Waiting to go to new homes...

...are some of my new design 4 seasons blocks...

All packaged up and ready to go!! 

On release of the new design I offered the first 5 people  who ordered a set from my Facebook page to have a side personalised with their own words and pictures.....they sold in the first 5 minutes!! Was quite a shock for me!!! will come back with the pictures of the new designs x

Hope you all enjoyed the Easter break

x Annie x

Wishing you all....

...A very Happy Easter...or if you are non religous..happy chocolate munching long weekend to you.

Leaving you with a picture of my Newly Designed 4 Seasons blocks.....

With hope that we might actually see Springtime weather here in England sometime soon!!!

Hope to be back soon...getting back into this blogging lark... ;-)

Annie 

x

Buttons, Lace and Ribbon organiser

Hello!
Well sorry a little later than promised here is the pics of our new Button, Lace and Ribbon organiser!
Er... I did actually forget to take a pic of the unpainted shelf that I bought for £1 at a car boot but it was a cheap oak and hardwood shelf which had a really terrible tile fixed to the middle of it which was a bit strange looking!
So Off it all came and on went a wash of white emulsion.That was wiped off with a wet rag then followed a pale green wash which was also wiped off then a blue and then a pink! After drying I sanded the edges down so that the natural wood came through.

I then loaded it all up with my stash of bits and bobs that will be playing a big part in the the new line of products coming soon to Birdcages & Butterflies!

hmmmmm still could do with more organising though....how about some labels??

and here are some for you to use on your button jars!!!!

With colours on.....

....Or without!!!!

These fit nicely on small spice ikea jars which we are storing our sorted buttons it. But they would also be great on jam jars too! Just enlarge the size if you are an avid collector and have BIG storage jars full of buttons like some peeps in blog land I know!!!!!!!

When we have some finished products from our new line then I will give you a sneak preview before the launch of our products and the giveaway! Will be back maybe with some pics of our little summer showroom tucked away in Nana's old brick outhouse.....at the moment its really just an old space but It will be transformed by the time we are finished with it.......with chandeliers included!!!

Thanks for all your lovely comments on my last post too!!! I will probably be posting this to the usual makeover linky parties which I Love reading for inspiration!!! I will add the links soon xx
Linked to Metamorphis monday , Trash to treasure tuesday, DIY DAY,
Until next time
Annie x

Storage jar prettiness!

Hello!
As I have been organising my crafting room and making room for Nana to work here too I thought I'd show you some little makeovers....
I'll start with some Ikea Jars prettied up!
With help from this Great blog The graphics fairy I downloaded some labels to pretty up some plain jars that are currently holding my sparklies broken, odd, or just looking for a new lease of life AND a Jar of random tidbits that don't necessarily have somewhere to live!

So here's the before

Then after adding a cross stitch style font title to the label I printed it off and aged it up a bit with brown and black stamp pads and my trusty blender!!!! ( read here for more details)

Bit of glue and careful positioning and VOILA!!! (Shimples!)

I'm gonna link up to The Graphics Fairy's linky party 'BRAG MONDAY' for the first time today and hopefully make more of an effort to do so seeing as the BEST graphics I have ever used has come from there.
And actually probably a few in my sidebar also Metamorphosis Monday , Do it yourself Day, Trash to treasure Tuesday , Transformation Thursday, Show off your stuff Party , Show & Tell Friday
....Have a look at the sidebar for linky parties permanently displayed there, every day theres a whole host of fantastic inspiration at your fingertips!!
Will be back soon showing off an old plate rack bought for £1 that I've transformed into braid, button and ribbon holder!
Until next time
Annie x

Mothers day Brights & Award!

Hello!!

So this last week I have been preparing for Mothers day! I imagined when starting the designs in my head that I would go for pastels and sugary tones but ACTUALLY ended up with brights and vibrant hues instead!

THE CARD DESIGNS

These are on Ivory or white card and are a6 sized, I've left them blank for personal messages 

I'll be selling these in the blogshop for £2.50 each

CRYSTAL & GLASS EARRINGS

Just a few examples of the earrings that have been flying out! These can be made in a whole variety of colours and at Only £3.50 a pair is a bargain!

VINTAGE STYLE PLAQUES

 The plaques are 6x3 inches and can be personalised with a message of your own too!!!

