The Folksy A-Team!

After taking part in the June Loons and thouroughly enjoying myself, even if I did have to bow out halfway through when life kind of 'took over', I was itching to get back and do another monthly listing challenge.  July Jesters came and went and here we are in August with the A-Teamers. I have been doing my best to keep up to date, making and listing one item per day and so far so good...

Here's a little collage of the items I have listed in my shop this week. Unfortunately I just haven't had the time to blog daily this time but there are plenty of fabulous items on offer.

If you want to keep up with all the new pretties being posted each day and you are on Twitter keep an eye on the #augustateamers. Not only are the daily listings posted by those who tweet but also any related blog posts.

One of the best parts of being part of the Folksy community is that we all do our best to help, support and promote each other. Folksy Friday is one way to show your own personal pick of items for sale - usually with a theme. I do one on the second Friday of the month (ooo which means there's one due this Friday - I had better get searching for goodies ;)). Another way is with Showcase Sunday - this is where we pick one seller and promote their shop to all of our friends. I post this one on my Forest Flower facebook page and this week featured the gorgeous SnailEmporium.

Whatever you do a trip over to Folksy is worthwhile if you are looking for presents that are beautiful, handmade by artists and crafters in the UK, unique and unlike anything you'll find on the highstreet.

Sunday, busy Sunday...

Well now that the euphoria of being followed on Twitter by Duncan Bannatyne has worn off (or at least subsided a little - though it still makes me grin when I think about it :) ) it's time to get back to work.
I had a very busy day at The Shambles yesterday, chatting with all the shopkeepers there and taking photos in preparation for a new blog I am setting up chronicling the transformation of this tucked away courtyard just off the main road through the town of Newent  into a busy retail centre dedicated to local traders, artists and crafts people, including the OH's shop Biker Dean and also Lara's Den.  The blog is still in the planning process at the moment but I will let you all know when it's ready to role...

On top of that I have just booked a stall for Forest Flower at the Coleford Summer Festival on July 25th - so I now have to fill a market stall full of lovelies!

Oh and getting all the Biker Dean paperwork for 09-10 all finished up and sent off to the accountant... phew...

It's no wonder I have fallen behind with June Loons... (although technically as i have listed 2 or 3 items on some days I haven't really  ;) )

So...better get cracking then I suppose... *sigh* .... whatever happened to lazy Sundays?

June Loons Day 8 (and 5,6,&7!)

Well it's been a bit hectic over the past few days what with work and nephews birthday party and all that so June Loons had to take a bit of a back seat.

I made up for it yesterday by listing three cute co-ordinating purple pincushions and needlebook - two of which sold almost immediately!

Whoop Whoop! 

The sales fairy hung around my place for a bit and helped some mini blue bunting on it's way too!

So today I am listing another needlebook - this one goes with the Stars and Stripes pincushion listed last week...

Stars and Stripes Needlebook

Although I have been keeping an eye on all the marvellous things being listed - and coveting many of them! - I haven't had time to do a favourites... maybe later folks...

June Loons - Day 4

Running a bit late today... got to make the most of the sunshine while it lasts!  But now the little man has worn himself out running around the garden and splashing about in the paddling pool and is having a snooze on the sofa, so I thought it a good opportunity to catch up!

I have listed another pin cushion today - this one is a pretty pale green with pink roses, complimented with pink candy stripes.  I love these pincushions. They are pretty and practical and have been a really good seller for me in Lara's Den. Tonight I am going to be working on matching needle cases because, lets face it, a girl can never have too many co-ordinating accessories!

Pretty in Pink Pincushion

Other news is that the lovely Trish at Moody Cow Designs featured my Strawberry mini-bunting in her strawberry themed Folksy Friday blog - thanks Trish! There are some more lovely berry-based items showcased too so go and have a look.

Finally - just in case you thought I'd forgotten - here is my favourite June Loon item from yesterday's bumper crop...

Once again it was so hard to pick just one but I really love this Verdigris Dragonfly Necklace by The Whimsical Wren.

Got a busy, busy day tomorrow - working at Lara's all day then off to nephew's birthday tea so may have to double list on Sunday... Although the bug has bitten and this Loon just can't get enough!!

June Loons - Day 3

Day three already! More gorgeous offerings from all the 'Looneys' yesterday - my favourite from the bunch was this amazing brooch from Steampunk Storm

I just love the Steampunk blending of late Victorian 'Arts and Crafts' style with intricate clockwork components.

Today I have listed two items although they are really one item in two different colours...

Baby Bunting in pink

Baby Bunting in blue

Aren't they sweet? The perfect gift for a new mum if you want to give something a little bit different.

I can also do personalised ones withthe little one's name instead of the work 'BABY' - just leave a comment if you are interested and I'll get back to you...

Now I'm off out into the garden to enjoy the fabulous sunshine! TTFN...

June Loons - Day 2

So many fabulous things were listed yesterday on the first day of the June Loons listing challenge it was nearly impossible to just pick one as my favourite - but here it is. I hope you like it too!

Cute Curvy Purse by Mushy Makes

I just fell in love with the gorgeous fabric and fresh colours!

And here is my second offering - a funky pin cushion in red and white. Keep an eye out for the matching needle case coming soon...

Stars and Stripes Pincushion

June Loon - 1st listing...

Here is the first one of my 'list an item every day in June' items...

Very sweet mini bunting in blue

I will be back later with my pick of all the other June Loons first offerings.

Keep an eye out - it could be you! ;)