Mini pieces of art

ACEO (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) or ATC (Artist Trading Card) have become very popular on Folksy lately.  An ACEO/ATC can be any form of art (original, photographic or print, 2D or 3D) presented on card/paper strictly 3.5" x 2.5" in size.  This website goes into more depth about them.

As there are quite a few for sale on Folksy, as well as very friendly daily forum post, I thought it would be nice to feature some of my favourites.  My daughter, Katie, who absolutely loves horses and has been drawing horses for a number of years now, has decided to (once in a while) draw an ACEO to sell through Ellie's Treasures.  I have to admit, I find it very difficult to actually put them up for sale as I always want to keep them for myself.

This is the first one she did, which has now been sold:


and this is her current one, which is still for sale:



She also drew a horse for my Mum for Mother's Day (I bought it from her lol) which I've posted snuggled in this little ACEO pouch that I made.


Now for some other beautiful ACEOs from Folksy (I must add it's taken me most of the evening to decide on these six - there's many, many more to choose from so please do have a browse on Folksy).  As always, click on the photo to go directly to the relevant shop.


ema hossain design


Gweddus Art


Audrey's Art


pants and paper


Sprinkles


Cherry Tree

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Mother's Day specials

Mother's Day is fast approaching, but there's still time to find and purchase something a little different from the norm this year.  Mum's are special, we all know that, so spending time sourcing that perfect pressie is time well spent.

I've chosen a few pretty things that caught my eye on Folksy for you to see - perhaps something here will help you decide on the perfect Mother's Day gift.  The big "Mother's Day" button at the end will whisk you away to the whole Mother's Day collection on Folksy.  Happy browsing.

I'll start with something from Ellie's Treasures, just to be cheeky!

A hand-sewn seven pocket fabric keepsake wallet, known as the Patchy Pockets.  These wallets make wonderful little gifts.  They are so versatile and as each one is entirely different, they're unique too.  Ideal for storing small items in your handbag, car glove compartment or special little notes, photos and momentos from a memorable occasion. 


Best Wishes Cards - cards are top of the list when looking for Mother's Day and this book style "M.U.M." ticks all the boxes.


Mia Design - a cute litttle lipstick holder - I just love cuppa on the front!


Fresh "n" Funky Cards - isn't this wonderful?  Brings back memories of the kinds of notebooks I used to collect as a child.


Aruala - this stunning piece of jewellery would make a wonderful gift at any time of the year.  Aruala's shop is full of lovely goodies.


The Cotton Potter - I think this mini vase wrap is brilliant and very pretty.  It would really brighten up that little posy of flowers placed on the breakfast tray on Mother's Day morning.

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New lovelies at Ellie's Treasures

February must have been "Patchy Pockets" month because my stock disappeared to happy homes during the last few weeks!  Not to worry though, I've been busy sewing more and have, as always, enjoyed putting combinations of different tactile fabrics together, along with pretty accessories, to make new combinations. 

This this my latest one.  The fabrics used are a lovely bold patterned blue (which reminds me very much of a dress my Mum once had back in the 50s!), a shiny silver and an embossed cream.  Mini buttons sewn onto pale olive ribbon decorate the front.  I can't leave out the pretty blue leather flower - it's quite special because it is one from a pack of samples (of many colours together with leather leaves) that were sent to me by Artisan Leather, to use in my projects.  Artisan Leather are based in South Devon and also sell on Folksy.  If you have a browse through their website/shop page you'll see these little flowers on some of their gorgeous items to purchase, as well as in packs to buy to use yourself.  My samples had three mini holes punched through each flower and leaf ready for me to use in sewing, but, as you'll see, you can also purchase them with a central hole which is ideal for jewellery making.  I'll be using the mini leather flowers and leaves in some of my other projects too, so do keep an eye out.


This Patchy was one of my originals which, with it's rather plain denim, just wasn't selling.  I decided to spruce it up with a front pocket and striking pink and red buttons and mini blue hearts, helping to make it more eye catching and quite wantable!

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