tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56818153121509787412024-03-13T04:18:27.710+00:00Claire Laraine - Partners in CrimeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-34213958556724457312008-12-06T10:42:00.004+00:002008-12-06T11:09:09.575+00:00Arctic Circles<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/STpZJEFzcNI/AAAAAAAAAdE/JBuD5HkajZE/s1600-h/cranesmontage.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276627925669736658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/STpZJEFzcNI/AAAAAAAAAdE/JBuD5HkajZE/s400/cranesmontage.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>These tea towels with imagery of Bristol cranes are so unusual and striking, this unexpected mix works really well and could add a sophisticated edge to any kitchen.<br /></div><div>Arctic Circles is run by Amy Kimber, who is a small scale designer based in Bristol, who loves snow, and reularly travels northwards to Scandinavia, a destination that inspires a lot of her work. A lot of Amy's work is exhibited and sold at the "Here Gallery" in Bristol, where she has recently had a gocco show with print makers from all over the world. The Here Gallery have just released a gocco print box set entitled <a href="http://omgposters.com/2008/10/08/even-dwarves-start-small-gocco-print-set-at-here-gallery/">"Even Dwarves Start Small"</a>. Click on the link and check it out!<br /></div><div>You can find prints and lots more on the Arctic Circles website, including, vintage jewellery, stationary, scraflettes, brooches and more! You can buy internationally on the website <a href="http://www.arcticcircles.co.uk/">http://www.arcticcircles.co.uk/</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-22595324586761740082008-11-30T14:00:00.003+00:002008-11-30T14:07:11.336+00:00CONGRATULATIONS ......The winner of our NOVEMBER give away is comment NUMBER 4!!*<br /><br />You are soon to be the proud owner of the beautiful CeeGee Jewellery Swarovski Star Pendant.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone who entered, we hope you will be back in the new year to enter January's great give away!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">*The winner was chosen using a random number generator</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-22235376983715670752008-11-29T15:48:00.005+00:002008-11-29T16:05:44.262+00:00Pretty Little Love Objects<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/STFnnzWHYYI/AAAAAAAAAcs/5eKEdNAFStc/s1600-h/getcontent.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274110572123087234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 399px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/STFnnzWHYYI/AAAAAAAAAcs/5eKEdNAFStc/s400/getcontent.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Pretty Little Love Objects is a great jewellery shop run by Jodie, a 23 year old British girl with a BA in history who is currently working her way through a marketing qualification while crafting, writing and working a full time job.<br /><br />Jodie says "I was an indie kid back in the nineties and all the girls wore hundreds of beaded stretch bracelets. Buying my own glow in the dark beads and stringing materials pretty much began my beading obsession. I love searching through fairs and finding new quality suppliers and make original, individual pieces from whatever is in my massive stash at the moment. All my items are designed to be objects of desire, something you’ll love and keep on gazing at for years. My pieces are very textual, made for touching as well as for making your friend jealous. Buy someone else a little love object or gift yourself a jewel and become the object of your own affections."<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274110676110077154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/STFnt2ui7OI/AAAAAAAAAc0/nZ8rc021e44/s400/getcontent2.jpg" border="0" />‘Bottle Treasure’ necklace is an eclectic collection of beads and glass pearls, that complement the small treasure bottle pendant, filled with semi-precious gem chips. Red, patterned glass hearts are combined with smaller glass hearts, featuring flower detail, in red, pink and white. Grey Czech glass pearls, long red glass cylinders and hanging bronze glass bee nest beads (also featuring small flower detail) are allowed to stand out by being surrounded by simple red seed beads. The necklace is fastened with a medium sized, smooth black button clasp. The necklace’s rich colour scheme ensures that the whole piece is as attractive as the stunning and unusual necklace.<br /><br />And guess what, if you’re looking for advice on love from a very demanding romantic, check out Jodie's weekly spot on the front page of Beautiful and Fabulous http://boutiqueflair.ning.com/<br /><br />So, after all that, I better tell you where you can get all these 'bottle treasures' and much more from! Visit http://www.blinkingmouse.etsy.com where you can buy internationally.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-8323478059768118002008-11-14T10:14:00.004+00:002008-11-14T10:29:35.199+00:00Zouzou Designs<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SR1Sq2szYXI/AAAAAAAAAbw/SrFJk7ivHjY/s1600-h/dolls.