tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79408733547640537042024-03-13T10:02:37.355+00:00Ellie's Treasures Crafts (previous blog)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-81809544878477841262011-05-14T17:09:00.000+01:002011-05-14T17:09:56.685+01:00I've moved!Lovely followers and readers of this blog - I've now moved to my original blog (just to confuse you all) and have decided to combine all things crafty with all things that happen in my little corner of the world. Please come and join me (and follow if you so wish) - I'm here:<br />
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<a href="http://elliestreasures.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Avators/avator120x120.png" border="0" alt="Ellie's Treasures"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-85009789069028361432011-04-14T13:11:00.000+01:002011-04-14T13:11:49.348+01:00Easter and all things gorgeous (and not a chocolate in sight!)Easter is a very important time in the Christian calendar but many others, believers or not, enjoy Easter time too. It is a time of new beginnings - bunnies, chicks, lambs and of course chocolate, whether it's in the form of an egg or not!<br />
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The shops are full of Easter eggs and other tempting goodies as are many of the online craft sites. If you're thinking of choosing a gift a little different and special this year there are many to choose from on the Folksy site. <br />
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I made some little white bunny brooches last year for my nephews who loved them so much that I decided to make a couple to sell at Ellie's Treasures. There's one left - free P&P too! <br />
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Little white bunny brooch at Ellie's Treasures<br />
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Here's a few other fabulous Easter goodies all available from Folksy. As always, click on the photo to go straight to the relevant shop.<br />
<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1639861-secret-keepers" target="_blank"><img alt="Patchwork Butterfly" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Folksy%20Lovelies/PatchworkButterfly.jpg" /></a><br />
Patchwork Butterfly<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1608293-Easter-bunny-mirror" target="_blank"><img alt="Jings Things" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Folksy%20Lovelies/JingsThings.jpg" /></a><br />
Jings Things<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1602857-White-amigurumi-easter-bunny-with-FREE-egg" target="_blank"><img alt="Pink Amaryllis" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Folksy%20Lovelies/PinkAmaryllis.jpg" /></a><br />
Pink Amaryllis<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1617581-Easter-Decoration" target="_blank"><img alt="Mrs Moo Designs" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Folksy%20Lovelies/MrsMooDesigns.jpg" /></a><br />
Mrs Moo Designs<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1617021-Sidney-the-Sheep" target="_blank"><img alt="The Cats Whiskers Jewellery" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Folksy%20Lovelies/TheCatsWhiskersJewellery.jpg" /></a><br />
The Cats Whiskers JewelleryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-88678249887007242362011-03-31T20:43:00.001+01:002011-04-14T12:43:32.911+01:00Mini pieces of artACEO (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 <a href="http://aceo.org/">website</a> goes into more depth about them.<br />
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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.<br />
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This is the first one she did, which has now been sold:<br />
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and this is her current one, which is still for sale:<br />
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<a href="http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/?action=view&current=aceo350.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/aceo350.jpg" /></a><br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1280189-ACEO?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="ema hossain design" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/EmmaHossainDesign.jpg" /></a><br />
ema hossain design<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1324309" target="_blank"><img alt="Gweddus Art" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/GweddusArt.jpg" /></a><br />
Gweddus Art<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1142001" target="_blank"><img alt="Audrey's Art" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/AudreysArt.jpg" /></a><br />
Audrey's Art<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1443057-ACEO?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="pants and paper" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/pantsandpaper.jpg" /></a><br />
pants and paper<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1316281-Sailing-Photo-ACEO?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Sprinkles" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/Sprinkles.jpg" /></a><br />
Sprinkles<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1065585" target="_blank"><img alt="Cherry Tree" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/CherryTree.jpg" /></a><br />
Cherry TreeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-50745393416447233792011-03-25T20:33:00.001+00:002011-04-14T12:43:06.480+01:00Mother's Day specialsMother'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.<br />
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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.<br />
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I'll start with something from Ellie's Treasures, just to be cheeky!<br />
