I've missed a couple of weeks having been otherwise occupied with making tons and tons of stock for upcoming fairs and sales...that, and the school holidays and the corresponding chauffeur duties! Still, I'm here now and it is Friday once more. So what to do but.... FOLKSY FRIDAY!!
This week I've drawn inspiration for my chosen theme from my younger daughter. When she was very young (two, I think) she was quite upset one bedtime. I asked her what was wrong and she turned to me with teary eyes and said " I don't think I have any friends," I reassured her she had plenty of friends and named a few..but she was still very sad, so I asked her why she thought she had no friends and she replied "I think it must be because I'm so terribly tiny..."

Needless to say is a happy teenager these days with a buzzing social life..oh, and she's not so tiny anymore either!
So...this weeks FF is going to be centred around the theme of 'tiny' and in particular 'tiny boxes'..have a look and see what I've found...


this is adorable don't you agree? 'Icy' the miniature pony complete with accessories from Ellies Treasures






Alix Swan is a recent find of mine - her beautiful miniature books and stories are completely enchanting!






What a lovely unusual idea from Sepia Smiles! I can't think of a sweeter way of getting your message across!






I love this charming paper doll with her delicious wardrobe and WAG ambitions! From the immensely creative WonkyGiraffe





Isn't this wonderful? It really fires the imagination as to the origins of these teeny objects and the little case is just perfect! From comedaygoday





Grandma's Miniature Market is a wonderland of tiny produce and foodstuffs. Everything a dolly Michelin chef could ever need! And some lovely cakes too!

Welcome to another Folksy Friday. With the turn in the weather and onset here in Fife of much wind and rain I thought I'd pay homage to the great British weather with a selection of my favourite weather inspired creations to be found at Folksy, I hope you like them as much as I do...

I spotted this card which made me smile, it's maker, Champignon has found a positive approach to the wet stuff!..











I love this bag, made by Gingham Square,I think the image is really sweet and at 13" x 10" a really practical size too..






Dollyknits have so many gorgeous chunky knits it was challenging to pick just one to feature, in the end I've plumped for this cowl.I love the colour and just know how cosy it would be!







This stunning corsage from Mud Puppy (great name, don't you think?) would brighten any day...and after all, we can all be someone's sunshine regardless of the weather!





I love the work of HiddenEloise. I have chosen this particular print today because of the title; "The girl with the six button red coat who hated skiing". We may not all ski but we've all felt like this little soul at some time!



Lastly, have a look at seller "Come Rain or Shine" whose entire shop is devoted to weather! I think this piece seems very appropriate, as, in the words of Crowded House, the great British weather really can be (and often is) four seasons in one day!!

This week I have been captivated by the beautiful embroidery work on display at Folksy. Choosing just these six was really hard!

I love this cushion by maxemilia.

There are so many more unique designs

in her shop I struggled to pick

just one to feature!









The Glass Mountain Kate Popovski's work is just a joy to behold!
The sweetest little characters depicted
in such glorious detail and simplicity!
View more of her work at her shop

For something quite different but so much fun
you would struggle to find better than this zombie
embroidered notebook
by fiona t

Irresistibly cute! view these and other adorable shoes at BellaBella


Aren't these cupcake pin cushions great? They're by Mitbits and come in a huge range of colours!







And finally, I can't blog about embroidery at Folksy and not mention the work of Lynwoodcrafts,I've chosen a brooch called 'Heather Hills', she manages to capture the texture and light of nature so brilliantly in all her work!

This week I have been captivated by the beautiful embroidery work on display at Folksy. Choosing just these six was really hard!

I love this cushion by maxemilia.

There are so many more unique designs

in her shop I struggled to pick

just one to feature!









The Glass Mountain Kate Popovski's work is just a joy to behold!
The sweetest little characters depicted
in such glorious detail and simplicity!
View more of her work at her shop

For something quite different but so much fun
you would struggle to find better than this zombie
embroidered notebook
by fiona t

Irresistibly cute! view these and other adorable shoes at BellaBella


Aren't these cupcake pin cushions great? They're by Mitbits and come in a huge range of colours!




And finally, I can't blog about embroidery at Folksy and not mention the work of Lynwoodcrafts,I've chosen a brooch called 'Heather Hills', she manages to capture the texture and light of nature so brilliantly in all her work!

I took part in a wonderful day at Craigtoun Park, outside of St Andrews in Fife at the weekend. It was a teddy bears picnic in aid of the charity CLIC Sargent who work to support children who have cancer and their families. I met some great people, made a bit of money and had a lot of fun!
I spent Monday photographing and listing lots of new stock for my shop at Folksy. I've a new range of tealight lantern covers and some tea cosies too!
OH!...a couple new doorstop friends have joined the pack, but quick! They may not hang around too long!

