As a Scot married to an Englishman I've been viewing the World Cup almost by osmosis. More than the football I'm loving all the positive scenes of South Africa! I know there is alot of hardship, crime, social problems and injustice there but for once, like the South Africans themselves I'm focusing on the good stuff. In celebration of their land ( and surrounding African nations) here is a selection of African influenced delights from the talent at Folksy...and what with all things tribal in fashion this season..(so I'm told) quite 'on trend' too, I think you'll find...!!!

Please go follow the links to this selection below to see what other wonderful creations these makers at Folksy have to offer.

From top row left:
1.African turquoise earrings from PoJones http://www.folksy.com/items/266621

2.Redskinbags African beaded cuff http://www.folksy.com/items/256585

3.Nithria's beautiful African lady and baby card http://www.folksy.com/items/360193

4.NofkantsCurios unique African Blood Jasper keyring/charm http://www.folksy.com/items/571785

5.Pipdesigns tibal dancers beach bag - very this season! http://www.folksy.com/items/445786

6.Mungbeans fearsome finger puppets! - well, I couldn't blog about Africa without including something of the countrys amazing wildlife and these are so cute! http://www.folksy.com/items/467877

I've had a busy week building up stock for a local festival in July at which I'm hoping to have a stall - more later! I've got some new designs I'm very happy with in addition to those for sale on folksy and that I hope will sell well.

I had little mix up on last weeks Folksy Friday and managed to message the wrong seller for one of the items I featured. After apologising I have decided to make this weeks theme 'mixed' as in 'mix up' or 'mixed media' or 'variety' or any such interpretation! See what you think of this colourful mix they've certainly brought much needed colour to my blog!

From top row left;
1. from craftypagan http://www.folksy.com/items/505185
2.from dottie designs http://www.folksy.com/items/283073
3.from caroline nash craft, http://www.folksy.com/items/237181--Odd-Bear-?shop=yes

bottom row

4.from vintage twist http://www.folksy.com/items/368121
5.from strangelordhttp://www.folksy.com/items/262345

6.from indulge jewels

http://www.folksy.com/items/300649

Don't you find the week just flies by?! 'We' are in the midst of exams in our house and that together with a hectic after school schedule means its Friday again before I realise it...so...on that note...this week I want to feature a range of marvellous 'time' creations from those creative sorts at folksy! Please follow links to take a peek at what's on show in their shops and others!

Top Row left-right

1.Kelly Connors quirky take on the traditional wall clock http://www.folksy.com/items/532325

2.aged timepieces by rowan tree design http://www.folksy.com/items/521357

3.Great brooch by Steampunk Storm http://www.folksy.com/items/522677

Bottom Row

1.One of my favourite times! http://www.folksy.com/items/203562

2.At last! TEATIME! All my favourites...http://www.folksy.com/items/274513

3.As Ruby Simone says a real statement piece!http://www.folksy.com/items/403669

Here we go!....yes folks...another week slips by and YES! FRIDAY is here and you all know what that means......FOLKSY FRIDAY TIME again!
This week my chosen theme is 'LIGHT' and once again I've been spoiled for choice!...

Lighting our lives in clockwise order from the top I present...

1. Cute lightbulb brooch from miadesign http://www.folksy.com/items/460229

2. Intriguing calligraphy fairy light shades from fflwcs & williams http://www.folksy.com/items/498433

3.A captivating and light art work from Gilflings Designs http://www.folksy.com/items/150530

4. what a booby dazzler! from K S Jewellery Design http://www.folksy.com/items/139138-PURPLE-CIRCLE-Amethyst-and-Fine-Silver-Hammered-Ring-Pendant

5.yum-yum, mmm-mmm,...http://www.folksy.com/items/117206...probably smells good too!

6. lighting the way ... http://www.folksy.com/items/403005-Star-Point-Light-House

I've been hard at work making drawings for my latest makings....and I've had such fun! See what you think...

I thought and thought about how to best use the image and have recently been loving candlelight and came up with the idea to simply print the image on unbleached cotton and make slip-covers for jam-jars to be used with tealights.

I've also used them over bought tumbler candle glasses. The end result is gorgeous- much better than I imagined! The light filters through the cotton beautifully creating a soft warm light and bringing the images to life. I've got loads more ideas for these, and will soon be making up sets based around themes...keep watching this space!

The covers can be tied with cotton thread to a wire handle wound around the neck of a jam-jar for the purpose of hanging. These look amazing hung in trees in the garden.....


or used as a night-light in a child's room if an LED tealight is used in place of a real flame candle. Please!! NEVER leave a burning candle unattended particularly not in a childs room!! Just have to state the obvious for my own peace of mind!

Now, no-one likes to have favourites but....

http://www.folksy.com/items/337157-Amigurumi-Orange-Acorn such a delight!

My first Folksy Friday! Theme is woodland, one of my favourite places to be! These are just a selection from the brilliant makers to be seen on Folksy....

this field mushroom http://www.folksy.com/items/436342 is as beautiful as it is unusual

Hoot-hoot http://www.folksy.com/items/483861

Cute and useful! http://www.folksy.com/items/186946-Fantasy-Toadstool-NeedleBook

what a cute li'l prickler!

http://www.folksy.com/items/363605

What a sweet card - and who can resist a little mouse? Certainly not me, http://www.folksy.com/items/148594

I love the delicacy of this watercolour print

http://www.folksy.com/items/122754