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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. <br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1553733-MOTHER-S-DAY-CARD-MUM-Wordbook?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Best Wishes Cards" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/BestWishesCards.jpg" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Best Wishes Cards</span> - cards are top of the list when looking for Mother's Day and this book style "M.U.M." ticks all the boxes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1080413-Lipstick-pouch?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Mia Design" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/MiaDesign.jpg" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Mia Design</span> - a cute litttle lipstick holder - I just love cuppa on the front!<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1366525-Pocket-Sized-moleskine-Notebook-Blank" target="_blank"><img alt="Fresh 'n' Funky Cards" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/FreshnFunkyCards-1.jpg" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Fresh "n" Funky Cards</span> - isn't this wonderful? Brings back memories of the kinds of notebooks I used to collect as a child.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1519597-basketweave-bracelet?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Aruala" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/Aruala.jpg" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Aruala</span> - this stunning piece of jewellery would make a wonderful gift at any time of the year. Aruala's shop is full of lovely goodies.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1248725-flowers-for-mummy-jar-wrap?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="The Cotton Potter" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/TheCottonPotter.jpg" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">The Cotton Potter</span> - 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.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/handmade/mothersday" target="_blank"><img alt="Click here to whizz over to Folksy" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/mothersday.png" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-15969011377526504742011-03-08T18:30:00.001+00:002011-03-08T18:32:27.744+00:00New lovelies at Ellie's TreasuresFebruary 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. <br />
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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. <a href="http://www.artisanleather.co.uk/">Artisan Leather</a> are based in South Devon and also sell on <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ArtisanLeather">Folksy</a>. 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.<br />
<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1462409-Fabric-keepsake-wallet-unique-Patchy-Pockets-handbag-tidy-ACEO-holder?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/silverpatchy350-1.jpg" /></a><br />
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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!<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1305965-Fabric-keepsake-wallet-unique-Patchy-Pockets-handbag-tidy-ACEO-holder?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/denimpatchy350-1.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-58846459212360704592011-02-27T21:02:00.002+00:002011-04-14T12:42:46.029+01:00The Stylish Blogger AwardA nice big thank you to <a href="http://myblogfinallymadeit.blogspot.com/">Uniquely Yours</a> and <a href="http://kokokelli.blogspot.com/2011/02/stylish-blogger-award.html">Kokokelli </a>blogs for nominating Ellie's Treasures for the Stylish Blogger Award. I've placed it on my <a href="http://elliestreasures.blogspot.com/">Our Day</a> blog, so I can keep them all together.<br />
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Now, there's some rules attached to this award which are:<br />
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1. Thank the person and include the link for the nomination.<br />
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2. Share seven things about yourself. <br />
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3.Nominate 15 blogs for the award. <br />
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I can do numbers 1 and 2, but not too sure if I can fulfill number 3. Instead I'll nominate 5 fabulous blogs well worthy of the award - please take a mo to visit them, thanks.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><u><strong>Seven things about me: </strong></u></span><br />
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I've always been a lover of singing and dancing and often sing around the house or make up silly ditties to sing to whoever cares to listen!<br />
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I'm a bit of a "builder's tea" lover, with no milk and 1 sugar. I could quite easily drink cup after cup and I think deep down the reason for this is that I feel having a cuppa will put off what I really should be doing.<br />
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I teach my two children (14 and 11) myself and have done for a number of years now. It took my a long time to pluck up the courage to do, but as soon as I did it, I knew it was the right thing for my kids. We've learnt an awful lot of wonderful things along the way, and have met alot of wonderful people too.<br />
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I'm a published women! When working in childcare, I went on a fascinating course to learn about child schemas and wrote an paper on one of the children in the playgroup where I worked who demonstrated a schema as a way of learning. My paper was chosen, along with a couple of others, to be published by the course leader, the wonderful and very inspiring Professor Tina Bruce, in a book she had written.<br />
