My new home?

Does anyone else get carried away picturing what their new home will look like - style , furniture, decor - everything, way before they will even be living there.  We still have about 2 months until we move in, but I cant help looking for inspiration - these are a few gorgeous ideas that I have found...

I guess I have no patience!!

Folksy Friday

It's taken me a month, but finally I have learnt a new skill - crochet.  After many attempts I can now crochet a granny square which is actually square and doesn't come out round!!!! I am certainly not a master of this craft so I thought today I would show off some lovely crochet from the folksy world. These are my top crochet folksy finds.....( and something for me to aspire to! )

Crocheted Pincushion from Merry Berry and the Little Panda

Bright and Jazzy Crochet Doily from Girly Bunches

Crochet Lavender Hearts from Baban Cat

Organic Cotton Crochet Blanket, also from Baban Cat

Crochet Granny Bunting from Baggaley Cottage Crochet

Custom Crochet Aviator Hat from Slugs on the Refrigerator

PDF Crochet Pattern from Hand Knitted Things

Granny Square Crochet Cushion from Nutty Crafts

It was very difficult to choose this week as there are so many gorgeous things on Folksy, so I hope you enjoyed these few x

Valentine Ideas

Valentine's day isn't far away now, and if your stuck for some ideas on how to go that extra mile, I thought I would share some ideas I have found to give you a little inspiration.  They are simple yet effective...

For more ideas you can check out my pinterest board http://pinterest.com/madetomakeuk/valentines/

And I also have featured a lovely selection of handmade gifts and cards available on folksy on this pinterest board http://pinterest.com/madetomakeuk/handmade-love/

So no excuses for not making this a valentines to remember x

How to lose hours!

Its true, I have found yet another enjoyable way to lose hours - pinning.
I have loved browsing on Pinterest for quite a while now, but have only just started to pin myself - so if you fancy checking out some of the lovely things I am sharing over there, pop over and follow me. 

Folksy Friday

As I begin to prepare for our next adventure in life, moving from Leicestershire to Cumbria, I started thinking about keeping in touch with all the people we have met along the way.  It only seemed logical then that this weeks folksy friday theme should be based on 'ways of keeping in touch'.  I hope you like them x

Hello Sunshine Screen Print from Mr and Mrs Yoke's shop

Blah!Blah!Blah! Lino Print Greetings Card from Ed's Place

International Greetings Card from Jonny Bateau

Vintage Telephone Poster from Ribbon Squirrel

Hello Notecards from Molly Moo Designs

Love Letter Postcard from Ghost Goose

All of these can be found on Folksy, along with plenty of other gorgeous handmade goodies to tempt you!!

Have a great weekend x

Folksy Friday

I have decided on a fruity friday theme this week for my folksy friday, so I hope you enjoy...

Pear Pin Cushion from BlueFoxWood

Love is Juicy and Pear Shaped Lino Print from Ed's Place

Apple Bag Charm from DollyDoo

Kitsch Apples Bunting from Handmade by Katie in Cornwall

Apple and Pear Pinafore Dress from Posy Sews

Apple Picture from Charlotte Ranford Designs

Apple Cosy from Happiness Crafts

And one of mine -

Apple and Pears Framed Collage from me (Made to Make)

So if you fancy something a little fruity pop on over to folksy to check out the fab selection of handmade items.  Have a great weekend x 

My handmade Christmas

I have finally got round to taking (and gathering) some pics of some of the lovely handmade goodies I received this Christmas so I thought I would share...

Made for me by my other half - no longer does my jewellery hang on nails!!!

My Folksy Secret Santa Presents were:

This cute notebook
From the imagination of lady snail

  

And these fab cards from Ello Design

(thankyou Leanne x)

 Some of my other presents included these:

Lovely notebook from Lily Lily Handmade

A gorgeous bag like this from Girl of the Sixties

And Archibald the owl from HannahBanana

So all in all I did pretty well on the handmade front this Christmas x