tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39543147701779574392024-02-19T16:34:55.392+00:00Clairez CardzHandmade Cards and Papercrafted Gifts for all occasions.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-28604424794548982382013-11-13T10:46:00.000+00:002013-11-13T10:46:49.920+00:00November! November!Hi all, once again I must apologise for the lack of interaction on my blog. When you have a family as hectic as I do, and still trying to get the right balance for my 10 year old son who has ADHD, Autism and now they think he has ODD too, life never gets any easier. But anyway that's enough about my hectic homelife these last few weeks.<br />
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Onto my passion - Crafting, if I didn't have this as a way to forget about everything else think I would be in a mental institution by now rocking myself back and forwards.....<br />
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Well the challenge this fortnight at <a href="http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/">Creative Moments</a> is CAS and our sponsor is <a href="http://www.floppylattedesigns.com/catalog/">Floppy Lattes</a> and the winner of the challenge will receive a shop voucher, so Good Luck to all who enter and I look forward to seeing your wonderful creations.<br />
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My card was created using one of Floppy Lattes digital images<br />
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Flower was coloured using promarkers</div>
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Soft Green</div>
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and then I used to Hunkydory's Diamond Sparkles 'Fairie Kisses' to add a bit of sparkle to the flowers and the leaves</div>
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Love the clean and simple feel to this card, just the perfect way to send someone the thought that you are thinking of them for whatever the reason maybe.</div>
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Am entering this card into the following challenges:</div>
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<a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/">613 Avenue</a> - Anything Goes</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-79091490688295693532013-10-16T18:13:00.000+01:002013-10-16T18:17:38.619+01:00Project LaceWell what a hectic couple of weeks its been at Clairez Cardz. What with having craft fairs and customer orders, have also had family issues to deal with too, so been busy in all aspects of my life. <br />
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And I know it is only halfway through October but as a card maker we need to start thinking of christmas cards and gifts early, so have been working on my christmas card stock for future craft fairs as well as making handmade advent calendars which have proven to be quite popular as they are really a keepsake and can be used year on year. Pictures can be found at my facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ClairezCardz">www.facebook.com/ClairezCardz</a> .<br />
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Well it also that time again for showing you my design team challenge project. This fortnights theme over at <span id="goog_106999810"></span><a href="http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/">Creative Moments</a> is to use some lace and my image is from <a href="http://buysassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.uk/">Sassy Studio Designs</a>. So make sure you pop over and enter your project<span id="goog_106999811"></span><br />
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For this card i used a cream cardstock and the lace design was cut out using my Cameo machine, I then used a stripey backing paper from my craft cupboard, the Rainbow Brite image was coloured using promarkers - Magenta and Amethyst with Blush being used for the skin and Tan for the hair, i then embellished with some handmade bows and added a Happy Birthday sentiment.<br />
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When looking to see what colours Rainbow Brite should have been i found an image and used that to colour her<br />
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<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/">Challenges 4 Everybody</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.co.uk/">Creative Craft Challenges</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://thecraftingcafe.blogspot.co.uk/">The Crafting Cafe</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com3Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, UK55.953252 -3.188266999999996255.810968 -3.5109904999999961 56.095535999999996 -2.8655434999999962tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-86427596349891192852013-10-02T13:22:00.001+01:002013-10-02T13:22:39.740+01:00October already!!!!Well firstly i need to apologise for my lack of blogging since the last post. Family bereavement along with a hard to handle 10 year old (who has ADHD and Autism) has kind of taken of September so unfortunately my crafting had to take a back seat. But all is improving and am back to crafting and have to say have really missed it.<br />
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Can't believe that we are in October already, this year is going far to fast for my liking.<br />
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Well have been working on my DT projects the last few days.<br />
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The theme over at <a href="http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/">Creative Moments</a> this fortnight is Owls/Anything Goes.<br />
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I decided to choose an Owl digital stamp from <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?blog=1920488&group=0&frame_type=b&link=aHR0cDovL2RlbGljaW91c2Rvb2RsZXMuYmxvZ3Nwb3QuY29tLw&frame=1&click=0&user=0">Delicious Doodles</a> and went for a very simple card, but am very pleased with the result<br />
