December 2011 Blog Posts (23)

The sale runs from the 22nd of December to the 8th of January only on Etsy. Orders purchased over the bank holiday weekends will be sent out on the 28th of December and the 3rd of January.

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I make hand painted scarves and ties using batik techniques and printing. I also run batik workshops at my studio. You can create a picture or a scarf in an afternoon!

Dear All

I have just joined.  I make cross stitch cards, lavender bags and bigger pictures. 

I went on a Christmas Craft course for 4 weeks and learnt how to make Christmas Crackers.  I  also made A Christmas Tree and a house.  I intent to make Christmas Crackers next year.  If anyone would like a lavender bag, I will happily make one for you.

I have a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome.

From Debbie

Just added these Thank You cards to Folksy. Make sure you say thank you for all those lovely Christmas gifts you…

The other day I built some bookcases for a client. Originally there were meant to be five but the client's husband didn't like that idea, so one was discarded and the remaining units made deeper.  Now, I know what I should have done was inform my client that the costs would be the same when I had completed the revised drawings, but I didn't. So, it wasn't exactly a surprise to me when she queried the invoice, wondering why it…

I'd spent the week trying finish a kitchen refurbishment. After a month of delays (not caused by me) and accidents (all my own fault) the kitchen is nearly complete. I think I like kitchens. I think great here's a job I can get my teeth stuck into. Good money...WRONG. I think I'm just doing the carpentry work pure and simple. Everybody else thinks I'm the designer, project manager and general if its gone wrong talk to that…

Hi All

Does anyone who runs their craft business from home, use a virtual office?

I would like to use one, but all the ones i have come across are based in large towns/cities, whereas i am a rural based business.

Does anyone have any advice/knowledge/links etc that would be useful/helpful :).

Hi Ladys!:) is there any one local to the halifax/bradford area, Interested in a Jewelery Home Party, Please let me know:)

LOVE JAZ X:)

There's still plenty of time for UK post to arrive and I've pulled these items from my favourites because, well I can't give everyone I know pottery for Christmas!

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I've sewn a little coin purse and blogged about it at www.bluekilnbeads.blogspot.com…

I have done all my shows and craft markets so I decided I would list the remainder of my stock on Etsy over the next couple of days.  I know all the advice says to drip feed Etsy daily but I never manage to do that, it all fizzles out too quickly.  So, I decided I would sit for marathon photo sessions, editing and listing sessions.  Take a look at www.bluekilnbeads.etsy.com.  Thanks!

Three weeks into the S/S Collection…….

I ordered some fabric from the USA…..guess that means I’m a real designer?  Lol, oh I’m too funny sometimes. No but really I did. I spotted the print on an Etsy sellers shop and fell completely in love.  I did surf the Internet looking for a UK stockist, to no avail. Whilst I was doing that, I spotted another fantastic print, and yes again…. I fell in love. Its true what they say. When waiting for hours for one bus, two always…

I've just made my first wreath for the front door.  I'm no florist but I am happy with the results, take a look at www.bluekilnbeads.blogspot.com  Next on the festive to do list is some chocolate biscotti for teacher gifts.....

Hi guys,

Welcome to my blog and see my latest hand-made works.

I like hand-made crafts,such as dollhouse miniatures, jewellery, wired bicycle.

I am glad to exchange ideas with everyone who love hand-made crafts.

Materials: silk braided thread

Craft: weave

Pictures: see the below

1, Bracelet with jade (style 2 "JSKW")…

I've wanted to add something just a little chic to the shop for a while now. Something for those days when unexpected guests arrive for coffee, cake and gossip. The cafe collection has more formal feel than anything I've created before with it's short round cappuccino cups, espresso cups and tall latte mugs.

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http://www.meeni.co.uk/2011/12/scandinavian-style-baubles-tutorial

Why did you decide to start a business???

What exactly is an 'Artist Bear'?

(First published at www.allbear.blogspot.com on 27th June 2011)…

I spent some time today at St. James primary school The sweetart and I are happy,congratulations to all organizers and so thank you for customers. Merry Christmas and happy new year to all.

Glass Photography

If anybody has tried to photograph glass they will appreciate how difficult it is, particularly clear glass and flat glass.  This week on our twitter glasschat we had a very interesting discussion…