Feeling proud...

I discovered this book when on vacation and was inspired to create a sampler

Here are some photos of it in progress

 

 

I have now finished it and it's ready for framing. But I'm not sure how to... do I frame it as it is? frame it with a mount? If with a mount what colour? white, grey or black? and the frame, what colour should that be? dark wood or black? so many decisions to be made!!!

 

 

It's not the worlds best photo but I will take better ones once it is completely finished.

 

Ideas and plans for 2016...

  I have lots of plans and ideas for Hunny Crafts Primitives in 2016.

 

To begin with...

 

 I just want to remind everyone of my 50% off sale in my Etsy shop, which is running until the end of January. I will be adding more items to the sale over the next couple of weeks.

 

Now for my ideas and plans...

 

I am planning to hold 2 or maybe 3 Open Houses at my home this year and if they are successful I will make them an annual event.  At my Open Houses I will not only have my items for sale I plan to invite guest crafters to display their wares also.

 

I will still be organising the Craft Fayres at work.

 

I am also planning on holding classes and workshops in sewing and cross stitch to begin with both at my home and where I work and I will expand on the class and workshop subjects as the year goes on.

 

I have been gathering ideas for cross stitch and needle punch designs from literature and my photographs. I will share these with you in due course.

 

Works in progress...

 

I have picked up my knitting needles again, I have two works in progress, a blanket and a pretty vintage sweater from my 'Knit Vintage' book, the pattern dates from the 1950's.

 

book front

 

the sweater I am making in teal

 

the back

The wool I am using is 4 ply mohair which is not the same as the book but I think it will have the same look.

It's Sale time

It's that time of year to have a sort out of craft supplies and handmade items. I am very keen to find new and forever homes for my handmade items and to make room for new ones in the new year, so I have created a sale section in my Etsy shop and moved selected items to it. There is 50% off everything in the sale which is running from now through to January 31st 2016, use coupon code JANSALE50 at checkout.

 

Click here to go direct to my Sale section.

Busy Wednesday

I was a busy little bee yesterday, I had the day off work to prepare for my upcoming Fairs. I made scented votive candles and wax tarts in the following scents:

Gingerbread House

Mulled Wine

Peppermint candy cane


I will be doing apple cinnamon at the weekend. I haven't made loads, just 8 votive of each scent and 5 wax tarts, one for sniffing and 4 to pair up. I have packaged them in small cellophane bags tied with homespun fabric. The votive candles will be £1.50 each and the wax tarts will be £1.50 for 2.

These will be for sale at my upcoming craft fairs.

I prepared some flexi frames I got from my friend Christine for cross stitch, as they are green and red I thought they would make the perfect tree decoration. These too will be for sale at my upcoming fairs. I haven't used all the frames so if you would like to commission a personalised one do let me know as soon as possible.

I have been packing my bags full of goodies for the Christmas Fayre at work on Wednesday December 2nd and I am getting very excited. We plan to decorate the room and play Christmas tunes to get everyone in the mood ;o). I look forward to seeing all my lovely friends and customers there.

I will be having 'Show Specials' at both fairs, I will be bringing along my wooden Rudolph the Reindeer price £24.95, he will be on offer for £15 and my tea towel racks price £25.95 will also be on offer for £15. There will be other 'Specials' too so do pop along an see me.

Reminder, it's Cyber Monday...

Just to remind you all it is Cyber Monday on Monday and I am offering 20% discount on all orders over $20 (excluding P&P) just quote coupon code CYBERMONDAY15 at check out. Click here to start shopping.

Cyber Monday....

It is Cyber Monday November 30th and I will be offering 20% discount on all orders of $20 and over. Being a small one woman business I can not offer the kind of discounts larger online retailers can, but what I can offer is hand made in the UK, unique and one of a kind gifts and home décor for you, your family and friends.

So pop into my Etsy store and pick up that perfect gift for that someone special.


Click here to browse and making a shopping list ready for Cyber Monday.

It's that time of year...

... folks where I am busy preparing for my upcoming Christmas Fayres.

 

I will be busy making scented candles, creating Christmas/Yule cross stitch items to sell, pot pourri and maybe some signs. 

 

I will be attending 2 this year, one at work on December 2nd (which I organise) and The Burnham Festive Fayre on staurday December 5th. It is an open air event held in the High Street, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex; from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

 

It will be my 4th year at the fair and it has always been worthwhile doing. It is well attended and has a great atmosphere. We have also been very lucky with the weather, cold but dry; so let's hope that luck continues this year.

 

I am taking a spot in one of the lit marquees this year as I did last year. The first 2 years I attended I had a separate pitch with my own gazebo, but that was a lot of work for me on my own and very difficult to light as there is no electricity supplied.

 

Here are some photo's of my stall.

 

2013 in gazebo.

 

These were all taken before it got dark!!!

 

2014 in one of the 3 large lit marquees.

 

So if you're looking for a great Christmas Fair to go to, this is the one. Come and see me!!!

 

Prim Blessings

 

Julie

 

Thoughts from the Cabin xxx