Wednesday Wishlist

I know all things francais are a bit "in" at the moment, but I do have a thing for old postcards and you know I love purses.

postcard from France purse by rosiesarmoire

It's nearly September already!

And as you may know the birthstone for September is Sapphire. Love sapphires!
I really should have been a September baby!
While I was cruisng the search over on etsy for sapphires for my sapphire treasury, I found this pretty pink sapphire ring.
So simple - so chic!

pink sapphire ring by Zusev

How about this for total decadent style?
It'll soon be summer after all!

beach swing by firesculptureart

Happy Wednesday! and Happy September!

More make your own fabric bunting

Here are some more ideas if you'd like to make your own bunting but don't have a stash of fabrics to use, and you don't want to go out and buy a load of fabrics specially.

A kit is a great way to go providing you with everything you need.

This one comes ready cut out using vintage fabrics.

from The Haby Goddess

If you dont mind using a pair of scissors you might like this printed kit - 

by Yardage Design from Earth Girl

 Or this one from Kristen Doran using her own handprinted fabric -

by Kristen Doran

How easy is that? All you have to do is sew!

Make your own - fabric bunting

I'm sure there are many, many tutorials on how to make your own fabric bunting, but here is one that I came across today and I love it 'cus it uses vintage fabrics as well as some new ones.

You can find how to on Found by Sarah's blog here

Selling your wares - part 1

So you are creative?
You are actually creating stuff?
What next? You'd like to maybe sell some of your stuff? Yes?

woman selling to man by waytobead

What are your options?

1. Friends and relatives.
Including your neighbours, word of mouth, your or your partners workplace, other places you frequent eg playgroup.

This is often where we all start.
You know you have a few items and show your friends and they are fabulously encouraging, they buy some pieces for themselves or gifts and word spreads.

And you could just stay with this - BUT it is a very limited market.
You want to spread your wings and expand your horizons.
You never really leave these first customers behind, they'll always be there and could be your best advertising.

Here are some ideas for selling your wares in the wider world and I'll come back to them indetail over the next days/weeks and maybe get some discussion going and idea sharing.

vintage salesmanship book by dustylorraine

2. Party plan

3. Markets

4. Art shows

5. B & M (bricks and mortar)

6. On-line

Feel free to share your experiences of how you got started.

Are your family and friends your best customers?

A spot of remodelling/recycling

 As you may know I'm fond of recycling/remodelling/reusing creations that do not sell.

Sometimes just the threat of this fate is enough to result in someone to (unwittingly) buying the piece!
However not this one -

 It's a really bad photo that I took on my market stall one day...I don't think I ever listed it in my etsy or madeit shops.
It did have a matching bracelet and earrings...long gone!

 But I do still love the orange branch coral and the czech glass shell beads and the little acid green czech glass beads. so I draped it around my wrist and "yes"! it could be a very bold and unusual bracelet!

 Then with some of the leftover orange coral drops I made a long necklace on a chain - tres chic!

I think they are still very summery and beachy. We'll see how they go!

Are you getting in the mood for summer and planning your summer creations?

My creative space

I my creative space this week just a couple of simple bracelets to see how I go with my sore thumb.
I found that I can do most things left-handed and that the most difficult part is tightening the stringing wire, but somehow I managed!

I just love these bright stripey beads - they are a coloured malachite -
Rainbow malachite and fusion malachite...very sweet for summer!

For more creative spaces or to join in pop over here.

See you next week : )

Wednesday Wishlist

A few simple wishes this week -

sugar bowl and creamer set by dbabcock

cherry blossoms lamp by jerseymaids

fruiti apple skirt by roseglen

Short and sweet - see you next week!