New year, new idea.

Bee and Daisy Mini Framed Mosaic

As usual, when the new year comes around I tend to have an idea for something new. This time it's not so much new designs, but a new way of displaying them. So I've decided to add a few home decor, framed mosaics to the range. Still perfect gifts for wildlife lovers because most of the designs I frame will be my wildlife inspired ones that I've made for outdoor plaques, or onto bird baths. The first one was a mini bee with daisy, with a mosaic measuring 8cm x 8cm.

Hedgerow Bees Framed Mosaic

Decided to go a bit bigger for the next one and use a coloured frame rather than a plain one. The colour of the frame actually inspired which design I chose to put in it, which was the Hedgerow Bees with the soft pinks and whites of the flowers and the pale aqua blue sky complimenting the pastel blue frame with it's mosaic size of 19cm x 19cm.

Autumn Jewel Tree Mini Framed Mosaic

The latest design I've made is a miniature version of my Jewel Tree design. I chose the Autumn tree and added a tiny silver bird to it. As it's indoor use I can start adding some of these other embellishments that might not survive outdoors like the more robust mosaic. Keep an eye out for more of these framed designs because I'm finding them super fun to make so I can see a few more appearing in my shop soon.

Wildlife Water Dishes, Bird Baths and Plaques

25cm Owl Bird Bath and 21cm Moonlight Hedgehog Water Dish

25cm Hanging Wall Plaque & 17cm Owl Water Dish

Hedgehog Water Dishes & Plaques

A gang of hedgehogs and owls have invaded my website. There are 17cm water dishes, which are great for leaving fresh water out for your garden wildlife. Then there are 21cm water dishes, that are a tiny bit deeper so will be good as small bird baths too. Then there's the 25cm bird baths that are great for small and larger birds too. The hedgehog design comes in three colours, and all of the hedgehog and owl designs can be made into wall hanging plaques too. Something for any wildlife, nature and garden lover.

Patchwork Butterflies Mosaic Wall Decoration Art

Patchwork Butterflies Mosaic Wall Decoration Art

The wooden frame has a lovely pale sky blue wash over it which lets the wood grain through and compliments the tile colours used in the mosaic picture. The mosaic butterflies are in rich colours with some iridescent tiles use that shine with metallic colours when the light catches them. The grout is a lovely warm creamy white.

Mosaic Bumblebee with Olive Frame

I've decided to add a bit more home decor to my range so I've created two mosaic bumblebees in hand painted frames. The frames have a lovely muted olive green slightly distressed finish. The bees have iridescent wings that shine with metallic gold and magenta, and they are surrounded by two shades of sky blue tiles. I really like the proportion of frame to mosaic, and the distressing and subtle colours give a lovely finished look to them.

Folksy Handmade - 2013

Foe this weeks Folksy Friday I've collected together some diaries and calenders. Always a great gift. I use a calendar. I know you can use your computer to store things to pop up on different dates, but that's not quite the same as having a nice calendar brightening up your kitchen, or desk, that you can see at a glance. There are a selection of sizes and styles in this collection. There's even one you can add your own photos, or pictures to. I really recommend you pop into the shops to see the close up pictures of the designs, and photographs that are included in each calendar. They are fantastic.

So, click on the pic to visit the shop for more picture and details.

*** Folksy Handmade - 2013 **

Modern Mini Desk Calendar
Sam Osbourne

2013 Desk Calendar
Bethan Janine

Flowers Loose Leaf Desk Calendar
Eyeshoot Photography

Textile Owl Diary
Diane Taylor Textile Designer

Diary - Owls in Wooly Jumpers
Mypipsqueak

Personalised Calendar - The Owls
The Leaf Press

Calendar Magent - Sun and Balloon
Asking for Trouble

Make Your Own Calendar
Morning Dreamer

Ello Doodles Handmade Calendar
Ello Design

Appliqued Diary
Swancott Designs

2013 Calendar
Photography & Design

Mini Calender - Animal Collective
Violet May