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Clearing out....
I'm clearing out my current ribbons, making way for new 'stuff'. If you'd like to grab yourself a bargain (I'm selling at cost) then pop over to my facebook page for a browse :)
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So much going on...
There is so much going on right now I think I shall meet myself coming backwards one of these days ;) I'm trying to fill up my new, and very exciting shop, on a new website which will be officially...
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Routines!?!
My lovely Hubby started a new job a few weeks back...for the same company, but an office based day job instead of a manual based continental shift job. It's been harder than I ever thought it would...
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Update - Ebay Shop
I finally succumbed and opened an Ebay shop for the felt. I really wasn't sure whether to or not as I would have to charge a little more to cover their charges, but it seems to be going great so far!...
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Update - Etsy Soap Shop
Lots of new things in here. Firstly there's the wash mitts...to go with the face cloths. Organic cotton towelling and gorgeous cotton bias.We also have six new bath salts for you to luxuriate in....
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Update - New Felt
The last two, bringing my normal range up to 80 wonderful colours! I'm also introducing these new 'Painters' felts. Hand-painted using colours typical of famous painters (hence the name). They are a...
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First..
The last two weekends have seen my first two events of the year. The first was the Easter Fayre at Waters Edge in Barton upon Humber over the bank holiday weekend. I had a fabulous weekend, in a...
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Inspiration
A new style of brooch, inspired by the wreath I made for our bathroom......which then turned into a hair clip (as per a customer's request). I love my job ;)
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May???
Well, I'm not quite sure where the month of May went! I've been super busy, am still super busy, but I have not vanished ;) Above is a new flower brooch that a customer requested. These will be...
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Leisure
I was asked by the Artisans In Action if I would like to enter a piece into their exhibition entitled ''Words and Music, Rhymes and Reasons''. I chose to do one of my favourite poems by W H Davies. The...
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Something Lovely...(A Give-away)
I'm dropping back into this space after what has been an amazing year for Handmade Haven. After all the hard work and effort that goes in, sometimes it still feels like a dream. People actually like...
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Kraft Cards
I do love brown paper, kraft card and tags! I have now added the choice of having your card made with kraft card to the Etsy shop :)Don't forget to enter the give-away.
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We have a Winner!
The winner of the lovely soap gift set is San T. If you send your details to mail@handmadehaven.co.uk I can get it sent out to you :)
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Button Sale! 20% Off
I'm having a little button sale over in the Etsy shop. Includes bags and singles....grab them while they last :)
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Soap Demos
This week has been about Soap Making Demos that have been booked with various local WI groups. Nerves aplenty, but once I get talking there's no stopping me ;) I've had really good feedback too -...
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Old Socks...a re-purposing tale.
I love my woolly socks, and usually darn them when they have holes in. These ones got to the point where they were a bit more darned than actual sock so I cut the tops off, gave them a cut, so they...
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Fun For The Grown-Ups
Who says the grown-ups can't have fun too ;) These cheeky little hearts are available in the shop..
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Essential Oils - Baldwins
I've tried a few different essential oil suppliers over the years as my range of soaps has expanded. Many soap makers add artificial scents to boost the smells to the soaps as some essential oils can...
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Makers and Sellers - Shazronnie Makes Stuff
Over the coming months I want to share with you some fabulous crafty folk who I admire. First up we have the lovely Shazronnie, who dares to say on her cards things I would never say publicly ;) I've...
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Kes
Trying to sneak on holiday with usI'm slightly later than I intended to be this week as one of the family decided she needed more attention than she usually gets. Kes, our nearly 20 year old cat, has...
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Celebration Give-Away
I reached 1500 sales in my Etsy Felt-y shop last week so I'm having a little give-away on my Facebook page to celebrate. Why not pop over and leave a comment for your chance to win £15 to spend in...
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Busy busy!
Lots of making going on...lots of organising...lots of preparing for future events...and also lots of cleaning (not sure what's going on there!)I also managed to finish a hat I started for myself after...
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A break..
Hellooooo. I've been taking a short break over the Easter Holidays, so the shops have been shut, and the family and I have been having lots of jam packed days. I also had a fair and two soap demos to...
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Artisans in Action
This weekend is the 4th Annual Artisans in Action Event at Forest Pines, Broughton. There'll be some amazing artists and crafters there with their goodies, many of whom will be demonstrating how...
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