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July 2009 Blog Posts (26)

Argument against mass production - what do you think?

This is the latest piece, entirely hand made from thought into stitch!

The piece has used a modern tool( the craft soldering iron) to re-create an intricate cut-work medalllion. It was very labour intensive, as all 3 layers were cut entirely by hand and free-style. The stitching followed, using soft silk threads.

Finally, the intensive beading was done last of all and completes this totally unique piece of textile art. To view more of my… Continue

Added by Hopscotch on July 30, 2009 at 18:57 — 5 Comments

Blog Giveaway

I'm having a summer sizzler blog giveaway - check out my blog www.lazydaisyglass.blogspot.com to see what you can win.

Also, if you become a fan on my facebook business page, you will be given additional entries.

Good luck

Added by Lazy Daisy Glass on July 29, 2009 at 8:57 — No Comments

Newbie Alert!

Just gotten around to making my first post on the UK Handmade Blog.
That's my site - DevonBear Designs - will add more about it later. But I also have a part-time job working for a small charity in Kingsbridge - and now I'm running late!! Must goooooo.....

Added by Helen at Bustle & Sew on July 28, 2009 at 8:00 — 1 Comment

New girl on the block

Hello everyone.. I have just joined UK Handmade and am beginning to wonder why it took me so long to get here.

I am an artist from the south west and have been a greeting card designer for 14 years..

I make mixed media vintage box frames and vintage style greeting cards which can be seen at

http://www.infocowboysandcustard.blogspot.com and have just launched a vintage emporium with a friend.. called http://www.millyanddottie.com Milly and Dottie's Emporium..

Please come and… Continue

Added by Cowboys & Custard on July 27, 2009 at 18:23 — 8 Comments

What next?!

Wow! Last night at 22.07 I became a Great-Grandmother! My little Granddaughter, Daisy gave birth to a beautiful little girl. All are well, and I'm sure I'll be inspired to add to the Baby things I've already made for her.

Added by JAYNE E ADAMS on July 27, 2009 at 14:16 — 5 Comments

Do join our Fan page on Facebook for updates and images

Do join our Fan page on Facebook for updates and images
http://www.facebook.com/pages/HoneyTreePublishingcom/78170512812

many thanks Lizbeth and the HoneyTreeTeam

Added by honeytreepublishing.com on July 26, 2009 at 12:41 — No Comments

Hi, do join us on Twitter

Hi, do join us on Twitter and let us have your account details so we can do like wise. keep creating, Lizbeth and the honeytreeteam. http://twitter.com/honeytreepublis

Added by honeytreepublishing.com on July 26, 2009 at 12:38 — No Comments

NEW BLOG!

Hello fellow crafters, just to let you know I have a BRAND NEW blog! I will be featuring lots of talented handmade crafters like yourselves and showcasing the crafty projects I get up too! so be sure to check in over the week as I have lots of exciting things planned!

http://messyjessecrafts.blogspot.com/

Added by Jessie Fincham on July 26, 2009 at 8:45 — 1 Comment

Handmade Necklace

I've been a busy bee as usual making jewellery and making beads, heres one of my newest makes. I have a load more info over at my blog at: http://surfjewels.blogspot.com or on my site at: http://surfjewels.000space.com check them out and feel free to send me any comments… Continue

Added by Surf Jewels on July 24, 2009 at 15:00 — 2 Comments

Smithy's travels

http://www.monkeygang.co.uk/blog

Added by Monkeygang on July 23, 2009 at 17:57 — No Comments

lots of blogging

i've updated my blog quite regularly lately - please take a look! CLICK HERE!

Added by x vInTaGe VioLeT x on July 23, 2009 at 14:40 — No Comments

My Folksy Store is having a half price sale.

My Folksy Store is having a half price… Continue

Added by Estee on July 23, 2009 at 13:59 — No Comments

Summer Issue

The summer issue is out now, go to the website to read it, hope you like it!

Added by Karen Jinks on July 23, 2009 at 13:48 — No Comments

Tomatotea is a VIP!

The coriandr Express is reaching it's final station this week and our VIP is Katrina of Tomatotea fame.

You will find lovely handspun yarns, crocheted purses and fun key rings plus more, please go take a look!… Continue

Added by Debbs Elliman on July 23, 2009 at 0:30 — No Comments

Shall I sell?

Tomorrow I'm meeting the lady who organises the Craft Fairs at Saltram House. I'm takng a selection of my 'wares' and hope she considers them worth putting in the August Summer Fair. I shall be interested in what she says anyway! (Don't give up the day job? Have you thought of bricklaying?) We'll see.
This is my first ever Blog. Hope it's OK

Added by JAYNE E ADAMS on July 21, 2009 at 20:24 — 2 Comments

The strange conection between felted slippers and bags

I'm still not sure quite how it happened but you can read more in my blog

http://createdandfelted.blogspot.com/2009/07/felting-slippers-where-it-all-began.html

I love to read comments on my blog so don't be… Continue

Added by Claire Fairall on July 21, 2009 at 10:54 — No Comments

My first ever blog post :)

Here goes for my first ever blog post .......

for my first handmade rings :)

They are all wire wrapped style with semi-precious stones and south sea shell pearl. The first one things went a little wonky - and getting the ring to be the exact size you want is interesting :) - but I'm getting the hang of it and am quite pleased with the results.

The first 'wonky' one

2nd one - getting better ...

really… Continue

Added by corinna reynolds on July 21, 2009 at 8:13 — No Comments

Handmade sterling silver Blum Ring - competition

For a chance to win a Blum ring,

visit Helen's blog to enter

Added by Catherine Marche on July 20, 2009 at 8:49 — No Comments

My First Lampshade!

It's here, finally. My first lampshade!

Made from this superb kit that I bought from Duffy London (check them out),

the design was created from scanned dried flowers, (my Dad is really into drying his plants).This particular print is the Lavatera and Dog Rose printed professionaly on lovely matt paper.

You get everything in the kit, and just stick it together reasonably easily, although it takes some careful planning ahead to prepare,… Continue

Added by Alice Rebecca Potter on July 16, 2009 at 12:23 — 4 Comments