http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk en-gb madebyhandby.me.uk 2012-5-17T00:00:00Z madebyhandby.me.uk http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#118481 Well I really thought it was time for a new Homepage but I dont know what I can say thats different Im still as green as I can be and Im still using up things Ive had for years or that Ive acquired for free. I suppose I have been making bling rings which requires some new beads and I have made a few polymer clay beads for bracelets because I was so impressed with my daughters beads. BUT basically nothings changed so the Homepage remains until I can think of something radically different 2012-5-17 18:05:11 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#117735 and floods and more unemployment and inflation and and well its definitely spring in the UKSo if any of that is getting you down why not treat yourself to a bargain from Madebyhand Whether buying for yourself or as a gift for someone you care for its sure to cheer you up Beautiful things at affordable prices and all carefully Made by hand. 2012-5-5 15:38:24 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#116275 Its gorgeous outside today and I treated myself to a long walk. So many butterflies came out to greet me but they wouldnt stay still long enough for a photograph When I got home I had a phone call from my daughter Elizabeth Dyer at Talent House East Midlands THEM to say shed put my experimental BLING RING out for sale and within two minutes someone had bought it Check out the Gallery there will be more experiments along these lines soon I suppose strictly speaking these rings dont really fit into my general ethics which is to be as green as possible but having said that although Ive had to buy in some beads amp ring bases I am still using up acquired beads. Needs must... 2012-4-11 18:17:01 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#112430 Ive just realised I havent added a new joke for ages and ages. Thats not funny 2012-2-13 18:28:39 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#112428 Its amazing how that rolling stone gathers moss. Had an email from Sew Hip Magazine asking for photos amp blurb to be included on their We Love page. They are particularly interested in the walnut pincushions and the French Knot brooch. Well it is a sewing mag after all I hope theyll check out the embroidery kits and needlecases too but after my busy Christmas Im hoping Ive got a few weeks to get restocked. Still its worth remembering I am always happy to make to order so if theres anything not in stock when you look you only have to ask.Ill be wandering through Snowdrop Valley on Thursday... 2012-2-13 18:05:31 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#111828 Weve had a little snow and a lot of brrrr...so Im sitting by the fire with my crochet hook in hand. Check out the gallery for the result 2012-2-5 12:29:30 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#110380 Did you make a New Years resolution I certainly did. I resolved to work even harder at everything and to keep being positive. Well Im finding the staying positive bit quite easy as orders are still coming in and creations are still flying out As to the working hard well I dont have much choice now2012 may be a difficult year for many people but looking on the bright side if you have a great product to sell at the right price it could still turn out wellThats me done thenA very Happy New Year. 2012-1-14 15:46:15 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#109286 That was just about the maddest busiest period Ive ever experienced Not just family Christmas stuff but trying to keep up with orders and supply the boutique THEM Talent House East Midlands with goods. Im delighted to say that my creations were flying out through the doorsAll I have to do now is replenish my stocks.So apologies for the bareness of my shelves and please be reassured that they will be filled up as quickly as possible.Happy New Year 2011-12-28 17:40:09 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#105443 Brrr its turned ch ch ch chilly. And as Autumn brings changes to the landscape it will be bringing changes to Madebyhand. As my daughter Elizabeth Dyer is opening a shop with her business partner Stephanie McDonald Walker check them out on Facebook much of my stock will be off to Leicester And new things will be appearing here at Madebyhand. Ive been busy revamping my embroidery kits some are already on sale here but there will be more added quite soon. Of course I will still be happy to accept commissions and there will still be a selection of jewellery and other items for sale here. And now Im off to play at my latest craft craze painting on stones well it is halfterm Check out the gallery to see my first effort. 