Cards, Bridesmaid Keepsakes and Bedroom Bunting

I would describe myself as an optimist, yet sometimes i seem to forget that amongst the craziness of life. Its so easy to do isn't it, one minute all is right with the world, the next minute you've broken the washing machine by accidentally washing a full large box of matches in it (yes, i did that this week) and suddenly everything seems rather overwhelming and destined for disaster... lucky then that i was listing this card featuring one of the most reassuring lyrics of all time from Bob Marley's Three Little birds - the timely reminder of my familiar philosophical buoyancy soon put smile back on my face! :)

When i was designing the card i couldn't decide whether to keep the background plain (as above), or to add a sunrise background (the rising sun is mentioned in the song), so i went with both. Here's the sunrise one.

You can just select your preference from the drop down menu in my Print and Paper shop on Etsy.

I also added another card this week featuring one of my favourite quotes, this time about friendship.

The photograph is of a beautiful pink cosmos flower i snapped last summer and i'm really pleased with the way it compliments the wording.

Both cards are priced £2.20 and are available on my website or on Etsy. The vigilant among you will notice that i have finally made the decision to put up the price of my cards... I was so reluctant to but the printing costs have gone up so i have little choice but to pass on the extra expense and i actually feel a lot better now i've done it.

p.s. I haven't finished adjusting all my listings yet so if you want to grab yourself a bargain, now is the time! :)

Personalised Bridesmaid And Flower Girl Keepsakes

I also listed these custom bridesmaid/flower girl keepsakes this week.

They are priced £9 each including a gift box.

I'm more than happy to adapt the colour to suit a wedding theme, or to create something similar for maid of honour/best man/page boy - just contact me via my website or Etsy shop to discuss your requirements!

Nesting Birds Bedroom Bunting

Last but not least, i've listed this pretty bunting, featuring my nesting birds design on printed on organic sateen fabric. 

It starts at £9 for a six flag length and is available from my website and Etsy shop.

And that's all from me, i've been busier than i thought! I'm looking forward to finding out what the lovely folk over at Planet Penny's Happy Friday and Lucy Blossom's Handmade Monday have been up to now :) See you there! x

Rustic Weddings

One of the things about having a handmade business that really brings a smile to my face is the chance to make a contribution to special moments in other people's lives. I've recently been working on a range of rustic wedding gifts and decorations and i'm super excited at the prospect of being a small part of some wonderful wedding days sometime soon! :)

Rustic Wedding Banners And Bunting

All items in this range are made with a combination of hessian and a lovely fine organic white cotton.

I have listed three bunting designs so far, although my head is already bubbling with ideas for more! There's the classic Mr&Mrs,

Love hearts,

and the 'JUST MARRIED' set pictured at the top of the page. All the applique figures have a pretty frayed edge - here's a pic from the heart bunting to give you a closer look.

The two six flag strings are priced £10.99 (other lengths in those designs are also available) and the 'JUST MARRIED' is £20.99. They are listed for sale now on my website and Etsy shop.

Rustic Wedding Favours

I've also been working on some wedding favour bags - they come in two sizes, 8x10.5cms and 10x13.5cms.

A set of five of the smaller ones is £8.99 and a set of five of the larger ones is £10.99,

and for an extra 95p they can come with personalised labels like this.

Last but not least is the personalised, hand embroidered lavender heart.

I think it would work well either as a wedding favour or as a gift for the bride and groom.

It comes in one of the larger size hessian bags,

and is priced £7.50. They are available, along with all the other items i've shown you today, from my website and Etsy shop.

This is my first time linking up with Planet Penny's Happy Friday, so hello to any new visitors to my blog :) i look forward to visiting yours very soon!

I'm also linking up with the first Handmade Monday to be hosted over at Lucy Blossom crafts blog so i'm looking forward to catching up with some old blogging buddies too :)

Showcase Saturday (77) Fall In Love

Welcome to another Showcase! As always i have three gorgeous Etsy treasuries to share with you today, along with an item from each of the clever curator's shops.

* If you'd like to submit a treasury for consideration for next week's post, all the information you'll need, including what the theme will be, is at the end of this post (remember, if your treasury gets featured an item from your shop will be too!)

Fall In Love

Artemis Leggings, High Waisted, Chevron Arrow Print ByBlackbird Tees 

'autumn nuptials' a treasury by blackbirdtees

Treasury tool by StylishHome

Dr Zeus Quote 'You Know You're In Love...' By Susan Newberry Designs

'Fall in Love' a treasury by snewberry55

Treasury tool by StylishHome

Chevron Tote Bags Custom Bridesmaid Gift Set By Jannys Girl

'Beloved........' a treasury by JANNYSGIRL

Treasury tool by StylishHome

I hope you have enjoyed this week's romantic Autumnal collections. Everything is clickable so do take a closer look at your favourite items if you have a moment!

The theme for next week's showcase will be "Country Rustic" - if you have a treasury you'd like to submit for consideration just send me a link via Etsy convo and i'll take a look!

Have a wonderful weekend :) x