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.

Season Spirits and Jewel Tree

Mosaic Jewel Trees, and Season Spirits Hanging Garden Decorations

I have finally managed to get the full season set of Mosaic Jewel Tree Garden Hanging Plaques listed on my website, and joining them are a complimenting full set of Mosaic Season Sprites Hanging Decorations, which would look great dotted around a garden peeping out from the plants. The idea behind all the designs was to collect the colours of the season, so in Spring there is the pastels of blossom, the bright yellow of daffodils, and the fresh greens again the aqua blue sky. In Summer there's the deep colours of the flowers against the rich greens. In Autumn it's the tapestry of colour of the autumn leaves. And in winter the bright berries, bare wood, and the icy blues and white. Great on their own, but all designed to go with each other in any combination, so you could match a pair of seasons for a couple's birthday months, or just two seasons that you love the colours of. These can be found on my website, and in my Etsy shop.

Dragonfly Dance Mosaic Garden Bird Bath

Dragonfly Dance Mosaic Garden Bird Bath

After making the Tiffany Toadstools I liked the colours so much I've used them in a bird bath design that I've made before. The three dragonflies have got iridescent blue wings that shine with metallic electric blue. The background is made using soft shades of blues and green giving the design a slightly stained glass effect. It's a lovely design that would make a great gift for anyone that loves their garden, or wildlife, or art glass designs.

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.

Nature's Palette

I haven't done one of these for ages. This collection from Folksy.com was inspired by the photo of the Peacock Butterfly that I found on Folksy by accident. But the colours were so perfect, I thought I'd make a Folksy Finds Pinterest board around it. Click on the pic to visit the shop for more info.

Fairisle Blanket Thistledown
Selvage

Lilac Mist Cable Knitted Cushion
Daisy Beth

Splatter Beads in Polymer Clay
FloRaeMe

Lacy Lilac Crochet Scarf
Kent Crafts

Lilac Tree Enamel Brooch
Katie Johnston

La Paon Du Jour Photography Print
Saltmarsh and Samphire

Lilac Wrapped Lampwork Beads
Lampwork Beads by Jo

Lavender Giclee Print
FizzStudio

Bee Heart Mosaic Ornament
JoSara

Tan Leather Cufflinks
Joanna Parkin

Magical Tree Wall Art
Art You Wear

Lavender Fields Textile Picture
Busy Blue Cat

Hand Dyed Pima Cotton Boucle
Ratzhatz

Piranha Agate Pendant
JAustenJewelleryDesign

Lavender Sampler Greetings Cards x 3
ColoursandTextures

Wee Scotty- Purple & Orange Check
Fieldy

Paper Flower Origami Corsage
Lily Belle Keepsakes

Tortoiseshell Butterfly Candle Holder
Toasted Glass

Folksy Handmade - Summer Garden

Summer Border Suncatcher Cards
JoSara

This week is a feel good Folksy Friday with a selection of garden views. I have just completed a set of suncatcher cards that are designed to let the sun through to light up the colours, and light up the recipents day too. Just making these cards gave me the feel good factor that a flower border in summer brings. So I thought I'd share that and collect a whole page of summeryness. I have tried to select things that have had the garden design totally created by the designer/artist. That way there's a great selection of styles, and crafts.

To see more pictures and get the full details on any of the items, just click on the pic to go to the shop.

After the Rain Watercolour
Dancing Cat Studio

My Garden In June
Suzi Whinder-Cartwright

Abstract Poppies Original
Art by Mr P

Summer Meadow Tea Cosy
Gertrude

Cottage Garden Pin Cushion
Lynwoodcrafts

Summer Meadow Cuff
Claire Gent

Gated Garden Lino Print
Zebedee

Secret Garden Fibre Brooch
By Sally

ACEO A Summer Border
Brushes and Bodkins

Flowery Machine Embroider Brooch
Chocolatefrog

ACEO The Walled Garden
Bluebeezy

Embroidered Flower Garden Picture
Busy Blue Cat

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 - Safari

For this Folksy Friday, following the spotting of a 'lion' in Essex this week I decided to put together a collection of items inspired by animals you'd see on safari. Even the retro lion looks more realistic than the one in the picture that sparked the massive lion hunt.

*** Folksy Handmade - Safari ***

Top Row (Left to Right)
Vintage Upcycled 'Safari' Suitcase, by LOVE MIMO
Zebra Stripe Translucent Porcelain Tealight Holder, by Polden Pottery
Vintage Retro 60's 70's Fabric Lion, by Skinibears
Middle Row (Left to Right)
Lion, Giraffe and Zebra Cushion, by SewCarolineSew
African Print Tote Bag, by Little Blue Mouse
Crocodile Tote Bag, by Bunny and Bear Designs
Bottom Row (Left to Right)
Giraffe, by October Kiss
One Leopard Print Sterling Silver Ring, by Luti John
Elephant: 14 x 20 Fine Art Photographic Canvas Print, by Three 6 T