The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring Fala...

For those of you who don't know, the post title is a song by Gilbert and Sullivan... It's a treat so I will put a link to it here!

So we had a (small) spell of sunny weather! It has since been taken over by rain, but that's fine! Flowers need rain to grow. I decided to make some lovely, springtime/summery bracelets for you and they're available on my Etsy shop now! So far I only have a daisy chain and a sunflower bracelet, but there will be more to come :)

The Sunflower Bracelet - £6.50

And the Daisy Chain Bracelet! - £6.50

One of my friends loves daisies and asked if I could make a daisy chain necklace (£10)! Of course I obliged and this is how it looks:

If you like any of the items of jewellery I make, but would like them in another form, don't be afraid to message me! You can message me via Facebook (http://facebook.com/thecornerofcraft), via Etsy (http://etsy.com/shop/thecornerofcraft) or just email me directly (thecornerofcraft@gmail.com)! I really am friendly and don't bite, so don't be afraid :P

Watch this space for more flowery bracelets! If you'd like a tutorial on how to make these yourself, leave a comment on this post and let me know :D

Exploring Etsy: April Showers

So April is upon us. How quickly is 2014 going?? It only seemed like last week that we were seeing in the new year... Maybe I'm just getting old! What better way to see in this new month than with an "April Showers" themed EE?

1) Cloud and Raindrops Cushion Cover - byMetz

I think that this little cushion cover will look perfect in a nursery or a child's room! Made from cotton with cloud and raindrops appliqué, this bright and fun cushion will make you look on the bright side of rain! This cushion is only £18.67 and ships from The Netherlands.

2) Umbrella Necklace - alapopjewelry

This gorgeous brass necklace is sure to attract a lot of attention! I love the contrast of the turquoise raindrop to the chain and brolly! This necklace is about 18'' long and costs only £13.69. There are even matching earrings available! The designer is based in the US.

3) Raindrop Latte Mug Set - sproutstudio

These handpainted mugs are the perfect thing to have a hot chocolate in after a day of walking around in the rain! To be fair, these would even be great for soup. There are also other items available so you can collect a matching set. The two cups are £27.38 and they are shipped from the US.

4) Rainbow in a Bottle - ChikoCraft

I'd love to keep so many different types of weather in a tiny bottle! The weather inside the bottle is made from polymer clay! The weather in this bottle looks like the average English day, where all seasons get a look in! There is a cork to this bottle and you can buy it on a necklace for an additional fee.The necklace is £18.67 and is made in the US.

5) Happy Little Raincloud Necklace - TheSimarillion

Lara makes all sorts of amazing lazer cut necklaces! I have no idea how it's done, so I just admire and look on in envy! This gorgeous necklace is perfect for spring. Hung on a delicately small chain, this little rain cloud doesn't look like he'd intentionally upset anyone! This necklace is only £8.71 and is shipped from the US.

6) Cloud Felt Coasters - pygmycloud

These coasters are just adorable, even if they do represent a rainier type of day! Each of these coasters is meticulously cut and punched by hand - it must take ages! This UK based designer is charging only £12 for a set of 4 coasters :)

7) Find Beauty In Rain Print - thewheatfield

I love this print. It's so bright and colourful. The font is gorgeous too and really does make you find the beauty that comes with rain. I feel like it's an expression that all could live by :) The creator is based in the US and charges £11.09 for this print.

8) "Of Rain and Rainbows" Cloud Earrings - DIVINEsweetness

These cloud earrings are so adorable, with their oversized rain drops. They're made from polymer clay and the designer describes them as "charmingly imperfect". These earrings are shipped from the Philippines and will cost you £16.63.

9) Rain Cloud Rubber Stamp - creatiate

This rubber stamp is amazing. I'm always fascinated by how skilled people are to make a rubber stamp. My friend did it for my logo (which will be making an appearance shortly!) It is true what the US-based designer says: "not all little rain clouds need to be gloomy". This stamp is only £4.93.

