Another post full of gorgeous things from Craft Juice.

I LOVE the fabric used in this cosmetics bag by the very talented Antique Basket Lady – it’s fabulously retro!

These earrings by Work of Heart would make you instantly noticeable! I love the ‘layering’ of the pink beads.

Wow – this would look fabulous hanging in any window in your house! Get it from Just K Jewellery and Gifts.

I love the combination of the white gold and the dark pink quartz in these earrings by Lila Belle Designs – so pretty!

Gregory is currently learning his alphabet so if you can help him get past G then go and get him from Odd Sox.

It’s Tuesday again and time for our weekly look at the goodies on offer over at Craft Juice!

This is a nice bright and colourful necklace and I think the addition of the beads lifts it! Get it from Uri Crafts.

Oooooh I love these ice lollies – in fact I think I have one in my freezer…….. For a non edible treat head over to Stars N Scars.

How cute is that French toast? Get yourself this cute necklace from sassyNpunk.

As well as being pretty to look at, this necklace by Anna Clifton gets green points too, as it is made from fused plastic bags!

Here are some lovely things I have spotted whilst on the internet over the weekend.

How exciting! Kirsten from Quernus Crafts has opened up a new shop called The Snail Emporium and this one features snails exclusively! I like Alice, who is slithering above.

Don’t you just want to dive in and touch these beautifully made bowls from Charlotte Hupfield? It’s melted glass at the bottom!

I love everything that Lino Forest makes but I think this cat clock has got to be my favourite so far!

This is a card that can be used for any occasion! And it is me or does that rabbit look a bit cheeky? This one has been made by the lovely Ruth.

1. Fat Fishsticks, 2. animal egg box, 3. handmade by marutska , 4. Chickenpants 400 *is* Chickenpants Antoinette.

1. Osoka the Sleepy Kitty, 2. Amigurumi Kitten, 3. small wet bag in green church flowers, 4. Raincloud Necklace

1. crocheted dinosaurs sets 1 and 2, 2. Basket O’ Bananas, 3. knitted owls, 4. Wakey Wakey! Mug Cozy

1. Dotty Carnival, 2. Lime Green Spring Flower Stud Earrings, 3. Citrus pincushions, 4. COMPLETE sewing emergency KIT

I have always admired really simple designs, clever ideas, unfussy lines and artists who can turn something very simple into a work of art. I never really manage it in my own work, but when I see it in other peoples I am smitten!

Deborah Jones is a fellow Devon maker and I find the simplicity of her designs coupled with a really high standard of workmanship really special.

I am the proud owner of one of these amazing felt soaps that Heidi Cooper has thought up. They are the most stunningly simple idea for the perfect shower experience, natural wool felt and soap act as a gentle cleanser and exfoliater. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

The pattern on this Birgitta Designs dress maybe bright and bold, but the design and shape is simplicity itself and totally gorgeous!

These earrings really speak for themselves, perfect for a cute little work look or for a casual jeans weekend outfit, I love all Rock Roses items. Strange I have chosen 2 sets of earrings, I have not worn them for over 5 years…..my subconscious must be telling me something!

Just a boat in a harbour, such a simple scene, but Zoe Saddler turns it into a real work of art! Wonderful, atmospheric, I love it!

Thanks Amy – great post and I love your choices! You can find Amy’s own shop here and her blog here.

As ever click on the images to be taken to the items.

The lovely Lynsey has asked me to write a little feature blog on a few of my favourite items or sellers, and I though this would be a fantastic way to say thank you to some of the lovely peeps who have been kind enough to make some custom orders for me, or have items just to beautiful for me to resist!

The first item and seller from Evo’s Handmade Cards, who with limited time and scant input from myself, made me an absolutely fabulous card for my son’s 17th Birthday, for the sole purpose of carrying a very special birthday gift, it was within this card that we popped his promissory note for driving lessons. The card was perfect in every detail, it was if she knew my son’s like and dislikes.

The second item and seller is from the wonderful Shaz of OddSox fame! I discovered after purchasing my item from Shaz, that she only lives around the corner from me, it is such a small world! When Shaz realized we lived so close to each other, she personally had delivered the item to me and we had a chance to chat at the door step, leaving her poor hubby waiting in the car! The item I bought from Shaz was the wonderful ‘Grrraham’ sock monkey, and it was for my Hubby! Yep, a great big hulking 6 ft 1 inch gent is the proud owner of a sock monkey, the only downside is that ‘Grrraham’ has produced a spate of Monkey envy on the household! LOL! Hubby will not anyone else play hold ‘Grrraham’.

My next item and seller is the beautiful Suzie from Over the Rainbow. Susie has been such a sweetie, not only does she make wonderful items, from baby clothing, crocheted jewellery, ladies clothing and corsages, but she also does a great deal for charity! This is not the only item I have bought from Suzie, but she will know why I have chosen it, due to some forum banter over the gorgeous button in the centre! I also have a whole set of her lovely daisy button bracelets to go in my daughter’s party packs and a wonderful pair of fingerless gloves! Suzie is just a lovely lady who makes wonderful items and we yarn crafters need to stick together!

The next lovely person is Susan, or Dottie as she is known in the forum, of Dottie Designs who has now three shops on Folksy, she is creating a Dottie empire! Dottie makes wonderful Albums and gift boxes, but the item I bought from her was a card making and crafting gift set for my crafty in more ways than one daughter. When I said to Dottie that the set was being purchased for my daughter, she personalised it for her, such wonderful customer service!

And the final and fifth shop I am going to give a shout to is not one I have bought from, as yet, but I have put my hubby on the scent, so am hoping to receive something gorgeous in the near future. This is the fabulously talented Jacqueline of JAustenJewelleryDesign, just stunning jewellery! There is not one thing in her shop I would not love to own. The item I have chosen to share with you brings together two of my loves, jewellery and fossils! Jacqueline has jewellery for all tastes and pockets, in both precious and semi precious gemstones, in silver and in gold, so really something for everyone.

I hope you will love the choices and shops I have shown you, Lynsey asked me to feature five, but I could have listed 100’s, so any I have bought from and not featured, please do not feel I do not value your items as much as these, I most certainly do.

Thanks Natalie! You can see Natalie’s work over in her Folksy shop.