Tea, Babies and Beads

Blog moved

2011-01-06T16:38:00.000-08:00

Happy New year to all.

It was about this time last year I started my little quest to become a blogger. I have discovered im defiantly not that much of a talker, and my style is more of images than words, so i am moving this blog to tumblr, where i feel my style of blogging is more appropriate. I hope you will follow me over there :0)

You will find me here http://oddgirlcreates.tumblr.com/

Thanks for following me this far.

lots of love

lucie x

My first treasury!

2010-06-20T14:56:00.000-07:00

I have never done an Etsy treasury before, but I am so pleased I have started. It is so very satisfying, compiling a collection of items that inspire you.

Please go check out all the fab items I have found.

Giveaway!!!!

2010-06-16T01:31:00.000-07:00

Hello all, sorry for the lack of posts of late. I now am back though, with a giveaway.....YAY freestuff!!!!!

A few of my items are up for grabs on the lovley Kimbox fashion blog. Go check it out for a chance to win :)

NEW Website

2010-05-05T15:02:00.000-07:00

This week I have mostly been making....my new website!!! Yay!!

I am so excited to unveil my new site to all of you, I am so pleased with my efforts. As a special treat to all you blog readers here is discount code for 10% off, valid until the end of May. Just enter BLOG at the checkout to receive the discount.

★ S A L E ★

2010-04-28T04:23:00.000-07:00

I am having a sale, please go check it out. If you mention my blog at the checkout you will also receive free shipping (refunded through paypal.)

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★ S A L E ★

Buy ANY 2 item from my store and get a 3rd free (cheapest item will be the free one) Purchase two and let me know which item you would like for FREE! ★ This is valid till Friday 30th April at 12midnight GBT★

Featured

2010-04-24T08:01:00.000-07:00

A bit late in posting, but a big thank you to Evie at Milomade for featuring my Blue Flower ring in her beautiful blog the other day. Checkout her amazing shop, full of buttons, recycled into new fashionable jewellery. A couple of my faves below.

How things change!

2010-04-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

I was just looking through my computer and came across some images of my old artwork. I used to paint and doodle alot before I had my little ones - mostly alien type creatures. It is strange to see them again, I have got no idea where the originals have gone - i think they might be at the back of our shed, i will try and dig them out tomorrow. These creatures were like good friends to me, I was in a completly different world then. I wonder if there are still they are still inside me???.....we shall have to see :)

Crafty swap.....and look what I got!

2010-04-12T13:08:00.000-07:00

So on Friday I recieved two unknown packages through my door, then I remembered the swap! How excited was I? Not knowing what was inside, it felt like Christmas. In my mystery parcels I was thrilled to find two beautiful items.

A beautiful black glass pendant from stevie-davies.co.uk

I really love the paler streaks to the side, it gives it a little something extra.

And a really lovley bookmark from it's the little things

I really love the copper findings and it has a luck theme.

I hope the recipient of my swap item was as chuffed as I am, definatly worth taking part in.

International crafty swap

2010-04-01T01:38:00.001-07:00

I am taking part in my first art swap. I found out through Konnie Kapows blog. If it works out right I send out one creation and I should get a few back in return, its a bit like a chain letter but for crafts.

For this to work I now need to find 6 others, I have 2 confirmed, so I need another 4.

If you would like to join in, leave a comment.

Should be really fun :)

Yummy treats!

2010-03-31T09:37:00.001-07:00

I received a parcel through the post this morning. I had ordered my little ones some gorgeous felt biscuits from Pipinopolis, they are an easter prezzie. I am just so thrilled to bits with them, I had to show them off. They are even tastier in the flesh (or should that be felt?!)

COMING SOON New shop!

2010-03-30T17:09:00.000-07:00

I am currently in the process of setting up a new Folksy shop where I will be selling my cards. I have been meaning to do this for a while, as I have them in a few local shops, but none being displayed online. I think having their own store will showcase them better, rather than being alongside the jewellery, where I think it would look a bit unfocused.

My cards feature my simple illustrations, that have been printed, then handcoloured and cutout.

Truley amazing!

2010-03-22T15:13:00.000-07:00

Wooden spirit Maika

I have just discovered the most amazing artwork on Etsy and I just had to share as I am just completely stunned by it.

Chopoli uses driftwood and bits of bark and polymer clay to create the extremely lifelike wooden spirits. Beautiful!