10) I Don't Care If It Rains Print - stardixa

I thought it was appropriate to finish this EE with this print! I don't just love the print because both the girl in it and I have purple hair... It does help though! I love how carefree she is, especially as the clouds are so angry! The Spanish designer is only charging £9.24 for this print. Be quick, there's only one available!

And that wraps up this week's EE! Sorry I've not been too present with my blog. I've really not been well recently, so hopefully when I'm back on my feet, I'll post more regularly :)

Button Earrings!

I love buttons. I don't know what it is about them. They're just so cute, adorable and can finish off anything perfectly. They seem to add a fun touch to an accessory or outfit! When I saw these little spotty buttons, I knew that I had to make earrings with them! They come in lovely pastel colours, which is perfect for springtime and Easter.

If you'd like to get your hands on a pair of these fun and colourful earrings, you can find them here!

Exploring Etsy: Pancake Day!

It's pancake day! Finally an excuse to have more pancakes than makes sense. Luckily it's also my boyfriend's birthday so I'm going to cook a lovely (easy!!) birthday dinner of pancakes for him. Wonderful :)

For those of you who don't know, pancake day (or Shrove Tuesday) occurs on the day before Ash Wednesday, or the start of Lent for Christians. Traditionally, Lent is a time of giving things up and, in some cases, fasting, so Shrove Tuesday was seen as the last day to treat yourself and use up any "luxury" food items that you had, such as butter, eggs and fat, which were forbidden during Lent.

Pancake Day is so late this year because Easter is extremely late! Silly Easter, depriving us of pancakes! Anyway, onto the pancake-themed items I've found on Etsy!

1) Pancake Necklace by CuteTreats

I think most of the items I have found are more based on American pancakes, than on the traditional English ones, which are more like French crêpe. This cute necklace includes a miniature of a stack of pancakes, topped by heart-shaped butter. So cute! This necklace is on a 16'' ball chain and costs £7.37.

2) Felt Pancake Breakfast by MilkFly

Perfect for any little one with a play kitchen, MilkFly has made this delicious-looking breakfast from felt. There's something for everyone there, including bacon, sausages and egg!! The set is made to order, so be sure to allow making time when buying! This set is £24.51 in total :)

3) Pancake Blanket and Butter Pillow Set by Higginstuff

I often wonder how lovely it would be to snuggle underneath a warm pancake :P Look how happy this duo looks; they're truly made for each other. This is another product which is made to order, so, once again, allow enough time when buying! This set is £46.07.

4) PDF Crochet Pattern of a Pancake Security Blanket and Butter Pillow by Twinkie Chan

You all know how much of a fan I am of Twinkie Chan! If you decided that you didn't want to buy the redy-made blanket by Higginstuff, Miss Chan has designed this adorable crochet pattern, so you can make your own! This is a security blanket, so it is technically for a baby, but who's to say you can't have one too?? This pattern is £1.84 and is available for instant download.

5) "Pancakes Make People Happy" Poster by AmandaCatherineDes

It's a simple truth that you could all display in your kitchen with this gorgeous print! I love the font that the designer has chosen and just looking at the print makes me happy! This print is only £9.81.

6) Crochet Pancake Beret by TeaLoveCrochet

Not only do I love the name of this Etsy shop, I adore the originality of the products listed in it! This crocheted pancake beret is just the tip of the iceberg! This is another product that is made to order, so please allow enough time to arrive when buying. This beret is £24.57.

7) Sweet Strawberry Pancakes Barrette by SheenasBellaBows

We're starting to fall into a bit of a pattern - pancakes as headwear - but when they're this cute, I can hardly resist! I love the ribbon whipped cream underneath the strawberry! The pancakes just look delicious :D There are even other flavours you can choose from in her shop! This barrette is, yet again, made to order and costs £18.43.

8) Pancake-Flavoured Lip Balm by BlissKissBNB

I think I'd just spend all day licking my lips if I were to wear maple pancake-flavoured lip balm! This lip treatment is made using all natural ingredients, all of which have a significant benefit when it comes to your lips' smoothness! These little guys are £2.30.

