More trinkets to share….

This “Black Beauty” trinket has some special handmade lampwork beads created by the very talented Tania from Jet beads. These little guys were orphans but I think they will keep each other company in this stylish asymmetrical pendant. I have two more of her little pink orphans in my stash waiting for inspiration to strike!

“Two Hearts” was only completed yesterday and I had to wear it out today. On it’s first outing I took an order for one and I had to rush home and make it straight away! It is now snuggled in it’s little organza bag awaiting delivery. I think I will make another to take to Handmade Heaven for my next restock.

“Triad” is another I couldn’t resist wearing and keeping for myself, it has also had lots of positive comments so I will make some similar pieces soon.

I really like these “Squares in Pink” as well, but so far I have resisted the urge to wear them out! So they are ready to head of to Handmade Heaven as soon as they reopen.

My “insperimentation” with the ammonia patina is continuing, I nearly pulled the plug on it today, but after a close inspection I have decided to let it go a little longer. I am just so keen to have the pendant ready to wear, but I shall have to be patient!

Look who’s just flown in from Curly Pops headquarters….

I think he’s going to like it here in sunny Queensland.  I’ve named him Alowishus, I’m not really sure why, it just came to me and it’s stuck already. He needed a distinctive name; he is one adorably quirky character.

Curly Pops has really out done her self this time. I love my flower brooch, but this little guy has stolen my heart already. It is going to be such a hard decision getting dressed now, something to off set my lovely flower or will Alowishus be making an outing today. Little Guy is also impressed, with lots of pointing and exclaiming preddy, preddy.

Keep your eyes opened over at Cam’s Curly Pops blog to see when some of Alowishus’s brothers and sisters fly into a market or Heavenly Handmade shop near you.

Sneak preview…

Here’s what’s lurking in My Creative Space today, some broochy buttony goodness I hope to deliver to a heavenly little handmade shop soon.

Ok I admit this is a staged photo, theses lovely little brooches are in my space and are what I have been working on, but the space itself currently looks like a bomb hit it! I am sooo messy when I am creating. Check out some more creative spaces at Kootoyoo.

Slowly but surely….

My modest little wash cloth is growing; I think I am about half way there. I have seen some beautiful wash cloths in the last couple of days whilst blogging, check this one out made by another very clever Kylie! And this one is super adorable too. The ones at Handmade Heaven that Liesa’s Grandma knitted are just so lovely, I have seen these in the flesh and touched them, so much more appealing than a yucky chux. They make my humble little cloth look very utilitarian! I do have plans to crotchet a blue edge around it and embroider a little flower or something in one corner, but it still won’t be a patch on these beauties.

Never the less, I am still feeling very chuffed with it and can’t wait to see what it is like to use. Everyone seems to be raving about knitted wash cloths and if they are as good as the reports suggest this will be the first of many.

I’m going Buttony…..

I have been immersed in buttons of late. The “Buttoned Up Books” that I delivered to Handmade Heaven on Tuesday had just about sold out, so I have stitched up a second batch and delivered them.

How cute are these little “Buttoned Up Clips”? I want to keep them all for myself! The buttons on these are some of my favorite vintage button finds!  They are also in stock now at Handmade Heaven.

I have also been working on some prototypes, there are “Buttoned Up Bracelets”. I have been wearing this the last couple of days and it has already got lots of excited comments, someone even offered to buy it right off my arm!

And “Buttoned up Magnets” these are just so sweet, Curly Guy thinks I should also make theses as little clips and brooches. Do you think they would sell? Maybe just for little girls? Are they too cute for big girls?
If you want one of the “Buttoned Up Books” or “Buttoned Up Clips” for your very own, don’t delay in contacting Handmade Heaven. They are all made with vintage buttons so they are one off pieces. The books may be a limited edition as I will run out of the books them selves soon, they were an op shop find and I haven’t been able to find the supplier. I shall keep searching, but I can’t guarantee I can do them for much longer.
Thanks so much for all of the comments of late, especially all of you who admitted your own button love and pointed me towards some great button blogs. It’s so great to find others who share your strange little passions! That’s all for me tonight off to sort out the new op shop buttons that I scored today.

What a lucky Little Guy

How lucky is Little Guy? He is now the proud owner of a Cuggles Creations apron, custom made just for him, with an Elephant on the pocket.  Perfect for all of our “cook, cook” adventures.


He shall have to wear it for our second attempt at these biscuits, unfortunately our dodgy oven over cooked them (of course it was the oven and not my skill in the kitchen!!!). I have been the lucky recipient of a batch of Mummy Cuggles Golden Cinnamon Biscuits and can vouch for just how yummy they are when cooked properly. I hope I get the second batch right.

If some little person you know would look adorable in a Cuggles apron you can buy them from Handmade Heaven, if you can’t get into the store Liesa will happily do a phone order for you.

Delivery time

I can’t wait to deliver these new goodies to Handmade Heaven tomorrow afternoon. Of course it means I will get to have a look at all of the new handmade treats that have been delivered by other handmadies since my last visit and have a catch up with Liesa.

Special Delivery!

Little Guy are off to music for some singing and dancing fun. Then I’ll make a delivery of cinnamon scented, glitter playdough to my favorite little shop Handmade Heaven, of course. I have more goodies to deliver there shortly but Liesa was keen to have this ASAP, so it will be in store this morning.

Check back here later in the day, I am going to have my first ever give away, what great day this is shaping up to be already! It must be because I am wearing my new Curly Pops brooch again.

Can any one guess where I went shopping today?

It was my favorite little shop Handmade Heaven; I dropped in to give Liesa a sneak preview of some of the goodies I will deliver later this week. As I approached the door I was drawn straight to the new Curly Pops display (I didn’t even say hello first, sorry Liesa!). It was so hard choosing which one to take home with me, this beauty won and I love it.

Of course I had to choose one that went with the dress I was wearing so I could wear it today! I think I shall have to add to my collection soon, it was hard leaving some of the others behind. Little Guy loves it too, he just keeps touching it gently and saying preddy, preddy, that’s pretty for all of you who don’t speak 20 month old.

Thanks so much Curly Pops for making such little treasures, I am so glad your creations are now available at Handmade Heaven.

It’s Tuesday and I can’t wait….. to share what I did this morning with you.

Check out this little flock. Aren’t they adorable? They are just ready to fledge, I think a few of them will go and roost at Handmade Heaven when I drop in there tomorrow.

The studio clean up last night went really well and it has led to a very productive morning.

I recycled some paper (with a kit that I picked up at the op shop for $5.50 – what a score!).

Then I designed and carved this little owl stamp. I even had time to stamp the cards that I made with the recycled paper! I haven’t had such a productive morning in years and I am on a high. Thanks so much to Mummy Cuggles and Baby Cuggles who had a playdate with Little Guy so that I could have a few hours creative time.

I can’t think of a name for this little owl, I’d love to hear your ideas. Please help me name him; he’s just too cute to go with out a moniker.

Check out what everyone else can’t wait for at Buttons by Lou Lou

Hip, hip, hooray

Pop on over to Handmade Heaven and help celebrate 100 followers, Liesa is having a give away and is asking for suggestions as to what you might like to win from the store. Who knows you could be luck enough to win this or this

….They were created by some girl named Kylie ;)  Seriously though the shop is full of little handmade treasures, there is sure to be something you would like to win. Congratulations on your success Liesa and thanks again for providing a great showcase for handmade work.

With Blogtoberfest and Celebrating with Handmade Heaven I am going a bit overboard with the posts today! I promise that’s the last you will hear from me today, much to do before our big night.