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268458035284762994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SR1Sq2szYXI/AAAAAAAAAbw/SrFJk7ivHjY/s400/dolls.jpg" border="0" /></a> Zouzou Designs is home to these amazing Russian and Japanese lavender dolls. A couple of years ago Caroline decided to combine her love of sewing with her love of Russian dolls and Kokeshi dolls. She thought it would be a great idea to fill them with lavender too, for its relaxing and stress relieving properties. <div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268458036423686418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SR1Sq68V-RI/AAAAAAAAAbo/lxetx4PAfGg/s400/doll.jpg" border="0" />The dolls are all handmade from original designs and patterns using good quality new and recycled materials. Choose between lavender or polyester filling. Due to import/export regulations, lavender cannot be sent from the UK to destinations outside Europe. However, dolls with polyester filling love to travel and can be shipped anywhere in the world!<br /><br /><div></div><div>You can buy these little dolls at - <a href="http://zouzoudesign.etsy.com/">http://zouzoudesign.etsy.com/</a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-33408624729552349552008-11-07T10:21:00.005+00:002008-11-07T10:44:04.968+00:00November giveaway with CeeGee Jewellery<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265859380197611794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 283px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SRQXNOHWWRI/AAAAAAAAAaY/uBbYx5JrFTI/s400/N801007b.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">One very lucky winner could soon be the proud wearer of this beautiful Swarovski Pendant, courtesy of CeeGee Jewellery Design, run by Carolyn Grant.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Entirely self-taught, Carolyn spent 10 years working in banking in London, before relocating back to Cheshire where she grew up. A newly discovered love of jewellery-making led to a total career change and the creation of her business. Carolyn works exclusively in sterling silver with a particular focus on semi-precious gemstones, and loves sourcing handmade lampwork beads directly from the glass artist for use in her designs.<br /><br />“I’ve always loved gemstones and anything with a bit of sparkle, but never dreamed I’d end up doing this for a living. I get a real buzz from seeing people wearing my jewellery, and feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get through all the designs I want to try.”<br /><br />There’s a wide selection of earrings, bracelets and necklaces available on her website, with bridal and vintage lines to be introduced next year.<br /><br />Visit </span><a href="http://www.ceegeejewellery.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.CeeGeeJewellery.com </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">for secure online shopping, with international shipping and gift wrapping available. CeeGee Jewellery can also be found on Etsy and Folksy.</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265859387863667922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 288px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SRQXNqrFFNI/AAAAAAAAAag/wYm20kEJz54/s400/N801007a.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;">So what do you need to do to get your hands on this gorgeous give away?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Its easy, head over to </span><a href="http://www.ceegeejewellery.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">CeeGee Jewellery Design</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> now, have a good look around the site and then pop back here and leave a comment on this post about all the beautiful handmade jewellery you've seen. Leaving your email address is optional, as the winning name will be posted on this blog and asked to contact us to receive their prize.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;">The winner will be announced on</span> <span style="font-family:arial;color:#ff9900;"><strong>Partners in Crime on 30th November</strong></span> - <span style="font-family:Arial;">Good Luck everyone!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-36698012496683576932008-11-02T18:30:00.008+00:002008-11-07T11:54:15.928+00:00Get yourself featured<span style="font-family:arial;">If you want to become a partner in crime - it couldn't be easier, all you need to do is fill in a <a href="http://www.jotform.com/form/83061449823">short application form</a> - we will be in touch if you are successful!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-14071569414396598962008-11-02T16:31:00.002+00:002008-11-02T16:34:35.075+00:00New ForumWe are setting up a forum for all you fabulous Partners in Crime! Its still in its early stages but we would love you all to go and check it and try it out! Don't be afraid to tell us what you think too - any ideas for improvement are always welcome, thanks!<br />Just click on the title of the link to be taken to the forum and sign up!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-78072240872979482762008-11-02T14:59:00.003+00:002008-11-02T15:14:33.544+00:00Crafterstation<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SQ3DhTQ8vpI/AAAAAAAAAYo/ysOiF4iPv0g/s1600-h/sbo1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264078516340440722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SQ3DhTQ8vpI/AAAAAAAAAYo/ysOiF4iPv0g/s320/sbo1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Catherine Hayward runs Scatterbox Originals, an Etsy shop with a range of items based around the idea of troubled animals.