Hobby Craft splurge!

Had an epic trip to Westwood Cross today to visit the mecca of craft shops: Hobby craft. Took about 40 mins to actually find the bloody shop but was kinda worth it. Did buy a few useful bits like felt,gems, glue etc but mostly managed to buy things I will probably didn't need like beatrix potter buttons (peter rabbit and miss tiggywinkle), pansy buttons and a framed miniature painting of horses for a dolls house. I will at some point be transforming these finds into brooches and earrings but will probably keep for myself coz I'm selfish like that.

Also saw someone's recreation of The Mystery Machine no sign of scooby and the gang though. Managed to get a blurred snap on my way past in the car.

pictures of work room and new brooches

New brooch alert! Recycled some xmas window flooring from work to create this beauty! Should be appearing on folksy soon...

New shop launch!!!

Spent today listing my new broochies on folksy. Check them out...

New Website!!!

Have found a British version of Etsy at last! Only costs 20p to list an item for 6mths- what a bargain. Not sure what to do about my etsy site. I suppose I'll keep 'em both going for now and see how I go. New website is Folksy: www.sweettrash.folksy.com

So got alot of making to do now. Just finished a fresh batch of clouds, lightning bolts, phones , swallows and Russian dolls. Aaaaah so much to do, so little time before xmas!

Bye bye birdy

Sold my swallow brooch! Will miss the little fella but I'm sure he's going to a good home in Glasgow. Wasn't sure if many peeps in the UK were interested in Etsy but it seems to be getting more popular.Think using Etsy showcase is working as I've had loads of hits and a sale. Must try to get one in time for xmas.