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Looking forward to seeing everyone's creations over on the challenge at Creative MomentsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-1053869832061914802013-09-05T22:03:00.000+01:002013-09-06T14:59:25.133+01:00DT ProjectsEvening everyone. I have been busy working on my first couple of projects for my new DT positions.<br />
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Firstly over at Creative Moments the theme was birthdays and I chose to work with a penguin digi stamp from Stamp n Doodle. My first thoughts were snow and water. So I decided on an A5 size landscape card which i backed with a greeny blue backing paper, the penguin digi was mounted onto a piece of blue mirror board, the background of the digi stamp was coloured using the Powder Blue Promarker and i used some Embellishment Attic snow to create a snowy effect under the penguins feet. <br />
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Have entered this card into the following blog challenges<br />
<a href="http://avenue613.blogspot.com/%E2%80%8E">613 avenue</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/challenge-28-anything-goes.html">Challenges 4 everyone</a> - anything goes<br />
<a href="http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/challenge-48.html">Glitter n Sparkle</a> - anything goes<br />
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My second DT project was for Craft Mojo and there theme is Autumn. So for this I used an 8x8 scalloped edge card edge with a purple and gold promarker. Added a stripey backing paper and a brown flecky backing paper. Two die cut butterflies dipped into fine glitter. And then used digi stamps from Glamoureyes - Forsynthia Fairy and Peter Pixie and used purples and gold and brown and a small amount of glitter on their wings</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-45939736640891018922013-08-22T22:24:00.000+01:002013-08-22T22:24:18.403+01:00Happy HappyWell I wasn't around much last week as I took time out with the family and we went and enjoyed a week at Seton Sands Holiday Park - it was brill.<br />
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Anyway back to all things business related, while i was on holiday I was contacted by a couple of lovely ladies asking me if I would like to join their Design Teams, and of course I said yes.<br />
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So please pop over and check out the challenges that are happening. And I am looking forward to the challenges ahead for myself and also seeing the wonderful creations that you all create.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-59750862165487071402013-07-31T17:49:00.001+01:002013-07-31T17:55:04.652+01:00Digital stamps<div dir="ltr">
Think I have just found a new addition to my craftiness.</div>
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Digital stamps!</div>
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Not really used them before as wasn't sure that my colouring skills would do them justice.</div>
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But over the last couple of days I have enjoyed getting the Promarkers out and working out which colours go well together. </div>
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Below are images of stamps I have coloured. The images are from a very talented lady over at Glamoureyes<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-35150938205133149872013-07-29T00:19:00.001+01:002013-07-29T00:19:10.324+01:00My entry for a DT call<p dir=ltr>Have entered a competition today for the chance to become a member of the design team of Glamoureyes on Facebook. </p>
<p dir=ltr>They have a digi stamp to work with and this is what I have entered. </p>
<p dir=ltr>8x8 scalloped edge square card, edged with a purple promarker and also a purple sparkly sakura gel pen, with ribbon and rhinestones down the lefthand side. With a weaved patterned backing paper. The digi stamp has been coloured using Promarkers and a pink ribbon attached to the dress and a rhinestone on the teddies bow. I have then added 3 cherry blossom flowers also coloured with Promarkers and then added a sentiment. </p>
<p dir=ltr>I am really pleased with how this has turned out.</p>
<p dir=ltr>The competition closes on the 7th August</p>
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As you will have noticed i have not blogged in such a long time, but have been thinking recently that it is about time i got back to it.<br />
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Am looking forward to seeing what everyone has been up to and also sharing with you all my crafty makes.<br />
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Lots of things have happened in my personal life which has led to me being not so on the ball with my business, but i am back now and completely ready to give my everything to it again.<br />
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And am looking forward to the challenge of posting on here for you all to see.<br />
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I am currently trying to build up my stock as after my holiday in a few weeks time i will be at craft fairs almost every weekend right up until christmas, so hoping that its going to be a busy time ahead for me.<br />
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As i have been away from blogging for so long any hints or tips would be gratefully received. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-12062087523866424752011-08-12T23:02:00.000+01:002011-08-12T23:02:47.929+01:00Just a QuickieThis is going to be as the title describes just a quickie blog. Really just to let you know what i have been doing over the last couple of days.<br />