They are £4.50 each

I'll be adding these to my blogshop so Click here to see the full range and send me an email to purchase!

I'll be having a limited offer on Facebook too where you can buy 

HANDMADE CARD & EARRINGS FOR £5 ONLY!!!

OR

HANDMADE CARD & PLAQUE FOR £6 ONLY!!!

  

Ok enough business!! I have taken up a new hobby! BRAIN TRAINING!!!

I usually avoid computer games as I do have the tendancy to sit in an addictive manner forget everything around me and play for hours!!!!

But after my first brain test ( partly due to the fact that it didnt recognise my voice) I ended with a brain age of 80!!!!!HAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!!!

Ok so after a whole week of training I am at 30 which a year younger than my actual age but apparantly I need to be at 20...so I have along way to go!!!!!!!

I cant wait for Spring!!! I'm itching to get in the garden!! We also share an allotment with Friends which is in the very early stages at the mo....so we will be growing all sorts of Veggies there this year..which is a much better idea than growing them in my garden as my pumpkin vines were squashed by football play last year!!

So I'm going to be pretty busy over the next 2-3 weeks as I will be preparing for the Vintage and homemad fair in Northamptonshire.... As you may or may not know we are trying for a another baby so I will be eventually losing my craft room to a nursery!!! I have so many shelves, frames and lots of home accessories to make over so they will be selling for a song!!! If you can get up there come an grab a bargain!!!!

I got the following award a couple of weeks ago from the LOVELY LISSYLOU!!! 

 Thankyou hunny xx

The condition of accepting the award is to pass it on to 5 people and to list 5 things I like doing;

1. Treasure hunting

No not for buried Gold with Maps but in Old junk shops, Markets, Car boots, charity shops.....the joy of finding that one treasure in a pile of old rubbish is heavenly!!!

2.Cuddling!

I love hugs with my Little Boy and hubby...or anyone else who comes along to my house! No one leaves without a big hug from me....except maybe the guy who reads the gas meter!!!

3.Crafting

As my profile states I LOVE TO CREATE!!!

I dont have a favourite craft really, I'm lucky to be able to make a wide range of crafts, Jewellery, painting, drawing, paper crafts...etc Whatever I am in the mood for is my favourite for that day!

4.Being with my Friends

I'm SOOO Blessed with my friends I try to be the best friend I can be and in return get the loyalest, kindest generous people in my life...who would be there for me in a heartbeat as they know I will be for them. In my house every Wednesday is 'PANCAKE WEDNESDAY' Where I make fluffy american style pancakes, bacon and maple syrup and have my girlies round who make coffee and sit and talk about everything and anything! Its Tradition now! 

5.( this may sound weird)

Taking a Mental photo

I will explain! So you know when you Stop and pause to really remember what you are doing in that moment because are really enjoying something! In my case it might be.....

Reading a great book in a squashy bed with freshly washed linen, sitting and drooling over cooking programmes and drinking coffee with my friend, Watching your Son bond with family members whilst they try to put lego sets together! Watching someone open a gift that you really put a lot of thought into buying and they LOVE IT!!

I'm gonna pass this award onto the following people who I either love to hear about or would like to know more about!

Ann

Mel  

Gemma

Sue  

Debbie

So please excuse me if I posts are scarce but I'm planning hard to be ultra organised so I can take lots of pictures of the fair this time!!
Until next time...
MWAH!!
Annie x

New stock for a Vintage fair!

Hello!
Well as you can see there is a reason for my absence in Blogland....I have been a busy bee finishing up stock for the Vintage and Homemade Fair in Northamptonshire this Saturday!
SO here's a sneak preview....
...Enamel pitcher decoupaged with vintage flowers and a shelf with an 'R' for Rusty and a little bit Random!!

Vintage Lace wound tightly round card..waiting for someone to come and use it for their sewing pretties...

An Old bevelled Mirror and ornate one too! Alongside a Great set of pins from Paris sneaking into the pic!!

A nice sized revamped printers tray with Cute as a button paper backing that can be hung Portrait or Landscape....

   ....With removable tiles and....

...an array of Little treasures to display...just to get you started until you find some of your own!

