September Embers

I think it`s got quite a ring to it, September Embers. It`s great to be back as part of the listing club but also strange too. I had got out tof the habit of doing all the things associated with it, now I have to get back in the routine again. Anything always takes longer when you either, haven`t done it before, or you`ve had a longish break.
In a way it`s like making something entirely new. As I don`t use patterns the first of any new style is always the hardest and takes the longest. Probably takes longer than it needs to because if I`m not 100% happy with it, then I start again.
But I am digresing, shocking I know!!! What me? .... as if.
September Embers listing club is off to a great start. Sales rolling in already and absolutely loads of participants, which is of course extremely good as it provides far more diversity. People are already buying presents for Christmas mainly because it is easier to spread it out over a period of time than do it all at once, especially if you have a lot to get. I think that also those who buy handmade regularly realise that if they miss out on that perfect gift they aren`t likely to see it again. Something similiar maybe, but not that style and colour combination together.
My poncho is getting on like a house on fire, I`m loving it and quite excited about they way it is turning out. I have decided to do it all in one piece now, well front and back at least. I worked out how to do the neck and now I`m on the way down the back. Can`t wait for it to be finished. I am babysitting tonight so will get to spend longer than usual crocheting in the evening. Woo hoo.....
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
Have a SPREEE!!!

Today we have the Embers,
the beginning of Septembers
daily listing club,
no please don`t blub.
I think it is a great name
and the listing clubs a great game
for all of us taking part
and it`s made a great start.
A pretty trinket box, a jotter too
and theses are only a few.
A cape, cufflinks and a necklace,
don`t hold back, be reckless.
A stunning pic, votives and star,
now you see where we are.
Christmas tags and a card,
choosing is really hard.
Heart coasters and a skirt,
no, don`t stop to flirt!
Stay focussed now on these delights,
they make such wonderful sights.
A quilt, a purse and a hat,
now who could resist that.
Those cute baby ballerina shoes
are sure to get lot`s of views.
And the very last, not least,
an ending to this crafting feast.
A collar and a scarf by me
now I`ve rejoined the club you see.
All I can say is `don`t hold back`,
else that special gift you`ll lack.
Maybe you want a treat for yourself
be quick these will soon fly off the shelf!!



Miss Bohemia. JessicasJotters.



Passionate About Photography. TREASURE TROVE JEWELS.



Raven`s Stained Glass. Adien Crafts.

Red Devil Crafts. Cards with a Difference.

Diomo Glass. Posy Sews.



Girl of the Sixties. Lilac Elephant.

Jewellfelt. Booties By Dannie.

Both by UniquelyYours.

Hope you enjoyed todays wonderful display of crafts from the September Embers. It was really tough to choose just this few as there were so many amazing creations.
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Cupcakes & Bubbles #FolksyFriday

There are so many gorgeous soaps that look good enough to eat on Folksy so I thought I would search some out to put on here today. Soaps seems such an ordinary word for what amount to artistic creations. So many use only natural products which is a nice change in this chemical orientated world. It seems the big companies only care about profit and not the customer and their skin. Whereas here we have soaps from people that care about you as a customer and want you to have good quality products at affordable prices. Not only that, they look divine too. Would you be able to bring yourself to use them? If you didn`t, they would look fabulous and smell wonderful in your bathroom.
Was busy again yesterday. I went into the city to try and get my hair cut. There was an hour`s wait so I didn`t bother, might try going in earlier tomorrow and see if I can get it cut then. If not I`ll be getting out the scissors myself. I always used to cut my own hair, never trusted anyone else to do it but as I`ve got older, I can`t be bothered because it`s quite hard work getting it just right with the aid of two mirrors. Many years ago I trained as a hairdresser and one of the girls I was trained by always cut her own hair, so I learnt how quite early on. So it`s not quite as bad as it sounds, when I say I`ll do it myself.
I wasn`t going to buy any yarn today. I told myself I wouldn`t, but then I looked. I did only buy two balls but...... they were 200g each. Ooops!! In my defence it was a fabulous yarn, part acrylic and part wool and so very soft. And the colours in each one... well.... just fabulous. I will not buy anymore... I will not buy anymore..... till the next time. Tee hee..
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
Have FUN and ENJOY!!!

Got fabulous cupcakes on here
and none of them are too dear.
They look good enough to eat,
just the thing for a treat.
Not a single calorie to be found,
just wonderful aromas all around.
Can you smell the wonderful scent?
It surely is heaven sent!
Cupcakes and a delicious slice,
could you find anything as nice?
Bath bombs, fizzers and a gift set too,
bet there is something you`d like for you.
Those yummy biscuits and a duck,
can you really believe your luck?
So many will smell of fruit, so divine,
or with essential oils so fine.
Just the names made me hungry you know
at the sight of the cakes I started to glow.
Was lucky that they can`t be eaten,
though for looks they can`t be beaten.
Treat yourself, buy a gift for another,
it`ll be sent quick, no bother.
If you have a question just ask,
for us nothing is too big a task!!!



SoapyLicious handmade Cold Process & Glycerine Soaps. Annie`s Scents, Soaps & Suds.

Shoples. Soapalicious.

Just Bev Soaps.



AROMATICBOX. Love Scrub.com.

Bennington Handmade Soap. Hearts and Homespun Handmade Soaps & Bodycare.