</div><div><br /></div><div>Scatterbox Originals is based in beautiful Cornwall, by the sea, where Catherine</div><div>has lived since moving there for art college. Catherine gained a degree in Illustration and after graduating in 2005, gradually moved away from art and more towards crafts, she says</div><div><br /></div><div>" I'm mainly self taught. I started out with abstract designs, far removed from the Illustration work I had done - I found it easier to teach myself working with simple shapes. My first creations were cushion covers, simple bags and notebooks.As my skills have improved, my designs have become more and more complex and suddenly I find myself creating things heavily based around Illustration - the very discipline I'd backed away from"</div><br /><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264078531198338706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SQ3DiKnWRpI/AAAAAAAAAYw/WxL_7PtOusg/s320/sbo2.jpg" border="0" />Catherine has plans for some new paper goods based around her drawings, coming later this year, but right now you can buy, purses, children's scarves, cushions (and hopefully soon bags) with characters sewn on in 2D form. They're made with wool-viscose blend felt, sewn onto beautifully soft brushed cotton. In addition to Scatterbox Originals Catherine runs a second etsy shop that houses her range of jewellery and accessories - <a href="http://www.treacletoffee.etsy.com/">http://www.treacletoffee.etsy.com/</a>.<br /><br /><div></div><div>All of these great accessories are available to purchase internationally too!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-19385368997612044992008-10-31T09:40:00.007+00:002008-10-31T09:59:16.735+00:00Vegan Friendly Soapaholic!<div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SQrWIRF3VHI/AAAAAAAAAWc/xzFBNnBLwUI/s1600-h/soap1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263254552051143794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SQrWIRF3VHI/AAAAAAAAAWc/xzFBNnBLwUI/s320/soap1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sharon runs Morgan Street Soap, making luxurious soap that leaves skin feeling velvety soft.<br /><br />There is something quite special about this soap, especially the Palin Jayne range. Sharon adds silks fibres to the soap mix, this unique blend will leave your skin feeling soft, silky and rich. To cater for everyone, Morgan Street Soap have even developed a special vegan soap that is just as luxurious, featuring bamboo fibres. Not only are they derived from plants which makes them Vegan friendly, but they make a wonderfully soft and silky feeling bar of soap too. What more could you ask for?<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263254980340756306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SQrWhMmEL1I/AAAAAAAAAWk/WrGS_yzHMLo/s400/soap2.jpg" border="0" /> As well as all these beautiful soaps you can find lotions, scrubs, bath and body oils, bath bombs, and our favourite is that patisserie rnage of soaps, they look good enough to eat! The bad news is that you will be spoilt for choice!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263255131643847938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SQrWqAPiJQI/AAAAAAAAAWs/iBhh37L9GVc/s320/soap3.jpg" border="0" />The good news is that you can buy Morgan Street Soap items wherever you are in the world, on Etsy http://morganstreet.etsy.com<br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-83407054466455451012008-10-17T21:17:00.005+01:002008-10-17T21:33:12.971+01:00Half an Acre<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SPj1IA6_NYI/AAAAAAAAAVs/DKVyazOf7P0/s1600-h/ha2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258222082990224770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SPj1IA6_NYI/AAAAAAAAAVs/DKVyazOf7P0/s320/ha2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Anna Hull loves to paint and to get messy painting! Although she studied photography she has always enjoyed making things, orininally she liked to make funky things for her house or birthdays when she couldn't find anything she liked in shops. Then Half and Acre was born.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258222447687646626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SPj1dPhoPaI/AAAAAAAAAV0/2KC6WqZlPAk/s320/ha.jpg" border="0" />Our favourites are the hagstone wreaths and the geckos but you can find many more funky things at Half an Acre's etsy shop, Dawanda, Folksy or their own website - http://www.halfanacre.co.uk<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258222449094491810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SPj1dUxC_qI/AAAAAAAAAV8/2ANlRm9ZIrM/s320/ha3.jpg" border="0" />Anna keeps a blog that features lots of "fabulous things for funky people"!http://www.halfanacreblog.blogspot.com. Anna is also involved with the new Ukhandmade website which will launch later this year. You can check out the <a href="http://www.ukhandmade.blogspot.com/">blog here</a> which will run alongside it.