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Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Folksy Five #3

The more you look, the more amazing shops you find on Folksy! There are some very talented designers and crafters selling their work on there. Here are five more of my favourites. Click on the shop banners to head through to Folksy and browse their lovely handmade goodies.






Your name: Sarah

Shop name: Dottery Pottery

Describe the items you make in 3 words: fun, whimsical, quirky

How long have you been selling on Folksy: nearly 4 years

On average, how many items do you make in a week: between 20-40 but if it's a button week it could be 300-400!

What are your 3 favourite items from your shop:


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Your name: Louisa Oakes

Shop name: Beady Daze

Describe the items you make in 3 words: bright, colourful and fun

How long have you been selling on Folksy: 11 months

Do you have a ‘day-job’ as well as running your shop: I am a primary school teacher - I usually do maternity covers, so when I am in-between teaching jobs I concentrate on my jewellery making

What are your 3 favourite items from your shop:


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Your name: Melanie Green

Shop name: Feltmeupdesigns

Describe the items you make in 3 words: cute needlefelted birds

How long have you been selling on Folksy: 4 years

Where do you make your items: Sat on the sofa in my front room, usually watching Crime drama DVDs!

What are your 3 favourite items from your shop:


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Your name: Di Keeble

Shop name: Di Keeble Beads and Jewellery

Describe the items you make in 3 words: Colourful, individual jewellery

How long have you been selling on Folksy: 4 months

What materials or resources do you use most of: I love to use polymer clay to make beads and pendants, and I particularly enjoy using inks and stamps with it.

What are your 3 favourite items from your shop:


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Your name: Carly

Shop name: House of Handmade

Describe the items you make in 3 words: Fancy, personal, handmade

How long have you been selling on Folksy: 6 months

What materials or resources do you use most of: I use lots of swarovski crystals in all different colours – they sparkle so much more than the normal diamante crystals they really make a difference!. I also use a lot of sequins and chiffon ribbon.

What are your 3 favourite items from your shop:



And as usual I asked each featured seller to choose their favourite item from the say it shop. They chose:

Aquin dad card chosen by Dottery Pottery
Skiddaw button magnets
chosen by House of Handmade
Rhodes map notebook chosen by Feltmeupdesigns
and Beady Daze
Rapa Nui card chosen by Di Keeble Beads and Jewellery

Monday, 25 June 2012

Get 15% off

~ Special offer for all blog followers and facebook likers ~

Get 15% off at the say it Folksy shop when you spend over £5.
Quote code FB15% in the note to seller box at checkout and the discount will be refunded within 24 hours.
Please note that you must be a follower of the blog or have liked our page on facebook to qualify (but this is easily done if you've not already!).
The offer lasts until the end of July, so don't miss out on your chance to save. 

You could buy a birthday card


Or a notebook


Or a wedding card


Or some magnets


Or a necklace


Or absolutely anything from the say it shop. Just make sure it's over £5 and that you quote FB15% when ordering. 

Friday, 22 June 2012

Folksy Friday Giraffes

It's been a while since I've done a Folksy Friday and I've missed browsing Folksy looking for items that catch my eye. But it's ok, because this week I have had fun looking for giraffes! I don't know why, but giraffes always make me smile. And I've found some real cuties to show you...

As always, just click on a picture to find out more about the item. Everything is handmade and available to buy on Folksy.


Giraffe get well soon card
Rosie's Illustrations
5 scoops high print
Lisa Hunt Illustration Doodle Shop
Little Giraffe
The Hunny Bunny Company
Felt padded giraffe
Handmade by Sally
Giraffes hand drawn picture
Tillypepperart
Giraffe lino cut print
October Kiss
Baby giraffes pencil case
Handmade by Edwina
Too tall giraffe canvas
Original Art by Clare
G is for Giraffe
Cloth Kat
Giraffe painting
Winter Smoke
Giraffe amigurumi pattern
Claire Sibley
Dreamy giraffe amigurumi pattern
Quirky Crochet Critters
Giraffe baby bodysuit
Zara Emily
Hello! Giraffe bib
Nell

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Newsletter June 2012


Here's a copy of the say it quarterly newsletter that was emailed out on 20 June 2012. If you'd like to join the mailing list, please email sayhi2sayit@googlemail.com with 'newsletter' as the subject or leave a comment below.







                           




  

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