Showing posts with label gemma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gemma. Show all posts

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Whats on my workdesk today......

 Do you remember the beads I bought in St. Ives, well here is what I made.  It is a silver plated herringbone bracelet for my lovely friend Gemma's birthday.

The two workshops I attended on how to make them have proved more than worthwhile. Beadz at Todmorden (link)
I'm thinking Christmas presents here !
These are some of the samples I managed to do at the machine embroidery workshop before my machine broke down.

Now have a look at what other people have got on their desks
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Whats on my workdesk today......

 Do you remember the beads I bought in St. Ives, well here is what I made.  It is a silver plated herringbone bracelet for my lovely friend Gemma's birthday.

The two workshops I attended on how to make them have proved more than worthwhile. Beadz at Todmorden (link)
I'm thinking Christmas presents here !
These are some of the samples I managed to do at the machine embroidery workshop before my machine broke down.

Now have a look at what other people have got on their desks
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Monday, 10 September 2012

It's Vintage all the way for me

 
 It was sad that I didnt get to the Hodder Valley Country Show with the Doodly Birds.
But it was fantastic that I got to go to Vintage Village at Stockport
I bumped into blog friend Emma of OOOH BETTY
and came away with this lovely table runner that Emma gave me as a gift.
The glass plate I got for a £1 of the people on the stall opposite and it is for my friend Gemma who collects this type of glassware.
 
 Hubby Philip had a great time he came away with a Daks Jacket for £27, some Daks trousers £20 and an Italian knitted tie for £6.  
Look at my St. Michael's twinset for £10, unworn still with the label attached.
You knew it was authentic as it was made in England.
I can hear you wondering about the button necklace.  Yes that was a purchase too.
I met the most wonderful young lady, MOYA and her mum who told me how she had lost her dad to leukemia and had suffered with cancer herself.
Her stall was a riot of colour and filled with beautiful headbands, jewellery, cards, bags and bows which she makes and gives her proceeds to a cancer charity.  So the necklace photographed with my twinset is from Moya and it came in this lovely hand decorated bag.  If you want to get in touch with Moya about her work you can email her at buttonfairies@gmail.com

She has a lovely saying on the back of her cards
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take  our breath away".
 
 I bought the cards for my sister in law for her birthday this week as she writes to people a lot and loves handmade ones.  I will give them to her in the pretty bag.

Stockport Vintage Village is a buzzing lively spot.  People get dressed up in lovely 50's, 60's 70's styles and there was a lively three piece band playing.  Here's a link for their events.

This coming Sunday 16th September the monthly Vintage & Craft Market is on at Altrincham
Thats another lively event, great people and stalls.

Also this Sunday is Lets Get Crafty at Whalley Village Hall
another great event (gorgeous cakes and a cuppa as well)
https://www.facebook.com/whalleygetcrafty


Hope you enjoyed today's read.  Now pop into see the Doodly Birds
WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK


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It's Vintage all the way for me

 
 It was sad that I didnt get to the Hodder Valley Country Show with the Doodly Birds.
But it was fantastic that I got to go to Vintage Village at Stockport
I bumped into blog friend Emma of OOOH BETTY
and came away with this lovely table runner that Emma gave me as a gift.
The glass plate I got for a £1 of the people on the stall opposite and it is for my friend Gemma who collects this type of glassware.
 
 Hubby Philip had a great time he came away with a Daks Jacket for £27, some Daks trousers £20 and an Italian knitted tie for £6.  
Look at my St. Michael's twinset for £10, unworn still with the label attached.
You knew it was authentic as it was made in England.
I can hear you wondering about the button necklace.  Yes that was a purchase too.
I met the most wonderful young lady, MOYA and her mum who told me how she had lost her dad to leukemia and had suffered with cancer herself.
Her stall was a riot of colour and filled with beautiful headbands, jewellery, cards, bags and bows which she makes and gives her proceeds to a cancer charity.  So the necklace photographed with my twinset is from Moya and it came in this lovely hand decorated bag.  If you want to get in touch with Moya about her work you can email her at buttonfairies@gmail.com

 She has a lovely saying on the back of her cards
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take  our breath away".
 
