The Book Tree

With a house move on the cards for the new year, I got a little carried away with the prospect of redecorating and came across these gorgeous tree shelves that I just had to share...

I'm sure I'll be able to fit one in somewhere!!

Upcycled Suitcases

I just wanted to share with you these gorgeous upcycled suitcases...

Simple but so effective.

Folksy Friday

I decided that it was time to start thinking about Christmas seeing as its only about 6 weeks away, so over the next 4 weeks my Folksy Fridays are going to be price based - to help gather ideas for those Christmas gifts.  This week I am starting with stocking fillers - all of these handmade goodies are £5 or less ....so grab yourself some bargains!

Scrabble Notebooks from Peony and Thistle

Dinosaur Crayon Set from Colour Me Fun

Comic Design Fridge Magnets from DitsyLiz

Calmer Cards New Day Bookmark from Henny Designs

Soap - Face Scrubbies from Scrub Up Lovely

Three Flower Hair Slides from Butterfly Boutique

Pink and Grey Letterpress Notecards from Little Red Press

So I hope these have given you some ideas to kick start your Christmas shopping - why not check out Folksy for other handmade gorgeousness x

My Mother-in-law gave me this...

I was very lucky and given some fab Orla Kiely fabrics from my mother-in-law. My sewing skills are basic but I couldn't leave them in the bag so decided on making some cushions that I was really pleased with so I thought I would share them with you.

Folksy Friday

I came across a lovely book bag cover from Whimsey Woo Designs this week, which gave me the theme for todays folksy friday - russian dolls.  I hope you like them.

Book Bag Cover from Whimsey Woo Designs

Russian Doll Card from Betty and the Bean

Russian Doll Dress from Posy Sews

Marry Me Russian Dolls from Helen McCartney

A$ Matryoshka Russian Dolls from Malobi

Little Russian Doll Coin Purse from Girl of the Sixties

So there you have it, my favourite russian doll handmade items, perfect crimbo pressies for any litle girl, and all can be found on Folksy.

Stufflings

I cam across these gorgeous stufflings on Etsy the other day that I just had to share....I may just have to indulge!

They are available from Gingermelon - just click below to see more from her lovely shop.

Countdown to Christmas

I decided this year (much to both my daughter's disapprovals) that I would make them both advent calenders.  So I have been searching for some inspiration.  These are a few of my 

favourites....

I'm sure I'll be able to squeeze a few chocolates into them what ever I make !!!