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:
http://elliestreasures.blogspot.com/
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!
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.
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!
Little white bunny brooch at Ellie's Treasures
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.
Patchwork Butterfly
Jings Things
Pink Amaryllis
Mrs Moo Designs
The Cats Whiskers Jewellery
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
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.
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!
A nice big thank you to Uniquely Yours and Kokokelli blogs for nominating Ellie's Treasures for the Stylish Blogger Award. I've placed it on my Our Day blog, so I can keep them all together.
The 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.
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!
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 shop (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.
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.
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.
No longer available from my shop but willing to make as a custom to please get in touch if you'd like a hand made Woollie pony.
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