Handmade Pretties, A Dream, Free Vase And A Pretty Garden....

Hello, time is flying.... 

I always think it is nice to have a little record on here of what I have been making, so thought I would share one or two pretties with you. I am also doing my best to work out in what direction I want my handmade little business to go. I am really pleased with sales on my Facebook page, and have to say I seem to be making something for an order every day and am very grateful. I am also now stocking pretties in two shops near me, one of which has a sister shop and one or two of my pretties may find their way there too, so nice for them to go to a different area in the U.K.  Like many Folksy sellers I am hoping to list an item a day throughout June, which is good really, as I have a little fair coming up so it is nice to get motivated and have pretties made.

I think my real dream is to open up my own little shop, near me, selling pretties and cake *sigh* I love selling online I really do, and know it is the way forward, but as a people person who loves, almost needs to interact with people face to face, it doesn't really fulfil that face to face interaction. I have a supportive husband and family so maybe, maybe one day....

So what have I been making, well of course we all know there is some football game coming up, and there seems to be something UJ going on too. Although I have some traditional UJ pretties around my home, for bunting I like it to be a little different, a little pretty dare I say it. This is my version of  UJ bunting.

I enjoyed making this one, used my favourite ribbon, along with some Patch ribbon, and for a little touch hand sewed a pretty pink button on each flag. I have only made 1 so far, and have had two requests to buy it, so shall have to make more methinks.

And for some summery bunting, I delved into my ever expanding stash.

I am enjoying making bunting, especially with summer coming up, I think it looks lovely in the garden too.  

My personalised bunting has always been my baby, she has been with me right from the start of my love of crafting, I have lost count now of how many orders I have had for some. I really love to make these. It makes me smile thinking of it in children's' special rooms. Here is a special order I made more for a lovely little girl.

I have also finished off two very special personalised tees, I love the simple look of the cowboy against the white and made one like this for my own Master P.

Talking of cowboys, I enjoyed making this cowboy cushion too, for someone very special.

I have been asked to make personalised PE bags ready for new starters in reception, and am having fun  designing some. Here is a little taster of a little work in progress for a special boy who has a love of choo choo's.

*sniff* *sniff* My own master P starts in September too, he really is my baby, and is only 3, 4 in August, so shall be a very young one. He cant do buttons, put his own socks on, brush his hair, wipe his mouth, how shall he cope ;0)

Whilst in Ikea the other week, I remembered there was a free Blomster Ikea vase worth £9.99 with the June edition, page 162, of Ideal Home magazine. So if you have the magazine and are near an Ikea, I would bob and see if they have any, maybe check first online, they are huuuge, and a super freebie bargain I thought. Ideal home is a favourite home magazine so I buy it anyway. Think you have till the 7th of June to claim your free vase. 

I am not normally a fan of faux flowers, I need the small of real ones, but these ones I saw whilst in Ikea, really took my fancy, and look quite sweet in the huuge vase. I like to pop some real greenery in, to even it up a little.  

We went to a little street fair today, kind of  local tradition for us, held every year in the nearest town. I have a favourite little stall there, and I was hoping the same lovely ladies would be there again. Ohoo yippee they were. I couldn't leave these behind, all wonderfully knitted by a very lovely lady.

Last year I bought come cute knitted Babushka dolls.

 

It was lovely to see one or two more for sale today, they came home with us and have names and the children love playing with them, they are so soft and I think they are cute.

I shall leave you with a couple of photographs I took of a friend of mine's beautiful garden, I could spend all day day dreaming in it, hope you like it too. My friend was more than happy to let me share with you her beautiful space, I am hoping she may too, one day, let me share with you her beautiful country home, it is

certainly drool worthy and has a very special, warm, country charm feel to it. If you all ask nicely she may let me :0)

Nice huh....

Right I am feeling the need for one of these....

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