Miss Polly. Miss Poppy`s lovely soap shop.



BOBBINS AND BALMS. Helens Handicrafts.

Bits N Bobs.

Fraoch Highland Inspiration. Shea - Natural.

Hope you enjoyed todays wonderful display of soap. They all look good enough to eat!!
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Thursdays Treasures #Handmade #Folksy.

Thought we`d have a change from a theme and go for random items that caught my eye today. Very hard to choose what to put on here as there seem to be so many new things being listed. With the holidays pretty much over, everyone is obviously looking ahead and stocking up their shops with tempting creations.
I have to admit, I do love looking at all the new listings, even though I am tempted so often. Good job I have some willpower otherwise my home would be filled to the brim with all the delights I see each day.
Don`t think my hubby would be very happy as it`s already so full with my yarn addiction, not to mention the many projects I have got on the go.
I showed off the poncho at work yesterday, half expecting looks of horror for the mix of yarns and colours, but they actually loved it. Score one for me. Especially as my hubby keeps giving it strange looks. I`ll just have to wait and see how it turns out.
It`s definitely turning chillier now, especially in the mornings and evenings. Getting dark so early now too, a sign of the changing season and a forerunner of winter. Brrrr.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

I went for a wander around,
take a look at what I found.
Lots of delectable delights,
aren`t they wonderful sights.
A cute hat for a baby
that`s a definite maybe.
A delightful quilt for your bed,
that`ll keep you warm, enough said.
A cat decoration, an embroidered case
doesn`t that cat have a scary face.
A floral bag and doorstop too,
lovely creations to tempt you.
A tweed bag and one in pink,
now doesn`t that make you think.
A cute penguin, a clock of owls,
they`ll take away the scowls.
Two gorgeous bracelets pretty and bright,
on your wrist they`ll bring sunlight.
A denim case, journal in leather,
things to enjoy together.
A cupcake cosy and a horseshoe,
that looks pretty with the blue.
A scarf and a castle for a name,
will shopping ever be the same.
We do what we love and love what we do,
making wonderful creations just for you!



Made with love hand crochet items. Perfect Patchwork.

Pauline`s Crafts. Fiona t.

Laura Magoo. Crafty Girls.



A Piece Of Nature. **Handmadebywend**.

Zenda Design. Gosh Darn It!

Kacey`s Creations. Infiniti.



EARTHWORKS JOURNALS. Bags of Swank.

The Cosy Daisy. Enchanted Handmade Jewellery.

 Great Green Dreams.

Hope you enjoyed todays wonderful variety of crafts displayed for you to peruse. Take a little time and have a browse through the various shops to see what treasures you can find.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.

A-listers Finale #Handmade #Folksy

The last day of the month so I think today I will do an A-listers blog. For those that don`t know this is the daily listing club on Folksy that has been running since April 2010. Each month they have a different name and challenge themselves to list at least one item a day. This is a personal challenge rather than a necessity. They support each other through high`s and lows and help promote each others items. A nice community minded club to be a part of.
I joined in September last year with my shop UniquelyYours and found it very helpful as a person new to online selling. I`m sure I sold far more than I would have done otherwise, being part of the club. I have had 2 months off to prepare for the season ahead and in that time have managed to launch my website too.
Yesterday I got round to having a good sort out of cupboards, finding places for things that didn`t have homes and I went through all my stock to make sure it matched up to the listings currently in shops and website. It did, but I also found, as I thought that I had several items that weren`t listed anywhere. So that is another task to get done. I have also been preparing items in draft ready for the start of Septembers listing club which I shall be a part of.
I am moving ahead with my poncho that I am making and am pleased with the way it is turning out so far. I shall have to try and take some photos of the progress I`m making. At the minute I am using thre different yarns and am thinking of introducing a fourth but as yet I haven`t decided that for definite.
As usual, to see a bigger picture or a description, just click on the item to view it in the shop.
ENJOY!!!

Now that August is so nearly done
we`ve come to the end of the A-listers fun.
The month of August is quite long
how fast it`s gone seems so wrong.
It signals that summer is at the end,
enough to drive us all round the bend.
How can the summer go so fast
so quickly a memory in the past.
Now comes Autumn with early morning chill,
time to wrap up soon, I know I will.
Spiders webs on hedges glittering,
while folk pass by wittering,
never noticing how they sparkle and shine,
twinkling like diamonds, looking so fine.
Autumn brings mists and falling leaves,
time to get out those long sleeves.
Staying dark later in the morning,
longer to wait for the day dawning.
Nights too start pulling in,
isn`t that a terrible sin.
Then it`ll be time for heating,
and our pockets will take a beating.
But there`ll be cosy nights by the fire,
flickering flames to help inspire,
new creations for the new season,
can`t think of a better reason!



PANTS AND PAPER. NOfkants Curios.

Created By Kelly. Girl of the Sixties.

Imogen`s Imagination. Aingeal designs.



O`blue Thrashion. Vintage Dreams.

Philosophical garlic. Silk Purse, Sow`s Ear.

Glitzy Glass. Jujucards.



Flights of fantasy. Treasure Trove Jewels.

 Merry Berry and the Little Panda.

C Shell Designs.  Hope you enjoyed todays wonderful display of creations from the A-listers.
Thanks for visiting, please come back soon.