2011-10-26 10:25:36 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#102894 Leaves are falling the harvest has begun and Ive been gathering more than just the goodies from my garden and the countryside Friends and family have been clearing out their cupboards and drawers and all sorts has been landing on my doorstep. Quite a lot of my new stock has been posted off to Leicester where my daughter will be selling it in her new shop and at craft markets but Im still managing to add to my shop here at Madebyhand.There will be some rather drastic changes here soon so...watch this space 2011-9-20 17:06:51 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#100248 No I wont apologise Ive just bought my first stocking filler. If I hadnt bought it today it might not have been available nearer to Christmas. Anyway inflation may reach 5 by the end of the year so now is as good a time to buy as anyAnd on that note...gorgeous exclusive inexpensive stocking fillers available here Dont forget PampP is free to UK 2011-8-10 18:23:34 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#97498 I know it sounds crazy but when I attended the craft fair last month I took a few pairs of Christmassy earrings with me. My friend Jackie laughed but hey I sold all but one pair Im finding it hard to replace my stock after the craft fair theres so much to be done in the garden at this time of year but commisions are being fulfilled and new things are appearing gradually. So check out the earrings. The plectrums are extremely popular they disappear almost as fast as I can make them. More colours on the way soon but these black pearly ones are really eye catching. So with the first half of the year behind us were thinking ahead to Christmas. And as my experience at the craft has proved we are not alone 2011-7-2 17:05:05 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#95428 I must confess that Im not a lover of craft fairs and I hadnt attended one for years. So it was a pleasant surprise to have a pretty good day at StokesubHamdon Must get making faster... 2011-6-3 17:45:30 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#94474 And here we are nearly at the end of May. The sun is shining and Ive been making and selling like mad Im attending a craft fair on Monday 30th. at Stoke sub Hamdon in South Somerset with my friend Jackie from Keepers Makers. Should be a good day and it will be fun for me to see some new crafts. Maybe well see you there. 2011-5-22 11:38:54 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#91341 Although I havent added much to the shop recently I am working working working on new items and should be able to update the shop soon. Ive been busy with sales through my other outlets and am about to offer some things in a shop here in Watchet called Keepers Makers. If youre in the area you can find it in the Chandlery on the Esplanade. Its well worth a visit some really fab ecofriendly goodies and a great welcome. Go in and browse but be warned youll find it hard to come out empty handed Heres wishing for this gorgeous weather to continue. 2011-4-9 14:09:55 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#88287 Well it might be spring by the calendar but its so cold here it feels like winter has returned. But the gardens are pretty convinced and the lambs are looking quite well grown so I guess it must be true The sun is warm enough to tempt our bees out occasionally and Im looking forward to more honey this year only our second year as bee keepers. Im tempted to embroider some 3D honey bees and Im wondering if theyll fit into those brooch findings I acquired the other day... 2011-3-2 17:50:59 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#84713 Well here we are in the middle of January already. I hope unlike me youve had a happy and healthy start to the year. Unfortunately the flu moved into my house and then I had a problem with my internet connection and then there was... Hmmm All I can say is as the song goes Things can only get better Well fingers crossed So on to business. Its going to be a hard year for many people that much Im sure of but for those of us offering great products at great prices it could be a chance to broaden our horizons. I will certainly be hoping to extend my range of goods bearing in mind those items my customers have requested. So look out for something new and a little bit different in the shop 2011-1-16 14:09:53 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#82011 According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter usually late November to midDecember. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring. Therefore according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santas reindeer EVERY single one of them from Rudolph to Blitzen had to be a girl. We should have known...only women would be able to drag an overweight man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost. 2010-12-3 20:31:37 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#81311 Almost unbelievably even here in West Somerset weve had snow We get very excited about it as it just doesnt happen very often these days. So to celebrate the season a new collection of Christmas earrings is beginning to appear. Terrific value at only 1632.50 including PampP so why not have several pairs so you can ring the changes 2010-11-26 18:55:40 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#78988 I do hope so because Im just about to add a new pair of earrings inspired by the autumn colours We now have a new Guest Maker...Marianne Elisabeth Rogers. A talented young lady with a funky twist And she is much after my own heart with her vintage and unusual button jewellery Welcome to Madebyhand Marianne. 