Folksy finds on Friday...

Last year I did a 'Folksy finds on Friday' for both St Patrick's day and Mothers' day, which both fall this weekend.

So I thought lets combine the both this year, this weeks theme....Green Mothers' Day gifts

1. Emerald green Chalcedony Pendant  ~ £28.00  @  Abyjem handcrafted jewellery
2. Olive Orla purse~ £16.00 @ Thirtyfive Flowers
3. I'm a little teapot brooch ~£6.00 @  nelli D
4. 'Going Green' Framed Glass Art ~ £95.00 @ 2KilnDesign
5. Emerald & Blue Platter ~ £25.00  @ Melting Point
6. Green apple stud earrings  ~ £3.00  @ Kezenza 

I think my mum would probably like the the purse from Thirtyfive Flowers as she always buys new purses when we go shopping and I would be more than happy to receive the emerald green Chalcedony Pendant from Abyjem handcrafted jewellery from my boys! TTFN ~x~

Sorry I missed it...

Yep this blimming bug got me big time, so I missed Folksy finds on Friday...still I'm back to my semi healthy state, so watch this space! TTFN~x~

Folksy finds on Friday...

I have always  loved looking at globes and atlases.

When I was younger I used to be the navigator on trips to the beach or visiting my parents friends, what you might call a back seat navigator that is, not to mention the fact Mum and Dad always knew where they were going!

To celebrate my love of navigation, this weeks theme is.....Maps.

1. Rosy Ring Map  ~ £9.00  @  Happy Day Designs
2. World Map Passport Holder ~ £15.00 @ Sew Smitten
3. Wallpaper World Map ~£385.00 @  Mapping your way...
4. Box Frame Map Page Butterfly Art ~ £20.00 @ Twiggstudios
5. Personalised Map Pendant ~ £18.50  @ Bookity
6. Origin of the Unit, Vintage Map Family  ~ £57.00  @ TerrorDome 

My favourite has to be the vintage map family from TerrorDome because the idea is so brilliant, TerrorDome say the following about the piece:

'In the example above, each figure, mom, dad, son and daughter are hand cut from beautiful cartography - the maps show the place in the world where each person spent their childhood.' 

I think it's such a lovely thing to do, I may even have a go myself! TTFN ~x~

Folksy finds on Friday...

Hickory dickory dock, the mouse ran up the clock... I've always loved that nursery rhyme and it's one of the first I taught my boys. 

This weeks theme.....Clocks.

1. Camera clock, Soho Myna   ~ £35.00  @  Mists of Time
2. Driftwood clock ~ £39.99.00 @ Reclaimed Time
3. Cuckoo-less clock ~£25.00 @  The Odds and Sods Shop
4. Handmade Conan the Barbarian Comic Book Wall Clock ~ £16.95 @ Kapow Krafts
5. Birds Custard Clock ~ £4.75  @ Creative Corner Cafe
6. Hickory Dickory Dock Clock ~ £40.00  @ 'Bread & Butter' by Bev Jennings 

All of the clocks I have chosen are pretty cool, I love the idea of using a comic book, similar to the Upcycle heaven post back at the beginning of February, but my favourite one has to be the camera clock from Mists of Time. I think its fabulous and not a bad price either, maybe I'll put one on my birthday list? TTFN ~x~

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Happy Valentines....well for next Tuesday anyway. This Friday we're celebrating all things 'love' from Folksy.

This weeks theme.....Valentines.

1. Valentine tea light shade with heart decorations  ~ £7.50  @  Peppered Moth
2. Marmite plate for Valentines Day ~ £18.00 @ Purple Glaze Pottery
3. Valentine puppy 'Please be mine' ~£28.00 @  Northfield Primitives
4. You caught my heart moleskin notebook ~ £7.50 @ Champignons
5. Valentines Greetings, stacking shelf blocks ~ £13.50  @ Little Chalk House
6. Large pewter daisy heart ~ £9.50  @ Bird in a Barn

I'm having a hard time deciding which of these I like the most, in fact I'd like them all!!! But if I had to choose I would probably pick the pewter daisy heart from Bird in a Barn, just because I'm quite partial to a heart and I love daisies...hmm but then again....TTFN ~x~

Folksy finds on Friday...

Wow, this has been a long time coming! The last Folksy finds on Friday was back in May 2011, naughty me but I'm starting them again as there are some fantastic items on Folksy I just can't resist sharing.

This weeks theme.....Birds.

1. Two birds ~ £7.00  @  Fancy EM
2. Love birds ~ £70.00 @ Kirsty Elson Designs
3. Birds on a branch copper necklace ~£42.00 @  Ali Bali Jewellery
4. Silver birds earrings ~ £12.00 @ Wonderland by Alice
5. The birds and the bee applique cushion ~ £45.00  @ ClothKat
6. Special white wedding birds ~ £30.00  @ London Clay Birds

I'm loving the birds on a branch copper necklace from Ali Bali Jewellery , it's so unusual and I can safely say I don't own any jewellery made from copper. I'm thinking a big hint to the hubby, after all Valentines is rapidly approaching!! TTFN ~x~

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This would have been posted earlier but there's been a problem with blogger since yesterday.