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So I asked my kids what else I could say about me. This is what they said: "you like to talk about maths all the time", "you're obsessed with horses' feet", "'tidy your room' are your favourite words", "you're cool", "your're fun and different to other mums". Well at least I'm not a complete ogre then!!<br />
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I past my driving test first time when I was about 19 but wasn't at all eager to buy or car or drive around once I'd got my driving license. I drove my hubby's car (then my new boyfriend lol) around the town I grew up in, but very quickly lost my confidence as the car was old and kept cutting out when standing in traffic for too long! The only way to get it started again was to hop out and hit the starter motor with a hammer - not a confidence builder at all!<br />
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I love property and will always be looking at what's available on the market to buy. I had the opportunity to work in an estate agents when I was in the 6th form, but decided having fun with the lads was a much better education! I often wonder where my path would have taken me should I have taken that lead many moons ago.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><strong><u>For nominations, I've chosen the following blogs:</u></strong></span><br />
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<a href="http://angeleden.blogspot.com/">Angel Eden</a><br />
<a href="http://sleepingcities1.blogspot.com/">Sleeping Cities</a><br />
<a href="http://classroomfree.blogspot.com/">Classroom Free</a><br />
<a href="http://elibeegifts.blogspot.com/">Elibee Gifts</a><br />
<a href="http://secondaryathome.wordpress.com/">Home Ed Grows Up</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-42965259185622683902011-02-19T14:01:00.002+00:002011-04-14T12:42:31.265+01:00Woollie ponies and fairy toadstool broochesThe little Woollie "Barry" that I made for my nephew was so well received that his brother decided he'd like one too, this time in pale green and to be named "Tiny". I was a little worried that I wouldn't be able to package "Tiny" up in the hard cardboard business box that I'd been using for all my other Woollies. When I bought the batch of boxes from Hobbycraft I took all that were on their shelves (there weren't that many) and when I rang to ask if they had more they told me they no longer sold them. Internet searches didn't lead to much either, so I was extremely pleased to find that there were two of these boxes left at Hobbycraft when I decided to pay a visit, just to see for myself.<br />
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Katie makes the Woollie ponies and I put the rest of the package together. I think this one's very sweet, she has such a lovely face. I wonder if I'll get any more requests for Woollies - perhaps their friends will see them and make enquiries!<br />
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I recently purchased three packs of tibetan silver charms which I knew immediately could be used to make pretty brooches for the shop. I have fairies, curled up cats and toadstools. I think the toadstools are my favourites (I've always believed in fairies!) and I have loved using them. The first brooch I made I decided to keep, but have since made another which is now for sale in the <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures">shop</a> (and pictured below). The blue felt used for the background is a gorgeous colour, very striking against the embroidery silk flowers. I hope I can find more of this colour felt as I only have scraps left which initially came from a recycling store. <br />
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Another toadstool brooch I made was for my daughter's friend as part of her birthday present. They are just the right size to accessorise handbags (which is where I've put mine), as well as scarves or clothing. This one has two different mauve hearts, deep purple front and back and lilac sandwiched between.<br />
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So, what's next for Ellie's Treasures? Well February has been kind for sales which means my shop is feeling a little low on goodies! I've started cutting out more Patchy Pockets to sew using some fabulous materials. I'm hoping to include a proper little coin purse into some of these new Patchies, just to update them a little. I'll see how I get on! Also, can't wait to use more of my new charms, certainly on brooches but perhaps also to decorate a couple of Patchies too.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-27241130780365692072011-02-09T18:32:00.003+00:002011-02-09T18:49:25.119+00:00Valentine's Day - not long now!It's that time of year folks when the little arrows of love are flying through the air. I'm surprised some health and safety person hasn't put a ban on Valentine's day, it must be pretty hair-raising dodging those cupid arrows on 14th February!<br />
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So, what are you going to buy this year for your secret admirer, partner or bestest mate? The supermarkets are full of the usual things - chocs, flowers and some mass-produced pink and red things. Chocs are always welcome I know (can't be doing without a box of chocs at any time), but how about treating your special person to something a little different this year? <br />
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The Folksy website has a special button to click that'll whizz you straight to all the lovely handmade goodies that have been tagged with the word "valentines". That makes it a lot easier to pick something special doesn't it? You don't even have to go over to the Folksy website, the big red Folksy heart is right here on my blog - look, it's there on the right hand side bar - click and off you go!<br />
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Before you leave though, you may want to see a couple of suggestions from <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures">Ellie's Treasures</a>.<br />