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As i had mentioned in my blog on Wednesday i had been working on a new .com website which is up and running and seems to be attracting a far few visits since i published it (<a href="http://www.clairez-cardz.com/">www.clairez-cardz.com</a>). <br />
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As this site looked so much nicer and neater and in my opinion more presentable than the one i currently i had for my .co.uk site, i took the leap and transferred my domain name and set up the .co.uk site to run alongside the .com one, So both sites look the same (<a href="http://www.clairez-cardz.co.uk/">www.clairez-cardz.co.uk</a>)<br />
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I am hoping that this will help to build the traffic to both sites and eventually lead to some sales. I hope that all the visitors to either site find it easy to navigate. If you have any comments for me then please leave them here.<br />
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Now i am going to get packed up ready for a craft fair tomorrow at The Burgh Hall, Peebles 10am - 4pm so here's hoping for a good day tomorrow.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-7643305848112517412011-08-10T14:31:00.000+01:002011-08-10T14:31:31.198+01:00What's New!Well i can't remember the last time that i actually blogged but am still on planet earth i think lol.<br />
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Lots of personal issues have got in the way of me crafting and concentrating on getting my business built up but hopefully most of them are behind me now and i can start concentrating on building this business from strength to strength.<br />
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The first this i have done this week is purchase a new domain name to run alongside the one i currently have. So i have been setting out the new website and hopefully it will help to promote my business and eventually lead me to some sales. The new website is <a href="http://www.clairez-cardz.com/">www.clairez-cardz.com</a>. All comments whether positive or negative would be gratefully received.<br />
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As many of you crafters out there know for us its time to start thinking about our christmas stock and that is what i am planning to do over the next few weeks. I have got lots of craft fairs lined up and so will need as much stock as is possible.<br />
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I also will be listing some cards for Grandparents day which is in September, these will be available both on the website and my folksy shop (<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/clairezcardz">www.folksy.com/shops/clairezcardz</a>)<br />
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I also have some Rupert Bear cards to add to my stock - just need to photograph them and then get them on both sites too.<br />
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Have just completed my first wedding stationery order for a friend so am looking forward to building on that side of the business as well so watch this space for more details.<br />
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Will be adding to my range of papercrafted gifts soon too.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-31794821695488707732010-10-02T11:46:00.003+01:002010-10-02T12:02:07.319+01:00Day 2 October FolkfestWell its Day 2 of October Folkfest listing challenge over at <a href="http://www.folksy.com/">http://www.folksy.com/</a>. Lots of wonderful, talented crafters taking part and of course Natalie of NofkantsCurios to keep us all on the straight and narrow, and to happy dance with us on any sales and keeping the tally. So a big thanks to Natalie for doing this.<br /><br />So much to choose from don't know where to start. Will attempt to feature a few sellers everyday but as some of you may have noticed not very good at keeping up with blogging everyday but will do my best.<br /><br />These are a few of my favourites for today:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/860757-Golden-Tones-Jurassic-Ammonite-Specimen-witin-Bedrock-?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="NofkantsCurios" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/6074149/Golden_Ammo_1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/859325-Think-Pink-Funky-Heart-bag-charm?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="FairlyGirly" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/6065373/Think_Pink_Bag_Charm.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/860901-Vintage-Fabric-Bag-Big-Blue-Bertha"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Audrey's Cat" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/6074989/Vintage_bag_068.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/861141-handmade-resin-flower-pendants-with-hidden-loop-on-back"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="KarensBeads" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/6076829/resin_flower_pendants_003.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Please click on the pictures to be taken over to these wonderful crafters shops.<br /><br />From top to botton<br />NofkantsCurios<br />FairlyGirly<br />Audrey's Cat<br />KarensBeads<br /><br />Lots more wonderful items listed too so please pop on over and check out the October Folkfest Thread on <a href="http://www.folksy.com/">www.folksy.com</a> forums.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-51472783153990434402010-09-30T23:45:00.002+01:002010-10-01T00:01:31.053+01:00Folksy FridayWell haven't done one of these for a while and thought seeing as will be doing the list an item a day challenge in October what better way to start the month than with a Folksy Friday.<br /><br />No particular theme today, have just chosen the first 6 people to publish their folksy friday blog so here we go:-<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/780853-Fabric-scraps-resin-and-sterling-silver-heart-pendant?