Nature for You

Rose Garden Bag Charm

Beautiful Berries Bag Charm

Riot of Roses Bag Charm

I've opened a new section on my website called Nature for You. I'm going to use it to create nature and wildlife inspired items that could be given as gifts to wildife, or garden lovers, or as a gift to yourself. The first items added are three bag charms that were inspired by the colours of the beads used.

Folksy Handmade - Cats and Dogs

I've done gift guides for Gardeners, one for Men, and there were collections of Scarves, and another with things with Shape designs on, which both had loads of choices and ideas in. So for this week's Folksy Friday I've decided to do a list for our furry friends. This is a list for cats and dogs, but some of the things can be used for other small pets too. There's some lovely stuff for the pampered pooches, and cosseted cats in our households here.

Have a click on the pic if you want more photos and details on anything.

*** Folksy Handmade - Cats and Dogs ***

Welsh Jacob Wool Rug
Nellie and Eve

The "Wimbledon" Dog Coat
Hounds of Hampton

Burgundy and Brown Leather Lead
New Forest Leather

Wipe Your Paws Wall Sign
Hipsley & Finn

Handmade Kitten / Cat Safety Collar
Tabby Cat Collars

Pet Paw Christmas Stocking
Jandee Crafts

Leopard Print Leather Dog Collar
Backbeat Leather

Soft Pet Bed
Gingham Rose

Bone Design Dog Feeding Bowl
Caractacus Pots

Brown Woolen Pet Bed
Olly's Pet Boutique

Hotspot Pet ID Tag
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Christmas Knitted Dog Jumper
WillieRatbag

Folksy Handmade - Shapes

I was trying to think of a theme for this week's Folksy Friday, as I've been doing gift idea lists. I started off with a funky brights train of thought. Then I came across a couple of items that the patterns gave me the new idea of shapes. All these items have designs made with shapes, and a lot of them are bright and colourful too, so still fit my funky brights original idea. These would make great gifts for anyone that likes lots of colour, or clean, retro design. Like me. :  )

As always, click on the pic to visit the shops for more details and pictures.

*** Folksy Handmade - Shapes ***

Abacus Large Print
Mrs Eliot Books

Leather Bracelet Geometric Triangles
Tovicorrie

Hexagon Pop iPad Sleeve
Jenny Gale

Retro Striped Fabric Bracelet
Menoyu Jewellery

Pink and Purple Coin Purse
Hortensia Designs

Retro Print Oilcloth Messenger Bag
My Sister Mabel

Pop Blanket - PDF Pattern
Tin Can Knits

Colour Block Geometric Tote Bag
Green Swan

Faceted Wall Clock
Raw Dezign

Enamel Triangles Brooch
Finestimaginary

Triangle Tote Bag
Hello Pushkin

Retro Mod Dot iPhone Case Cover
Crabtree Lane

Folksy Handmade - Garden Gifts

Moonlight Ripple Bird Bath

Had to start with this, didn't I. The first of my gift idea lists is things for gardeners. I think people who like their gardens are very easy to buy for, but that may be because I like gardening and grow your own. People who aren't so keen on it all might find it more difficult to know what to buy a gardener. So this list is a little inspiration that might help. (I think all gardeners like wildlife in their garden, that's why I've got a few wildlife items included.) If you know the style a gardener likes in their house, it's more than likely they'll like the same in their garden.

As I did last year with my gift idea lists, I'll try and include things with a range of prices to suit all.

Click on the pics to go to the seller's shops for more details on the items.

*** Folksy Handmade - Garden Gifts ***

Peas in a Pod Key Ring
Resin Pendants and Accessories

Antique Tile Garden Planters
Magnus Larkin

Recycled Vintage Gardener's Apron
Maker's Meadow

Licence Plate Bird Feeder
licenceplatestuff 

Wrought Iron Fencing
Du-Crow Designs

A Chick Called Penny
Down to Earth

Ladybird House
Skiprat Creations

Mr Plumpy Bird Box
HomeGrownYou

Small Oak Welsh Garden  Trug
Caia Crafts

Garden Gnomes Tote Bag
Mystic Moose

 Decorative Hanging
La Maitresse

A5 Handmade Garden Notebook
Handmade by Edwina

Folksy Handmade - Ammonites

Seems like Ammonites inspire a lot of people, not just me. There is something very pleasing about their shape. Not quite symmetrical, but there's a start and end, and you can wind or unwind as your eye pleases. Plus, it gives me a chance to select a palette of colours to create each one, which is something that I always enjoy doing. Pattern and colour all in one. My favourites. So for this week's Folksy Friday I have a whole fossil bed of Ammonites. (If you're off on holiday to one of the fossil beaches around the country, good luck.)

*** Folksy Handmade - Ammonites ***





Top Row (Left to Right)

Sterling Silver Ammonite Stud Earrings, by Deborah Jones Jewellery

Sterling Silver Ammonite Pendant, by Symbolic Jewellery UK

Leaded Glass Ammonite Panel, by Claire Seeley Glass Design

Middle Row (Left to Right)

Ammonite Verdigri Glazed Ceramic Bowl, by Little Brick House

Handmade Ammonite Ceramic Brooch, by Lauramics

Bronze Ammonite Paper-Weight, by Boyd Brooks Design

Bottom Row (Left to Right)

Earring Wire Wrapped Bronze Freshwater Pearl, by Blue Forest Jewellery

Cufflinks with Ammonites Fossils, by Off the Cuff

Fossil Wall Art Clock, by Linda Connelly Enamels and Jewellery