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First, something traditional, unique and beautiful - for the lady. Write little messages to clip inside with the two mini wooden pegs provided, or you could clip something else wonderfully special inside.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1245801-SALE-Fabric-Heart-Keepsake-Message-Wallet-lovely-for-Valentine-s-Day?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/heart350-1.jpg" /></a><br />
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Don't want to go over the top with hearts? How about this? A great little gift.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/unionkeyyellow350.jpg" /></a><br />
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Last posting day 1st class is Friday 11th February or Saturday morning for those in a mega rush but at always, I can't guarantee Royal Mail's delivery schedule so perhaps it's best you order asap!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-81900591065717078442011-02-07T14:52:00.000+00:002011-02-07T14:52:27.241+00:00Custom Woollie - "Master Barry"<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/BarryWoollie250.jpg" /></a><br />
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Here is "Master Barry", a little custom Woollie Pony just finished and mailed to my nephew who asked specifically for a Woollie named "Barry". My nephew has already bought "Icy" through Ellie's Treasures, and my sister had purchased "Raspberry", so I was quite surprised to get another Woollie request from him. Master Barry is particularly handsome I think. My daughter actually makes the ponies, I make all the other little bits and bobs that pop into the box, but it took her a couple of attempts to get Master Barry looking so lovely. As my nephew asked for a yellow Woollie she used a yellow wool which, once completed, made for a rather chuppy stead! She started again with a mix of two thin wools in lemon and beige and has produced, once again, a stunning little horse well deserving of his two rosettes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-63091901227387654842011-02-03T19:37:00.000+00:002011-02-03T19:37:01.640+00:00Folksy FridayGoodness, it's been a while since I blogged a lovely collection of Folksy goodies. I've found so many inspiring lovelies from fellow sellers this week so I thought I'd show them off for you. Just click on the photo(s) you love to go straight to the relevant shop. Enjoy!<br />
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Super cute tilly<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1331937-Patchwork-Place-Original-Art?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="LF Studio" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/LFStudio.jpg" /></a><br />
LF Studio<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1319781-Love-Formula-card" target="_blank"><img alt="The Doll House" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/TheDollHouse.jpg" /></a><br />
The Doll House<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1300853-SWEET-LITTLE-BIRD-NECKLACE?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="JEWEL PALACE" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/JEWELPALACE.jpg" /></a><br />
JEWEL PALACE<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1268425-Wild-Journey?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Beeswax and Broomsticks" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/BeeswaxandBroomsticks.jpg" /></a><br />
Beeswax and Broomsticks<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1303565-FREE-P-P-ON-4-COASTERS?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Helen Hallows" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/HelenHallows.jpg" /></a><br />
Helen HallowsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-21377598677246165592011-01-26T15:47:00.000+00:002011-01-26T15:47:31.709+00:00Bundles of gorgeousnessI've often bleeted on about my large collection of fabrics which are stored in huge bags, cupboards and under-bed draws. Well, just after Christmas I decided I needed to spice up my collection a little, having looked at the same old materials time and time again. I don't believe I've ever bought any material in my life, although I know I helped my mum choose some once when I was making a skirt at school! <br />
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I had a quick scoot around the supply shops on Folksy but didn't really find what I was looking for so headed to ebay and found this:<br />
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called "Early Bird Pop Flower" - a bit stunning don't you think? Anyway, I bought it and am extremely pleased with it. <br />
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Then ...<br />
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over this last weekend, my dear mother-in-law asked if I'd like to take off her hands a huge bundle of mixed fabrics (and wools) - oh boy they are all so gorgeous. Batiks, cottons, chiffons, silks in the most fabulous bright, bold and pretty patterns thinkable.<br />
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Here's piccies of some of my favourites; I can't wait to start using them:<br />
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The floral one is actually a 1970s child's long party dress - remember owning a few of these for special occasions? It brought back lots of memories.<br />
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<a href="http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/?action=view&current=4-11.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/4-11.jpg" /></a><br />
