In a "fankle"

Sometimes no other words express the moment better than a Scot's one.....and in a "fankle"  is where I've been!

"Butterscotch and bunting!"

Highland cow's and stitched girls gone BIG.....

work in progress....with 8" hoop embroidery to show size!

A tweet sweet pocket notebook kit....

available in my etsy shop

 A lot of different things being created this week, as well as a sizeable amount of whispers from my heart and an equal measure of rebuffs from my mind ....and so the fankle!

I've always tried to steer clear of "shoulds", but sometimes without even noticing it sneaks in surreptitiously... and only on stopping and asking myself why I've gone down a particular road the  "should" makes itself apparent.

Sneaky thing!

This last month or so has been a rather large learning curve (in the shape of a loop-de-loop rollercoaster!)  when it comes to following my creative dreams..and I'm realising more and more, how much of my perception of a creative business is based on other people's notions and experiences, and how the decisions I have made have perhaps been more from a "should"...

Hmmmm...A good realisation to come from a fankle!

And while I fly by the seat of my (big girl!) pants and move along the twists and turns of the roller coaster, I've been reminded of where my true path lies. Yes it is inevitable that I'll look at other people, see their success and take note of their "methods"....but my heart is the key to keeping me on the "right road for me right now"...cue big old life affirming *sigh* 

So with the "fankle" over and done....I shall return..probably no differ to you than before..but to me a world has changed  :)x

Book kits!

       I'm totally going off track from the animal theme...but I do still have a few to show you...next time!
This is my latest project which I've been all engulfed by.. but am so happy to introduce my latest little venture..... Create -your -own -book kits!

                                          
When it comes to the whole "wholesale and retail" price side of things I've been really struggling with selling my handmade books.
Before I ventured into forging a creative biz I was rather naiive about all of this...and whilst having time to get my head around it all (and having to hike up my prices), it's all been feeling a little "not quite right" and I've been trying to find a solution that does! An online bookmaking workshop has been an idea for a while....but looking around there are so many e-courses going on I've not come up with anything yet that hasn't already been done....

It was a lovely chat with an inspiring lady who nonchalantly suggested book kits...just a "fling in" of an idea... but my mind and heart were saying YES! That's it! Eureka!! So thankyou Susie! :)

So what I've created is a little bit of me (a pre-made padded book cover with a choice of 2 designs) and all the materials to embroider/applique the cover, decorate the pages with YOU and bind the pages to make your very own book!

There's materials and illustrated instructions to bind the 60 pages (120 front and back),  make fabric flowers, ruffles, tags and pockets. There's sequins, seed beads, threads, buttons, butterflies, lace, organza and netting..oh and paper too!

examples of what can be made and added to the pages

Everything to make your very own book that you get to fill with the treasures that make up YOUR story!..and all for a snip of a price!

I'm feeling so happy with these kits..and I so LOVE the idea of sending these out into the world where a joint creative venture can be had!
You can check them out here in my etsy shop!