And some great little Stocking fillers! Some of my Digital Art made minitaure to add to your bracelet, Keyrings, necklace or Wherever you desire!!

Ok if you want to see more then you MUST try and Visit us....Northamptonshire is a great Central location..so not too far from anyone!!

Read more about the sellers confirmed for the fair on Anns lovely Blog!

I will also be posting a 10% discount voucher for my stall that people are welcome to print off and bring to redeem against any goodies you might want to buy!! Will be meeting up with a few peeps that I have met in blogland and I must say I am really looking forward to it!!

Back soon with that voucher!

Big love to all

Annie x

Giant Birdcage Makeover!!

Hello!!
Ok Finally heres the Birdcage Makeover I have been talking about for ages!! The weather has delayed things somewhat!! But heres the before.....

Hmmm...bit shabby looking and the gold and black not looking too classy....So Antique White Spray Paint, some elbow grease, ageing techniques and some imagination........... you get this!!

The stand has a revolving tray attached now..

...and Decoupaged some gorgeous birdcage paper onto the tray and...

in the bottom of the cage on the removable trays!!

Adorned with a few shabby roses, Crystals and a sweet lil birdie and we have a finished makeover!!

Will be featuring this makeover in a few places such as...

So if you are visitng from here then Thanks for taking the time to visit and make sure to click on the giveaway button on the right Or here for a chance to enter my Halfway giveaway to win some Vintage blocks!! Everyone's welcome!!!

Until next time..Take care

Annie xx

freebie..

just in case you missed it as it was on the end of my last post! For your personal use..you can swap it about for patterns of your choice you can see what the finshed card looks like here. Thanks to all who have followed me...please please keep spreading the word for me as I will be having my first giveaway when I reach 50 followers maybe for some of these???
Hopefully I'll reach 100 soon but only 20 odd more peeps before I reach the halfway point!!! TEE HEEE I'll probably get it done soon anyway but now its down to principal!!! LOL!
Will be back with some thrifty finds and that giant birdcage.....
Annie x

Catching up!!!

Hello!!

Well its been a while! Please excuse my absence...I have no excuse though I'm afraid!! Just been enjoying life really, with all of its highs and lows it really does keep you busy! Although I really could have put together a post I feel it would have been half hearted and that's not good enough for my friends in blogland really now is it?

Well firstly A HUGE thank you to all of you who read and also commented on my vintage blocks post...I had such great feedback and orders!! I also had a lovely lady Susan Ashman
Enquire about wanting a set to go into the Children's attic playroom for a place that she is currently involved in the refurbishment of. It's a beautiful country house in Somerset that's grade 1 listed...make sure to visit her blog for more info, Its an interesting read!!

I taught a crafting class on Sunday and had a lovely afternoon with them...there are preparing for a wedding with a vintage style ( a girly after my own heart!!)
They made some Cupcake cards and did a fantastic job of them! Heads down all working hard!!Chloe making the smallest paper flowers..fiddly!!!!WE also made some paper flowers and threw around some wedding decor and invitation ideas! Can def see some production lines being started in time for the wedding next September!!
Thank you all so much ladies it was lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon...you were all a pleasure to teach!

As you can see from the 1st pic of the card It was my nephews 13th birthday this month but I always seem to struggle with designs for males whilst keeping true to my style!! So I came up with this design as He ALWAYS seems to win anything we play..especially cards!!!
Lots of monopoly money signifying the masses of times he has whooped us at games!!

Also I have a friend who teased me to say that no one would read my blog! He is now eating his words HA HA but has said to me that if I get close 100 followers he would build my website Birdcages and Butterflies for me! I hope to open a shop on there so I can sell some of my products online. SO I'm begging you who hasn't already please please please please please with tons of cherries on top so I can get my website up and running!!!
As a little thanks, here's the layout I used for the game card for your personal use!
This was made to fit an a5 card but of course feel free to add cut and use as template for your own patterns papers etc. Will be doing a giveaway when I hit 50 followers too...feel free to send me suggestions as a prize..was thinking a set of blocks maybe? Let me know, as always would love your feedback!! Oh and some pics and a link if you do make it too!! TA!
Enjoy!!
Annie xx
P.S Next time I'll tell you all about the giant Birdcage I'm transforming!!!