New Hair Accessory, SALE and more

Good evening all and Happy World Goth Day!
I have a few things to talk about today.

First of all, I have a new hair accessory available in my Etsy shop:

I hand tatted the flowers for this hair comb in pale lilac, lavender and white cotton thread and sewed them to a base of olive green tatted leaves. I loved creating this and I now have ideas for more colour combinations. You can find more details about it here.

~SALE~

I'm running a Sale from now (Thursday) until Tuesday on all items in my Etsy shop. 

Enter code:

20PERCENTOFF

in the coupon code box during checkout for, you've guessed it, 20% OFF. 

Offer ends Tuesday 27th May 11am EDT / 4pm BST Valid only with code. Excludes shipping.

~Wanelo~

Is anyone on Wanelo? It's like Pinterest but only for products. I'm starting to get the hang of it and I've already found lots of great items, so if you wish to, you can follow me here. It also has a feature where you can create stories that are a lot like Etsy treasuries. Here are my first few (click on the pictures to see more about the items):

I look forward to seeing you on there.

Heather x

Currently reading 'Tigana' by Guy Gavriel Kay

Currently listening to: Assassin's Creed II OST

New Tatted Bookmarks

Hi all. 

I have some new tatted lace bookmarks for you:

I've just listed this variegated yellow rose bookmark on Etsy. It would make a lovely Spring or Summer Wedding favour. Please contact me if you would like a larger quantity. Bulk discounts are available. 

Why not treat yourself or perhaps give it as a gift.

'Janessa' red and green bookmark. This was shuttle tatted in a thinner thread than my other bookmarks and was very enjoyable to make.

I hope you like these. I am currently photographing a new hair accessory that I'll have available in the next few days. Keep an eye on my twitter page for updates.

Heather x

Currently reading: 'A Midsummer-Night's Dream

Currently listening to: 'Folk Songs' by Trio Mediaeval

New Site and Listings

Hi all. I hope you're having a good weekend.

I'm having a very productive time. As well as working on some custom orders, I'm also trying to sort through my project box. This is where I keep my most recent ideas and currently it's full of half finished pieces. Now that I've been to my latest craft fair, I'm determined to get back to finishing at least one per day. Here's a few of the items I'll be finishing next:

~Google+~

I've decided to start a Google+ page for my tatting business. 

If you're on google+, you can follow me here. I will be using it to keep you updated on new listings as well as some posts on topics I'm interested in. I hope you can join me over there.

~New creations~

Here are my latest tatted lace creations. These can all be found in my Etsy shop.

'Mina' teal beaded earrings. Find them here.

'Lyanara' One Of A Kind prom / tropical beach bridal bracelet. This features the hand dyed 'Corsage' thread by the wonderful Marilee of Yarnplayer. You can find it here.

'Janessa' butterfly garden bookmark. This is also a One Of A Kind piece as this was the prototype for a new bookmark design featuring my 'Janessa' motif pattern. It is available here. 

I've also decided to update my Etsy banner:

It features part of my variegated pink rose bookmark. What do you think? I really like it.

That's it for today. Keep an eye on my twitter page / facebook page / Google+ page as I'll be listing a few more bookmarks today and tomorrow.

Have a nice Sunday,

Heather x

Currently reading: 'A Midsummer-Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare

Currently listening to: 'Broken Crown Halo' by Lacuna Coil

New Tatting and More

Hi everyone. Hope you are all well.

I've been hard at work on new projects. I'll write a blog post about them soon but first, here are my latest creations:

~Tatted bracelets~

Clockwise from left:

'Lyanara' gothic bracelet in blue, turquoise and purple with black beads

'Lillian' cottage chic bracelet in pale turquoise, country grape, shell pink and natural

'Freya' floral bracelet in pale lilac, vintage lavender and olive green

'Lyanara' woodland bracelet in olive green with purple beads

'Lyanara' bridal / prom bracelet in pale silver with silver lined beads

~Bead charms for jewellery making~

Clockwise from left:

Pink flower charms

Rhinestone and glass bead charms

Black and silver charms

Rosaline pink and crystal charms

~More creations~

Top: Rococo inspired wine glass charms

Bottom: 'Isabella' blue dangle earrings

PDF original tatting pattern of the Isabella earrings - beginner

I can't wait to show you all what I've been working on. Until then, have a good Wednesday/Thursday.