This is one of my favourite mediums and I love that it is so versatile.

This weeks theme.....Hessian.

1. Hand printed rustic stag cushion ~ £46.00  @  Helkatdesign
2. Christmas Stocking ~ £6.99 @ Funky & Modern Country Eco-friendly Homeware & Goodies
3. I Heart You Bag ~£29.99 @  Shellybobbins™
4. Mini Lotus Lunch Bag ~ £7.00 @ Snowdon
5. Rainbow Cockle Shell Cluster ~ £3.00  @ Leanne Woods Designs
6. Up-cycled fabric button keyring-natural tones, browns and pink ~ £6.00  @ NaMade

I adore the stag cushion from Helkatdesign, it inspires me to make my own cushions out of hessian and use freezer paper to do some stencilling, just have to decide on a design.....hmmm decisions, decisions. TTFN ~x~

Folksy Finds on Friday...

Ooops a little late in the day to post this but I've been pretty busy today so I didn't get a chance earlier!

As you may be aware I love making and decorating cakes however there are times when something simple on top of a cake will do!

This weeks theme.....Cake Toppers.

1. Wedding Pig Cake Topper and 40 Favors ~ £100.00  @  Amys Clay Critters
2. Cake Topper ~ £24.99 @ Handmade by Jool
3. Jack Russell Topper "Jackers R Us" ~£12.00 @  Ludicris Toppers: Handmade Collectables and crafted toppers
4. Unique Custom/Hand Made Mr & Mrs Love Owl ~ £35.00 @ Johanna Brown's Cake Toppers
5. Rainbow Cockle Shell Cluster ~ £7.00  @ Delightfully Decorative
6. Set of 50 Alice In Wonderland EAT ME Vintage Party Picks-Cupcake Toppers £50.00  @ Craftypagan Designs

I think the Jack Russell topper from Ludicris Toppers: Handmade Collectables and crafted toppers is so cute and would be lovely for all the dog lovers out there but I have to say my favourite one out of this selection is the Wedding Pigs from Amys Clay Critters TTFN ~x~

Folksy Finds on Friday...

Two apologies today, one being that this post is being posted today because I intend to be doing something a little more interesting tomorrow......and the other apology is as follows;

Sorry I missed last Fridays Folksy Finds but what with Easter and being Good Friday I completely forgot!  Anyhow, this Friday I'll be watching the Royal Wedding and what better way to promote those Folksy crafters than with....

This weeks theme.....Royal Wedding.

1. Will and Kate Solar Powered Lantern ~ £25.00 @  Glow Box Solar Lanterns
2. Royal Wedding Brooch ~ £4.00 @ Julia Davey Ceramics
3. Royal Wedding Mug - designed by JotStudios ~ £10.00 @  LF Design
4. Set of Four Royal Wedding Coasters - Square ~ £10.95 @ Claryce Design
5. Royal Prince and Princess Hearts - Rose ~ £15.00 @ By Alex
6. Union Jack Royal Wedding Brooch Pin Badge ~ £3.50 @ Pinch Her Cheeks

I think it's amazing how the wackiest and the most normal things are converted to commemorative items when a Royal Wedding occurs, my favourite is the Union Jack Coasters from Claryce Design, which one do you like?? TTFN ~x~

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Easter is fast approaching and I wondered what alternative Easter gifts do those guys on Folksy have....

This weeks theme.....Egg Cosies.

1. Egg Cosy  ~ £7.50 @  Dollydoo
2. Egg Cosy  ~ £9.50 @ Jane Lightfoot Designs
3. Cream Hen Egg Cosy ~ £8.00 @ Sue2
4. Easter Bunny Egg Cosy ~ £7.00 @ Lilipopo at Glassmountain
5. Little Chook Egg Cosy ~ £4.00 @ Aerie Faerie
6. Benjamin Egg Cosy - Hearts Neck Tie ~ £9.50 @ Charlotte Macey Textiles

I love the all of these egg cosies but I guess if I had to pick my most favourite it would be the Little Chook Egg Cosy from Aerie Faerie, which one would you like for Easter?? TTFN ~x~

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I'm loving the vintage and retro look at the moment, and what better way to incorporate it into your home than in the kitchen. Those talented people at Folksy have created some lovely items.

This weeks theme.....Aprons.

1. Retro apron with bow, Vibrant Floral and Small Polka Dot ~ £19.95 @ Rosie Ann
2. Full Numeral Pocket Watch Apron Turquoise £22.50 @ Becky Broome
3. Retro Lime and black full apron £15.00 @ Sew Stylish
4. CupCake 1950's Ladies Apron £39.95 @ Stitches by Emmy Lou
5. 'Barbara' Apron - Retro £16.00 @ Audrey's Cat
6. Apron Vintage Vivienne £18.00 @ Love Lammie

My favourite apron here is the Retro Apron from Rosie Ann, I think it's just lovely.  However the lime and black apron is gorgeous too and you get a free pot holder when you purchase this!! Can't be bad.... TTFN ~x~

Folksy Finds on Friday...