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="DamselflyGemma" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/5252945/fabric_purple_heart3.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/844277-A6-2011-Diary-Peacock?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Chloedancer99" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/5932773/peacocka6diary3.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/663041-Doll-s-House-Tea-set-in-a-box?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairenobledesign" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4360925/teaset2_1.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/791665-Children-s-travel-art-case-animals-incl-pencils-pad-?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="littledaydreamers" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/5534329/slanty_animals.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/839361-Appliqued-Toadstool-purse?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Pinkstarsandfairycakes" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/5898685/appliqued_toadstool_coin_purse.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/835941-By-The-Seaside-Wall-Frieze?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Gnomead" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/5871685/IMG_4821.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />From left to right<br />Damselfly Gemma<br />Chloedancer99<br />Clairenobledesign<br />Littledaydreamers<br />Pinkstarsandfairycakes<br />Gnomead<br /><br />Please click on pictures to be taken to see more from these talented crafters at <a href="http://www.folksy.com/">www.folksy.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-41982245977644282202010-08-31T19:01:00.003+01:002010-08-31T19:12:33.038+01:00Augusts Over Here's to a better SeptemberWell August has been the most emotional month i've had for a while. With the sad loss of my Nan along with poor sales made for a very bad month for me. As well as a not very profitable craft fair at the end of the month it's now time to dust myself down and start all over in September.<br /><br />I was unable to take part in the list an item a day challenge in August on Folksy.com due to all the things happening in my personal life, but I intend to take part in the September Challenge. Think its been decided that we are calling ourselves 'September Stars' so be sure to pop over to Folksy.com and check out all the wonderful talented crafts people and their wonderful wares.<br /><br />As well as this i will be making sure i am organised for the craft fair that i shall be attending on the 25th September at the Masonic Hall, Linlithgow. May only be September but have already started planning and making christmas cards.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-24940342713125066012010-08-16T13:58:00.004+01:002010-08-16T14:11:57.445+01:00Received Today!! Mystery Parcel giveaway prizeI entered a giveaway a little while ago with Dottie Designs for a mystery parcel. Well the postie tried to deliver it on Friday but wasn't at home and he couldn't fit it through the letterbox...OH was working Saturday so had the car so couldn't go and get it.<br /><br />Been to the post office this morning to collect my parcel and oh my goodness what a surprise when i opened it, the box was full of wonderful items.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6nuaC3ZgEDIWB8Su_yaM-RHi7fk7rUUovWLOw8qbmvRr7IGFyEN3tgk4ZlHPhGYr9m_96OUn4vOdIoUCsxMJIl5-56a0R_xNb7GNC1I5HRwEL0RDFtxrNt6jlyV0sgEdSEKDi6_LlWyG/s1600/SDC11818.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505993970261789426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6nuaC3ZgEDIWB8Su_yaM-RHi7fk7rUUovWLOw8qbmvRr7IGFyEN3tgk4ZlHPhGYr9m_96OUn4vOdIoUCsxMJIl5-56a0R_xNb7GNC1I5HRwEL0RDFtxrNt6jlyV0sgEdSEKDi6_LlWyG/s320/SDC11818.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdJtEj92Ve9xZ3dYdPc0Fghyphenhyphen_g6veGptsRFI2ahRvorE9EVasZJwMIFYp9u1293F6SwLolh18hQGMEPdZxWlyWIOl8xkMYGZEmX-j_3m0R7_ymqm4roWcOwhqOAZ8OpMHPRyzxLPFMcsC/s1600/SDC11817.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505993965687173122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdJtEj92Ve9xZ3dYdPc0Fghyphenhyphen_g6veGptsRFI2ahRvorE9EVasZJwMIFYp9u1293F6SwLolh18hQGMEPdZxWlyWIOl8xkMYGZEmX-j_3m0R7_ymqm4roWcOwhqOAZ8OpMHPRyzxLPFMcsC/s320/SDC11817.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDyVAkFam9-MBwOQANJxmR5gnXdL_GPUGauP_8cCxd7hbEGMcWU7A9RLqaYDpKf50dopFw929YHCJYK5ZMTttnKC0x28rTNoSpIvzUqN-U3hWYgRuoHBNTfymaKqKg6MI7DvM1akNlRLV/s1600/SDC11816.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505993960817303330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDyVAkFam9-MBwOQANJxmR5gnXdL_GPUGauP_8cCxd7hbEGMcWU7A9RLqaYDpKf50dopFw929YHCJYK5ZMTttnKC0x28rTNoSpIvzUqN-U3hWYgRuoHBNTfymaKqKg6MI7DvM1akNlRLV/s320/SDC11816.JPG" /></a><br /><br />So a big thank you to Dottie Designs for my wonderful Mystery Parcel. <br /><br />My 11 year old daughter has been eyeing it up too, so no doubt later on she'll be creeping round my asking if she can have some.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-36593127793230186472010-08-15T14:57:00.003+01:002010-08-15T15:07:58.480+01:00Time to get back on trackAfter having a bad month or so it is now time to get myself and my business back on track. Have had my week away and very sadly laid my Nan to rest (RIP Nan - loving you always).<br /><br />This is now a very crucial part of my year as it is the build up to the christmas period. And I am now getting myself geared up to make lots of handmade christmas cards and papercrafted gifts for the 4 craft fairs that i have left to do this year and also for my website and my folksy shop.<br /><br />Am also looking for other outlets to possibly sell my cards in, whether that be other online mediums or if i could be lucky enough to find a couple of small shops that would be interested in displaying them. Lots of work to be done and so little time to do it.