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-5507484359664775082008-10-02T19:19:00.006+01:002008-10-02T19:37:48.070+01:00Artist Bears in Leather & Suede<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SOUUNdmhxNI/AAAAAAAAAU0/Pl0GvLzdfmk/s1600-h/bear3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252626761914631378" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SOUUNdmhxNI/AAAAAAAAAU0/Pl0GvLzdfmk/s200/bear3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div><div>Chloe' Livingstone runs Little Green Shoot, making beautiful artist bears from leather and suede, in a tiny village hugged by the hills of the Derbyshire countryside.</div><div><br />Chloe is 17 and has been crafting all her short life (she told me she is pretty sure that she was born armed with a sewing needle!) Having started studying textiles in college, Chloe found that she was craving the freedom to 'do her own thing'. In January 2008 Tobias, the first Artist Bear was born, after Chloe had rescued a huge amount of leather and suede from a dismal fate. She says " I couldn't stand such beautiful material going to waste, and the challenge of giving it a new life really appealed to me"</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252626494240155042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SOUT94b9ZaI/AAAAAAAAAUk/5lF3zdZzdVQ/s320/bear.jpg" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div>Artist Bears and Friends are Teddies entirely handmade (not a machine stitch in sight!) and are especially made for collectors - they are not toys. Bear Artists work in everything from mohair & felt to wool & plush fabric, The smooth richness of the leather and the tactile nature of the suede makes for an altogether irresistable combination. Little Green Shoot specialise in making traditional bears in earthy browns, golden caramels, charcoals and even pinks! The newest additions to the shop are Mini Moo Artist Friends, with many more on the way.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252626496374498690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SOUT-AY05YI/AAAAAAAAAUs/TfZggxns7WA/s320/bear2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>You can get your hands on one of these sumptious looking bears from Little Green Shoot's Etsy shop, and they can be purchased from the UK and internationally. Look out for the Little Green Shoot website - coming soon!</div><div><a href="http://www.littlegreenshoot.blogspot.com/">http://www.littlegreenshoot.blogspot.com/</a> <a href="http://www.littlegreenshoot.etsy.com/">http://www.littlegreenshoot.etsy.com/</a></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-26734669491038472822008-09-30T20:04:00.003+01:002008-09-30T20:14:17.257+01:00We have a WINNER!!CONGRATULATIONS 'Crystal' - You are the lucky winner of the lovely ring in September's give away.<br /><br />If you didnt win this month, then come back very soon to see what you can win in October's give away!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-27569007693626022072008-09-21T10:54:00.006+01:002008-09-21T17:35:33.224+01:00Big Blue Bed<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248415476831969138" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SNYeEaI7X3I/AAAAAAAAAUE/A4lZb7Y1M4I/s320/5.jpg" border="0" />Alix Smithers runs Big Blue Bed and has always made things or had handmade things around her, guided by her mother and older sisters who wore handknits by her grandmother.<br /><br />After having her daughter, Alix realised that she loved seeing children make things and be involved in creating. With a bit of time on her hands and with Christmas approaching she decided to make things as presents.<br /><br />Alix says "I have recently opened an etsy shop specifically for my knitwear. I design and knit these myself. I love feeling yarn and letting it work itself into my creative mind, almost deciding for itself what it wants to be. One of the items I love and will be making more of is the 'Mine all Mine' scarf which incorporates these words into its pattern. I loved doing the chart for this even though it did not do my eyesight much good!"<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248415897684286242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SNYec578GyI/AAAAAAAAAUM/uOIdecoJ_Lw/s400/6.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />As well as knitwear you can find a range of fun accessories including, coin pouches and wallets, hair clips and cuffs.<br /><br />You can buy all of Big Blue Bed items from a great new UK based site called folksy - <a href="http://www.bigbluebed.folksy.com/">http://www.bigbluebed.folksy.com/</a>; and also on etsy - <a href="http://bigbluebed.etsy.com/">http://bigbluebed.etsy.com/</a>. For my knitwear visit - <a href="http://www.bigblueknits2tog.etsy.com/">http://www.bigblueknits2tog.etsy.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-7076848747441671342008-09-19T15:35:00.005+01:002008-11-07T10:44:28.682+00:00September give away<div align="center"> The first of the 'Partners in Crime' monthly give aways begins now! </div><div align="center"> </div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247741833005054802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SNO5ZLU5O1I/AAAAAAAAATc/WjEHo-LFQf8/s400/S8000842.JPG" border="0" />Want to bag yourself one of these funky rings? Then all you need to do is check out the <a href="http://www.clairelaraine.com/">Claire Laraine website</a> and leave a comment on this post about what you love the most! We will announce the winner on this site on the 30th September, if you are the lucky winner you must email us to let us know your details and we will send your prize to you!