9) Wooden Pancake Brooch by AskingForTrouble

Just looking at this brooch fills me with happiness! I think it's the little arms and legs that the pancake has, along with its smiling face! The brooch has been laser cut into wood, and then details have been added, also using a laser. Very clever! He's even complete with a pat of butter on his tummy :D He costs only £4.00!!

10) Pancake Landscape Poster by Jakealope

Ok, I was scrolling through Etsy and decided that it would be a crime if I didn't share this art work with you all! The designer created it as a homage to his home state, Kansas. The more you look at this picture, the more you notice! I've only just noticed the egg and I've been looking at it for 10 minutes! This poster is made to order, so please remember to allow time when buying. The poster is £15.36.

And that concludes my Pancake Day themed EE!! I hope that you all enjoyed it.

Have you decided if you're giving anything up for lent, if so, what are you going for?

Exploring Etsy: Space!!

Ah I love space! I think it's fascinating and my little brain can never quite believe how big space actually is! I felt a little scared while watching Gravity; the sheer expanse of blackness!!

So yes, I felt inspired to do a space themed EE :D

1) Star and Rocket Necklace

This gorgeous piece is by the very-talented "whatanovelidea" on Etsy! This piece is made from acrylic and silver plated chain. It's so unusual and gorgeous! This piece is £19.72 and can be found here.

2) Galaxy Space Dress

I love this dress. It's so unusual, but cute too. It's by FashionableGeeky247, who makes a range of nerdy dresses. Definitely geek chic! It's a halterneck dress too so the straps can be adjusted to suit you. This dress is a steal at only £36.98 and can be found here.

3) Hubble Lollipops

Time for something a little unconventional now. Here at The C of C, we like different! These lollies are by "designerlollipop" and are completely edible! They may taste like candyfloss, but they look like they have their own little galaxy within each lolly! These lollies are £9.24 for 6 and can be found here.

4) Space Mobile Crochet Pattern

I think that this would look right at home in any nursery and is guaranteed to brighten up the room! This pattern is by oneandtwocompany. It only costs £3.39 to buy this pattern and it can be found here.


5) Astronaut Brooch

This brooch is amazing! Made by using shrink plastic, the image was designed by createdbyHannah, who also makes amazing tote bags and greetings cards! She has just released a space range; perfect timing for this EE! This gorgeous brooch is only £7.00 and can be found here.

6) Space Sloth Embroidered Patch/Brooch

HOW CUTE??? Look at this little guy's happy face :) He's adorable and looks so ready to go to space! This gorgeous brooch is free machine embroidered by LeighLaLovesYou. This lovely lady has mad skills! This brooch is only £12.00 and can be found here.

7) Galaxy Space Earrings

These earrings are amazing. I love the look of these! Made using sterling silver findings and chain, these high-quality earrings are going to spice up any outfit! These earrings are by JerseyMaid, cost £52.45 and can be found here.

8) Outer Space Sweatshirt

I love this jumper, I think it may be because of the planets' happy little faces :D This jumper is by emandsprout and is a lightweight sweatshirt. This shop stocks a lot of cute sweatshirts :) It costs £16.04 and can be found here.

9) Galaxy Space Wine Bottle Topper

I very rarely do this, but this is another product from JerseyMaids! I love how unusual it is :) You can even choose the cosmic setting of your choice to be in the stopper :) This costs £19.75 and can be found here.

10) Star Wars Hand Painted Shoes

I can't have a space-themed EE without a bit of Star Wars! These amazing hand-painted shoes are by FanX and are made to order, so you can get your size! You can even get different characters painted on if you like. These shoes are only £24.68 and can be found here.

Getting Brave with Brick Stitch

As you may have read in a previous post, I've just started to bead weave. I'm nowhere near spectacular enough to make all kinds of extravagant pieces, but I have learnt how to do different things!

 My latest endeavour with brick stitch, which is all I can manage at the moment regarding bead weaving, is making cute candy/sweet pendants or charms!! Check out the array that I have created:

And then I started to make bow necklaces too :D

This is actually a violet colour but my camera hates purple...

These items are now available in my Etsy shop!! Link here.

Let me know what you think of the new photographing technique btw! Thought I'd try something different :)