FeltmeUpDesigns

This week I'm featuring the work of FeltMeUpDesigns AKA The Felt Menagerie

Mel hand makes needle felted birds and gifts and they are perfect as a Christmas gift, wedding toppers or simply as a gift to yourself!

Cardinal Christmas Decoration


Snowy Owl Mini Wreath


Bird Wedding Cake Topper


Check out her shop for lots more gorgeousness!

Mondays Featured Seller

Todays featured seller is Steph from SixSkeins. Steph is based in Cornwall and sells a mix of hand-dyed yarns, handknitted and crocheted items, beaded jewellery and original patterns.

It'd hard to pick a favourite yarn, as they all look so tempting, but this Classy Greys creative yarn varitey pack simply looks gorgeous.



I love the colours in this Cool Kiwi Crochet Cotton Hairband



And finally, how fab are these Cherry Crochet Mat Duo?

Friday Round Up

Today is my wedding anniversary. Andy and I have been married 16 years today. We met at Uni in the first term of first year and its been bliss(!) from then.

2nd April 1994

This week I feel I've got the work/crafting balance sorted a little bit. I think the lighter evenings really help as I feel inspired to do a bit of crafting then, rather than doing nothing but watch the tv!

This week I've added a couple of new memory wire bracelets to my shop.

This Rhodochrosite Wrap Bracelet is very pretty, though I maybe should have made it with 4 coils rather than 2.


This Tiger Eye Wrap Bracelet is new as well.


We are going to London from Monday to Friday with the kids, so I won't be crafting or blogging till my return. Will post some pics when I get back :)

Friday Round Up

Wow, I just realised that it's been a full week since I blogged! Will be trying hard to do better next week :)

Today I booked myself a wedding showcase. I decided to feature this Fizzy Bubbles Bracelet which is one of my bridesmaid best sellers.

I'll let you know how the showcase works out.

This week I've been trying out some different things and have decided to do some necklaces for my shop.

This Peach Freshwater Pearls Necklace is one of my new listings.


And for spring - this Cornflower Blue Pearl Cluster Necklace which has a matching bracelet.

Happy St Patricks Day!

Just wanting to wish everyone a very happy St Patricks Day!

I actually think that its a much bigger deal in the US than it is here in Northern Ireland though. It's a Bank Holiday here, so lots of people off work but the kids were at school. So I took myself off to the gym, only to find out that everyone else had the same idea. Every single piece of equipment was in use so I just changed back into my jeans and went to Starbucks for a latte and chocolate muffin :)

In honour of the Irish, I'd recommend you check out some of these brilliant shops.
Blue Card by Propeller in Dublin


Lilac Czech Flowers and Leaves Earrings by Lightkeeping in Cork


Original Mixed Media -purple colored Real Estate for Sale in quirky Irish village by Iris O'Connor in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.

I've Been Buying

I've been buying from fellow Etsy sellers again this week.

Firstly I bought myself this lovely Purple Flower Hair Clip from BigBlueBed It makes me want to go back to Barcelona and sip sangria on Los Ramblos - perfect for summer holidays!



I also treated myself to a pair of earrings from my featured seller from a couple of weeks ago - AREjewellery


They are beautifully made and I wore them as soon as I got them yesterday

Mondays Featured Seller

Todays featured seller is Clare from ClareBears. Not only does Clare make gorgeous bears but also has a supply shop LittleGreyClouds, where I got this fantastic, custom made stamp for my business.


My favourite bears are the bright and cheery Sock Bears which are perfect as gifts.


My other favourite is this gorgeous Handknitted Grey Bear


Also coming soon are mini sock bears, which I'm sure will be lovely, so check it out!