Heather x

Currently reading: 'Tigana' by Guy Gavriel Kay

Currently listening to: 'Feast Of Silence' by Vas

New Tatting Pattern

Good morning everyone. Hope you're well on this cold Sunday. I've got lots to talk about today. So first things first: I have a new tatting pattern online.

For the past few days I've been working on a pdf of my rose bookmark pattern and after a lot of drawing, writing, proof reading and more proof reading, I've finally published it. I really hope you like it. This happens to be one of my favourite designs I've created since I started tatting.

Find it on Craftsy and Etsy.

Next: I have something exciting to share.

I will be opening my very own online boutique this month.

It will be packed full of my tatted lace jewellery, home decor, bookmarks, tatting patterns and much more. Can't wait to show you all!

As well as all this I've been busy creating new items:

'Rosa' bookmark in a stunning mix of raspberry, yellow, peach, purple and green. This was created using the bookmark pattern above.

'Janessa' bookmark in lilac and grape. This uses another of my motif patterns, available here.

'Valencia' napkin rings in foxglove purple.

'Amaryllis' beaded pendant in variegated pink.

'Christina' earrings in blush pink and ivory.

More new creations coming soon.

Have a lovely Sunday,

Heather x

Currently reading: 'The Haunting' by Paul Doherty

Currently listening to: 'The Visit' by Loreena McKennitt

Handmade Monday is here

Happy Handmade Monday!

This is the first annual Handmade Monday. Similar to Black Friday / Cyber Monday, you'll be able to find lots of handmade sellers with sales on. 

So what am I doing?

~SALE~

Well first of all I'm running a 20% OFF store wide SALE in my Zibbet shop. Prices have already been marked down.

You can also get 20% OFF in my Etsy shop. Use code TRHANDMADE20 in the coupon box during checkout.

Both are valid today only up to 11am EST / 4pm GMT

Find more sale announcements today on twitter.

~Competition~

I will also be running one or more competitions and specials throughout the day.

Keep watching my twitter page and my facebook fan page for details of these. I will be doing some on each so if you're only on one of these two sites, you'll still have the opportunity to enter.

The 1st competition will be at 10:45am GMT / 5:45am EST on twitter.

Find more specials from other sellers here.

Have fun today!

Heather x

Currently reading: 'Vagabond' by Bernard Cornwell

Currently listening to: 'Elemental' by Loreena McKennitt

I'm In A Magazine!

I'm in a magazine!

A few weeks ago I received a message asking for some Christmas decorations for a GoodHomes magazine photo shoot (UK publication). Exciting! So I made them up, sent them off and here is the result.

My small white and silver beaded tatted lace snowflake is on the bottom left of p96 in the GoodHomes magazine Dec / Jan 2014 issue, along with some other Etsy sellers.

I was literally dancing round the room when I found it in there.

This issue has just come out so it will be in shops for a while.

On a completely unrelated note: As we're getting closer to Christmas, I've added some new collections to my Folksy shop. There's now a section for £5 items and Under, then I have Under £10, Under £20 and Under £50.

Have a great day,

Heather

Currently reading: 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott

Currently listening to: The Huntress by Mediaeval Baebes

Giveaway Winners

~Anniversary Giveaway - The Winners~

Thank you very much to everyone who entered. We didn't quite reach the last prize but I do have two winners to announce.

~Prize 1~

Using random.org

the winner of this pendant is:

TattingChic

~Prize 2~

The winner of the set of three snowflakes is:

Melissa Hamilton

Congratulations to the winners.

If you didn't win, don't worry as you can still take advantage of my Anniversary Sale in my Esty shop. Offer ends Sunday.

Thanks again for all your support.

Heather x

Updates and Zibbet

~Update on Anniversary Giveaway~

Thank you so much to those of you who have entered my Giveaway. I can now tell you that we are 3 entries away from unlocking the set of three large beaded snowflakes :)

Don't forget to tell your friends. The more entries we get, the more chance there is of unlocking the last prize.

Enter here

~Zibbet~

As well as being on Etsy, you can now also find my handmade creations on Zibbet. I will be adding more listings there in the coming days.

To celebrate my new shop, my first 5 buyers will each receive a free gift with their order. 

Find me on Zibbet

~New listings~

Here are some of my latest creations:

Top row: 'Mina' ivory and silver bridal bracelet, 'Celenia' variegated blue snowflake

Middle row: 'Celyna' pink and silver snowflake, Red rose applique

Bottom row: 'Celyna' One Of A Kind hot pink decoration

Have a great Thursday and don't forget to enter my giveaway.