</p><p>This ring has been lovingly handmade using a colourful piece of 'found' fabric, trapped behind a glass pebble. The best bit is this sliver plated ring base is adjustable, so you can be sure it will fit you! This ring is truely unique and special. </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-37313264017647194782008-09-16T20:14:00.003+01:002008-09-16T20:50:41.962+01:00Beautiful spinning fibres for you...<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SNANp0g6gmI/AAAAAAAAASk/xLM7BWBpIL4/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246708578009121378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SNANp0g6gmI/AAAAAAAAASk/xLM7BWBpIL4/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /> Jooles discovered and fell in love with knitting a few years ago, after trying out several crafts, and says that<br /><br /><br />"Knitting and all the related crafts has so much going for it the possibilites are endless. I became obsessed with bags, then socks and then lace. It wasnt long before I bought a spinning wheel and began to spin my own yarn. The next step was dyeing my own fibre to spin. The UK has some great fibre artists but not nearly as many as the USA. Often shipping and custom charges mean that hand painted fibre can become very expensive and obviously its not great for the enviroment to be importing everything from over seas. "<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246708584595781794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SNANqNDS-KI/AAAAAAAAASs/Xh5Ac2XMuv4/s400/2.jpg" border="0" />Jooles loves the magic of painting fibres. Each one is unique and the magic carries on through the spinning and knitting. It is never certain how the finished product will look, ensuring excitement until the very end! As a spinner myself I know it is as much about the process as the finished product, therefore I hope my fibres excite the senses with the colours and textures to make crafting as joyful as possible.</p><p>In amongst all this love for fibres, Spindlefrog was born, and offers unique beautifully crafted fibres for spinners. There is a vast aray of fibres to use, each with their own charactistics. Sometimes you need a fibre that will stand up to years of hard work other times soft and squishy is called for. Whatever you need there is a fibre out there.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246708582181492306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SNANqEDr1lI/AAAAAAAAAS0/6v6bsqjD9gM/s400/3.jpg" border="0" />So if your a spinner then get yourself over to Spidlefrog and grab some of these beautiful fibres. <a href="http://www.spindlefrog.etsy.com/">http://www.spindlefrog.etsy.com/</a> <a href="http://www.spindlefrog.live.com/">http://www.spindlefrog.live.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-60396935811993115822008-09-12T10:42:00.004+01:002008-09-12T10:46:08.307+01:00Pretty Lil Stars<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SMo5oEsSk6I/AAAAAAAAARk/3lFdX7VdK6A/s1600-h/plectrum.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245068076643423138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SMo5oEsSk6I/AAAAAAAAARk/3lFdX7VdK6A/s400/plectrum.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Amy Lees loves bright things and has been collecting bright things since she was little. Amy lives in Scotland and works from a small home studio, making funky, fun and kitsch jewellery, which she sells in her Etsy shop - Pretty Lil Stars. Her shop is filled with bright colours and quirky pieces, Amy makes the jewellery that she would want to wear herself. </div><div><br />Amy is branching out and learning new skills all the time and her goal is for people to wear her creations and have people say WOW!! She hopes that people buy something from my shop and when there wear/use it they feel how I felt when she made it. </div><div><br />Amy says "It makes me happy when i make something new and sit back and admire it its a huge sense of achievement. I love bits like charms and beads! I'm seriously feeling the love for plectrums right now!" </div><div><br />So am I - just look at this plectrum badge - Love it! Head over to her Etsy shop now to check out other plectrum goodies, including earrings and necklaces. I am also a fan of the reclaimed seat-belt belt! Amy will ship internationally too - <a href="http://www.prettylilstars.etsy.com/">http://www.prettylilstars.etsy.com/</a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245068072291374258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SMo5n0erlLI/AAAAAAAAARc/Wdk283hW3z0/s400/belt.jpg" border="0" /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-9480140087491443832008-09-04T12:31:00.010+01:002008-09-08T18:49:44.649+01:00The Accidental Jeweller<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SMVkDdCG7tI/AAAAAAAAAQk/bVZ1xtDAc-0/s1600-h/getcontent1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243707351638666962" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SMVkDdCG7tI/AAAAAAAAAQk/bVZ1xtDAc-0/s200/getcontent1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jo sort of fell into jewellery design after breaking one of her favourite necklaces. What began as a hobby has quickly grown into a small successful business - Gem Heaven. Jo says that "glass artisans creating unique and exciting lampwork and gemstones are my main obsession - mixing these beauties with sterling silver or gold filled is a fantastic journey I'm lucky enough to take everyday".