The diamond cotton fabric is a lovely shade of jade. It's actually a top and it would be fun to try and alter it somehow to become a jockey top for Katie when she does cross-country!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-87187006955684591082011-01-17T16:54:00.001+00:002011-01-17T16:54:59.065+00:00Being patrioticRemember the little Union Jack key rings I made for family members at Christmas time? Well, comments were very encouraging when I blogged about them, so I've made four to sell in my shop. The first two are already listed, both hand sewn from sturdy denim with a hessian centre and fabric sepia Union Flag. One's stitched with sunny yellow embroidery thread, the other in teal green (or blue, depending on how you see it of course!).<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1237789-Union-Jack-denim-key-fob-vintage-style-Union-Flag-keyring-yellow-stitching?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/unionkeyyellow350.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1246409-Union-Jack-denim-key-fob-vintage-style-Union-Flag-keyring-teal-stitching?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/unionkeyteal350.jpg" /></a><br />
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With a Royal Wedding looming this year (two actually I believe), why not celebrate all things Blighty by purchasing one of these to smarten up your bunch of keys?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-6822573353574107822011-01-11T16:09:00.001+00:002011-04-14T12:40:45.112+01:00Take one box ...<a href="http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/?action=view&current=box-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/box-2.jpg" /></a><br />
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which my dear sis bought for me as a present when my son Ben was born 11 1/2 years ago. It was a luxury to have such a fabulous box to hold all those wonderful baby bits and bobs in one place. Previously, for my daughter Katie, I'd used a large cardboard box. It was perfectly adequate for the job, but this one was far nicer and probably sturdier too. I told my sis that it wouldn't go to waste, and would always be used for something or other.<br />
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Well, that seems to have been the case. In it's 11 year life not only has it been used for storing nappies, but it's been a toy box for the car, an art box for the kids, a storage box for materials (before my collection grew out of hand), a collage bits and bobs box again for the kids, a grooming box for the horse and finally (and I have to add after a triple thorough clean), a box to hold all my sewing paraphernalia.<br />
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It was perfect for holding the horses's grooming kit, but after some slightly rough treatment from horse and continuous rough treatment from the resident dogs the lid decided to part company with the box. This was actually quite a sad moment for me as it has stood up to so much until then! Black duct tape did done a fabulous job of holding the two together, but it refused to keep any rain out and any stray dogs hoping for a quick nose inside! At Christmas, I receive a specially designed grooming box which doubles as a mounting block so this box needed a new home and boy did I know what it would be used for.<br />
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Now, it proudly holds a shoe box of ribbons, a box of buttons, two tin boxes of brooch catches and keyrings, another box of lovely charm gems and special buttons, a set of drawers containing beads of various sizes, glue, scissors, applicators and an assortment of current sewing makes that require finishing - all in one convenient place. No more hopping back to the work room to fetch this or that, I just lug this box and my actual sewing box to wherever I need to be. It's pretty darn heavy too, so it's also giving my arm muscles a good work out too every day!<br />
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I wonder what it'll be used for next?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-6673041006311331922011-01-07T11:01:00.000+00:002011-01-07T11:01:36.399+00:00A cover for my new diaryThe new diary that my hubby bought for me, is very dear to me. I've had a brief flick through the whole thing and marvelled at some of the drawings that are featured. There's so many wonderful crafters out there, and each day features a shop, website or blog to visit to see more of each crafter's work. The diary came uncovered and although you can download printable paper covers for it, I decided to sew a cover with pockets (naturally) to hold all the papers that usually stick out of the back of my filofax! <br />
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I've used a soft cotton blue check fleece as the basic cover. To be honest, if I was doing this again I'd either line it or go for a sturdier material. It's way too flimsy so I've had to link the edges inside to keep it all together! The pockets are from a lovely Christmas Rose patterned fabric, edged in coloured cotton stitching and a mini flower embellishment with little "made with love" heart linked to it. A chocolate brown and sky blue dotty ribbon along the binding finishes it all off. <br />
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Here it is:<br />
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<a href="http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/?action=view&current=diary1.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/diary1.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-68475949817668167312011-01-04T15:32:00.001+00:002011-01-04T15:35:37.123+00:00I can now reveal ...the little hand sewn table pressies I made for my family. We all got together this last weekend for our Christmas celebration and I wrapped these and hid them next to the crackers on the table as an additional surprise!<br />
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Keyrings for the gentlemen.<br />
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Little brooches for the ladies.<br />
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Mini funny "Blobbols" for the children, each with a different name secured to the reverse.<br />