Heather x

Currently reading: 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott

Currently listening to: 'Buch der Balladen' by Faun

4th Anniversary Extravaganza

~Anniversary Extravaganza~

CLOSED

It's my 4th Etsy / tatting business Anniversary! I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you so much for all your support as I've grown and continue to grow my business. It means a great deal to me. To celebrate I'm running a giveaway right here on my blog along with a massive sale.

***There are 10 ways to enter my giveaway. You can do 1, 10 or anywhere in between. Anyone can enter, even if you're already following my blog, twitter etc. (the full rules are towards the end of this post).***

Now for the prizes:

~Prizes~

The starting prize is this:

One green and gold 'Aster' pendant, worth $13

Once I get 25 entries I shall unlock another prize:
NOW UNLOCKED

A Set of three large silver beaded 'Celyna' Christmas decorations, worth $17

If I receive 50 entries, I'll unlock this:

-A Set of four customizable large 'Rosetta' coasters, worth $37! You choose the colour. Find more images of this design here.

-The winner of this prize will also receive a 20% OFF coupon code for use in my Etsy shop until the end of December this year.

That's potentially THREE prize winners!

~Rules~

How to enter:

There are 10 ways to enter. You can do 1 of these, or all 10 or anywhere in between. 

A. Follow this blog

B. Write about this Anniversary Extravaganza on your own blog with a link back to this post.

C. Heart my shop on Etsy

D. Look through my Etsy shop, come back here and in your comment below this post tell me which is your favourite item and why.

E. Follow me on twitter

F. Tweet about this Anniversary Extravaganza with a link back to this post

G. Follow me on tumblr

H. 'Like' my Facebook fan page

I. Follow me on Pinterest

J. Buy an item or items from my Etsy shop

Each of these counts as ONE entry and each person can have a MAXIMUM of 10 entries. Once you have done any of these, comment underneath this blog post saying which entries you've completed and a way I can contact you (eg. your twitter username, blog address or Etsy username).

This giveaway is now closed.

The winner(s) will be announced Friday 25th October. I will use random.org to pick the winners.

**This giveaway is open to everyone even if you haven't got a blog or a blogger / google account and if you had done A, C, E, G, H or I before I started this competition, you can still enter.**

To unlock the four large coasters, make sure you complete as many of these ways of entering as possible. I will update you throughout the week with how it's going.

Good luck and have fun!

~SALE~

I am also running a massive sale in my Etsy shop. 

Spend up to $20 for 15% OFF - use code ANNI15 during checkout

Spend $20 or more for 20% OFF - use code ANNI20 during checkout

Spend $45 or more for 30% OFF - use code ANNI30 during checkout

This offer is valid on all items in my Etsy shop until Sunday 27th October 7pm GMT / 3pm EST  The discounts are only valid when the relevant codes are used.

Thank you very much for all your support.

Heather x

Bookmarks and An Invitation

Good afternoon everyone. Hope you're having a good week. It's lovely and sunny here although to tell you the truth I actually prefer it a little cooler than this. We have all the windows open yet it's still too hot. I'm just about to go and have a cool drink but before that it's time for a blog post.

So what have I been up to? Well as usual I have several projects on the go. I'm working on two fairly large orders. I've also be making some more bookmark. Here are some sneak peeks:

I'm loving tatting this one up. It uses my 'Janessa' butterfly pattern. I think it looks great in the multicoloured thread although it does mean I've nearly run out of this colourway. I'll have to order some more from the US before I can list more than one bookmark.

This was one of those ideas that looked great in my head but I wasn't sure if it would work in practice. It uses my 'Rosa' design. I decided to use three colours for the rose in the centre and I'm so glad I went with it. A watercolour painting springs to mind. For the sides I'm using cream and olive green thread. 

I'll have these two finished and listed by the weekend.

Speaking of Rosa bookmarks, I've listed a white version on Etsy.

This would make a great wedding favour or perhaps a gift for Valentine's Day next year. You can also customize this design here.

One last thing I'd like to talk about today.

Are you thinking about opening up your very own Etsy shop? If yes then I have an invitation for you. 

If you click here and then create and open your shop, your first 40 listings will be free! Cool eh :)

Time to get back to the work.

Have a nice Thursday,

Heather x

Currently reading: 'The Bourne Identity' by Robert Ludlum

Currently listening to: 'Unleashed Memories' by Lacuna Coil