<br /><br />So all i can say is look out world here comes Clairez Cardz.<br /><br />You can find me at<br /><br /><a href="http://www.clairez-cardz.co.uk/">http://www.clairez-cardz.co.uk</a><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/clairezcardz">http://www.folksy.com/shops/clairezcardz</a><br /><br />and you see me at the following events:<br /><br />Sat 28th August - Masonic Hall, Linlithgow 10.30am - 4.30pm<br />Sat 25th September - Masonic Hall, Linlithgow 10.30am - 4.30pm<br />Sat 13th November - St Margarets Academy, Livingston 10.30am - 4.30pm<br />Sat 4th December - Masonic Hall, Linlithgow 10.30am - 4.30pm<br /><br />Please come and say hello.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-59662561633972402992010-07-13T11:56:00.002+01:002010-07-13T12:25:22.693+01:00July Jesters Day 13Well into day 13 of the challenge and all jesters are doing well to keep up including me as have been quite down the last few days due to my nan being seriously ill in hospital but am too far away to do anything to help family and lack of finance does not make things easy.<br /><br /><br /><br />But looking on the brighter side of life i see that the sales fairy is keeping herself busy too with lots of sales for many of the jesters including myself.<br /><br /><br /><br />Here are my listings for the last 4 days:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/643370-Birthday-Card-Daughter?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4215710/SDC11531.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/644344-Get-Well-Soon-Card?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4222258/SDC11534.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/646002-Boys-Birthday-Card?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4235020/SDC11537.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/647336-Thinking-of-You-Card?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4244916/SDC11542.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />As always so many beautiful items from my fellow jesters it is hard to decide what to feature so think it will just be random choices again today. Please click on pictures to be taken to their folksy shop.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/646146-Birthday-skateboard-card-anonymity-range-?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Accidentalvix" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4242224/skatebaord_close.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/647102-red-yellow-tie-dye-age-5-6-?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Cheerymishmash" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4243256/IMG_0565.jpg" /></a><a href="http://folksy.com/items/647184-Pink-delight?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Iyobodesign" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4243888/IMG_6454.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/647246-Personalised-notebook-made-to-order?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Made With Love X" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4244160/purple_book.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/647308"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Lemonade and Lamingtons" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4245060/DSC09958.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/647394-Funshine-Care-Bear-Necklace"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Littleredstar" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4245384/SAM_0898.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/647062--RESERVED-Ladies-Waldo-the-Worm-Badge-Bracelet?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="kokokelli" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4242844/Waldo_ladies_1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Happy looking and happy crafting to one and all!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-46928001379535534852010-07-09T09:02:00.002+01:002010-07-09T09:26:07.119+01:00Folksy FridayHave decided to do my Folksy Friday on the July Jesters Challenge. As most of you will probably know by now we aim to list an item a day. There are quite a few of us so i have just picked randomly from today's listings. Also congratulations to everyone who has received a visit from the sales fairy and i'm sure she'll be visiting those who haven't very soon. We are into day 9 of the challenge.<br /><br />My listing for today is:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/641017-Thank-You-Card"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4198609/SDC11525.JPG" /></a><br /><br />And now some of my fellow jesters, please click on picture to be taken to their folksy shop.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/626877-SISTER-Wordbook?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Kokokelli" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4197433/Purple_Retro_2.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/640917-Penny-Farthing-Steampunk-Pendant?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Londonfogg" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4197657/P6301872.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/640933--Six-Pink-and-Blue-Buttons?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Carols Crafts" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4197793/PICT0886.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/629421-Green-Quartz-and-Amethyst-Glass-Necklace-?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Maxine Veronica" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4114657/Picture_1020.jpg" /></a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/640965-red-doggy-bag?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Northfield Primitives" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4198017/reddog1f.