Wooden spirit Elia

Finding My Handmade Happiness 10/17

2010-03-22T14:46:00.001-07:00

Bright, beautiful and oh so cozy for the pot Vintage Town

At last, time for some....TEA!

This makes me smile :) Tea in the garden anyone? Girl Named Poo

Cute and quirky She draws

Bright and Funky Paperclips

2010-03-16T15:36:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous new giant paperclips are now available in my Etsy store. Whether used as a bookmark or to keep important notes together, they will add a splash of colour to your day. More colours will be available soon.

Finding My Handmade Happiness 9/17

2010-03-08T15:12:00.000-08:00

Hot stuff! Beautiful lava bead necklace from Skeptis

Black......

I love black, it's definitly my comfort colour. Here are some of my favourite pieces of black from my searches :)

I don't have an iphone, but if i did this would be mine! Squirrel's Nest

Simply magical Ich Bin

Enter the dreamy world of The Little Fox

Oh so funky by Post

My latest Oddgirl Creates

Treasury - Blue Skies

2010-03-02T14:39:00.000-08:00

One of my chunky necklaces has been included in a beautiful new treasury created by Righthand

Healing properties of......breastmilk!

2010-03-02T07:46:00.000-08:00

My little girl has been suffering from a really nasty eye infection for the past few days, and the drops that had been prescribed to her from the doctors seem to have given her a rash. My fiance, Frae, was searching the net the other night and found alot of posts saying that breast milk has amazing healing properties. So yesterday, poor little Doozie, got milk sprayed in her eye's (it sounds a bit harsh, and I think she was a little bit shocked!) Instead of the eyedrops, she just had breastmilk put it the corners of her eye's. But I think it has actually worked, her eye's are definatly noticably clearer. It is said that breastmilk can also be used to clear a blocked nose, ear infections and even nappy rash!

Finding My Handmade Happiness 8/17

2010-02-28T15:16:00.000-08:00

Ninja protection for your keys! Lilley's

Hot Pink......

British style Karen Hilton Designs

I love these cuffs from Allysin

Super-fab upcycled armwarmers twixtbetwixt

OMG Pink and Batman all in one sitting ;) Channon

My chunky necklace

Update...

2010-02-28T15:10:00.000-08:00

I have been neglecting the blog for a little while, I have been suffering with the cold from hell for about a week, and then my little Daisy-doo got it, and now the poor little miss has an eye infection. I think it is hopefully clearing up a bit now, so I will be making regular posts again.

Finding My Handmade Happiness 7/17

2010-02-15T15:16:00.000-08:00

Dotty pin from Chain of Button Daisies

Polka dots.....

Beautiful dotty art from Jellybeans

Wear a happy hat on rainy days Moaning Minnie

Button earrings from me :)

Pretty little purse from yunisacs

Perfectly fabulous!! LaraLou

Classic styles from Righthand

Finding My Handmade Happiness 6/17

2010-02-12T12:40:00.000-08:00

Listening to my babies laughing.....

I couldn't find anything that really represented this well enough for me to include, so instead here are my two favourite creations.....Dylan and Daisy :)

Finding My Handmade Happiness 5/17

2010-02-08T13:46:00.000-08:00

Simple and beautiful "Rainbow" Photos by Rosie

Rainbows....

Today's installment features only items from the fabulous Folksy folk, gorgeous items to brighten your world :)

Ultra cute and VERY funky! raggtagg*

Kitschy cool from Heroine Industries

Bright little beauty from The Rainbow Room

Colourful Cats from Quernus Crafts

Opposites Attract from me :)

Finding My Handmade Happiness4/17

2010-02-04T13:30:00.000-08:00

The beautiful "A Star Among Them" from EmeliaJane

STARS.......

It just rocks...nuff said! LittleGreenRoom

One from me :)

I love the simple character's from TummyMountain

Offering a magical glow from BlueRoomPottery

Finding My Handmade Happiness 3/17

2010-01-31T07:29:00.000-08:00

This is such a cute necklace from Pumpkin Pye Boutique

Bread and Butter....

.....Yum! Check out these tasty bits of handmade bread and butter, freshly baked from the Etsy community.

Go on many an adventure with little butter

Perfect partners! Valentines card from theRasilisk

Tasty little treats from BabyLovesPink

Treasury

2010-01-29T11:32:00.000-08:00

My very funky Black and Pink button ring, has been included in TheLunaGirls gorgeous treasury, "BOWS!"