Hello again!

As you have probably noticed the blog is lacking on regular posts at the moment so I have decided that I need to get my rear in gear and attempt to post a little more often. 

Currently I am squirrelling away at several fox orders and a custom crab hat. I am desperate to start making items for a September market night and so will be closed for orders throughout August in an attempt to do this. I also want to work on some new designs of which I have many but just no time to make them.

I will also be starting a new Design Your Own Hat Competition in the next week or so with two age catagories this time. A 0-5yr category and 5-10yr category all entries will be received judged through this blog as Facebook have strict competition rules but images will be shared on the page so everyone can see them. So watch this space for further details.

And now for something completely different ...

I wanted to share a couple of makes with you that I saw this weekend that I am absolutely besotted with :-)

First up is Betsy Boo Creations a unique and very talented Mummy who has created a boutique style range of childrenswear and personalised gifts for the home. Her items are lovingly created at home in between chats with her darling daughter who likes to perch on her mummys sewing machine to have a natter amid the creative flow of this clever ladys genius. The fabrics are elegant yet fun and each design sings of simpler times when mothers dressed children as children and not mini celeb wannabes. 

Here is a sneaky peek at the dress I couldnt resist drooling over this evening...shhh dont tell the hubby ;-)

Another page that I am in love with is Elvira Jane Crochet a very talented crochet artist, whos creations are magical and quirky. Her ability to sculpt with a crochet hook and wool is immense and I recently ordered a giant mushroom for using in my photography displays (which have yet to be started) for this falls catalogue. 

I am still rather embarresed to admit that I was a bit put off by the cost for this item before it arrived thinking it was only 'crochet'... and I was proven wrong, soooo wrong (it really wasnt that costly). This item wasn't light in its construction with a tight layer of crochet work that must leave this womans hand near crippled to obtain and a quality which is unlike any crochet I have seen produced/sold before. It is so far the most impressive handmade item I have bought from a Facebook seller. Please take a peek at her work, you will not be disappointed.