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/640721-Cream-and-Blue-Flower-Happy-Birthday-card"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Topcat's corner" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4196113/flower_card_cream_blue.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/641033--Retro-80-s-Style-Ghetto-Blaster-Boombox-Necklace"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Strawberry Anarchy" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4198673/boombox_5.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/641049-Hello-Kitty-Charm-Bracelet?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="PaulazJewelz" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4198833/Hello_Kitty_Charm_bracelet__1_.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Well happy browsing hope you see something you like.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-72556334471165445432010-07-04T09:43:00.002+01:002010-07-04T10:03:09.231+01:00July Jesters Day 4Morning all, thought i would get my blog in early before anything else goes wrong with my day. Was woken up by OH this morning who was getting ready for work and summoned to the kitchen to find that the bottle of hair dye had exploded all over the kitchen - oops!!! lol All sorted now thank goodness apart from the ceiling as can't reach so will have to wait till he comes home from work.<br /><br />Well into day 4 of the jesters challenge and looking good, lots of sales going on so congratulations again to all those who have had sales.<br /><br />I have listed another wordbook today but for Sister, but have left it undecorated so that the buyer can decide what they would like it decorated with so that it makes it just perfect for the recipient.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/626877-SISTER-Wordbook?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4098385/SDC11501.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />And decided to go with a colour theme today for my featured fellow jesters.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/626409-Turquoise-Bag?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Debscudder" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4094713/Turquoisea.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/626057-Seascape-Lampwork-Necklace?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Fairly Girly" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4092569/jewellery_030710_013.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/626773-Large-Labradorite-Tumbled-Gemstone-Corded-Keychain-or-Car-Ornament-"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="NofkantsCurios" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4097729/Lab_2.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/626805--Six-Baby-Blue-Leafy-Buttons?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Carols Crafts" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4097841/PICT0654.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Folksy sellers is order Pipistrelle, Fairly Girly, NofkantsCurios and Carols Crafts. Click on pictures and this will take you to their shop.<br /><br />Here's hoping the sun comes back real soon as it is currently raining in Edinburgh.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-89592977069378846122010-07-03T15:12:00.003+01:002010-07-03T15:31:09.525+01:00July Jesters Day 3Well we are into day 3 of the jesters challenge and unfortunately i have not been graced with the lovely sales fairy as of yet but i know some of my fellow jesters have so congratulations to them on their sales and lets hope that the sales fairy visits all of us before the end of the month.<br /><br />My listing for todays challenge is a wordbook for MUM for a birthday with purple and green colours and featuring Popcorn the Bear and Souffle the Duck<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/625057-MUM-wordbook?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4085349/SDC11498.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/625057-MUM-wordbook?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4085325/SDC11496.JPG" /></a><br /><br />And once again some beautiful items from my fellow jesters and so hard to choose which ones to feature on here again. So random picks again, but please come over to folksy.com and have a look at all the other jesters and see what they have to offer.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/624537-Jelly-Baby-Necklace"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Littleredstar" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4081605/SAM_0501.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/624881--Imperial-Glisten-boa-sumptiously-soft-and-sparkly?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="The Crafty Bride" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4084373/imperial_glisten_model.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/625045-Heart-Garland"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="TopCat's Corner" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4085197/heart_garland_1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/625073-Narrow-Lavender-Feathered-Bangle?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="A Simple Melody" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4085437/DSCN1260.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Featured shops in order are: Littleredstar, The Crafty Bride, TopCat's Corner and A Simple Melody. <br /><br />Absolutely loving the bracelet adding to my favourites and hope that the sales fairy visits soon so i can treat myself.<br /><br />Once again Good Luck to all my fellow jesters and lets bring on them sales.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-16909400682134590902010-07-02T12:13:00.002+01:002010-07-02T12:45:52.739+01:00July Jesters ChallengeWell after not being able to complete the mad mayhemmers challenge or even take part in the june loons one due to my broadband being disconnected no thanks to the wonderful bt. But as you can see i am now back up and running again so am joining in with all the wonderful July Jesters on Folksy.com.