<br /><br />Having a studio in Cornwall ensures endless inspiration for Jo and she strives to capture the special organic nature that the ocean and the wilds of the moorland inspire, in every hand crafted piece.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243707777761340482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SMVkcQdq7EI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/OyHMhoavIjA/s400/getcontent.jpg" border="0" /> Last year Jo took a silverwork course and now incorparates soldering and hand-forging within some pieces. More recently wire wrapping has become a feature in her work and she was thrilled to be voted onto the new Wireboutique.com website for handcrafted wire jewellery. <p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243707780219901778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SMVkcZn1l1I/AAAAAAAAAQ8/0ZAMZTMWEgY/s400/getcontent2.jpg" border="0" /><br />You can buy Gem Heaven jewellery worldwide by shopping online at <a href="http://www.jelli.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">http://www.jelli.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="color:#3333ff;"> </span><a href="http://www.wireboutique.com/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">http://www.wireboutique.com/</span></a><span style="color:#3333ff;"> </span><a href="http://www.gemheaven.co.uk/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">http://www.gemheaven.co.uk</span></a> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-68854751626919694922008-09-04T12:29:00.005+01:002008-09-05T10:54:34.714+01:00Covetables<p align="right"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SMD8_Zd0AQI/AAAAAAAAAQU/Cz4m_UD_yAM/s1600-h/getcontent1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242468132357144834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SMD8_Zd0AQI/AAAAAAAAAQU/Cz4m_UD_yAM/s320/getcontent1.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br />Michelle Aaron has been making stuff ever since she was a little girl and used to make dresses for Barbies. Now Michelle has a little girl and is still making dresses and dolls! Being a mum to her five year old daughter has really stirred up a passion in her for making things for kids. She believes that playthings are central in a child's life and they ought to be things that are special and treasurable.<br /><br />Michelle now runs Covetables making among other things, cloth dolls. She adores working with natural materials; wool, silk, bamboo fibre, organic cotton and felt. It's not only best for the earth to use natural and eco friendly products but they feel great, look beautiful and even smell gorgeous. Each doll is one of a kind and happens in an unplanned way, taking shape as she makes them. They are all sturdy enough to play with, the clothes can be removed and their hair can be styled as well. Some even come with sets of special things.<br /><br />Michelle says "Nothing satisfies as much as making something with my own hands and see it turn out before me. Actually rethinking that, it's even more satisfying to see someone fall in love with something that you have made for them!"<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242468141212211554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SMD8_6dBmWI/AAAAAAAAAQc/WXC46JYDG2w/s320/getcontent.jpg" border="0" /><br />If you would like one of these unique dolls, you can buy yours on Covetables' Etsy shop - <a href="http://www.covetables.etsy.com/">http://www.covetables.etsy.com</a>. These dolls are happy to be shipped internationally too!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-28590267159087406292008-09-01T13:21:00.005+01:002008-09-01T13:47:15.631+01:00One of a kind jewellery<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SLvihCub2cI/AAAAAAAAAP8/bOcfSedUJa0/s1600-h/IMG_4618.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241031648670898626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SLvihCub2cI/AAAAAAAAAP8/bOcfSedUJa0/s320/IMG_4618.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Elizabeth Yarker from Evy Designs has been making jewellery for 5 years and began when she was unable to find something individual for herself and a little bit different from the norm.</div><br /><div>Working from a studio in a beautiful village near Halifax, Elizabeth creates a mix of eclectic to timeless pieces, they are all carefully hand crafted, using a range of components including, handmade glass, Freshwater Pearls, Jade, Swarovski Crystals, Amber & vintage items that can be brought to life again by being incorporated into a new design.