It's Friday and thats means Folksy Finds on Friday, I've found some lovely things this week for that special woman in your life...your Mum!

This weeks theme.....Mother's Day.

1. Mother's Lavender Heart ~ £6.49 @ Betsy Jarvis
2. Mother's Day Applique Cushion ~ £15.00 @ Treacle Jack Designs
3. Mother's Day Driftwood Wall Hanging  ~ £5.50 @ Natural Wood
4. Mother's Day charm bangle ~ £39.00 @ Clara Smith Jewellery
5. Mother's Day Towel Cake ~ £20.00 @ Katie Anns Nappy Cakes and More
6. Shabby Chic Mother's Day Shelf Sign Blocks Mum ~ £21.49  @ Sparrow Primitives

I adore the lavender heart, I think this would be so simple to replicate and make myself which means a more personal gift in my eyes and I think the charm bangle is simply gorgeous.  What are you getting for your Mum? TTFN ~x~

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This week those crafty guys at Folksy have done some great work.

This weeks theme.....Button Art.

1. Floral button picture ~ £30.00 @ Blooming Buttons
2. Blue Button Fish Canvas ~ £15.75 @ Doodle Dandy
3. Owl Wall Art Framed  ~ £30.00 @ Emmelina
4. Personalised Button Heart Picture ~ £40.00 @ Charlotte Ranford Designs
5. Bright Flowers Framed Collage ~ £25.00 @ 100 Percent Delicate
6. SMothers Day Canvas ~ £14.00  @ Pretty Petal Handmade
   

I am a huge fan of buttons, I adore them and have mine stashed in beautiful glass jars, so I can see all the wonderful coloured buttons I have. I love using buttons to make art, I have listed my blue fish above from my shop on Folksy, so as you can imagine it's one of my favourites. However I love the simplicity of the Personalised Button Heart by Charlotte Ranford Designs, what do you think??  TTFN ~x~

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It's that time again, where we celebrate the talent of those Folksy fellows....

This weeks theme.....Soap.

1. Handmade goats milk cupcake soap ~ £3.75 @ Heart and Sew Gifts
2. Lemon meringue pie soap 130g ~ £2.50 @ Soapalicious
3. ***Butterfly Bliss*** Soap ~ Vegan ~ £3.75 @ Oracle Lake
4. Funky Felted Soap - Union Jack ~ £6.50 @ The Rainbow Rooms
5. Lego soap- Large lego brick soap (duplo sized) ~ £1.10 @ Bits N Bobs
6. Soap - Skull and Crossbones ~ £2.00 @ Little Green Caravan

Although I don't really use soap, other from washing my hands on occasions with it (normally we use liquid soap), I  love the lemon meringue pie soap in this selection and I think my boys would love the Lego soap. Whats your favourite? TTFN~x~

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I just love looking around Folksy to see what other talented, crafty people have been making and it was a great week for Folksy Finds on Friday!

This weeks theme.......St Patrick's Day!

1. Primitive happy st patricks day blocks ~ £10.00 @ Tigerlilly Primitives
2. ' luck of the irish' pendant ~ £8.99 @ Cutie Pie
3. St.Patrick's Day Brooch/Badge ~ £4.00 @ Jayney Mac
4. Shabby chic top of the mornin' to ye irish blocks ~ £6.99 @ Kristi-Krafts
5. Lucky shamrock clover charm SP earrings ~ £3.00 @ Cordelia's Jewellery
6. Leprechaun Hat - Padded Door/ Wall Hanger - St Patrick's Day ~ £9.00 @ Patchwork Cottage Crafts

I especially like the Happy St Patrick's Day block and the Top of the Mornin Block, very me!!! Anyway, wishing you a very Happy St Patrick's Day for next week. TTFN ~x~

Folksy Finds on Friday...

I've decided to try and commit to posting more often than I have been, I love looking at other blogs and have noticed that a few people post about items they find on Etsy, which has inspired me to create a new post each week called 'Folksy Finds on Friday' which will have a theme each week and be products I have found that I think are great!


So here's my first post, this weeks theme is........Door Stops!

1. Beach Hut Door Stop BH869 ~ £16.00 @  The Purple Beach Hut 
2. Ship's Cat Door Stop ~ £10.50 @ Millicent
3. Pink spot Millie mouse doorstop ~ £12.00 @ Heart and Sew Gifts 
4. Gene the buttontastic chicken doorstop  ~ £14.00 @ Swirly arts
5.  Scottie Dog door stop ~ £19.99 @ Kardsnmore
6. Pear Doorstop/Bookend ~ £12.00 @ Lily Sweets Handmade Treats

I just love the mouse doorstop, so cute but would not go down so well with my boys!  I think my favorite one is the buttontastic chicken doorstop called Gene! TTFN ~x~