<br /><br />We are into day 2 and my first two listings are:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/620885-Aeroplane-Gift-Box?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz - Biplane Gift Box" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4054957/SDC11491.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/622885-Aeroplane-Aperture-Card?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz - Aeroplane Aperture card" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4069537/SDC11492.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Now comes the difficult part to select a few fellow jesters to feature today. So hard as there are so many of us and all have beautiful items. All picked at random so please pop over to www.folksy.com and take a look at what we have to offer.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/622609-Twilight-inspired-Pocket-Mirror-21-different-illustrations-to-choose-from?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Gifts Shack" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4067317/twilight12.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/622661-Amethyst-Swirl-Pendant-and-Chain"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Elderberry Arts" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4067637/am.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/622825-Button-Brooch-Green-spots?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Mushy Makes" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4069125/DSC_3510.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/622837-Flower-Headbands"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Bootiesbydannie" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4069661/DSC_0146.resized.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Featured folksy sellers from top to bottom: Gifts Shack, Elderberry Arts, Mushy Makes and Booties by Dannie. Click on images to be taken to their shop.<br /><br /><br /><br />Good Luck to all my fellow jesters for the month of July, here's hoping that the sales fairy visits us all at some point. I now she has been working hard already and it is only day 2.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-31368924755930248902010-05-18T13:11:00.002+01:002010-05-18T13:40:14.765+01:00Mad Mayhemmers ChallengeWell we are now into day 18 of the mad mayhemmers challenge on Folksy and I am now up to date having listed two items today<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/515749-Thank-You-Card?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz - thank you card" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3247125/SDC11261.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/515777-DAD-wordbook?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Clairezcardz - DAD wordbook" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3247261/SDC11264.JPG" /></a><br /><br />and with no particular theme here are some of the beautiful items from fellow mad mayhemmers<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/515081-Pink-Flower-Necklace-and-Bracelet?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="MaxineVeronica - necklace and bracelet" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3242885/Picture_611.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/506509-Heart-Pendant-Shabby-Chic-Union-Jack?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="StarsnScars - heart pendant" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3243557/flagheart1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/515117-Yellow-Jade-Autumn-Leaf-Pendant-with-Sterling-Silver-Bail-"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="NofkantsCurios - yellow jade pendant" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3243181/leaf_1.PNG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/515197-Lady-Luck-Charm-Bracelet"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Christals - charm bracelet" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3243989/101_0660.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/515621-Map-Coasters"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Lemonade and Lamingtons - map coasters" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3246077/DSC09930.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/512753-Turquoise-Falling-Star-Necklace?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Mildunkley Beads - necklace" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3245325/Turquoise_falling_star_necklace__1_.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Just click on the images and this will take you to the folksy shop.<br /><br />Well happy crafting one and all. And let's hope that the sales fairy comes out of hiding and makes someone smile today.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-77115130536486894202010-05-18T10:55:00.001+01:002010-05-18T11:02:41.675+01:00Oops!Well my blogging challenge didn't last long only managed to do two days in a row. Well Sunday was suffering from a wee self inflicted hang over from Saturday nite but had a really good night catching up with old work friends. Monday the kids are off school for three days- oh what joy - too many holidays if you ask me, don't remember having this much time off when I was at school - mores the pity lol!<br /><br />Also a day behind on my mad mayhemmers challenge so will need to get that up to date today. Hopefully will manage it as nice and sunny out so kids are off out playing with their friends so time to get crafting. Although having a mental block and not sure what to make so off to rumage through my crafting goodies for some divine inspiration.