R.I.P Rabbie

Our beloved cat Rabbie died suddenly and unexpectedly this week. He suffered a thrombosis when he was out hunting and was found and was brought home to us by a kind neighbour. He tried really hard to fight on but it wasn't to be. We are all really sad but will always remember his star quality and spirit. He was something of a lothario and was the proud father of many kitties. He didn't speak to me for a week after I insisted upon a little visit to the vets! Rabbie was a legendary traveller and would disappear for days (once months!) at a time, always returning in marvellous form having clearly conned some other soul into feeding and caring for him! He suffered several indiginities at the hands of my children when they were younger and has been seen bedecked in Barbie pink maribou feathers, Christmas hats and various hair accessories. He taught my dog to swear (terribly!) and would then sit back and watch her getting into trouble. Lucy (the Westie) loved him desperately and he tolerated her like the fool he thought she was! To celebrate Rabbies life, this weeks Folksy Friday is dedicated to his numberous escapades...

To start; a pair of
earrings that capture
both his 'stud' status
and his many
reproductive successes!
Have a look at these from Fluffstuffs






Almost as much as the ladies, Rabbie loved a soft
snuggly blanket to curl up on,
...this one from FunkyBeans is intended for a baby..

Yes, he would have been
made to wear this if
middle daughter had her way - before
grabbing it for herself! From Bella D'Luna

Very useful for any traveller!
I don't know where he'd have
pinned them though!
Find your way to Hats Outrageous...

Because he was an exceedingly furry fat cat!
In a great choice of colours from Art;ordable


And we loved him!

Summer's been a lot of fun...and very productive! I've had very good results from craft fairs and festivals. Sold lots and made great contacts too! School holidays are now over here so I've more time to browse as well as make. What to theme this weeks Folksy Friday? Well, we had an unexpected visitor to the garden last week...it looked like a huge wasp so at first we supposed it was a hornet.


Here's a picture of the thing, although not the actual one we saw as I didn't have my camera to hand (too busy running!).
Apparently however this is wood wasp and not harmful despite appearances! What looks like a huge stinger is infact an egg tract which it uses to inject its eggs deep into the wood of tree trunks. It lives amongst conifer trees, which makes sense as there are many of those around us. The one we had in the garden measured about one and half inches long, not including the pointy-egg-sting. A fascinating but quite alarming creature. Anyhow, this gave me the idea for my theme for this weeks Folksy Friday, - 'Stingers' or 'All things stingy!' Here's my favourites of what I found after a quick browse on Folksy today;

A stingy nipper but isn't it cute neverthless? One of the lovely makes from Mirribeads. http://www.folksy.com/shops/Mirribeads





http://www.folksy.com/shops/JacobJames
This titfer is made from blending 30% stinging nettles with 70% pure wool! Who'd have guessed?






I love this mobile, it's colours so pretty and fresh and even the jellyfish looks a friendly sort! Its the last one for sale apparently at Kirsty Elsons shop http://www.folksy.com/shops/kirstyelson




This striking cushion is made by Alice Cullen from vintage fabric handprinted with her own design. It makes wasps seem rather charming after all! http://www.folksy.com/shops/alicecullen




Isn't he a honey? (sorry!) He's got the cutest puffy wings too! Made by Socklings have a look at him and his friends at http://www.folksy.com/shops/Socklings

Hurray! Hurray! Its a holi-holi-day!!! We're off to the wild wild west (of Scotland) so in honour of the great outdoors here's my selection from Folksy this week

From left to right top row: super retro make-up case from Rachel Elizabeth http://www.folksy.com/items/340661

What drink wouldn't taste better coming from this beautiful leather drinking flask?
From Crafty Folks, take a look http://www.folksy.com/items/261957

And because a little sun protection never looked so cute. This is just one of several delightful sun hats to be found at Shabbytiger's shop http://www.folksy.com/shops/Shabbytiger

I think this creation by Strawberry Anarchy is really witty and fun, http://www.folksy.com/items/629837

Because I love my dog! She give the great outdoors renewed meaning! Crack in Pear's lovely leads would make any dog's day...
http://www.folksy.com/items/317509

A summer in the west coast hat if ever I saw one! Practical but very funky, Charlie Bear Costumes bonnet is a marvellous thing!
http://www.folksy.com/items/415825

What a week! Wimbeldon, football, exams, job applications, college interviews....all got me wishing I had a magic wand...or a wiggling nose, or sprinkling of fairy dust! Where better to look than Folksy, here's my selection of the hokery-pokery I found on sale there today; some cute, some funny, some enchanting: all wonderful!

Bewitching aren't they? The links to these items are posted below, but check out what else is around on Folksy today, it's a great place to browse, find gifts or simply treat yourself..go on...you know you want to!

Blue felt mushroom by mujuworld is found at: http://www.folksy.com/items/290989-Blue-Felt-Mini-Muju-Mushroom?shop=yes

The hynotic sock cat is made by Cirque de Chaussettes. Have a look at this and other fantastic custom cats at http://www.folksy.com/items/313321

Find Lana Doll's magical and really cute felted merlin here; http://www.folksy.com/items/240817

We all need a magical moment sometimes you can get your here at Scentsible Aromas enticing shop; http://www.folksy.com/items/280157

Try charming your way to success with Jezebel Charm's witch charm bracelet. http://www.folksy.com/items/284085

Or if you really want to cast a spell try showering in this enchanted shower gel made by ELH Soaps; http://www.folksy.com/items/408345-Enchanted-Shower-Gel?shop=yes