Supporting the world of artisans and the handmade....

As an artisan I take great care and time to make each and every piece no matter how big or small it is.
I believe a part of my personal identity goes into that piece and stays within in it where ever it may end up. 
When someone falls in love with that piece or buys it for someone they know will love it, I am honoured to be a part of that emotion. 
A thing made by hand is just that...made by someone, one persons own hands and if you know it or not it is a connection to that artisans creative soul.
Sure, you see the finished piece, but I urge you to look a bit deeper into handmade, be it a painting, a sculpture, fibre arts, jewlery, ceramics, whatever.
That 'thing' has been enticed from deep within. From thought to design to the actual process of making, which in most cases takes hours, days and sometimes months to finish.
Search out these lovely things from small galleries, shops and shows and remember a few of these thoughts when you're out and about.

I am offering free shipping worldwide in my shop from now until the end of December!

you can find my shop here

And yet more woolens...

Speaking of wool...



I give to you...Myrtle.

Felted full of softness and thoughtfulness...right down to her toes... 

(Contemplating life in my Etsy shop)

 

I've got mail!

Have I ever mentioned the fact that I love whoever began Etsy?

For those of you unfamiliar with this site, it is a showcase for all

things handmade, collectible, craft supplies and

 thousands of..just...beautiful stuff.

If you are an artist or crafts person, this is a great place to showcase

your work for next to nothing.

The website can go into more detail.

ANYWAY... I have been a faithful Etsy buyer and seller for a few years

now and just the other day I received a package from one

of those fantastic suppliers.

Dory of Worthy Goods Textiles has beautiful organic fabric,

fleece and some amazing vintage items in her shop.

It was these vintage bobbin spools which caught my eye...

They have a beautiful, dark patina and I have big plans for them.

We'll see if time allows for the creative ideas I'm trying to marry them with.

Dory even threw in an extra spool as a gift.

Thank you!

Have a look at her shop and go get lost on Etsy...

you won't be disappointed!

(P.S...from now until December 7th, I'm offering FREE SHIPPING!)

 

the shameless art of self promotion

As a self employed artist I am always trying to find ways of "getting the word out" about my latest creations. One way is to keep posting new items on etsy.com. This is the most wonderful site for everything handmade and for the artist to sell their things for a very minimal cost to a vast audience around the world. If you like to see original and an incredible variety of arts and crafts as well as supplies to make your own I strongly encourage you to check this site out....as long as we're on the subject...pictured here are a few of the items in my 'shop' and for an insiders tip I will tell you that this weekend and until Monday March 17th I will be having a 'no shipping charge sale'. Yes this is in honor of St Patrick's day AND my upcoming trip with my dad to Ireland to visit my daughter whom I haven't seen in nearly a year...Its also been a lifelong dream of myself and my dads to visit the motherland (his mom was from Belfast). Oh to fulfill a dream! I love when that happens! Anyway I will be posting the sale staring on Thursday March 12th on my etsy page but just convo me there and tell me you saw it on my blog first...cheers and may the road rise up to meet you darlin'