 I bought the cards for my sister in law for her birthday this week as she writes to people a lot and loves handmade ones.  I will give them to her in the pretty bag.

Stockport Vintage Village is a buzzing lively spot.  People get dressed up in lovely 50's, 60's 70's styles and there was a lively three piece band playing.  Here's a link for their events.

This coming Sunday 16th September the monthly Vintage & Craft Market is on at Altrincham
Thats another lively event, great people and stalls.

Also this Sunday is Lets Get Crafty at Whalley Village Hall
another great event (gorgeous cakes and a cuppa as well)
https://www.facebook.com/whalleygetcrafty


Hope you enjoyed today's read.  Now pop into see the Doodly Birds
WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK


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Monday, 16 July 2012

ALTRINCHAM VINTAGE & CRAFT MARKET

I want to live in this market, I've never been  to anything like it, I could spend every day there.
The people are fantastic, the stalls a cacophony of different styles and treats and treasures.
I wish I had taken a picture of Lindsay Howarth the owner of LHP Designs (picture above), she looked so pretty in her vintage lace. Lindsay makes the most delightful embroidered collars, cuffs and headwear.  Have a look on her website WWW.LHPDESIGNS.CO.UK

I met Kate Stoddard of Re-Papered, she loves working with old books and paper and makes beautiful handcrafted boxes, cards,books, stationery, bunting, home accessories all from recycled paper.
I will definitely be buying from Kate next time I go

Liz of Traffford Craft Co-operative offers predrilled vintage plates at reasonable prices for you to mix and match to make your own cake stand with.  You can also buy the kit to join them together.  So no work other than deciding which delightful pieces of crockery you would like then screwing them together.
Contact  Liz at :  traffordcraftco-operative@hotmail.co.uk

Look at this KITTY IN A BOX they are such good fun, made by Emma of 
OOOH BETTY!  Vintage and Handcrafted Treasures
Like me Emma loves writing her blog, have a look its really funny

Next up is Karen Ellery of Beagle N Thread who have the most fabulous range of appliqued textile gifts and accessories all based on a doggie theme and are supporters of the Beagle Welfare Charity.

After a toasted snack and a cuppa on the inside market hall we visited LOCAL CREATIONS a gallery that brings together artists and craftspeople from the local community.  There was a great atmosphere in here with childrens workshops and a cream tea taking place.  My friend textile artist, jewellery maker & ceramicist Gemma Thorpe shows some of her work there.

I know  I did'nt take a photo but I have to mention Lisa of Vintage Belle Candles, she is such a fun loving person and what a beautiful stall she has. We giggled like mad about how we take so long in wrapping orders to send out and the little extras we put in, we are such fusspots. You must look at her website its lovely

WHAT A FANTASTIC EVENT THE VINTAGE MARKET PROVED TO BE.
ONE I WILL DEFINITELY BE GOING TO AGAIN. WHO KNOWS I MAY EVEN TAKE THE DOODLY BIRDS.
NEXT MARKET WILL BE ON SUNDAY 19TH AUGUST.
For more info contact :  magpiesandi@hotmail.co.uk

After all that playing out over the last few days I now have to go and do some work
Seven coasters, a bag and a pile of office work.


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ALTRINCHAM VINTAGE & CRAFT MARKET

I want to live in this market, I've never been  to anything like it, I could spend every day there.
The people are fantastic, the stalls a cacophony of different styles and treats and treasures.
I wish I had taken a picture of Lindsay Howarth the owner of LHP Designs (picture above), she looked so pretty in her vintage lace. Lindsay makes the most delightful embroidered collars, cuffs and headwear.  Have a look on her website WWW.LHPDESIGNS.CO.UK

I met Kate Stoddard of Re-Papered, she loves working with old books and paper and makes beautiful handcrafted boxes, cards,books, stationery, bunting, home accessories all from recycled paper.
I will definitely be buying from Kate next time I go

