Crafty thoughts from Crafts forum Members

Well have been messing about with some soy wax that I got and I am pretty pleased with the results.  The wax is great and the really really good bit is it can be washed off with ordinary detergent and hot water.

www.candles-by-lisa.co.uk

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As I sat helping my daughter to knit recently I was bitten by the bug and am now in the process of creating a series of bags for crystalvelvet.co.uk using textures yearns.

The first completed bag is the Mocha chocca bag which is created from eyelash wool. It is lined with a cotton ochre lining.

Now back to the knitting needles where I’m working an autumned toned sholder bag.

So what is Deadly Nightshade?

Well Deadly nightshade off

Many setions on the shop haven’t yet been updated but it seems to be growing by the day..

The bag section seems to be complete and here is an example of the work:

To find out more about Deadly Nightshade Accessories

For other UK fabric crafts try http://www.ukcraftwebsites.co.uk/fabric.php

Karacter Krafts is websites of the crafter Kathryn who uses Polymer Clay and Fimo to create her crafts..

Kathryn background includes designing for about 12 years. From hobby, into a business and has now been working as a designer since 1996.

The site offers Cake toppers, Card toppers / Craft Embellishments, bespoke items, cards, and some craft supplies..
The website also includes and great help and tips section.. Well worth a read..

An example of the work:

To view more item and have a look at the site click here: karacterkrafts.com

What card do you give to someone who is going on maternity leave?  A Baby On Board card from Tip Top Toppers of course!

Simple, effective and neutral colours!  Added yellow and black ribbon bow for a bit of glam. Only problem is, I’ve not yet thought about what I’m doing for the envelope…. I’ve also been asked to make the Birth Announcement Cards (baby due 16 December) so watch this space for those!

These are my latest two tiaras.  The first is created using swaroski crystal AB bicones.  It is just over one and a half inches high.

This next one is about an inch high and is crystal AB,  burgundy and vintage rose satin Swarovki crystals.

This is my latest creation and it is definatly not for sale.

At the weekend I collected together all my broken jewellery, bits of grandmas jewellery, buttons from my daughters first cardigan, lost earrings etc.

I have put them on this heavy chain and am really pleased with my heirloom necklace.  it’s a little like scrapbooking on a chain!

Little Magenta Elephant on a online craft shop offering a great range of handmade necklaces, bracelets and earrings…

All of the jewellery is designed and made by Brenda E. Faber… Most of the items on the site today are one off … A few are limited editions…

Examples of work include:

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To find out more about Little Magenta Elephant please visit: littlemagentaelephant.co.uk

To see other UK Jewellery sites see here: http://www.ukcraftwebsites.co.uk/jewwlery.php

Seems like I’m in a bracelet mood at the moment.  i’ve spent the last few nights creating some lampwork charm bracelets in a whole range of colours.

These chunky bracelets  have a lobster clasp and extender chain closure.

My person favourite is the autumn tones one.  perfect for the current season with the tumbling golden leaves!

The bracelet holds a secret…… A story told in jewels and beads!

The bracelets different componants are all representative of the elements of the Nativity story.  The bracelet comes boxed with a delightful poem unraveling the mysteries held within the bracelet.

They are available in three sizes.  Child, adult and extra size.  They are also available with a lobster clasp and extender chain for those who find the toggel clasp too fidly.