The Etsy Midlanders Giveaway is Here!

Get round to the Etsy Midlanders blog to be in with a chance of winning one of 6 mystery prizes. Good Luck!

A Large To Do List..

I don't expect anyone to read this post really. It's mostly just a reminder to myself of the stuff that I've signed up for/volunteered for over the next few weeks... First, and of most interest to you, dear reader, is the Great Big Etsy Midlanders Giveaway Competition. I can't tell you just how Big and how Great this giveaway is going to be. Put Sunday in your diary and get ready to sign up for the 1st round of prizes. Over at UKHandmade I'm taking part in their 1st ever Artist Trading Card swap. I had no idea what ATCs were (learning all the time!) but as soon as I had a look at some of the ATC groups on Flickr I had to sign up. Just take a look at some of the brilliant work in the Fabric and Textile ATC group. Our 1st theme is Trees - and my 1st ever ATC is just about complete - I'm looking forward to seeing what other people have made, especially as some of my favourite crafters have also signed up. I've also signed up for Claire's Pin Cushion swap. As I've really got an enthusiasm for pin cushions at the moment (a brilliant opportunity to mix crochet and fabric), this hopefully isn't going to be too stressful. Just to make this a less tedious list of stuff I have to do - here's a pic of one of my recent pin repositories. Finally I've just this minute decided to take part in Kitschy Coo's Design-It-Yourself Clothes Sew-Along. The group is using Cal Patch's book, Design-It Yourself Clothes, which is an introduction to making your own patterns. I bought it last week but definitely need some motivation at having a go - so here's the kick up the arse that I need. My dream is to own a pair of trousers that fit... But we are starting simple with the skirt. As I appear to only have 10 days, I better get ON....

The Etsy Midlanders Giveaway is Coming!

I'm a member of the Etsy Midlanders team - it's brilliant to be able to chat and support other crafters who are local to me. I'm currently organising 2 great big MYSTERY GIVEAWAYS with 9 other members of the team, so that means that there are going to be 10 lucky winners over the next few months. I thought I'd give you a sneak preview of the work (not necessarily the prizes!!!) of Etsy sellers who are going to be contributing to the giveaway... There'll be more information on the Etsy Midlanders blog really soon so call back here or there soon! PepperPi Collectible plush characters... Sarah Myatt Glass Gorgeous jewellery... Jacksknits Cute knits.. Vintage Finds Fun vintage.... Anna Clifton Jewellery Fabulous contemporary and eco-friendly jewellery... Brimborion One of a kind brooches, dolls and more... Lewesia Glass Beautiful hand-painted glass... Vintage Wants Not Needs Lovely vintage finds... kjmakes More amazing handmade jewellery... Craft Matters My crocheted and hand-sewn accessories: