Bright and Cheerful

Well spring is on the way, so lets have some bright and cheerful Folksy items to chase the last dregs of winter away.

This dreamy fascinator headband from Tied & Feathered would be great for a day at the races.

This bracelet from Funky Button even has a super cute rabbit button ready for Easter!

This gorgeous jewellery set from LAMdesigns is hand embroidered, in a very on-trend peacock blue.

I love plushies! and this little guy is so cute and covered in springtime flowers. What's not to love? From Charley Dreams.

This lovely needle felted brooch comes from the Felltop Felter, I love the little basket detail!

Give a better than average birthday card this month, hand-stitched by K Handmade.

Mixtapes are over, go digital and create a beautiful mix-cd for a loved one, with these beautiful illustrated cd kits from Atherton Lin.

A yummy chunky cupcake pendant with lots of glitter. Yep, that ticks all the boxes, from Penny's Jolly Jewellery.

. . . and finally delicately beaded heart earrings from Bluestar, what a way to cheer anyone up.

Well thats my selection of everything bright and cheerful, hopefully the daffodils will be out soon and Spring will really start! xXx

Article by Aleximo, xXx

Folksy Treasure Hunt!

With Easter on the way its time for an Easter Egg Hunt over on Folksy;

Find eleven eggs of the same colour and email the shop names to folksytreasurehunt@gmail.com for your chance to win one of three goodies bags filled with fabulous Folksy goodies.

One of my cupcake badge packs are in the giveaway, as is one of the super cute mousies from Nats Nest and a sock dog from Hotdog Hannah. Which is a pretty good reason to enter don't you think? :P

Article by Aleximo, xXx

Don't Get Lost, Get Folksy!

It's been talked about on the Folksy forums before, but I often find myself browsing through newly listed items on Folksy. Its wonderful to see the wide variety of crafts and disciplines, and the sheer volume of new listings shows Folksy's growth and popularity (always a good thing!). But every now and again a pattern crops up in my browsing, and these patterns become FoF articles. Without further adieu, here are some of my fav Map picks;

This lovely handbound book from Paperfaerie has a cute pockets made from envelopes. Would make a great travel journal.

This amazing piece of art from TerrorDome comes complete with box frame, ready to adorn your wall! Custom orders also accepted.

These cufflinks from White Dove Jewellery can be custom made with any two locations for the map pieces. A wonderful gift to remember a special journey, or to remind him of home on a long business trip.

These recycled map home decorations from Wrapped Up With String would make great fancy bows onto of presents, or simply hung from decorative twigs in a vase to create a modern centerpiece.

Cute tags from old maps by Miss Pretty, I love the antiqued, faded look these have. Would be so lovely tried to a brown paper parcel.

Another map notebook, this one's from Curious Things. Inside the pages have been hand cut from old envelopes and maps, and handsewn with perforated tear-off pages.

This delicate piece is actually a recycled greetings card from Ethel & Iris, and even the packaging a biodegradable!

So there you have my Map themed pieces, I hope you enjoyed,

Article by Aleximo, xXx

Body Parts - Wrists!

Continuing with our occasional series of Body Parts, this week we are promoting wrists. Don't leave them bare when you can adorn them with one (or more) of these beautiful bracelets!

Button Bracelet by Black Cats Whiskers

Paper Bracelet by Crowns From Ashes

Cuff Bracelet by Candy Apple

Polymer Clay Charm Bracelet by Flower Power

Bracelet by Just Gill

Treasure Bracelet by Magic Alice

Wooden Bracelet by Making Moments

Circles Bracelet by Micro Giraffe

Autumn Leaf Clasp Bracelet by Moonbeam Designs

Sunrise Bracelet by Mrs Cackles Crafts

Summer Pudding Bracelet by Ruby Spirit Designs

Springtime Bracelet by Tesouro

Comet Thread Bracelet by The Friendship Tree

Harlequin Bracelet by White Rose Designs

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