Princess Charlotte

First piece is nearly finished.  I should have it in the shop by tomorrow.

Have made a start on the Princess Charlotte pieces.

Have now made a start on this exciting project.  I'm totally enjoying making the first prototypes and now realise that, being so special, they need special treatment and detail.  I have the first four on the go...I will need to revisit pricing, as they will take longer than anticipated to complete, but they will be gorgeous.  I don't usually divulge any part-made pictures, but on this occasion I will. I am going to stick to my 50 maximum, and will be making a contribution to Centrepoint for each sold piece, which is a major aspect of making these celebratory pieces. I hope you will bear with me on the time scale...I will post up each piece, as completed.

sample head, not finished,

bonnet decoration glass and crystal.

glass bead and Swarovski  crystal detail, and embroidery.

inspired for summer.

It's great to get the chance to work outside in the summer, it's often difficult to find a breeze-less space, (especially when working with silk); so, this year I've created one.  It's lovely and sunny, but protected from the wind and with a good view of the rest of the garden, so I can keep an eye on my three dogs.  Love it.

It also provides me with tons of inspiration to get on with the coastal collages, and beach buddies.  I still have a bit to do, but can't wait to work out here.

Centrepoint charity.

I am working on a new piece for the celebration of the new Royal baby, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, the beautiful new baby of Prince William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
 I will be limiting this range of figurines to 50, and will be making a donation of 50% of the selling price of each piece to  the Centrepoint charity which was a favourite charity of Diana,  Princess of Wales.  She took both William and Harry to Centrepoint on many occasions in their youth, to view the conditions  experienced by many disadvantaged and disorientated people who were forced to live on the streets. Centrepoint supports shelter for these people.  Its current Patron is Diana's son, HRH The Duke of Cambridge .
The new pieces will be offered for sale very soon.

Special Royal Baby pieces. coming soon

I'm working on a special Royal Baby figurine.  Even though each piece is handmade (and therefore original), I will be limiting this  range of babies to just 50 maximum..  I'm so excited by this project..it is going to be lovely...and, because I don't want to be cashing-in on such a lovely occasion, I will be making a donation out of every piece to a charity that Catherine, William and his mum, Diana have always held dear.  Details to follow.

There's that Gradwell again!

Told you he gets into eyerthing.

beach buddies joining the Etsy shop

Summer almost here, (in the UK anyway) seems a good time to introduce, 'Beach buddies' to the shop.
Please meet; Gradwell...

He's very small, but the inspiration behind beach buddies.  along with the friendly crabs, that seem to get into just about all the buddies range.  I think they are fun, capture some of the beach experience, and like all my products each one is unique and completely handmade, unless otherwise informed.

Here are a few more....catch up with them in the Etsy shop.xx