I apologise for the break in normal service life has got in the way.
I Will be back asap will some gorgeous vintage finds from the local chairty shop!
Monday, 24 October 2011
Monday, 10 October 2011
Vintage Finds
Like most crafters I love a good rummage in a charity shop!
In our local town we have quite a few 5 at the last count. Now this maybe something to do with the fact that we have an elderly population here or that the rent in the shops is cheaper than other places I am not sure but anyway I digress.
The other day on my morning saunter around the shops I came across quite a few goodies.
These gorgeous tea cups which might be made into pincushions. At bit like this one
In our local town we have quite a few 5 at the last count. Now this maybe something to do with the fact that we have an elderly population here or that the rent in the shops is cheaper than other places I am not sure but anyway I digress.
The other day on my morning saunter around the shops I came across quite a few goodies.
These gorgeous tea cups which might be made into pincushions. At bit like this one
I also found this fantastic old vogue how to sew book.
On the way back from town I decided to stop at the local tip. Here they have a section for things for re-use. I had a quick look around and suddenly found this
The most gorgeous retro suitcase So I asked the man in charge at the tip how much they wanted for it thinking that because it was so lovely and retro they would want quite a lot for it. When he replied with "oh a £1" I nearly let out a massive squeal of excitement!
I can imagine it being on a railway platform with it's owner waiting for the steam train to come in. I wonder perhaps I should write a book!
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
New Notelets for Sale
All priced up at £1.50 a set.
These are all just notelets they are not folded card but they do come with enevelopes!
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Yay a ta dah moment!
Well.....................
TA DAH!
The Summer Garden Blanket is finished. I am so amazed that I have finished some thing so big and so beautiful. It was started way back in March and although I haven't worked on it permanently It has been a big project.
It is going to live on our bed upstairs but I have a sneaky feeling it might be coming down stairs for snuggling when it is cold.
Not sure what the next project is going to be but think it might be something for a Christmas Present!
TA DAH!
The Summer Garden Blanket is finished. I am so amazed that I have finished some thing so big and so beautiful. It was started way back in March and although I haven't worked on it permanently It has been a big project.
It is going to live on our bed upstairs but I have a sneaky feeling it might be coming down stairs for snuggling when it is cold.
Not sure what the next project is going to be but think it might be something for a Christmas Present!
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Carnival Time
Now where I am from Carnivals take place during the day and during the Summer. But here on the Wiltshire/Dorset Border they happen September/ October time and in the evening.
The reason being because I think that during the Summer life is busy with bringing in the Harvest.
Well Last night was it was the turn of Shaftesbury to have their Carnival.
During the day there had been the children's carnival but we were there for the evening one which started at about 7.30pm. It was very strange to be outside on the 1st Of October with sandals and a skirt rather than huddled up with jumpers and jeans.
The floats were amazing so many light and moving parts with stunning costumes.
There were marching bands, majorettes and dancing schools all taking part.
There was one funny point though three entries were of Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire each one different but all going down the Indian theme!
The amount of work and effort that had gone into all the entries was amazing from decorating the floats, Costumes and learning Dance routines.
The above photo is the float from Little elephant no 3's scout and cub Carnival Club they did a fantastic job and came first in their class! Next week Little Elephant no 3 joins them at the next carnival!
The reason being because I think that during the Summer life is busy with bringing in the Harvest.
Well Last night was it was the turn of Shaftesbury to have their Carnival.
The floats were amazing so many light and moving parts with stunning costumes.
There were marching bands, majorettes and dancing schools all taking part.
There was one funny point though three entries were of Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire each one different but all going down the Indian theme!
The amount of work and effort that had gone into all the entries was amazing from decorating the floats, Costumes and learning Dance routines.
The above photo is the float from Little elephant no 3's scout and cub Carnival Club they did a fantastic job and came first in their class! Next week Little Elephant no 3 joins them at the next carnival!
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Finally some work
After a very muddled morning I have finally got some work done!
All goin up into my folksy shop very soon!
I also now have a facebook page at Psychodelic Elephants
Come over and join me!
Would love to see you!
I also now have a facebook page at Psychodelic Elephants
Come over and join me!
Would love to see you!
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Christmas
Yes ok I have said the C word! CHRISTMAS.
Now for most of us in the west Christmas is a time of excess. Too many presents, Too much food.
But perhaps Christmas is a good a time as any to remember about the people in this world who don't have as much as we do!
Every year we in the Elephant house try and do our bit! We try and Create a Shoebox parcel for four Children and we normal try and match them up to the ages of the four little elephants in this house.
Dear Elephant one is 13 ( Just before Christmas)
Dear Elephant two is 11
Dear Elephant three is 10 ( just before Christmas as well)
and Baby Elephant is 3.
We try and do it this way so that the children have a say in what goes into the boxes so they know that what they are sending to another country is something that they would like to recieve if it were the other way around
These shoe box parcels can go anywhere in the world to from Hatit to the Ukraine. They are a little way of showing love to another child in a far of country that may not have any. I have heard stories of the children even keeping the wrapping paper off the decorated parcels to stick up on the walls of their homes. Click on the links to see the stories of children that have recieved boxes in these countries.
You don't need to spend a fortune on bits to go inside them quite often at this time of year lot sof the stationery things on sale in supermarkets have been reduced whilst they try to clear their stock I just pick up a couple of the reduced items and add them to my shopping so that they can be added to the boxes.
If you are not sure about what to pack into a shoebox click on the teddy and he will take you through to the Operation Christmas Child gift list that will tell you what to pack and what not to!
I would really encourage everybody to have a go at least doing one box I would say though it does become a bit addictive see how many thigns you can get inside a shoe box.
Images kindly supplied by The Operation Christmas Child Website
Now for most of us in the west Christmas is a time of excess. Too many presents, Too much food.
But perhaps Christmas is a good a time as any to remember about the people in this world who don't have as much as we do!
Every year we in the Elephant house try and do our bit! We try and Create a Shoebox parcel for four Children and we normal try and match them up to the ages of the four little elephants in this house.
Dear Elephant one is 13 ( Just before Christmas)
Dear Elephant two is 11
Dear Elephant three is 10 ( just before Christmas as well)
and Baby Elephant is 3.
We try and do it this way so that the children have a say in what goes into the boxes so they know that what they are sending to another country is something that they would like to recieve if it were the other way around
These shoe box parcels can go anywhere in the world to from Hatit to the Ukraine. They are a little way of showing love to another child in a far of country that may not have any. I have heard stories of the children even keeping the wrapping paper off the decorated parcels to stick up on the walls of their homes. Click on the links to see the stories of children that have recieved boxes in these countries.
You don't need to spend a fortune on bits to go inside them quite often at this time of year lot sof the stationery things on sale in supermarkets have been reduced whilst they try to clear their stock I just pick up a couple of the reduced items and add them to my shopping so that they can be added to the boxes.
If you are not sure about what to pack into a shoebox click on the teddy and he will take you through to the Operation Christmas Child gift list that will tell you what to pack and what not to!
Images kindly supplied by The Operation Christmas Child Website
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