<br /><br />Lots of nice things on from my fellow mad mayhemmers so once i have listed today will be back to share a few with you all. If you can't wait then take a wander over to www.folksy.com yourselves and take a look.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-8274127309646708482010-05-15T15:59:00.002+01:002010-05-15T16:04:48.491+01:00Day 2Well this is day 2 of my blogging challenge. Short and sweet today as off out with the OH tonight.<br /><br />Still managing to keep up with my mad mayhemmers challenge on Folksy have just listed a father's day card for day 15<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/509441-Fathers-Day-Card?shop=yes"><img alt="Clairez Cardz - Fathers Day Card" border="0" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3202929/SDC11252.JPG" style="height: 160px; width: 160px;" /></a><br /><br />Again lots of lovely items from my fellow mad mayhemmers so why not pop on over to Folksy.com and take a look.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-45726982233363627922010-05-14T09:49:00.006+01:002010-05-14T11:55:11.888+01:00Folksy FridayWell this is day one of my new challenge to blog everyday no matter how short and sweet. Although I don't think today is gonna be a short one.<br /><br />Also had a visit from the sales fairy yesterday so was smiling from ear to ear - thank you Christals.<br /><br />This is also my first Folksy Friday contribution and my theme is butterflies - inspired by seeing two butterflies chasing each other outside my front door earlier in the week. There are so many wonderful items on Folksy that are butterfly inspired it has been hard to choose from them all, so i have selected a few - but why not wander over to Folksy and take a look for yourselves at all the wonderful items created by fellow crafters.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/299193-Purple-Butterfly-tote"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="butterfly tote" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/1742197/IMGP2420.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/407745-Bag-charm-Charlotte-"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="butterfly bag charm" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/2387177/P9208202-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/501025-Charm-Bracelet-Purple-Gothic-Butterfly"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="butterfly bracelet" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3144901/Jewellery_Catalogue_Pictures_568_brcr.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/497141-Sweet-Little-Butterfly-Necklace"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="butterfly necklace" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3115525/butterfly2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="httphttp://www.folksy.com/items/500485-Butterfly-on-Roses"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="butterfly bracelet" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3145341/IMG_5914c.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/239109-Butterfly-t-light-candle-holder"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="butterfly candle holder" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/1395549/folksy_031.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/442982-Butterflies-Cushion-by-Top-Floor-Treasures"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="butterfly cushion" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/2608418/cream_bfly_a.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/498989-Heart-Pendant-Little-Purple-Bow"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="butterfly pendant" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3129669/bowheart1.jpg" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3954314770177957439.post-52462329060855379562010-05-13T13:42:00.002+01:002010-05-13T13:58:07.196+01:00ChallengeOnly started my blog las week and have not had time to keep it up everyday. Have already set myself a challenge on Folksy this month - to list an item everyday in May - for which I am doing really well as we are now into day 13. Lots of lovely items being listed by my fellow Mad Mayhemmer. Just hope that the sales fairy will honour me with her presence sometime soon.<br /><br />Here are the last couple of items that i have listed:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/504513-DAD-wordbook?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="DAD wordbook" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3169241/SDC11245.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/503377-Daisy-Stationery-Box?shop=yes"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Daisy Stationery Box" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3159665/SDC11244.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />And here are a few things that have been listed by my fellow Mad Mayhemmers that i have taken a liking to.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/504013-Superb-Jurassic-Ammonite-fossil-specimen-embedded-within-bedrock-"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Nofkants fossil" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3164449/Fos_1.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/504069-Button-Hoop-earrings"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="Button Hoops" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3164873/P1010174.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/504705-Pink-and-Gold-Pearl-Bracelet"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px" border="0" alt="bracelet" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/3170073/101_0773.jpg" /></a><br /><br />This is just a small part of what is on offer. So why not pop over to Folksy and see what else we have to offer.<br /><br /><br />Also this I need to set myself another challene to blog everyday no matter how short and sweet. So watch this space!!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334822117304757898noreply@blogger.com1