Its been a while.....

A few things have happened since my last post. I have had my first, well first 3 sales in Beakyberdashery. 

I have treated myself to a pincushion ring from Art Nest. Its fab I love it and is is great  when sewing little projects like my babushka dolls.

I have been placing a button order for an age, but I finally decided on the buttons to order and they have arrived! I love them! They are so bright and funky, I want to sew them to everything. Not sure the boys woulds appreciate that though. These are just a few of them, pop over to Beakyberdashery to see more.

I also finally got all 36 dolls made and sent off, then it was the turn of the Jute bag! I have had an order for 5 of these and a few of the big ones too. Isn't it funny how you seem to have runs on things. I have two left to finish today.

We have all had a crappy cold in the Beaky household (hoping its not swine flu!!!). I'm finding it so hard to concentrate on anything. Ok I'm off to start preparing the dinner - Thai fish curry!

Oh and we are getting new windows and a door fitted on Monday, wish me luck!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend,

B x

A ray of sunshine on a wet Monday morning.

I love it!  It cheered me up no end on a wet and windy morning. This is my Pay it forward gift from Emma at Stitching magpie.

Thank you Emma its fab! I love the watering can button (I have been looking at getting some of these for Beakberdashery) and the coordinating gift bag too. I will definitely be reusing it, may be for one of my PIF gifts.  I am hoping to get my own PIF gifts ready over the next few weeks, once I have made all 36 of my lavender dolls that are currently on order. They are going like hot cakes at the mo.

I have already hung it on the fireplace, if I had a potting shed I would hang it in there. I dream of having a potting shed one day, oh and a huge green house. I imagine it to be like this -

Yes, that is Kew Gardens! Well a girl can dream can't she.

I have been meaning to show you some of the family photo shoot piccies. We have been meaning to have some done for a while, so when I won a voucher in a charity raffle it seemed like the perfect opportunity.


The ones of the boys came out really nicely, however the ones of me and Dan were all really cheesy. Why do they make you pose in such silly ways. For one particular photo the photographer had me and Dan laying on our stomachs with noses touching. Lets just say this wasn't the best idea as we both have fair sized conks!

Any way better get back to the crochet, need to get it finished to mail today.

B x

A haberdashery of sorts

Tonight I have been working on my new etsy shop. I have been wanting to do this for some time. Its just finding the time. Heres the new banner, I am really pleased with how it turned out.

I have called it Beakyberdashery as it is a haberdashery of sorts. I will be selling lots of bright and fun supplies for crafts. Here are just some of the buttons I will be selling -

...and heres some more -

There will be new and vintage supplies available including this gorgeous vintage embroidered ribbon which is currently available in my other etsy shop Beaky.

I hope to start listing over the next few days. I will also have fabric, buckles, bags and will be destashing lots of beads and other bits and bobs too. 

B x

The cutest little teacup ride.....

How cute is this? I didn't pay for a ride but thought I should put Isaac in it or I might look a little loopy photographing a ride with no child in. Isaac clearly isn't impressed!

The model village

The boys and the Thomas'! We got the little Thomas from a grabby machine, I know they are a con but the boys love watching you have a go. Then every now and then you get lucky, Isaac is so chuffed as you can see.

Writing our names in the sand. It must be easier writing your name with a finger than with a pencil, this is Lucas' best writing ever.

Sausage and chips any one?  Well you can't go to the seaside and not visit the chip shop. Lucas can highly recommend then - he ate the lot! Dan and I had Fish and chips of course but don't think any one wants to see us eating.

The beach - the boys playing in the sand. 

We only went for 2 days but still had lots of fun in Skeg. It was still a little chilly but at least it was dry and the sun made an appearance on the second day too. Yay!

B x

You can still pay it forward

Just a little post to say its not to late if you want to join in the gift giving heres how -

Here are the blogs of the three people who will be recieving handmade gifts from me -

The Dotty One - You must see her lovely plushies monsters they are fab!

Padmade - She bakes yummy cakes!

Acardaday - What a wonderful idea to send a card a day! Some are sent just because.

Go pop over to their blogs and leave a comment, you can read my earlier blog here for more info. 

B x

Fun, fun, fun!

As promised the Easter photos -

Isaac enjoying a hot cross bun!

Lucas mixing the chocolate and shreddied wheat for the chocolate birds nests.

Lucas spoons in the mixture and Isaac finishes with the mini eggs. Granny giving some words of encouragement.

Ta da! The finished nests, didn't they do a good job? They were so yummy and as we made them on Grandmas Birthday we thought it only right to treat her to a few along with a meal at Zizi's.

Also better late than never some photos from my trip to London with the girls. Emma, Pippa and me waiting for the tube - we had to do something to pass the time. Being goofy seem liked a good idea. Pippa is such a poser! I think she spends hours practicing in the mirror. I took the photo so I assume that is my concentration face.

On public transport on the way to Wagamama's.

At Wagamama's - yum! This is one of my fav places to eat, if you haven't tried it you need to.

I Have the whole weekend in pictures, but didn't want to bore you with them all. I was planning on putting a DVD together. I have photos of the front door, Lindsay answering the door.... you get the picture.

Off to Skeg in the morning, I just hope the weather at least stays dry.

B x

Pay It Forward.....

I have joined this thing called pay it forward. For those of you who don't know, this is how it works - the first three people to leave a comment will receive a fab hand made gift from me!

All you have to do is leave a comment. Once you have left your comment do a "pay it forward post" as soon as you can. Then continue the gift giving to the first three people to comment on your blog.  I've signed up for one on Emma's blog. 

Its such a great idea.

B x