2010-10-28 17:10:50 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#77446 even when the weather is not as lovely as the weather man promised I always come back from my walks along the shore with a bag full of treasure beautiful stones the occasional shell a bit of smooth scoured glass. Today I was struck by the plastic It always seems so bright and colourful and stands out amongst the debris of seaweed stones and sand. Blue was the predominant colour today and it worked so well with the orangey browns and reds that I feel a seaside collection coming on. Watch this space 2010-10-9 16:41:10 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#76512 Chilly mornings and evenings. Im starting to look longingly at the log fire thats set ready in my fireplace and thinking about making new stock while it blazes away My friend David Horn is taking part in an open studio event called Somerset Art Weeks. His studio is at the bottom of my garden and Ive been printing cards of his artwork. Theyre selling well and very soon Ill be adding some new ones to the shop. I went to a Creative Crafts show in Exeter at the weekend amp couldnt believe the materials available now for jewellery making and needlecrafts. Theres so much But I was good I came away emptyhanded. Well Im determined to continue to be as green as possible and I still have many goodies that Ive been given or have found for recycling. Happy Autumn 2010-9-27 17:35:15 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#72826 Things are really getting going here must be the weather There is a new page where invited makers can sell their wares. First up is Liz Dyer an extremely talented young lady. Shes created some gorgeous jewellery based on FOOD New earrings are appearing and prices are changing check them out now Remember postage is FREE to the UK. And remember that everything at Madebyhand is created by hand and will not be found in the high street 2010-8-14 09:36:58 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#72333 I cant believe so much time has slipped nay whizzed by. Well I blame the bees One hive is all we have but theyre producing so much honey its all we can do to keep up with it And now Ive made my first little candle with the wax that is the byproduct of all that honey. Unfortunately I decided to light it before I thought of taking a photo and it was burning merrily away last night Ill do some more look out for a picture in the gallery. Loads of new earrings coming And some little covered notebooks in the style of the needlebooks for those of you who dont sew And maybe just maybe some little beehive candles... 2010-8-8 10:32:07 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#68448 In the mood for all sorts but especially for adding new products to my shop Hot off the workbench today Dreamcatcher Earrings Well when I say workbench I mean sofa but sofa so good Check them out anyway a great summer look. 2010-6-20 21:37:00 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#66674 Actually its raining but that gives me the chance to work indoors instead of in the garden. And I must confess Ive been neglecting my website its just been so lovely to work outside. So today there are some new items appearing. At last Im getting the long promised Stumpwork embroidery kits out Never tried Stumpwork Its easy once you know how. My kits are a perfect introduction to this fascinating and absorbing 3D technique. Beginners will want to do more and if youre already hooked one or two of my kits are suitable for more experienced stitchers How do you feel about being called stitchers Let me know The embroidery kits will appear in Other Items in the shop. Check out the first one now and enjoy the summer 2010-6-1 12:00:28 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#64421 2010-5-3 12:36:32 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#55344 Happy New Year 2010 already time to say a big thank you to all my customers. Thank you Madebyhand is still in its infancy evolving and changing. Im looking forward to my first full year of business. New ideas are rushing in and all I need is the time to get them from drawing board to production line So whats your New Years resolution 2010-1-2 18:21:58 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#53569 Christmas is coming Ive just had an order for several pairs of recycled can earrings so Im busy scouring the countryside How many times have I moaned about cans being dumped without thought for the environment. It used to just offend me and if there was a bin nearby Id dispose of them. Still wasteful when they could have been properly recycled at the local recycling centre but at least its tidier. Now my eyes are scanning with my own recycling in mind they get taken home and washed thoroughly Ive just been given some Guinness cans... 2009-11-28 18:22:14 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#51788 Oh so this is how you add a new post Well I think Ive nearly got it all sussed. Just the email to sort out now... The new tassel earrings look great The range of colours is huge. I can make to order too. How about a matching service Send me the colour you want and I make up a pair of earrings to tone perfectly 2009-11-2 14:47:59 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#50888 Keeps going wrong 2009-10-18 20:11:38 http://www.madebyhandby.me.uk/page13.htm#49933 Ta daaaa Well here I am with my very own website created by my very own daughter Liz Thanks Liz And all its cost me is a months rent and a bit Very reasonable Id say. Now all I have to do is get it sorted. Its easy says Liz Mmmm...today is going to be my first attempt at this blogging business. Probably not the most important bit but possibly the most fun OK here I go lets see if it works. 2009-10-3 16:06:20