Folksy Friday - Roses

Today's Folksy Friday is all about roses. I have just found some pretty pink ones that have cropped up from no where in my garden so thought I would look for more from the clever people on Folksy.

Mini Rose Stained Glass Window

from Diomo Glass

White Rose Print

by Passionate About Photography

Handmade Soap Rose and Rose Petals

by Bubbles and Bliss

Gothic Rose

by Ahh...Fleurs de Perles

Shabby Rose Mannequin with Cast Iron Stand

by I Love Vintage

Rose Bracelet

by BeaDelicious

My Friends Bags and Purses

My friend Zoe has been making hand bags and accessories for quite a while now. Each one is handmade and there are no two quite the same.

She tends to use retro gothic style fabrics and then adds finishing touches such as lace, ribbons and handmade buttons.

These are a few of her items which can be seen here and here

Folksy Friday - Oranges and Lemons

This is my first Folksy Friday, all things orange and yellow perfect to get ready for summer (although you wouldnt believe it at the moment!)

                                           

                                           

                                          

1. Four Glass Yellow Flower Coasters by KJ Designs 

2. Orange Flower Hair Grips by Lauras Jewellery

3. Orange Fern Shoulder Bag by Kryshees

4. Yellow Shakespeare Corsage by Nellie and Elsie

5. Yellow Duck Button Earrings by Make a Wish

6. Orange Hand Printed Purse by Sabine Cornic

My New Years Resolutions

I thought I would make my resolutions public so I have no excuses not to do them.

I set up my business in May of last year so this will be my first full year, I didnt really have any business goals in mind last year but this year it will all change.

I have figued out that certain events dont really work for me so I will try and find events that do this year.

I am also going to expand into the wedding market to offer the bride,bridesmaid and groom (as well as guests) a bespoke service.
I am experimenting with an idea to make wedding keepsake jewellery so bear with me on that.

My resolutions for 2010:

• Add at least 10 items a day to various sites including Etsy, Misi, Folksy and my own site.
• Set myself proper business goals for the next year
• Get at least one stockist a month
• Make at least 5 pieces of jewellery a day
• Come up with a marketing campaign
• Attend at least 1 BIG event in 2010

The pressure is on for me to achieve all this now!