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A special two photo holder keyring for my sister as she's photo mad and I knew she'd love it to keep a couple of special photos close to hand!<br />
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The photo keyring is a new item that I'd like to sell at <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures">Ellie's Treasures</a> but I can't guarantee when! It took me many weeks to get just right, hand cutting and sewing something so small is very fiddly, but very much worth it in the end. <br />
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Happy New Year to you all!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-31587371838773813312011-01-01T16:41:00.004+00:002011-04-14T12:41:50.805+01:00Bargains to be had ...We all love a bargain, finding something gorgeous at a reduced price would make anyone happy. So, I thought I'd feature a few Folksy shops having end of year sales. Don't forget to also check out <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures?shop_section=sale_items">Ellie's Treasures</a> for a few bargains too! Click on the photo to zoom straight to the shop.<br />
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Padleigh Corner<br />
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Trinket Box<br />
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Jings Things<br />
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Lynwoodcrafts<br />
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SP Jewellery<br />
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Arabella's Attic<br />
<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/768205-SALE-Coin-makeup-purse-Lovesong-Makower-?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Arabella's Attic" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/ArabellasAttic.jpg" /></a><br />
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Wellydog Designs<br />
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Lisa-Maries Jewellery<br />
<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/807733" target="_blank"><img alt="Lisa-Maries Jewellery" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/Lisa-MariesJewellery.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-26797378086349527672010-12-30T20:04:00.001+00:002011-04-14T12:44:56.442+01:00Sale time at Ellie's TreasuresIt's the end of year sale, so please take a look in the "<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures?shop_section=sale_items">Sale Items</a>" section of my shop to see which goodies are available at reduced prices.<br />
<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1061269-SALE-Snowman-wollen-hand-sewn-Mr-Snowman-Christmas-decoration?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/snowman350.jpg" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-small;"><i>Mr. Snowman - now £6.00</i></span><br />
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The two remaining Christmas items are up for grabs, alongside a couple of pretty, summery brooches and the lovely fabric heart keepsake, just perfect for Valentine's Day or perhaps a wedding or special anniversary coming up later in 2011.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/655298-SALE-Fabric-Heart-Keepsake-Message-Wallet-wedding-accessory?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/heart350-1.jpg" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-small;"><i>Beautiful fabric keepsake heart - now £8.00</i></span><br />
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I'll be featuring other Folksy shops that also have sales in the next couple of days. Happy shopping!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-87363014219256860662010-12-26T19:24:00.001+00:002011-04-14T12:44:41.516+01:00A little something for Ben<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/bpatchy350.jpg" /></a><br />
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who has been asking for a Patchy for a while now. <br />
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My daughter has my very first Patchy with all her telephone numbers and mini letters from friends safely stored inside. I have the second Patchy, stuffed full of little items to keep my handbag as tidy as possible. So, it was time to make one for my son Ben. <br />
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Naturally it couldn't be too girly! He's very much into war, guns, ammo and camo, so I rummaged through my huge bag of scrap materials and the two underbed storage draws to try and find his old pair of blue camouflage trousers but I guess I must have used them for something else, as I just couldn't find them. As blue camo is his favourite, a quick search on e-bay lead me to a blue camo t-shirt which turned out to be in a very thin chiffon material. Being a bit too flimsy to turn into a pocket of any description, I teamed it up with some green fabric to make it sturdier. I also used green camo from another pair of old trousers, some green/cream and brown camo that I had in the bag and blue/silver leopard spot fabric that he'd mentioned in passing that he liked (it's kind of camo), these all went to make pockets. Velcro fastening from an unwanted camo hat and a picture of an army soldier printed out on fabric were the perfect trimmings for this Patchy. <br />
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He's already storing his Club Penguin game cards inside it as well as telephone numbers for his best mates.<br />
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Now, just hubby to get sorted with a Patchy ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-49835198731626166262010-12-25T19:54:00.001+00:002011-04-14T12:40:32.266+01:00We've been counting ...down the last six days with our "Count down to Christmas" Santa. Hope all those who also bought a dolly peg Santa from Ellie's Treasures remembered to count down the days too!<br />
