playing marbles, all in keeping with our "recycling and reviving ethos".

Along with out handcrafted antique silver spoon rings and sugar tong bangles, we're trying to create unique pieces that have a nostalgic feel, please if you get a chance, check out our website on www.jaspersparkle.co.uk

It's a strange time of year- it's as though the brakes are suddenly applied after the frantic run up to Christmas,  Christmas itself and New Year and then.... what?

Well, it is quite nice to be able to take a breath and have a think, and use the time to take stock and do some planning for the year ahead- new products, fairs and marketing etc. The etc. includes my blog (www.myblogcraftylittlecottage.blogspot.com ) which I…

http://slicksilverjewellery.blogspot.com/

Featuring the fabulous yarns of the Skein Queen and my jewellery.

Having been inspired by the Olympics and the forthcoming Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations, l have hand crafted a beautiful and keepsake Union Jack bunting, with 14 flags (pennents) and at a length of 10 feet.  For sale now on my website www.katesemporium.co.uk  Hard wearing and quality construction, this can be used year after year...

Bracelets are one of the most common form of accessory and I have a large and every growing collection that have all been handmade and handcrafted from semi-precious stones…

After 4 years of supplying our nappy cakes throughout the UK, we still have customers who have never heard, nor seen a nappy cake before!...

With so many available on the market these days, we continually strive to create, unique designs, use top quality ingredients, and provide our customers with a service that will ensure they return to our store again for our products.  

We have decided to conduct a small survey into Nappy Cakes...

Have you ever received a…

LONDON: a celebration .... Handmade in Britain is pleased to announce a unique selling exhibition showcasing some of the talented British Designer-makers celebrating London in their own unique…

I have been working very hard on this years new valentine card range, which i have now finally launched on my website. Last year's was a success and it was when my website first went live. Now its Looney Lizards first Birthday and it would be great if Valentines is even more successful :) So i am in promo-mode trying to spread the word :)…