Folksy Handmade - Birds and Bees

This week's Folksy Friday is inspired by my Birds and Bees Set, and my new Birds and Bees Deal combining a Bee Log House (that can be used by insects for overwintering in too), and a mosaic Bird Bath. So this week's list includes some of the birds and insects that the set is designed for, and which might be attracted to your garden. I'd love bullfinches in my garden, but I'm not near any woodland, or orchards, which is where they live. I've seen the rest of the gallery in my little urban garden, even the tiny wren which has a bloomin' big gob for a tiny bird. It's song is amazing for one so wee.

For more info on any of the items, click the pic to be taken to the designer's shop.

Pinterest - *** Folksy Handmade - Birds and Bees ***

Stained Glass Bee Suncatcher
Carole's Glass

Sterling Silver Pendant
Little Red Robin

Set of 4 Bird Notecards
HannahLongmuir

Bullfinch Cotton Fabric Bird
The Cotton Potter

Linen Tea Cosy
LinenTree

Birds from my Garden
Art by Juila Keen

5 x Ladybird Buttons
Make and Do

Robin
Rae Welch

Hand Embroiderd Goldfinch Brooch
Handmade and Heritage

Folksy Handmade - Heather Moors

This time I've been inspired by my Heather Ripple Bird Bath and I've put together a collection of items that have the colours of, or are representing the heather moors, and The Highlands. I love the colour combinations of nature and this is a particularly beautiful one. As usual I've tried to include a range of crafts, and I've got some lovely supplies too.

*** Folksy Handmade - Heather Moors ***



Top Row (Left to Right) -

Lupin Cottage Printed Greetings Card, by Aileen Clarke Crafts

Harris Tweed and Vintage Cotton Bird, by Country Bazaar

Scottish Purple Heather Flower Pendant, by Wishes onthe Wind

Middle Row (Left to Right) -

50g Mixed Beads: Heather, by The Little Bead Box

Autumn in the Highlands, A4 Fine Art Print, by Genevieve Cseh Art

Moorland Heather Handspun Yarn, by The Linked Ring

Bottom Row (Left to Right) -

Shades of Heather Bag, by Creations by Lizzie

Stag & Thistle Tote Bag Purple, by Fortune Favours the Brave

Heather Loopy Scarf, by Buntingandbeads

Folksy Handmade - Supplies

As I have made a move into selling my wool flowers, I thought for this week's Folksy Friday I'd go and have a nose around in the Supplies section and see what else I could find. Blimey! What a fantastic selection of handmade goodies. I've picked out things that caught my eye, but there are tons to choose from. I would recommend anyone wanting a bit of inspiration to have a hunt through. You're bound to see something that will inspire you to create something using it.

Anyway, please find a small taster of what's on offer below. Links to the shops in the menu under the gallery, and a selection of the items will be on my ongoing Folksy Friday Pinterest board here -

*** Folksy Handmade - Supplies ***



Top Row (Left to Right)

Swirls and Whirls Scissorkeeper Kit, by Lorna Bateman Embroidery

Blue & White Polymer Clay Buttons, by Tamar Jewellery & Beads

Large Square Shaped Ceramic Button, by JulietReevesDesigns

Middle Row (Left to Right)

Paper Beads - Recycled Map Selection, by Gillian McMurray

Set of 4 Apple Slice Knitting Stitch Markers, The Undercover Owl

Pebbles Lampwork Bead Set, by Pixel Pyro Lampwork

Bottom Row (Left to Right)

Bring Me Sunshine - Sport Weight Merino Yarn, by Abstract Cat Crafts

Etched Yellow Mixed Bead Set, by Klassbeads

x3 Large Orange Flower Vintage Fabric Covered Buttons, by Sophie's Stuff