Handmade Monday: More poppies and Autumn colour

As it gets closer to remembrance day, I keep getting new ideas for poppy jewellery.  This week it's chain maille again.  The little poppies that make up the links take a while to do, so getting seven together for the length of the bracelet and earrings was quite a challenge.  In a way, it's a good job it was quiet in the shop this week, despite me listing a few new bag charms.

Apart from that, we've had this stunning Autumn weather, with the colours so fabulous and the sun shining on them like the middle of the summer. The park looked amazing the other day.

 Christmas themes are starting to creep in to my makes:

Isn't he cool?  I added the little daisies because the contrast between his size and theirs just seemed right!

and the stars always remind me of singing children's carols at school.

I've been working on my website too.  All will be revealed soon...

Here's the link to see what others have been making this week.

Have a great week,
Alison x

Folksy Friday: Walking

A crisp Autumn day is the perfect time for a walk, in my humble opinion.  Now the leaves are swirling down, and I have some time between jobs, the dog and I are making the most of it and having lots of long rambles.

Found these beautiful images on Folksy.  Click on any of the pictures to be taken directly to the shops

1. Sunday papers by iolaire

2. Girl and scarf lino print by holly prints 

3. Together fine art print by Bridget Wilkinson 

1. Walking the Dales Way by John Robinson Photography

2. Walking the Dog by Paul Watson Photography 

3. Small World #4 by Beanphoto

See more beautiful images on this Pinterest board

Folksy Friday: Fruits of the Forest

The woods and forests look pretty abundant at the moment, and I keep having to pick up the fallen apples, so why not a collection of non-edible fruits from Folksy sellers?  Click on any of the pictures to go directly to the shops.



1. Fruity fridge magnets by Kettle of Fish
2. Fruit wreath by Cranberry Charms
3. Bowl of stained glass fruit by JTs Creative Glass



 1. Apple pendant by Funky Art 2. Berry bookmark by Cinnamon Street 3. Pear door stop by Crabtree Lane

You can find more Folksy goodies on this fruity Pinterest board.
And you might like this treasury on the same theme on Etsy too.

Handmade Monday: Autumn colours

Quite a quiet week, but I have been thinking a bit about the approaching change of season and hoping that it won't come too soon as we are off for a late holiday shortly.  These colours seemed to go together quite well, and it was only at the end that I realised I'd forgotten to work in a bail!  So that's one that will have to be redone.  I suppose I could fit an open jump ring on, but I always worry that things like that might come loose. 

It's probably a pendant, although I kind of like the idea of working it into a bracelet too. 

Here's the link to Handmade Monday so you can see all the lovely things people have been creating this week
http://www.1stuniquegifts.co.uk/blog/

Dreamy Wednesday - colours of the fall

Time to think of Autumn colours - Dreamaid has some beauties for you to check out!

Click on any of these images to go directly to the shops.








1. This bangle by boho is a lovely upcycled creation, beautiful colours too!
2. Earthy necklace with lovely wooden beads by Nemetona - perfect with this season's tribal fashions
3. A delicate brown dragonfly by Chrissys
4. Sepia duck fine art photo by Emma in Wonderland
5. Brown tawny owl print from an original watercolour painting by a piece of nature
6. Stunning cloth shoulder bag by FFSC (Friends of Street Children)