Redhead Thread
I am a community artist with a passion for stitching! My designs are based on everything I love from retro gaming, films, cheeky sayings I love, vintage fabric or anything I find that catches my eye or makes me smile. I have only just started in the last month but have been enjoying every minute of this crafty malarkey! Check out my facebook page where I update new designs and offers all the time.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Redhead-Thread/189678767741080?sk=info
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Business of the Day April 24th-Sparkly Links
Sparkly Links
http://www.facebook.com/SparklyLinks
Sparkly Links is made up of a small group of creative ladies, including Emma Latham, Kathryn Ross and Dereen Cole.
We are a new business this is our 4th week, it has been an amazing rollercoaster so far. Each of us brings a special skill and interest to Sparkly Links, that is why we offer so many different things.
This is what we have on offer:
Poetry
Looking for that special gift? Something with meaning? Something unique? Then order today! A poem made especially for you: you can choose everything from the content to the colour schemes, themes, and decorations. This beautiful crafted poem will be displayed in a frame and would make the perfect gift for any occasion or for someone of any age. (You can choose to have the poem we write unique for you or available so others can purchase the poem if they wish).
Speech Writing
Going to an occasion where you have to deliver a speech? Don't know what to say? Lost for words? Well look no further Sparkly Links offer a service, we do everything but make the speech for you!
Sparkly's Canvases
A selection of photographs to choose from in various sizes. These can also include a name or a quote at a small additional charge.
Second Hand Basement
We also offer a selection of second hand items.
Sparkly's Jewellery
We are working on many items of jewellery, and accessories. (And you will soon be able to design your own with our Jewellery customisation software using Flash).
We have many ideas also that are coming soon:
* Story books with illustrations will be available. The storybook can include your child's name as the main character, or even be a one of a kind story made especially for your child.
* Having a party? We can make party bags tailored for your individual taste.
Charity Work
Charity work is very important to Sparkly Links. With every couple of orders we are going to donate one of our framed poems or a voucher to charity. The charities we have helped so far are Huskies in Need, Jessica's Ball, Ella's Journey to Raise Awareness, Jade's Smiles. We have donated a poem or a voucher for a poem to these charities. We have also got some projects in the pipeline, to publish a poetry book and all the proceeds will go to LittleMissEvie's Children's Cancer Fund Raiser for named trusts. We are also going to do a fundraising activity were we write 12 poems in 12 hours and then we are going to add illustrations and have this book published and the proceeds will go to Max's Fundraising Charity.
We need all the help we can get really, as we wish to be able to donate to more charities and help out as much as we can. If you require any more information please contact us at: sparkly.links@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/SparklyLinks
Sparkly Links is made up of a small group of creative ladies, including Emma Latham, Kathryn Ross and Dereen Cole.
We are a new business this is our 4th week, it has been an amazing rollercoaster so far. Each of us brings a special skill and interest to Sparkly Links, that is why we offer so many different things.
This is what we have on offer:
Poetry
Looking for that special gift? Something with meaning? Something unique? Then order today! A poem made especially for you: you can choose everything from the content to the colour schemes, themes, and decorations. This beautiful crafted poem will be displayed in a frame and would make the perfect gift for any occasion or for someone of any age. (You can choose to have the poem we write unique for you or available so others can purchase the poem if they wish).
Speech Writing
Going to an occasion where you have to deliver a speech? Don't know what to say? Lost for words? Well look no further Sparkly Links offer a service, we do everything but make the speech for you!
Sparkly's Canvases
A selection of photographs to choose from in various sizes. These can also include a name or a quote at a small additional charge.
Second Hand Basement
We also offer a selection of second hand items.
Sparkly's Jewellery
We are working on many items of jewellery, and accessories. (And you will soon be able to design your own with our Jewellery customisation software using Flash).
We have many ideas also that are coming soon:
* Story books with illustrations will be available. The storybook can include your child's name as the main character, or even be a one of a kind story made especially for your child.
* Having a party? We can make party bags tailored for your individual taste.
Charity Work
Charity work is very important to Sparkly Links. With every couple of orders we are going to donate one of our framed poems or a voucher to charity. The charities we have helped so far are Huskies in Need, Jessica's Ball, Ella's Journey to Raise Awareness, Jade's Smiles. We have donated a poem or a voucher for a poem to these charities. We have also got some projects in the pipeline, to publish a poetry book and all the proceeds will go to LittleMissEvie's Children's Cancer Fund Raiser for named trusts. We are also going to do a fundraising activity were we write 12 poems in 12 hours and then we are going to add illustrations and have this book published and the proceeds will go to Max's Fundraising Charity.
We need all the help we can get really, as we wish to be able to donate to more charities and help out as much as we can. If you require any more information please contact us at: sparkly.links@gmail.com
Friday, April 22, 2011
Challenge19 Has Started
Challenge19 has begun at http://www.crafteschallenge.com/
Congratulations to Angelique of LilyPad Creations for taking 1st place in Challenge18 with her
"Frames Height Chart"
Thank you to all who had entries in the challenge. And, thanks to all who supported them with votes.
