Somewhere, over the Rainbow

According to Wikipedia, a rainbow is an optical and meteorological phenomenon that causes a spectrum of light to appear in the sky when the sun shines onto droplets of moisture in the Earth's atmosphere.

According to me, rainbows are simply the most stunning sight on earth. No one can resist rainbows - and this is very much proved by the fine folk on Folksy. So feast your eyes on this week's selection of radiant rainbows - enjoy!

Rainbow Feltmaking Mix by The Rainbow Room

Handmade Hot Water Bottle Cover Rainbow Dreams by rainbowfairydust

6 Rainbow Heart Buttons by Lilley's

Rainbow Lavender Bag by vintagepatchworker

Rainbow Coasters by GlassInferno

Rainbow Stars + Stripes Charm Bracelet by Hand Over Your Fairycakes

Rainbow - Photographic Print by Photos by Rosie

Rainbows Felt Flowers Cuff Bracelet by Nuada Accessories

Rainbow Cloud - A3 Giclee Print by Dig The Earth

Rainbow by rajabubu

Well, I don't know about you, but I'm a very Happy Bunny! This is a collection to brighten any Monday :) Happy Rainbow Day, wherever you are!

Baking Day

I love baking cakes - particularly as I now have a hand whisk after all those years of beating butter and sugar by hand (I also have great biceps)! I try out recipes from blogs, websites and from friends and it's my ambition to become the cupcake queen. Inspired by baking, I have browsed the handmade items on Folksy and come up with this selection of delights.

Applique Cushion by The Quilted Teacup

Scrumptious Baby Cupcakes by Cheriese Jewellery Boutique 

Set of 4 Cupcake Cards by Snowdon

Hand Knitted Cakes Tea Cosy by Hats and More

Cup Cake Illustration Print by Beggars Bowl

Cup Cakes by Sarah Westwood

I Love Tea Parties Tea Pot by She Draws

Party Stars Cup Cake Wrappers by EdiPrintS

Fancy Little Cup Cakes Small Stud Earrings by Fluffs Stuffs

Embroidered Linen Cup Cake Stand Cushion by Katie-sshed

Ceramic Cup Cake Candle Holders by Lauren Ceramics

Cup Cakes Tapestry Kit by Fun Kit

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If I Could Turn Back Time....

Time. There's never enough of it, and what there is seems to fly by at a most unseemly rate. And so what better subject matter than to find inspiration from Cher's timeless song, If I Could Turn Back Time. Here are a selection of lovely things which show that our Folksters are trying to do just that...

Time Flies Pendulum Clock by Bread and Butter by Bev Jennings.

Time by Nezumi

In Love's Own Time - Steampunk Pendant by LondonFogg

Slate Heart Clock Large by Driftmoods

Turquoise Beaded Watch by Heavenly Jewels

I travel in time and space Tardis resin pendant by indie trinkets

Driftwood Wall Clock #72 by Knottyburr Wood Crafts

Hopefully this selection of lovely finds have helped to slow down time, it not turn it back entirely. And here is one final salute to Cher for being the inspiration behind this week's post:

Cher Shock-Sox by OddSox

Proud as a Peacock

I once came home from work to find a huge male peacock waiting at our front door! I live in a terrace house on a quiet street so it was rather a surprise. All the neighbours gathered around and the bird seemed very tame but also very determined to come in the house. Someone called the RSPCA who eventually turned up with a crate and the peacock happily jumped into the crate.  In memory of this surreal moment I have searched out some peacock items from Folksy. 

Original Watercolour Painting by Eastwitching

Peacock Fascinator by Eleanor Vallerini Milliner

Peacock Print by Justine Ellis

Peacock Shell Feather Earrings by Guava Tree

Peacock by Teresa Robertson's Cards and Prints

Peacock Vintage Dangle Earrings by Decade Design

Blue Peacock Graphic Art Print by Sally Boyle

Peacock and Swarovski Charm Necklace by Sugar Fairy Candy Plum

Glass painted Peacock Greeting Card by Crafty Zana

Classic Blue Clutch by Peppermint Twist

Peacock Feather Button Charm Bracelet by Mrs Gibson

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