Liz of Traffford Craft Co-operative offers predrilled vintage plates at reasonable prices for you to mix and match to make your own cake stand with.  You can also buy the kit to join them together.  So no work other than deciding which delightful pieces of crockery you would like then screwing them together.
Contact  Liz at :  traffordcraftco-operative@hotmail.co.uk

Look at this KITTY IN A BOX they are such good fun, made by Emma of 
OOOH BETTY!  Vintage and Handcrafted Treasures
Like me Emma loves writing her blog, have a look its really funny

Next up is Karen Ellery of Beagle N Thread who have the most fabulous range of appliqued textile gifts and accessories all based on a doggie theme and are supporters of the Beagle Welfare Charity.

After a toasted snack and a cuppa on the inside market hall we visited LOCAL CREATIONS a gallery that brings together artists and craftspeople from the local community.  There was a great atmosphere in here with childrens workshops and a cream tea taking place.  My friend textile artist, jewellery maker & ceramicist Gemma Thorpe shows some of her work there.

I know  I did'nt take a photo but I have to mention Lisa of Vintage Belle Candles, she is such a fun loving person and what a beautiful stall she has. We giggled like mad about how we take so long in wrapping orders to send out and the little extras we put in, we are such fusspots. You must look at her website its lovely

WHAT A FANTASTIC EVENT THE VINTAGE MARKET PROVED TO BE.
ONE I WILL DEFINITELY BE GOING TO AGAIN. WHO KNOWS I MAY EVEN TAKE THE DOODLY BIRDS.
NEXT MARKET WILL BE ON SUNDAY 19TH AUGUST.
For more info contact :  magpiesandi@hotmail.co.uk

After all that playing out over the last few days I now have to go and do some work
Seven coasters, a bag and a pile of office work.


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Sunday, 1 April 2012

OH NO, I SPENT MY PROFITS ON A CAKE STAND

The highlight of the day for me was my silly family gushing over the things they had bought off me and Gemma. It was really difficult to keep a straight face as they pretended not to know us and declared to all and sundry what talented people we were and how everyone should buy from us.
Look what I bought from
 who also makes great textile gifts and handmade cards.
 I resisted these gorgeous handmade cupcakes by Siobhann of CUPCAKE CREATIONZ
TEL: 07799  020890 or Email : cupcakecreationZ@hotmail.co.uk
These colourful Fymo buttons are the creation of 

We chatted to some very talented and interesting stall holders who offered tips on which craft events to attend and which to avoid.   It was nice to see young talented people like Lucy-Anne Bishop (mentioned above) and ANNE PILKINGTON CERAMIC ARTIST 

The next craft day at the Last Drop Village Bolton will be held on Sunday 13th May 11am-4pm, and entrance is free.
Thank you to everyone who came along to support us, also Gemma's Mum and Auntie for the tea and sandwiches.
Here is my crocheted Doodly Bird made by Teeny Weeny Design now my logo brooch

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OH NO, I SPENT MY PROFITS ON A CAKE STAND

The highlight of the day for me was my silly family gushing over the things they had bought off me and Gemma. It was really difficult to keep a straight face as they pretended not to know us and declared to all and sundry what talented people we were and how everyone should buy from us.
Look what I bought from
 who also makes great textile gifts and handmade cards.
 I resisted these gorgeous handmade cupcakes by Siobhann of CUPCAKE CREATIONZ
TEL: 07799  020890 or Email : cupcakecreationZ@hotmail.co.uk
These colourful Fymo buttons are the creation of 

We chatted to some very talented and interesting stall holders who offered tips on which craft events to attend and which to avoid.   It was nice to see young talented people like Lucy-Anne Bishop (mentioned above) and ANNE PILKINGTON CERAMIC ARTIST 

The next craft day at the Last Drop Village Bolton will be held on Sunday 13th May 11am-4pm, and entrance is free.
Thank you to everyone who came along to support us, also Gemma's Mum and Auntie for the tea and sandwiches.
Here is my crocheted Doodly Bird made by Teeny Weeny Design now my logo brooch

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