Congratulations to Angelique of LilyPad Creations for taking 1st place in Challenge18 with her
"Frames Height Chart"
Thank you to all who had entries in the challenge. And, thanks to all who supported them with votes.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Crafters Challenge Featured Business - Willow Crafts
Willow Crafts
Hi,
We are based in sunny Suffolk! We started making handmade jewellery 2 years ago and our collection grew so much we started to sell at local craft fairs. After suggestions from friends we then embarked on children's jewellery making parties starting from the age of 5. The children make a much as they want from keyrings, bracelets, necklaces and for the older ones earrings, memory wire bracelets and chokers. The Mum's love it as there is no need for party bags as what they make they take home in a lovely organza bag!
We have now enlarged our range to include wine charms, beaded rings and our very popular napkin rings. We have been very busy lately with our napkin rings for the wedding market. We make them in a varitey of colours to match the couple's colour schemes. We can include names on them (up to 8 letters per name) so people can take them home as a favour.
Why not have a look at out facebook page to see all our latest designs!
Jane and Kerry
Willow Crafts
Hi,
We are based in sunny Suffolk! We started making handmade jewellery 2 years ago and our collection grew so much we started to sell at local craft fairs. After suggestions from friends we then embarked on children's jewellery making parties starting from the age of 5. The children make a much as they want from keyrings, bracelets, necklaces and for the older ones earrings, memory wire bracelets and chokers. The Mum's love it as there is no need for party bags as what they make they take home in a lovely organza bag!
We have now enlarged our range to include wine charms, beaded rings and our very popular napkin rings. We have been very busy lately with our napkin rings for the wedding market. We make them in a varitey of colours to match the couple's colour schemes. We can include names on them (up to 8 letters per name) so people can take them home as a favour.
Why not have a look at out facebook page to see all our latest designs!
Jane and Kerry
Willow Crafts
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Challenge Schedules
Here is a list of our upcoming challenges, when they begin and available slots:
Challenge19 April 22nd Full
Challenge20 May 6th Open
Challenge21 May 20th Open
Challenges run for 2 weeks.
*note- if we get enough entries, we will switch the length from 2 weeks to 1 week.
To join a challenge, send a picture of the item, a 3 word title, and if you want your website link post, the address to: entry@crafterschallenge.com
Challenge19 April 22nd Full
Challenge20 May 6th Open
Challenge21 May 20th Open
Challenges run for 2 weeks.
*note- if we get enough entries, we will switch the length from 2 weeks to 1 week.
To join a challenge, send a picture of the item, a 3 word title, and if you want your website link post, the address to: entry@crafterschallenge.com
Friday, April 15, 2011
Challenge18 Halfway
Votes at the halfway point:
Gold Coast Dragon- Felted 171
Frames Height Chart 160
Dark Days of Spring 32
Beaded Glass Charms 31
Victorian May Day Basket 28
Watercolour Painting "Hello" 26
Sleeping Fairy Baby on Log 14
Pretty Princess 11
Flower Fairy Princess Set 11
Vote at: http://www.crafterschallenge.com/
Gold Coast Dragon- Felted 171
Frames Height Chart 160
Dark Days of Spring 32
Beaded Glass Charms 31
Victorian May Day Basket 28
Watercolour Painting "Hello" 26
Sleeping Fairy Baby on Log 14
Pretty Princess 11
Flower Fairy Princess Set 11
Vote at: http://www.crafterschallenge.com/
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Crafters Challenge Featured Business - Tanglewood Thicket
Tanglewood Thicket
I'm a 32 year old girl living in Kelowna BC Canada. After my daughter was born a few years back I found myself less at my Interior Design studio and more at home. I had been sculpting with Clay for 20 years or so up to that point informally and without being taught, but I had decided to start "sculpting" with wool and fiber instead. I taught myself to needle felt. My first project was a little goblin. I loved it so much that I never stopped. To this day I have made over 120 creatures ranging from 8" to 40" tall. I use Locally grown wool which I hand dye with Kool-Aid, Icing Dye and Acid dyes. I then felt with a single barbed needle from start to finish. Each creature is one of a kind. Almost all of my creatures to date have been commissions. I allow the customer to choose their colors, style and overall character of the creature. Goblins, Dragons and Labyrinth fan art has been the most popular but I am branching out to other Fantastical creatures like Mermaids, Gargoyles, sea monters, fairies etc.
You can see more here: http://www.tanglewoodthicket.com/
Etsy Store: http://www.tanglewoodthicket.etsy.com/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tanglewoodthick
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tanglewood-Thicket-Creations-Studio/173361767426
I'm a 32 year old girl living in Kelowna BC Canada. After my daughter was born a few years back I found myself less at my Interior Design studio and more at home. I had been sculpting with Clay for 20 years or so up to that point informally and without being taught, but I had decided to start "sculpting" with wool and fiber instead. I taught myself to needle felt. My first project was a little goblin. I loved it so much that I never stopped. To this day I have made over 120 creatures ranging from 8" to 40" tall. I use Locally grown wool which I hand dye with Kool-Aid, Icing Dye and Acid dyes. I then felt with a single barbed needle from start to finish. Each creature is one of a kind. Almost all of my creatures to date have been commissions. I allow the customer to choose their colors, style and overall character of the creature. Goblins, Dragons and Labyrinth fan art has been the most popular but I am branching out to other Fantastical creatures like Mermaids, Gargoyles, sea monters, fairies etc.
You can see more here: http://www.tanglewoodthicket.com/
Etsy Store: http://www.tanglewoodthicket.etsy.com/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tanglewoodthick
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tanglewood-Thicket-Creations-Studio/173361767426
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