SOLD on October !st

October the first was my first day in my new job. First day at work can be very daunting, but my day started really well. After washing, dressing and have my first cup of caffeine for the day and still having plenty of time to spare. I turned on my laptop and access my email, I was met with a welcome surprise. I had sold two cushion covers from my Etsy shop.

What a way to start my day.. The cushion covers was purchased by a customer in lovely CA USA.
I can only thank her for making my first day at work so pleasant.

The cushion cover was a trial and I am so pleased I made this move, this purchase has give me the confidence, so here are a few of my recent makes.

  

Laura Ashley Summer Rose' in Chalk Pink Cushion Cover 

Laura Ashley Gosford cranberry cushion cover

My day at work, well, it couldn't have been better, it started with a smile, everyone was really friendly and relaxed. It's early days at the moment, I am still going through the induction as this is a new project, I am still working with my manager on the practical and organisation needed to put the project into action, so it is all paperwork at the moment.

Craft Juice Tuesday

CraftJuice 
CraftJuice is a website where individuals post their handmade products. An item can be voted on if it is liked, If an item received 5 or more votes it can be tweeted to CraftJuice followers on tweeter, item with the highest votes are featured in CraftJuice newsletter.

CraftJuice Tuesday encourages bloggers to blog about their favourite finds on CraftJuice.

Here are my finds for Craftjuice Tuesday I hope you like them

Aqua chalcedony sterling silver necklace - dream - Folksy

Bird Jewelry Bird Lover's Gift for Her Wrap by HappyGoLicky

Decorative thin tall tube made out of stoneware by madebymanos

Black and Orange Halloween Poison Label by PoorLittleLamb on Etsy

Face/Body Oil 4 oz Bottle With Shea Cocoa by gagirljewelryandgift

SOAP SAMPLE PACKS Free Postage on all items by misspoppys1

 Handmade Leather Pencil Roll Holder and FREE gifts by ArtJournals

Brooch Cool Art Deco Blue and Black Sparkly by Jewellori on Etsy

Linen and Felt Journal by isf26 on Etsy

I have got a New Job

One of my goals was to apply every week until I got a new job. Result I now have a new job as a Service Coordinator supporting people who have been hospitalised and through discharged, helping people to maintain independence in their own homes. this will entail managing a team of volunteers who will provide the support over a 6 week period.
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My start date is the 1st October and I am really looking forward to this role. Its a new project, which will be challenging but rewarding, cant wait to start.

CraftJuice Tuesday

CraftJuice 
CraftJuice is a website where individuals post their handmade products. An item can be voted on if it is liked, If an item received 5 or more votes it can be tweeted to CraftJuice followers on tweeter, item with the highest votes are featured in CraftJuice newsletter.

CraftJuice Tuesday encourages bloggers to blog about their favourite finds on CraftJuice.

Here are my finds for Craftjuice Tuesday I hope you like them

Sea Fever bracelet by LittleInsect 

Angel Wings Jewelry Silk Wrap Bracelet by HappyGoLicky 

Beehive shape ceramic decorative piece by madebymanos 

 Metal Wall art - Climbing man Sculpture, wire mesh by nuntchi

SUN & SEA Natural Votive Candles - Hand Poured Palm Wax Votive Candles 

Vintage French Poster Wooden Bread Box by SnapdragonScullery

 Cinnamon Gray frosted floating Candles by CatalinaObando

 Cats handmade paper notebook by Toshik 

A Cushiion for Your Head On CRAFTfest

I'm not a cushion plumper

I'm a cushion plumper's son
My mother plumps up cushions
and she does it just for fun!


I'm not a cushion plumper
I'm a cushion plumper's friend
When I plump up the cushions
they go fat, all up one end!

I'm not a cushion plumper
I'm a cushion plumper's spouse
we've got plumped up cushions
all over the plumping house!


I'm not a cushion plumper
I'm cushion plumper's ex
our cushion plumping rows
meant we never 'ad no sex!


I'm not a cushion plumper
the reason is you see
she took the cushions with her
and now I'm cushion free! Yipeee!


I'm not a cushion plumper
my cushion plumping's past
no cushions on my sofa
I wonder will it last?


I'm not a cushion plumper
nor is my latest friend
I wonder if this poem
has reached it's plumping end?

The cushion plumper - a poem by Nigel

All this wonderful cushions can be found on CRAFTfest, lovingly made by the Crafter in this wonderful community. If you have a moment stop by and check out all the wonderful item on sale

Cuddly on CRAFTfest

CRAFTfest is in it 4th day 
A collaboration of independent crafters and artisans showcasing their craft 

Whether you are a shopper or a crafter, CRAFTfest is a must if you are a fan of homemade craft. 

If you love soft cuddly toys then check out these and much, much more on CRAFTfest

Kozmic Dreams'

Created In Cloth

Woolly Pig Designs

ClementinesThreads

                                  

LindiBear Bear 

PerfectPatchworkBabyCRAFTfest

The Ruby Range

Plusheeze's

  

Mammazooms'

Enjoy and check here for more

Pass on the Craftfest lurve

This was passed on to me by LU at Handmade in Keswick , who received a similar award from inkyprints and developed it to suit CRAFTfest 

This is the CRAFTfest 'I love your blog' Award

I am awarding this to MIS PAPELICOS, a fashion blogger,  not your leggy 20 something but a 40 plus fun, free spirited, confident, adventurous and creative lady who is not afraid to experience with different fashion colour and styles.

If you are sent a CRAFTfest 'I Love Your Blog' Award and you would like to Share The Luvre, then have a look at this.

How To Share The Craftfest Lurve

1. Paste our ‘I love Your Blog’ Badge to your page

2. Put a link to the blogger who sent it you

3. Put a link to the blogger you are awarding the Lurve to

4. List some other blogs you like

5. Inform all the bloggers you have mentioned by commenting on their blogs.

6. List ‘How To Share The Craftfest Lurve’

7. Tell us something you’d like to say, or show us something you’d like to sell.

So here are some other blogs I’m in to at the moment

selenarte decoupage

lottie of london.
trees hides

craftfest-events.blogspot.
http://inkyprintsintheattic.blogspot.co.uk/
found in keswick
beading branches
Myths & Fabrications
scent cosmetics.
http://siogdesigns.blogspot.ie/

I love 50's fashion which is why I have chosen to show you this dress