New Memo Boards in Stock

I have finally got round to listing my new memo boards on my Etsy shop, woohoo!! It's been one of those time consuming jobs that I've been putting off...I don't know why cos I want to sell them but they won't sell unless I list them!

Anyway, pop over to my Etsy shop and take a look. Not only are there the 7 brand new memo board designs, there are also several other delightful items available to purchase. Now is the time to get thinking about Christmas presents, people!!

And just to get you even more into the early Christmas shopping mode, you can get 15% off any purchase by using promo code 15OFF until 30th September!  Simply enter the code at the checkout to get your discount.

This is my favourite of the new additions:

Coming soon to my Etsy shop

Last week was a busy week and I made a number of new memo boards ready for selling on my Etsy shop. These will be added at some point this week, but to give you a sneak peek here are some pics of my favourites.

I'll let you know when they're up for grabs in the Etsy shop later in the week!

Mega Shop Update

Today I did an overhaul of my Etsy shop and listed loads of new items which are ready and waiting for purchase. Here's a few of the new items, I urge you to go have a look and treat yourself or a friend! Click the image to take you straight to the shop!

Edwardian style teacup candle

Red rose teacup candle

Pink peonies teacup candle

Great tea teacup candle

Adderley teaset

Teapot bunting

Balet shoes memo board

Pink rose memo board

More items being added very soon, including bamboo knitting needles and teacup pin cushions! Watch this space...

First Event of 2012

Tomorrow sees me doing my first event of the year, and marks the beginning of 'craft fair season'. This week I've been getting organised and have made some new items to take along. I thought I'd share a couple of pics of some new memo boards I made.

Memo board, 30x30 inches, £10

Memo board, 30x30 inches, £10

 

 

Also coming along with me to the craft fair this weekend are the giant crochet hooks Mr PC has been making. These have sold well in my Etsy shop, I've sent them to all sorts of intereting places such as Macedonia, Lithuania, Australia, Canada and USA not to mention all four corners of the UK! It seems extreme crochet is a worldwide phenomenon!!

I needed an interesting way to display the giant hooks on the stall so got my thinking cap on:

I found a giant jar and ditched the lid

Then I grabbed some wool and made a jar 'jacket'

I tried to keep the pattern random and used rows of double crochet and trebles

And now the hooks have a home!

If you'd like to get your hands on one of my big hooks then take a look at my Etsy shop where they're up for grabs.

Tomorrow I'll be at Created on Your Doorstep, at the Village Hall in Coggeshall, near Braintree. This free event is 10am-1pm and I hear there will be tea and cakes, so you must pop along if you're in the area!

Take a ticket...

I picked up some lovely fabric a few weeks ago which has a great vintage cinema ticket print. It screamed out to me and I made a memo board for Mr PC's birthday which he just loves!

Memo boards are not just 'for girls'!

Fabric rehab

One of my many ideas has been to create memo boards in different sizes and shapes and so my latest development is to make square memo boards which are 15 inches.

I've looked out some fabrics which are destined for this new purpose and I'm quite looking forward to putting them to good use!

Pics to follow soon and all of these memo boards will be added to my Etsy shop in due course!

Restocking

After a much needed hiatus, I'm slowly getting back into the business frame of mind. This week has seen me add a few new memo board designs to my Etsy shop and edit more images  for items to be added in the next week or so.

It's been a lovely month off from thinking about things, and I really needed it after such a hectic end to 2011. Eight craft fairs in eight consecutive weekends plus all the regular Christmas prep and normal life as well meant that once Christmas came, I downed tools and refused to pick them up again until I was good and properly ready to do so! I can feel that time is approaching so I'm easing myself into it!

These are the new memo boards I've added to the shop and you'll note that they're not all 'girlie' so if you're needing a gift for a guy in your life, why not take a look? Click the pic to buy online!

 

Cute dinosaurs

 

Fishing boats

 

Colourful birds

 

Pink vintage roses

 

Planets and outer space

New memo boards in stock

Last week was a very busy week on several levels. I had a two day event over the weekend at Marks Hall and on Sunday night I flew to Edinburgh to spend the week at home with my Grandad. I had to work at double speed to get two weeks' worth or work, crafting and Christmas prep done before I left. This week will be a welcome rest! So here I am in my hometown of Falkirk writing away and feeling rather pleased with myself for having set up a working wifi network to connect my phone and laptop to the interwebs - a great technical revelation for this 4 storey split level house!!

I made 8 memo boards last week so thought I'd share some pics for you. All are 16x20inches and priced at £20 so if you fancy one for a Christmas gift, give me a shout! These will make it to my Etsy shop but not sure when yet.

 

Manly fishing boats pattern - very bright and cheery colours

I finally found a use for that Ikea fabric I love so much!

My favourite part of this kooky print

A bespoke order for a wee boy's bedroom

Dinosaurs are cool!

A bespoke order for a shoes and handbag lover

Bespoke order, this one is out of this world!

Vintage style rose print

Cute french memo boards

I thought I would share some pics of the special orders I had for some of my french memo boards which were destined to be Christmas pressies.

 'Penny'
Butterfly print in different shades of pink and purples with narrow baby pink satin ribbon
16x20 inches, £15

 'Cute as a Cupcake'
Cream fabric with mini cupcake pattern, and narrow baby blue satin ribbon

14x16 inches, £12

 'Cute as a Cupcake'

Cream fabric with mini cupcake pattern, and narrow baby pink satin ribbon
14x16 inches, £12

14x16 inches, 2 for £22 if you buy two the same

All of these boards are available to order - please email admin@princesscrafts.co.uk or leave a comment if you would like to order one!

Bespoked memo board

As well as the regular stock memo boards that I make, I sometimes take bespoke orders. This is the latest commissioned board, and it has turned out rather well.

It is a fairly small board (12x16 inches) so I managed to use some remnant fabric left over from some cushion covers. Luckily, I had a complete flower so was able to show off the design to its best.

Teamed with a narrow silver satin ribbon and silver studs, this board will be perfect in my Mum-in-Law's study! And the best part (for her anyway) is that is barely cost a thing as she already had the board and I already had the rest of the materials! Just goes to show it is worth keeping remnant pieces of fabric 'just in case'!!

Christmas is coming, must start making things!

This year I am having a handmade Christmas. I have lots of great ideas for presents for people which for the moment I shall keep under wraps, but I can't wait to share them with you at a later date!

Last year, when I was watching Kirstie's Homemade Christmas, I was inspired to make some stockings like she did but the programme was on too late to do them in time for Santa's visit. I bought the fabics to make one for me and my hubby ages ago but they are still languishing in the fabric box... It all stems from the fear of the sewing machine but if I am to get it done in time for this year, I'd better get my skates on!

If you fancy making your own, here's where to find the instructions: Stockings

Here are some pics of Christmas things that I have managed to finish and which are available in my Etsy shop:

Christmas is coming...

In preparation for 'The Big C' I have been keeping an eye out for ideas on what I can add to my shop to add some festive cheer. This is what I have come up with so far:


Christmas card boards:

Available to buy on in my Etsy shop, and will most probably come supplied with mini pegs to attach the cards with.

What do you think of these?