</div><br /><div>ELizabeth says that she loves working with gemstones because "no two are ever the same, each one is unique and they have a wondrous beauty which has been captured in many cases after thousands of years"</div><br /><div></div><div>These two are my favourites though, the vintage typewriter key bracelet and the knot wood bracelet.</div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241032059311306914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SLvi48evOKI/AAAAAAAAAQE/6c0SHoaNf14/s400/IMG_0592.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241032064429780130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SLvi5PjE7KI/AAAAAAAAAQM/jdLhzFLjw5w/s400/IMG_2143.jpg" border="0" />You can buy any of these gorgeous pieces online at <a href="http://www.evy-designs.com/">http://www.evy-designs.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-63560693764828983202008-08-25T16:00:00.008+01:002008-08-26T13:02:32.567+01:00Crafted by the storm<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SLPwsBIPiTI/AAAAAAAAAP0/8wC5JdMakOs/s1600-h/getcontent4-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238795430569937202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SLPwsBIPiTI/AAAAAAAAAP0/8wC5JdMakOs/s400/getcontent4-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SLPvvkYnFXI/AAAAAAAAAPs/a4_sQ_TFYj4/s1600-h/getcontent4-1.jpg"></a>Storm Island is brought to you by Sara Pike and specialises in individual, handcrafted items.<br /><div><br /><div>Inspired by the powers of nature, and created using natural materials you can find handmade cards, jewellery and much more at Storm Island. The latest creations are these handmade paper cards, with a 'Journey of Discovery' theme. They have been left blank for any occassion, there are 5 different designs and each card is unique in its own way.</div><br /><div>You can buy a selection of Storm Island items on the website <a href="http://www.storm-island.com/">http://www.storm-island.com/</a></div><br /><div>More items are still to be added to the online shop, so visit often to find your 'little piece of nature'.</div><br /><div></div><div>For comissions, please contact Sara via the website.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-62561498929055895082008-08-23T18:02:00.005+01:002008-08-26T13:06:29.174+01:00Snapdragon Beads - Beaded Adornment<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SLLF2GY0L4I/AAAAAAAAAPM/Rc-3K703ELU/s1600-h/2789715833_d61b6b9174.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238466849803612034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SLLF2GY0L4I/AAAAAAAAAPM/Rc-3K703ELU/s320/2789715833_d61b6b9174.jpg" border="0" /></a>Alice Elizabeth Still has been making jewellery for 16 years, despite wanting to go to Art College Alice ended up with degrees in Mathematics and Engineering. However she is now packing in her day job in the heady world of corporate IT to concentrate on her two passions, her little girl Amelia and beading.<br /><br /><div>Snapdragon beads has an array of beautiful jewellery, Alice's particular area of interest is off loom beadweaving. Alice describes her design process as "very much organic at times, I love selecting colours and finishes, especially ones that you wouldn't immediately put together"<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238467061184090306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SLLGCZ12UMI/AAAAAAAAAPU/DWpkSb9HCOU/s320/2346783471_228d3d6a8e.jpg" border="0" />To find out more about Snapdragon Beads and for details on craft fairs that Alice will be attending in Ireland and England visit the website <a href="http://www.snapdragonbeads.com/">http://www.snapdragonbeads.com/</a><br /><br />To buy online visit <a href="http://www.snapdragonbeads.etsy.com/">http://www.snapdragonbeads.etsy.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.snapdragonbeads.folksy.com/">http://www.snapdragonbeads.folksy.com/</a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238468273179127074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SLLHI83-7SI/AAAAAAAAAPc/Cyxl5p5EDIQ/s200/2781503802_b433eeb65e.jpg" border="0" />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-8319892330061369722008-08-17T17:46:00.004+01:002008-08-26T13:07:31.777+01:00Linda Boucher<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SKhZvSz1itI/AAAAAAAAAOE/cnq8Syt2Ew8/s1600-h/dD6G3Yv57cq6anj5LMh94Ttd_400.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235533235856181970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SKhZvSz1itI/AAAAAAAAAOE/cnq8Syt2Ew8/s400/dD6G3Yv57cq6anj5LMh94Ttd_400.bmp" border="0" /></a>Self taught painter Linda Boucher generally paints oil on canvas, and is best known for her paintings of red shoes and glamorous women. Linda taught her self to paint whilst simultaneously selling her work and found it a thrilling experience, however she soon felt that there was a pressure to produce the kind of work that is popular and found that it often stunted her experimental creating.<br /><br /><div>Linda then discovered Etsy and ACEOS (Artist Cards, Editions and Originals- which are always 2.5”x3.5”). She says "My paintings are big, and these are so small, that they’ve pushed me to think of new ways to present my ideas". Linda is having fun working in this way and is getting used to thinking small and is excited to be working this format and to seeing where it takes her. </div><br /><div>You can view lots of Linda's work on her main website <a href="http://www.lindaboucher.com/">http://www.lindaboucher.com/</a>, on her etsy shop <a href="http://www.lindaboucher.etsy.com/">http://www.lindaboucher.etsy.com/</a> and at <a href="http://www.lindaboucher.tumblr.com/">http://www.lindaboucher.tumblr.com/</a>, and her work is available to buy internationally too!