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July 2010 Blog Posts (58)

My new sock duck design.

Added by Dawn Treacher on July 30, 2010 at 21:13 — No Comments

Sock frog Frankie.

Added by Dawn Treacher on July 30, 2010 at 13:25 — No Comments

I have to admit I was wary about using Twitter, being a little unsure of the whole social network world. Yet I realised that if I was going to create a business I would have to take the plunge. So in April this year I signed up for a Twitter account, having read different forum posts on Folksy and stepped into the 21st century!!

Since those first tweets I have created… Continue

Added by Zoe Grant on July 30, 2010 at 12:01 — 1 Comment

little Curly keryring

Absolutely Adorable!!!

Keep her safe within your pocket and she will guide you home. Home to where the heart is!!!! With little Curly* You'll never be alone!

-Printed on durable vinyl – a high-quality flexible material

-Printed from Ella Parry's original illustration of little Curly* series

-size: 49mm x74mm

******Washable with cold water & soap******

Its available @ my… Continue

Added by Ella Parry on July 29, 2010 at 21:21 — 1 Comment

The prettiest sock giraffe.

Added by Dawn Treacher on July 27, 2010 at 21:25 — No Comments

Beach Art

There’s no reason for kids to stop being creative if you go away on holiday. Even if you stay at home the (hopefully) long sunny summer days, and extra time that the summer holidays bring, provide the perfect opportunity to experiment with a bit of land art.

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Added by Artful Kid on July 27, 2010 at 18:56 — 1 Comment

Upcycling for a workbasket

I was in desperate need for a large workbasket that could accomodate different types of projects and the paraphanalia that is needed for each craft.

Running out of time, I remembered that one of the supermarkets did an eco friendly jute bag in a nice large size. First visit to said supermarket, no jute bags at the till.

Next visit to the supermarket and it was hubby who remembered about the bag and found one on the checkout station.…

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Added by Margaret Hamilton on July 27, 2010 at 17:23 — No Comments

New makes

link chain beads by surf jewels handmade jewellery

I have added some new makes to my blog, new earrings, a hen, some cards and beaded link chain. Check them all out on my blog: http://surfjewels.blogspot.com

Hannah

Handmade Jewellery…

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Added by Surf Jewels on July 27, 2010 at 13:00 — No Comments

Soap - Good enough to eat!

There's something about handmade soap that makes me want to eat it! Don't worry I never have, it just looks so asthetically pleasing that it looks edible. I have to admit that I know nothing about soap making but love to buy it for our home or for gifts.

Now it seems that aswell as many fragrance combinations there are different processes involved in soap making, including traditional cold and hot process soaps, glycerin or natural liquid soaps.

To read the full post… Continue

Added by Zoe Grant on July 27, 2010 at 12:11 — No Comments

Advertising Giveaway

I cannot believe that we are nearing the end of July already but this also means we are almost at the first Monday of August, so time for a giveaway! As promised I will be offering 3 advertising spots for my followers, for one month starting from the first Monday in August. Included in this giveaway is an editorial, which are published on a Monday, with links to your shops, website and blog.

So good luck everyone and fingers crossed! The winners will be announced on… Continue

Added by Zoe Grant on July 27, 2010 at 11:59 — No Comments

blogging about a blog

Staghorn beetle brooch

I have started a proper blog at last...

http://hollowbourne.blogspot.com/

The first post is about my new insect jewellery and show some work with colour!

Leaf insect brooch

would you wear… Continue

Added by Mandy Hollowell on July 26, 2010 at 21:12 — No Comments

Sock panda, Chi-Chi.

Have made my first sock panda. Very pleased with her.

Added by Dawn Treacher on July 25, 2010 at 20:05 — 2 Comments

Blakeney Craft Guild

It's the time of the year for me to be exhibiting with the Blakeney Craft Guild, see my blog at http://joclarkedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/07/blakeney-craft-guild.html

Added by Jo Clarke on July 25, 2010 at 12:28 — No Comments

August at Fabrication

We’re a little quieter this month and not doubling up on weekends for all the classes people want. Although we are spending the month sorting out the Autumn term, which will have lots of fab new classes in. Ones confirmed so far include a series of knitting classes, bead Christmas ornaments and memory wire jewellery, as well as a number of DIY classes such as Tiling, putting up shelves and wallpaper, using power tools etc.

We also have some very exciting news we are in the process of… Continue

Added by Dawn Wood on July 25, 2010 at 10:06 — No Comments

Daisy the sock cat

Added by Dawn Treacher on July 23, 2010 at 20:49 — No Comments

July Featured Artist

This month’s Featured Artist is a picture of Prince Charming by Eve, aged 3 1/2 (the writing was added by Daddy) which was contributed by Niffabird. According to Eve, Prince Charming has red lipstick and jewels in his hair (apparently Prince Charming likes lipstick). Make of that what you will!

Eve is the first of my 3 prize-winning Featured Artists, each of whom win a mug with their artwork on it, courtesy of Foto.com. A mug will shortly be wending its way to Eve. There are 2 more… Continue

Added by Artful Kid on July 23, 2010 at 19:26 — No Comments

Link necklace

Just added a post to my blog about a necklace that I have just made.

Check it… Continue

Added by Surf Jewels on July 23, 2010 at 16:00 — No Comments

Sock Pig

My new design sock pig, Pip.

Added by Dawn Treacher on July 22, 2010 at 19:14 — No Comments

Fleece owl

Have just made my first large fleece owl, Ollie.

Added by Dawn Treacher on July 22, 2010 at 13:09 — 2 Comments

News and Updates

Well since joining UK Handmade Blossom Playmats now has an online store: http://www.blossomplaymats.co.uk

There has been the beginning of work on the first products. I have added a "Works In Progress" photo album on our facebook page: Blossom Playmats Facebook… Continue

Added by Blossom Playmats on July 22, 2010 at 12:19 — No Comments