I'm back!

I'm back! I thought I would kick off September with a selection of Etsy items from the talented Crafty Folk team and the daily listing club.

 This month I *will* post more than a hand full of times!

As usual, click on the photo to be taken to the shop.

Busy Month!

I haven't blogged in such a long time, bad, bad me! In my defence it has been somewhat of a hectic month. First I went in hospital to have my wisdom teeth out, I was in for about a week and the actual pulling of the teeth wasn't half as bad I thought it would be. My gums were jabbed with some local anaesthetic, (this didn't hurt at all which really surprised me) I put my headphones on, turned up my ipod, opened my mouth and let the dentist do his work. I did have a bit of trouble with coughing and they had to stop for me to get my breath back a few times but the actual procedure went well. It did feel really strange though, with lots of tugging and pulling. Afterwards I was given painkillers and told to keep off the hot drinks for a day. I was very lucky and didn't have much pain and no swelling, it was as if I hadn't had anything done.

I was allowed home for 12 days before I was back in to have my peg (that I had put in in April, you may remember my nervous post) changed to a button (basically a long tube changed to something just abit bigger than a pound coin) This did not go according to plan and  I have to go back yet again on the 28th for them to have another crack at getting one fitted on the 29th and then hopefully I'll be home a few days later. I think by the time that is done I will have spent more of August in hospital than at home, I may have to add that up to see if it is right.

I haven't got much crafting or Etsy listing done which makes me sad, I've been so tired and apart from a night to bingo yesterday, I have done nothing but eat and sleep. I think the drugs, painkillers and sedation I have had just over a week ago is still swilling around my system. I'll be glad when everything is done then I can get back into things without worrying that I will be back in hospital in five minutes! I feel a bit stuck at the moment and a bit ... lazy doesn't seem the right word, more like I'm waiting. This is the first night I have turned on my laptop for a while, I've had the internet and Facebook on my phone which doesn't require much energy.  I can't wait to get back to blogging (especially Handmade Monday) listing on Etsy (the craftyfolk team!) and making treasuries and, of course, actual making!

I hope everyone is having a more productive month than me!

LH
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Poppies and Onions

I can see a little bit of sun! There is a lot of cloud still but, now and again, the clouds part and I'm reminded it is actually Summer. This year I have planted some red poppies in the hope they will self seed all over the garden. I love poppies, they are one of my favourite flowers and I love how they seem to grow in the most unlikely places( we have some growing in the driveway against the side of the house)

This picture was a week or two ago.

And now. I really love how bright they are and there are still loads to open.

I haven't done much listing this week, I think its because I know I am having to shut my shop for the next week or so (from Thursday so buy now! hehe) 

               https://www.etsy.com/listing/104595417/millefiori-multicoloured-silver-plated?ref=pr_shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/104856563/quirky-multicoloured-spiky-rubber-bead?ref=v1_other_1

I have also had a play with glass a few weeks ago, I don't think I have blogged about it ( mind like a sieve) so thought I would share. I used frit to make the shape of pansies (at least they are supposed to look like pansies, they are a bit wonkey.) It was also the first time I used fusable paper as I thought leaves may be a bit tricky using frit, plus I don't have any green.I think it has turned out well but I managed to break my slumping mold and I have only used it twice- rarrrrrrrrrrah!

I hope everyone is having a great Handmade Monday!

LH

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P.S... I am now on facebook, you can find me here- http://www.facebook.com/little.harriet There will be some crafty promotion and some random life type things, will also promote fellow crafty people.

Facebook

Well I have taken the plunge and signed up to Facebook ( I'm here if you wish to add me and read my very vapid updates- http://www.facebook.com/little.harriet ) I thought it would be a good way to promote my shop, I have seen a tiny increase in my views but since I only have 9 friends (mainly family and friends) I can't expect miracles!

I have been very much lacking in the blog department, there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day at the moment. I will, soon, sit down and write a decent post!

LH
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Kindle

It's Handmade Monday again, Number 74 already! I don't know why the weeks are going so fast; it's a bit scary.

I find it funny (though I shouldn't really) that one of my favourite things to make is bookmarks yet, this past 6 months or so, the new books I have treated myself to have been on the Kindle. I guess it doesn't make good business sense at all and I doubt Alan Sugar will be worrying any time soon but I tend to make things that take my fancy. Perhaps I should do more research, have a look what is 'in' before I pick up my craft tools but I am ruled by my heart rather than my head... maybe I need to change.
Talking about the Kindle.. I have just read the Fifty Shades trilogy to see what all the fuss was about... good grief it was a bit rude! I kept blushing when I was reading it on the train! Very addictive though hehe.

Here are my new makes for the week.

                     https://www.etsy.com/listing/103984498/silver-plated-charm-bracelet-with-pink?ref=pr_shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/103602615/blue-glass-bead-flower-patterned?ref=v1_other_2

                  https://www.etsy.com/listing/103688755/different-sizes-shapes-and-shades-of?ref=pr_shop


Have a great week!

LH
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Turquoise and Black treasury

A Turquoise and Howlite treasury for Joslyn, this weeks winner of the crafty-folk treasury challenge.

All the pictures are clickable.

LH

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Listings

First I have to say a BIG THANK YOU for the comments on my last post, I'm feeling a bit better about having the wisdom teeth out :D
This is just a flying visit, I haven't had five mins to myself today and have to take my dog a walk in a min, I've just got time to show you what is new in my Etsy shop. All photos are clickable :)








Happy Handmade Monday!

LH
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