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235533345281098322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SKhZ1qcxQlI/AAAAAAAAAOM/Sc_FftgqHgc/s320/Untitled-1.jpg" border="0" /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-9084021412829104572008-08-12T14:14:00.008+01:002008-08-26T13:08:48.047+01:00Quixotic Cards<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SKGM7L3YZRI/AAAAAAAAANw/a6E_nTjHAhQ/s1600-h/getcontent2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233619190406472978" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SKGM7L3YZRI/AAAAAAAAANw/a6E_nTjHAhQ/s200/getcontent2.jpg" border="0" /></a>Elaine Hughes of Quixotic Cards is a fabulous designer of handmade whimsical, speciality and luxury greetings cards.<br /><br />You can read a little more about Quixotic Cards and get in contact via the website <a href="http://www.quixoticmiss.com/">http://www.quixoticmiss.com/</a>and you can buy online at <a href="http://www.quixoticmiss.etsy.com/">http://www.quixoticmiss.etsy.com/</a><br /><br />Quixotic Cards also has a uniue range of cards for dog lovers, featuring sophisticated imagery of dogs in monochrome with splashes of red, these cards have a very elegant feel to them.<br /><br />Elaine also has a blog where she talks about a bit of everything, including her book addiction! Check it out - <a href="http://blog.quixoticmiss.com/">http://blog.quixoticmiss.com/</a><br /><br />Although Quixoic Cards is UK based Elaine ships all these gorgeous cards worldwide.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233622599689211666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SKGQBobujxI/AAAAAAAAAN4/ko4YZU6pZZc/s400/getcontent.jpg" border="0" />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-38128789037002436302008-08-08T20:53:00.011+01:002008-08-26T13:09:44.131+01:00Paper Cards from Bluecricket Co.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232617545727757266" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SJ397yqUS9I/AAAAAAAAALg/I9nkz9D48VM/s200/getcontent3.jpg" border="0" /><br />Lindsey Bird runs The Bluecricket Co. designing and handmaking greetings cards for all occassions. Using pencils, crayons, paint and inks to create these beatiful cards, with a little help from her daughter too!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SJ39XaWw2qI/AAAAAAAAALY/J8qPuyN3LI8/s1600-h/getcontent2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232616920728001186" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SJ39XaWw2qI/AAAAAAAAALY/J8qPuyN3LI8/s200/getcontent2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Being a creative being Lindsey doesn't like to be bored and doesn't like things to take too long, and loves her Trollbeads!<br /><br /><br />All Bluecricket Co. items can be purchased online in Lindsey's Etsy shop.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bluecricket.etsy.com/">http://www.bluecricket.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232617758837057186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SJ3-IMjiJqI/AAAAAAAAALo/NdE6ng4bVsU/s320/getcontent.jpg" border="0" />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681815312150978741.post-32749751447060856142008-08-07T19:29:00.007+01:002008-08-26T13:11:08.431+01:00Leigh Shepherd Designs<div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231851473217589026" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SJtFMgK9DyI/AAAAAAAAAI4/VrNBrZ5X98A/s200/getcontent1.jpg" border="0" />Leigh Shepherd a designer and maker based in Haworth, West Yorkshire makes thes beautiful pendents using vintage tiles and counters.<br /><div><div>Her current ranges include Mah Jong tiles and wooden Scrabble tiles. Leigh says "When I first began making these pieces I wanted them to be a complete gift or treat so I made little keepsake tins and pots to present the jewellery in ...</div><br /><div>... I am passionate about handmade items, I would really like to see the craft / handmade movement become as popular here (in the UK) as it has in the States and it's great blogs and sites such as this that will help that happen! I also have a fasination for upcycling and repurposing, taking a found object and transforming it intosomething different and more valuable. That is what I hope to have achieved with my jewellery."<br /></div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231852163589867794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ruvPcSN8aG8/SJtF0sAiCRI/AAAAAAAAAJI/o86t0vY45yw/s400/getcontent.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>All of Leigh's beautiful designs can be purchased nationally and internationally online at <a href="http://www.leighshepherddesigns.etsy.com/">http://www.leighshepherddesigns.etsy.com/</a> and at <a href="http://www.leighshepherddesigns.com/">http://www.leighshepherddesigns.com/</a> </div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05711017613013133559noreply@blogger.com2