Knit, Stitch & Creative Craft Show

Yesterday we nipped off down to Shepton Mallet to the Knit, Stitch & Creative Craft Show. We got there just before 10am when it opened, and joined the queue.

First stop was the cafe for a cup of coffee and cake!

Then we started to have a look around. I did start to get slightly annoyed with some people that had forgotten to bring their manners with them. Pushing and shoving to pick up something that there are hundreds off. There is no need!

I picked up some pink beads and findings for a necklace, bracelet and earring set I am making myself for a wedding on Saturday. Bought from The Southampton Bead Shop and With Love Crafts

Then it was time for dinner. We had brought along our own picnic, and sat outside on the grass.

We went back in and carried looking around. I picked up some gorgeous fat quarters from a lovely lady from Phase Patch Craft in Chippenham, and some quarters from Sunflower Corner Quilting.

The button, two cotton reel and pink swirly leaf quarters are from Phase Patch Craft and the Royal Dolton black, pink and purple flower, and two purple flower quarters are from Sunflower Corner Quilting.

Also picked up this picture fabric strip from Phase Patch Craft

Sprinks xx

It's all about the Sparkle!

Another glorious day!

I was planning on having the morning off to start a new cross stitch, but that didn't happen. Instead we ended up emptying the summer house, hoovering, dusting and cleaning the windows and putting everything back in again!

By then it was dinner time... so i made us a lovely cheesy omelette! Mmmm....

Then checked the post! Hurray, finally my crystals arrived that I have been waiting for since Easter. So I made myself a bracelet for the summer. 

Then onto making some summery, window charms! I had so much fun making them.

I made them in 3 different colours, with 3 different glass drops.

Emerald crystal with 63mm AB crystal glass drop, Crystal with 38x14mm AB crystal glass drop, and Purple Velvet crystal with 63mm AB crystal glass drop. 

I have listed the Emerald window charm on Misi. The other two will be listed in the next few days.

Hope you are all enjoying the lovely weather! 

For now, 

Sprinks xx

Great Advertising.... pass it on!

The next issue of Creative Crafting magazine is going to include a colourful crafters directory with click through links to everyones websites. It's only £2 for a text link with a description and a button straight to your website. Please join in and grab some cheap advertising (the last issue had over 66,000 views in 2 months) and also to support the team that brings you the magazine. Despite rising costs to produce lets aim to keep our free community magazine available.

You can book your slot on the Creative Crafting Website

Please post this on your blogs and twitter about it, pass it on in any way that you can.

Thank you

It's 100!

It's my 100th post! 

What have I been blogging about to make 100! Only seems like 5 minutes ago I was excited about getting my blog back, after it had been hijacked. That was back in February 2009!


How glorious was today?  Sun was out, and it wasn't too hot. I'm not a sun worshiper in any shape or form. I do really prefer the winter months, mainly as it doesn't effect my eczema as much as the heat does. It has already starting flaring up. Backs of knees, stomach, hips, and groin area, but I wasn't going to let today pass without making some summery jewellery and accessories.

So I made this...

Pink Petal Flower Watch Bracelet

and this...

Pink Petal Charm

Both are available at Sprinkles Sparkles on Misi to buy!

Hope you are all enjoying your Easter Eggs as much as I STILL am!

Sprinks xx

Featured!

I have been featured in this gorgeous blog by Shaz from Odd Sox @ The Sock Garden!
The theme is 'Watch It.. it's Folksy Friday'

What a stunning collection of yummy watches!

Mine is the Green Petal Flower ;)

Thank you Shaz!

Sprinks xx

Sprinkles Beads is on MISI!

Yes! That's right!

Sprinkles Beads is now on MISI.

This evening I opened a new account, and started listing 5 new supplies to the shop. So far we have

• 1 inch headpins
• 2 inch headpins
• Mixed buttons
• Mobile Phone Charm Straps
• Wire guardians

All postage is £1.00 per order, with 20p for each additional item. So it might be best to stock up while you can, all in one go!

Some items that I will be listing are not small, for example bead boards and beading mats. These will have different postage & packaging prices, due to their size.

Might go and list some more items now.. so keep checking all the time to see new stock!

Sprinks xx

Celebrating Easter with new listings!

I hope you have all had a lovely Easter weekend so far!

I have been making a new bracelet watch.
This watch is made from black and grey petals and glass pearls.

It is available on Misi now for more information!

I have also added the Petal PhoneCharms that I blogged about here. They are idea for your mobile phone, DS and even zips!
They are also available on Misi for only £3.50 each! 

Sprinks xx

Creative Crafting Magazine - Easter Edition

Creative Crafting Magazine is OUT NOW! 

This is our 4 issue, with the focus on Easter. 

Check it out here!
Click on the magazine to view it full screen for a better read.

This issue we have two competitions.
1. To win an A5 advert in the next issue of the magazine.
and
2. Win the egg cup candles featured in the candle make, kindly donated by Sweet Scented Soy.

Read the magazine to find out how to enter!

We also welcome 3 new contributors to the magazine
Amy - Amyorangejuice http://www.amyorangejuice.co.uk
Trevor - Trev's Carvings https://sites.google.com/site/tl2sculpture
Dianne - Heartmade Gifts https://www.heartmadegifts.wordpress.com

If you would like to contribute to the next magazine, we will be focusing on Father's Day. So any features, makes, etc will be strongly considered. Please contact sprinks[@]creative-crafting.com

(please remove the [] before sending!)

We also have advertising space available. We are working on our media pack, that will give you all the information you need to know about advertising with us. 

Hope you enjoy the read!

Until next time, 

Sprinks xx