My new assistant

I have seemed to have found a new assistant.  My cat Ruby has found a liking to all things Lilies and Daisies.  Her favourite thing at the moment is to bother me when trying to get stuff done. 

Whether it is sitting in front of the computer screen when trying to list things, sat on the printer when printing out postage labels, eating the odd ends of fabric or sitting on my lap when trying to cut out - she is always around!!  It is one of the things I love about cats.  They always find the most awkward place to sit and the most annoying thing to do.  I have discovered that trying to stop her, just makes her do it all the more, so she will remain my assistant until she get bored and decides to chill out on the stairs (another brilliant place to sleep and trip everyone up).

On another note, I have listed all the cabochon rings on Etsy and hopefully I will list them on Folksy over the weekend.  Sold one as soon as it was listed!

Couples in the park.

In the Sunday Times magazine, I noticed a beautiful photo of a couple led in the park.  It just reminded me of when me and J first met, and had nothing to do on weekends but laze around being very loved up.  It is a image I can't get out of my head for some reason.  I can't find the photo now, but it was similar to this.

(from Time.com)

 7 years on and life is very different.  We now have 2 children, a cat, busy working lives and a house to manage.  However, we are still very loved up.  And life, although very hectic and different to back then, is still perfect.  I feel so lucky for everything I have.

More orders

This week has been crazy.  Had loads of enquiries and orders.  Always find it gets really busy towards the end of the month - must be something to do with pay day!! :)

I am just keeping on top of everything.  Had a big order for hair slides and more magnets so it will keep me busy over the next few nights.  The purple slides are something I made for the winner of the blog giveaway, and I really loved them.  They are now listed on eBay at £2.20

The cabochon rings are selling really well.  It was just a trial, but as they all sold quickly, so i have had some new colours and designs arriving today.  There will be more rings, but also will be using smaller ones for hair slides.  They are not listed yet, but if you want to pre-order them, then just contact me.  Rings are still £3 each and the hair grips will be £2 each.

Magnet Mayhem

Magnets are selling like hotcakes.
Not a day passes when I get at least 3 emails asking about job lots.  It is really good but it does mean that haven't had much time to do anything else. 

Looking forward to a 4 day bank holiday weekend off from the day job in which I plan to sort out all my shops.  Time for a spring clean, so will be removing some items and hopefully adding some new designs and patterns.  Not sure what will stay or go, so make sure you have a browse to make sure you don't miss the opportunity to get something, or you might miss it for a while.

Also got my first sale on Folksy!!  Just wish had a bit more time to list more items, as sure that would get more sales too.

I talk too much about wanting more time.  Seems the general trend of my blog!! :)

New stuff

Yesterday I received two parcels in the post.

A new selection of fabric.  Even although I have too much fabric already, it is nice to add a new range of colours and designs so people, including me, don't get bored of the same designs.  Really love the tiny red floral design.  It will look really good when made into earrings.

Then a blank mug and a porcelain pen.  This is for a new idea I have had in my mind for ages and really hope it works.  I will share if it turns out ok.  This is for me, but if it goes really well then I might consider doing it to sell.

Fabulous Links

I don't usually post twice in one day, I don't usually have enough interesting stuff to write about.  But I just noticed a new follower and when I checked out their blog, noticed they had done a link to me and written lovely things.  Definitely needed to share this, and thought i could also share the lovely things Clare has written too.  Bloggers are brilliant!!

Shout about Art: Seriously, It Felt like Christmas
Heart Handmade: My amazing Monday
Heart Handmade: Shop Focus

These are all about me!! :)

Blog award

Yesterday I received this blog award from Emily of Sassy Smolak.  I have to pass it on to 7 bloggers and reveal 7 interesting facts about myself.  Only problem is that I haven't had time to think about either yet, so I will have a think over the next few days and eventually get around to it.  Thanks Emily for choosing me.  I was so happy to get my first blog award, and it really made my day.

It is good that I am so busy.  Magnets are selling very well.  Just had a big order from a new customer via eBay, and my third Etsy order.  Things are definitely picking up on Etsy, just when I was thinking of giving up on there.

This is my badge/magnet/compact mirror press.  It is only a small one but ideal for me.  Although occassionally it does play up, and then I want to throw it out of the window.  I am hoping it works well this evening for my large order!!

It was my present to myself at christmas.  It was expensive and at the moment, I can only make 45mm badges.  I am hoping to save and get some other size components, but I am not the best at saving!