Looking Good

I love things to look good, whether it packaging in a shop, or a gift nicely wrapped. It makes things so much more tempting. It doesnt have to be over the top - simple can be gorgeous. Here are some lovely packaging ideas I found...

Folksy Friday

This month I decided to join the April Show-ers over on Folksy and challenge myself to list a new item everyday in my Folksy shop. Whilst looking at the other items members were listing I came across a fantastic cushion made from newspaper print fabric...so I decided to see what else I could find made from newspaper for this weeks Folksy Friday. These are what I found.....

Newspaper Cushion from Phoebe Bee Bee

World News Table from Jane Jones Design

Newspaper Print Wallet from Kayomi

Poppy Lane Newspaper Ad Handbag from Uniquely Different

Collage ' Novel Autumn Trees' from Lauriepunzzle Land

Fleet Street Buttons from The Cats Whiskers Jewellery


These can all be found on Folksy so why not take a look...



I hope you enjoyed my findings. Have a great weekend x

Owls

This week I listed something new on my Folksy shop - an owl writing set. I love owls - I first bought an owl cushion in Brighton quite a few years ago now, but have never made any owl items to sell....so let me know what you think.

Here are some other fab owls I found online....

Glam up your garden

With the sun making an appearance this weekend, I got to spend a bit of time in the garden. I got my button strings that I made last summer out and on the tree to glam up our seating area...

and thought I would see what other cool ideas for decorating the garden there were. Hope you enjoy what I found.

Folksy Friday

Its the beginning of April, and a little grey outside, so what better theme for this weeks folksy friday could there be other than April Showers. Hope you enjoy my chosen items.

Here comes the rain again A4 Giclee print from Dig the Earth

Wellies from Little Paper Gallery

Mary Jane Wrist Pouch from lilipopo at glass mountain

Flamingos in the rain stationery set from Papercake: print and make

I like people who smile when its raining Print from Heidi Burton

Weather Mobile from Ena Green

Rainclouds Print from Sparklehen


All these fab handmade items and loads more can be found on Folksy

It's all in the detail

So often time is spent concerning ourselves with how things look - getting the room perfectly decorated for that special occassion or party. It's great fun transforming a room or a garden but the costs can add up, and it can be so time consuming.

Concentrating on the smaller details can work just as well. Adding just a little prettiness or sparkle to a table, such as my new table confetti can keep the costs down, but make it extra special.

So next time you're having that party in the garden or meal with friends sprinkle a little fun on the table.