Folksy Friday - Shells

I've picked 'shells' for this week's Folksy Friday theme. I can't really explain why, it just popped into my head out of nowhere and seemed like as good a theme as any! So, here are my top Folksy picks with a natural and nautical style :)

Sea Shells Lino Print by Esme Dodsworth Design

Starfish & Shells Card by SueParCards

Sea Shell Frame with Vintage Postcard by Wonderfully Made

Shell Earrings by Lucy Campbell

Shell Pendant by Alexander Kerrison

Spindle Shell Driftwood Mirror by Driftwood Treasures

Gold Shell & Sea Glass Necklace by SeaGlassSparkles

Beach Hut Cushion by Suzie & Me

Driftwood Boat Wall Hanging by Driftwood Boat Builders

Beach Heart Hooks by offtheshorecreations

Folksy Friday - Daisies

For this week's Folksy Friday I'm doing a 'daisy' theme to celebrate the possibly-hopefully-fingers-crossed nicer weather we'll be having soon. Also, Daisy is one of my middle names :) Take a look at these beautiful items I've picked out, perfect to put you in the mood for sitting in a summery meadow!

Daisy Daisy 8x8" Print by Lola's Room

Vintage 70s Daisy Cushion by Little Sally Waters

Sterling Silver & 18ct Gold Daisy Ring by Prooshan Blue

Cute Daisy Bow Dress by Moth

Pressed Daisy Hair Pins by Wishes onthe Wind

Daisy Hare Glass Sculpture by Rachel Elliott Glassworks

Daisy Necklace by Chikako Jewellery

Ox-Eye Daisy Cushion by Briars Designs

White Daisy Tiara by Love Little White Dove

Daisy, Daisy Necklace by Geek Chic Jewellery

Thanks to all the brilliant crafters whose items I have featured in this post, and I hope we get some nice weather - and maybe even some real daisies - very soon!

Folksy Friday - Books!

I didn't get around to doing Folksy Friday last week, because I was busy all day at the charity shop and I just plain forgot about it once I got home! I could have done it the next day instead, but 'Folksy Saturday' just doesn't have the same ring to it ... Anyway, to make up for it, this week's Folksy Friday is extra special, with a literary theme to match all the book reviews I've been writing lately. I've found some beautiful notebooks as well as some lovely book-related jewellery and accessories.

I have a thing about notebooks. I keep almost buying new ones for myself, before I remember I'm no longer at University and I don't really have a use for them any more. D'oh! Perhaps I should start sitting in coffee shops or park benches and writing in fancy notebooks so I can look all sophisticated like.

Anyway without further ado, I present to you this week's Folksy picks!

Penguin Classics Cameo Brooch by Literary Emporium

Happy Matryoshka Notebook by Handmade by Edwina

Upcycled 1985 Topper Notebook by Peony and Thistle

Harry Potter Book Charm Bracelet by KawaiiCandyCouture Jewellery

Book Locket and Key Necklace by Josephines

Butterfly Notepad by Ginger's Altered Bits

Sketchbook by Beetrootshed1

Caterpillar Bookends by Gigglewood Crafts

Sherlock Book Earrings by Bookity

Book Handbag by Pendipidy Book Bags 

Thanks to all the talented crafters whose items I have featured in this post, and I will be back next week with another Folksy Friday (no more slacking this time!)

Folksy Friday - Rain

To 'celebrate' the ridiculously unpredictable weather we have been having lately, this week's Folksy Friday has a rainy theme. These brilliant handmade products are sure to brighten up even the most miserable of rainy days! Clicking the caption beneath each picture will take you to the item on Folksy.

Cheerful Yellow Umbrella Ring by Illydilly Delights

Come Rain or Shine Felt Brooch by Material Daydreams

Women's Rain Hat by Moaning Minnie Designs

Cloud and Raindrops Mobile by Claireoncloud9

English Summer Necklace by The Magpie's Daughter

Wellies Greeting Card by Little Paper Gallery

Welsh Raincloud Necklace by Maggie Jones Enamels

Out of the Rain Print by Blackoutwell

Autumn Rain Notebook by Lucy's Happy Place

Crystal Rain Drop and Umbrella Earrings by Oddeye's Gems

I just love all of these designs, and I really like the idea of photographing jewellery onto printed text, it looks so much better than having a plain white background I have been using, so I think I might have to steal this idea in future! 

And a glance out of the window tells me that the rain seems to have stopped, for now...

Folksy Friday - Turquoise

Inspired by having one of my own items featured in Studio Parlay's Folksy Friday (mine is the weather charm bracelet!), I have decided this will be a new feature of this blog. Each Friday I will choose a key word or theme, and post 10 of my favourite Folksy finds that relate to it. This week I have chosen 'turquoise' because it is my favourite colour, and because I have been humming along to Jim White's 'Turquoise House' all day! Click each caption to see the listing and maybe help out these talented crafters.

Large Turquoise and Starfish Pendant by Oorla Jewellery

Turquoise Silver Bracelet by Wire Moon

Scooter Greetings Card by Stampa Cantina

Lavender Rabbit in Turquoise and Aqua Blue by pouch

Fun Turquoise Retro Toys Print Cushion by Court & Spark

Turquoise Tutu by Strawberry Annie's

Turquoise, Blue & Floral Mouse Doorstop by velvetpaws

Stained Glass Fish Suncatcher by Carole's Glass

Turquoise Ring Handle Bag by TheCottonBee

Turquoise, Teal, White Beaded Bracelet by SP Jewellery 

Phew, that's a lot of turquoise! By now, the word 'turquoise' looks really strange and I keep having to double check that I haven't misspelt it... So this has been my first Folksy Friday! Tune in next week for my next showcase of fantastic handmade items!