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Anyway, we've reached the big day today, so from Santa and from me, wishing you all a...<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/1-19.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-11235985871726401512010-12-23T12:59:00.000+00:002010-12-23T12:59:00.146+00:00Stylish...<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/browngreenp350.jpg" /></a><br />
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is a good word to describe my latest Patchy Pockets. Each one I make I want to keep myself, I guess lots of crafters have that problem! This new keepsake wallet has again been made using recycled fabrics. Deep chocolate brown corduroy teamed with elegant cream fabric with grey flowers. A stunning dotty lime green ribbon trims the internal pockets and is featured on the cover alongside some pretty little buttons.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/browngreenp3502.jpg" /></a><br />
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With its six pockets and elastic/button fastening, this wallet is perfect for keeping little things safe in one place. Use it in your handbag as the ideal tidy, or keep it in the car or around the home to store important notes, numbers or treasured keepsakes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-89062666831563390492010-12-07T19:29:00.000+00:002010-12-07T19:29:52.187+00:00Newly listed, the perfect accessorywhich is, of course, the Patchy Pockets. This gorgeous and elegant keepsake wallet is just perfect for keeping items in one place, whether in the handbag, around the home or in the car. My latest fabric wallet, still with six handy pockets, has been made from clean recycled materials in silky pink and embossed ivory. A pretty ribbon trim and two pink ribbon ties finish off this unique item.<br />
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I've made a couple of Patchies using these combinations of materials before and they've both been very well received.<br />
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It's available now at <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures">Ellie's Treasures</a> and would make a perfect little present for someone special.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/pinkpatchy350-1.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-82683859368404156672010-12-05T13:29:00.001+00:002011-04-14T12:40:18.915+01:00Decorating the Christmas treeSo, it's now 5th December and how many readers out there have already put up their tree festooned with Christmas decorations?<br />
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With the early snow fall, Christmas appears to have started very early. I know for sure that I'm more prepared and more excited about festivities this year that I have been for many years. Pretty lights and big plastic Santas have been seen around our village from the last week of November, and as the months seem to whizz by so quickly these days why not enjoy the fun of the season for longer than the usual a few short weeks?<br />
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I love all the decorations, gorgeous present ideas and stocking fillers online and in the shops (but mainly online for me this year) and I think we too may put up our tree and decorate the home a week or so earlier than we normally do.<br />
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With decorations in mind, I thought I'd show you some that are available to buy at <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures">Ellie's Treasures</a>. I'll kick start with Mr. Snowman as he is very appropriate for the weather we've all be experiencing. No wet, freezing gloves and mittens needed to make this fella, he's ready to sit happily on the shelf, mantelpiece or windowsill this Christmas.<br />
<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1061269-Snowman-wollen-hand-sewn-Mr-Snowman-Christmas-decoration?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/snowman350.jpg" /></a><br />
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Now, howabout something cute for the actual tree? I've been making dolly peg ornaments for the winter season for a few years now and each time they sell so well. This year we have dolly peg angels, pixies and Santas. The little Santas have an added bonus of helping you count down those all important last six days to Christmas. All the dolly pegs sit perfectly on the tree, or perhaps on a banner, bunting or thick tinsel. They could even be used to hold Christmas cards in place on a thick piece of string!<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1070677-Dolly-Peg-Santa-Countdown-to-Christmas-tree-decoration-Father-Christmas?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/pegsanta350.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1052213-Dolly-Peg-Angel-perfect-Christmas-fairy-decoration-for-the-tree?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/pegangel350.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1010861-Dolly-Peg-Pixie-Christmas-elf-decoration-for-the-tree?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/pixie3501.jpg" /></a><br />
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Finally, how about a little hand-sewn stocking which comes complete with two mini felt heart brooches - a great gift for brooch lovers everywhere and perhaps ideal to share with a friend? Fill the stocking with lovely goodies and hide it on the tree branches for Christmas morning. <br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1012637-Christmas-stocking-and-two-brooches?shop=yes" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/stockingbrooch350-1.jpg" /></a><br />
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Oooh, Christmas, I'm getting excited now!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-25189247987377108972010-11-25T21:23:00.001+00:002011-04-14T12:40:06.817+01:00Diary 2011 Project<a href="http://www.fantazya.ca/diary2011.html"><img height="373px" src="http://www.fantazya.ca/2011pubgr.jpg" width="400px" /></a><br />
