Straw, cats, monkeys and a pocket watch

Bet you can't guess what this is ?

Well the Doodly Birds were sat on top of it yesterday

It's my new oilcloth table cover.   It looks like everything is sat on top of a bale of hay.

We did'nt make pots of money at the Pendle Heritage Centre Craft/Farmers Market yesterday, I think the mens Wimbledon final kept people in.

But I did meet some nice people, like 18 year old Charlie who established his business in 2006 at the ripe old age of 12.  To quote Charlie himself " I started my business by sewing two pieces of circular felt together, drawing a smiley face on with a marker & sewing a safety pin onto the back then selling 200 of them for a £1 each",  and the rest as they say is history.

Crafts by Charlie Link

Charlie is also putting this Craft Event together for next Saturday. He is a real entrepeneur.  I will be going and taking my Mum.

Lets Get Crafty Link

As is the norm I spent my profits.  This time (excuse the pun) on this great pocket watch on a pendant £16, made by Victoria of Daisy Louise Jewellery. Have a look at her website her designs are quite unique.  She will also make you a piece of  jewellery out of some of your own old pieces or favourite buttons etc.

www.daisylouisehandmadejewellery.co.uk

 My little sock monkey now has a playmate from the lovely Donna of Heartfelt Creations.  Donna had some gorgeous handmade bags as well, but I resisted.

You can see her stall at the monthly Pendle Heritage Centre Market or contact her on

 07964 4296859 if you want something to order.

ALL IN ALL WE HAD A GREAT DAY OUT.

OUR NEXT OUTING IS AT PROM ART AT GRANGE 29TH JULY

 WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK

Straw, cats, monkeys and a pocket watch

Bet you can't guess what this is ?

Well the Doodly Birds were sat on top of it yesterday

It's my new oilcloth table cover.   It looks like everything is sat on top of a bale of hay.

We did'nt make pots of money at the Pendle Heritage Centre Craft/Farmers Market yesterday, I think the mens Wimbledon final kept people in.

But I did meet some nice people, like 18 year old Charlie who established his business in 2006 at the ripe old age of 12.  To quote Charlie himself " I started my business by sewing two pieces of circular felt together, drawing a smiley face on with a marker & sewing a safety pin onto the back then selling 200 of them for a £1 each",  and the rest as they say is history.

Crafts by Charlie Link

Charlie is also putting this Craft Event together for next Saturday. He is a real entrepeneur.  I will be going and taking my Mum.

Lets Get Crafty Link

As is the norm I spent my profits.  This time (excuse the pun) on this great pocket watch on a pendant £16, made by Victoria of Daisy Louise Jewellery. Have a look at her website her designs are quite unique.  She will also make you a piece of  jewellery out of some of your own old pieces or favourite buttons etc.

www.daisylouisehandmadejewellery.co.uk

 My little sock monkey now has a playmate from the lovely Donna of Heartfelt Creations.  Donna had some gorgeous handmade bags as well, but I resisted.

You can see her stall at the monthly Pendle Heritage Centre Market or contact her on

 07964 4296859 if you want something to order.

ALL IN ALL WE HAD A GREAT DAY OUT.

OUR NEXT OUTING IS AT PROM ART AT GRANGE 29TH JULY

 WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK

A CREATIVE WEEKEND

 Laura & Gareth's wedding invitations are

finished and on their way

 Laura came to help with all the fiddly beady bits  .

Next I illustrated another A4 Sketch/Notebook for the teachers at St. Edwards School and I have an order for another two.  They do look good with their names on and all the children love the Doodly Birds.

Here are some of the Doodly Bird fan club from Sunday School.
Olivia is making a song up about them.

  Before I went off to do my proper work (yuck) I put together this little pack consisting of an ATC - Artist Trading Card, a badge, some blank cards and a couple of postcards for a blogging friend of mine who is interested in ATC's.

On Monday I will be doing a feature on them.  What they are, how to make them, samples of some I have collected, books referring to them and to celebrate the fact that you are all still here after 100+ postings I will be giving a little something away from the Doodly Bird range.

So stay tuned......

Ps. Take a look at the new feature on the right of the blog publicising events that I am involved in or will be going to.

A CREATIVE WEEKEND

 Laura & Gareth's wedding invitations are

finished and on their way

 Laura came to help with all the fiddly beady bits  .

Next I illustrated another A4 Sketch/Notebook for the teachers at St. Edwards School and I have an order for another two.  They do look good with their names on and all the children love the Doodly Birds.

Here are some of the Doodly Bird fan club from Sunday School.
Olivia is making a song up about them.

  Before I went off to do my proper work (yuck) I put together this little pack consisting of an ATC - Artist Trading Card, a badge, some blank cards and a couple of postcards for a blogging friend of mine who is interested in ATC's.

On Monday I will be doing a feature on them.  What they are, how to make them, samples of some I have collected, books referring to them and to celebrate the fact that you are all still here after 100+ postings I will be giving a little something away from the Doodly Bird range.

So stay tuned......

Ps. Take a look at the new feature on the right of the blog publicising events that I am involved in or will be going to.

WHAT'S ON MY WORK DESK TODAY ......

On my desk is my new cake stand made by LUCY BISHOP OF WOAD BUTTERFLY  I've loaded it up with badges, cards, buttons... anything but cakes.

The rolls of Washi tape and patterned masking tape arrived in double quick time from the brilliant

PAPERMASH COMPANY

Check out their great designs.

 As usual a few Doodly Birds have got in on the act and have you spotted

 BARBARA JEPSON'S 

fimo buttons.

ITS ALL CHANGE TOMORROW WHEN I WIPE THE DESK CLEAR TO START THE WEDDING INVITATIONS FOR LAURA AND GARETH.

Oops nearly forgot to show my WOYWW badge from Julia.

WHAT'S ON MY WORK DESK TODAY ......

On my desk is my new cake stand made by LUCY BISHOP OF WOAD BUTTERFLY  I've loaded it up with badges, cards, buttons... anything but cakes.

The rolls of Washi tape and patterned masking tape arrived in double quick time from the brilliant

PAPERMASH COMPANY

Check out their great designs.

 As usual a few Doodly Birds have got in on the act and have you spotted

 BARBARA JEPSON'S 

fimo buttons.

ITS ALL CHANGE TOMORROW WHEN I WIPE THE DESK CLEAR TO START THE WEDDING INVITATIONS FOR LAURA AND GARETH.

Oops nearly forgot to show my WOYWW badge from Julia.

PRACTICE RUN FOR SUNDAY

Having a practice run of stall layout ready for Craft Event at Last Drop Village, Bromley Cross, Bolton tomorrow 11.00am - 4.00pm

New cut out Doodly Birds

Just my price tags to do now and a few more boxes to illustrate.

Gemma's coming at teatime with her goodies then it will be early bath and bed.
VERY EXCITED !!
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO VENUE

PRACTICE RUN FOR SUNDAY

Having a practice run of stall layout ready for Craft Event at Last Drop Village, Bromley Cross, Bolton tomorrow 11.00am - 4.00pm

New cut out Doodly Birds

Just my price tags to do now and a few more boxes to illustrate.

Gemma's coming at teatime with her goodies then it will be early bath and bed.
VERY EXCITED !!
CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO VENUE