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The lovely Kelly, who owns the shop <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/Kokokelli">Kokokelli</a> on Folksy, tweeted recently about this fabulous <a href="http://www.fantazya.ca/diary2011.html">2011 diary</a>. It's a wow factor for me and it shot straight to the top of my Christmas wish list! Hubby's just gone and bought one for me so I'm over the moon. I have a trusy Filofax which has been used year in, year out for many years and although I won't be storing it away just yet (I do love it very much), I am very excited to be using a new, and very different, diary for 2011.<br />
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Please take a look at the website for all the information and plenty of lovely photos to feast your eyes on. Each date in the diary has been designed by a creator resulting in a wonderful collection of art work. Kelly is one of the creators featured (for the December 2011 page I see), so it makes it all the more special. The book is printed using recycled paper or it can be ordered in CD format to print out yourself. A link to book covers, that are free to download, is also available.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-13683824680919494782010-11-20T22:25:00.005+00:002011-04-14T12:39:53.476+01:00Stocking fillersThese brooches and my (so far) one and only key fob will make perfect stocking fillers this Christmas. Here's my selection, all hand sewn and all with a silver safety bar pin secured firmly to the back. Just click on the photo to go to relevant brooch/key fob in my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures">shop</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1042965-Cat-Brooch-kitten-in-a-tangle-cute-felt-badge?shop=yes"><img height="150px" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/7841889/wool_brooch_1.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/942521-Dog-Brooch-cute-puppy-badge?shop=yes"><img height="150px" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/7842105/pink_dog_5.JPG" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1007441-Brooch-Springtime-at-the-cottage-badge?shop=yes"><img height="150px" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/7532557/cottage_brooch_1.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/790369-Cat-Brooch-fluffy-snuggly-cat-beaded-badge?shop=yes"><img height="150px" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/6789677/purple_brooch.JPG" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/695201-Flower-Brooch-sunny-yellow-flower-and-butterfly-badge?shop=yes"><img height="150px" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/6789949/yellow_flower_1.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/671865-Dog-Brooch-cute-dog-badge?shop=yes"><img height="150px" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/6771977/patch_dog_1.JPG" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/636121-Cat-Brooch-fluffy-cat-and-butterfly-heart-badge?shop=yes"><img height="150px" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/6905581/pink_cat_1.1.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/532401-Flower-Brooch-summery-beaded-flower-badge?shop=yes"><img height="150px" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/4420521/flower_brooch_2.JPG" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/928609-Key-Fob-yellow-duckling-key-ring?shop=yes"><img height="150px" src="http://d200fahol9mbkt.cloudfront.net/item/6765865/duck_fob_4.JPG" /></a><br />
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Just thought I'd mention (don't scream) - here's a mini countdown to Christmas just to make you panic!<br />
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Make your own <a href="http://www.freeflashtoys.com/?myspace-countdown-clocks">Countdown Clocks</a><img border="0" height="0px" src="http://stuff.pyzam.com/misc/CXNID=1000015.12NXC.gif" style="height: 0px; visibility: hidden; width: 0px;" width="0px" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940873354764053704.post-87258683620866985562010-11-15T20:19:00.001+00:002011-04-14T12:39:40.898+01:00I've been featured ...<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/elliestreasures" target="_blank"><img alt="Ellie's Treasures" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Shop/floralpatchy3502.jpg" /></a><br />
This pretty Patchy Pockets got featured recently on the lovely <a href="http://charlottehupfieldceramics.blogspot.com/2010/11/things-ive-been-buying.html">Charlotte Hupfield's blog</a>.<br />
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It's always such a great feeling when you're made aware of an item you've worked hard on, and are proud of, being featured elsewhere.<br />
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Please do check out Charlotte's blog listings and also let your mouse wander over to her pretty shop <a href="http://www.charlottehupfieldceramics.com/">Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics</a>. Charlotte also sells her goods at other online shops - these three photos are all from her shop on Folksy. Please click on the photo to go straight to the shop.<br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/CharlotteHupfieldCeramics" target="_blank"><img alt="Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/Charlotte3.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/CharlotteHupfieldCeramics" target="_blank"><img alt="Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/Charlotte2.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/CharlotteHupfieldCeramics" target="_blank"><img alt="Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics" border="0" src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/ellesfuntimes/Friday%20Folksy/Charlotte1.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3