Folksy Friday - New Homes For Sale

I revealed in my blog post last week that I have a burning desire to become an Estate Agent... I also mentioned this on Twitter, and promptly lost 9 followers! But hey, I am undeterred!

This ambition of mine stems from an absolute love of property - big, small, whatever! To me a house is more than just bricks and mortar, more than just a home. A house is the heart of every family - their sanctuary, their shelter, the place they come back to, the place they laugh in, cry in, play in, grow in, and a house should be a reflection of it's occupant's life, love and soul.

So with all this in mind, I decided to get in a little practise for my new career, and this week I bring you twelve delectable new homes I have found on folksy... (and no mortgages required!)

As usual, click on the label below each picture to find out more...

Bird Nesting Box or House

by Caractacus Pots

Wooden Insect / Bug Hut

by The Craft Shed

Home from Home Handmade Ceramic House

by H B Ceramics

Long Life Decorated Bird House

by The Meadow Craft Workshop

The Funky House

by Dollydoo

Wooden Bird House

by Coastal Wood Craft

Gingerbread House Necklace

by Betty and Butters

Hedgehog House

by Wudwerx

Ladybird House

by Skiprat Creations

Shed Some Light

by AngeMadeCeramics

The Witch's House

by Alix Swan

Little Wooden House

by number 72

So, when are you moving in??

Folksy Friday - Daffodil Yellow...

I found myself amazed this week that my daffodils were out already... but then it's nearly the middle of March already, so perhaps that's normal... But I thought, brave little blighters, showing their sunny little faces when all the rest of the world is still so dark and dreary.

There is something about that intense daffodil yellow that is so uplifting and cheering, that I just had to search on Folksy for some more gorgeous yellowness...

Click on the label below each item to find out more...

Yellow Dandelions

by ialbert

Funky Yellow Fur Shopper

by West London Style

Quartz Flower and Bee Earrings

by Blue Forest Jewellery

Yellow Wooden Cameo Necklace

by Lauras Jewellery

"Yellow and Blue Bird" Card

by Laura Makes Pictures

Mellow Yellow Hand Felted Bracelet

by The Rainbow Room

Yellow Flower Card

by Crafts By Pegs

iPod Touch Case

by Pins and Needles

Jelly Baby Handbag/Keyring Charm

by Purple Petals Jewellery Box

Yellow Lamb Cushion Cover

by Emily Moir

Fluffy Mug Cosy

by Creative Knits

Yellow Necklace

by Jewellery Drops By Laura

Oriental Kitty Adjustable Ring

by Fluffs Stuffs

Stained Glass Suncatcher

by JOYSofGLASS

Tape Measure Brooch

by Rachael's Special Lil Bits

I hope these have made you smile, and you now feel just a little bit warmer!

Folksy Friday - Taking the Biscuit...

This week, my Folksy Friday selection is a simply a homage to the humble biscuit...
Afterall, how often does this simple confection receive the glory it deserves for all the enjoyment, comfort, nourishment and dunking good fun it brings us?

Only these are biscuits with a difference!

Sorry, but not a single one is edible! Instead, they are adorable, quirky, fun, clever, handmade and totally and utterly absolutely calorie free!  (Almost better than the real things!)

Pour yourself a cuppa, and sit down with this lovely guilt-free plate of biscuits...

(click on the label under each item for more details about the piece and the seller...)

Jammie Dodger Resin Cufflinks

by PennyDog Jewellery

Tea & Cookie Charm Necklace

by Mozzypop

Jammie Dodger Cushion

by design by vickle

Biscuit & Robin

by Sophie Green

Thank You Screenprinted Biscuit Card

by Floois

Jaffa Cake Ring

by Citrus Couture Jewellery

Tunnocks Teacake Kitten

by Nikki Made

Classic Biscuit Magnets

by Sweet Deception

"Biscuit"

by Poly Beads

Ring Biscuit Felt Pin Badge

by Lupin Handmade

Mmmm, they are all rather tasty, aren't they?

Folksy Friday - Amigurumi Zoo

Although I find the name a bit of a tongue twister, I really do lovely the current craze for amigurumi!

For those of you who don't already know, amigurumi is the japanese art of creating small crocheted or knitted stuffed animals.  It has taken off a storm in the crafting world - and I have untold admiration for all the artists who carry the art off successfully.  I am a knitter, but I'm afraid the art of crochet is totally beyond me!  I tried it once and just ended up tying my fingers together, and despite later practise I have retired my crochet hook and  decided to leave it to the experts. I do however, plan to have a go at the knitting version - at the moment I am just master of the jumper! But I will let you know how I get along...

In the meantime, here are some very gorgeous, very cute, very clever little characters, who are all looking for a new home...

(Click on the label below each picture to learn more about the item...)

Cave Bear

by Treaclezoo

White Bunny

by Pink Amaryllis

Chick Egg Cosy

by locket and pocket

Dragon

by The Hunny Bunny Company

Rosyglow HooterNinnie

by Odd Sox

Crochet Kitty

by Isamo Crochet

Valentines Mouse

by SopieCat

Tweedy - Hootie McCutie

by Rosieplumpton

Penguin Family & Igloo

by Cinnamon Street

Sherry the Snail

by Flowers in the Attic

Baby Stanley the Stegosaurus

by Pink Tree Studios

Annie the Cheeky Monkey

by Katies Corner

Aren't they all so gorgeous??!

And if you fancy having a go at creating your own little creatures,

there are simply loads of amigurumi patterns available to buy on

Folksy, simply search for "amigurumi pattern".

Just don't call on me to untie your fingers!!

Folksy Friday - Going Quackers...!

Is it really Friday already? Gosh, doesn't that roll round quickly... ! Still, I love Fridays, not just because it is nearly the weekend, but because I can bring you another Fifteen Fabulous Folksy Friday finds, of course!!!

Yes, it's official, this week I truly have gone completely QUACKERS! It's all about ducks...

I haven't got anything particularly witty to say about ducks, and I can't really tell you what inspired me to this theme... I just thought, hmmm, ducks! (So perhaps I am just a little bit certifiable?)

Anyway, here they are in all their glorious gorgeousness, just click on the name below each picture to find out more about each piece...

Bookmark Ducks

by Made 4 Your Books

Flying Duck Felt Brooch

by Kaela Mills

6 Wee Yellow Duck Buttons

by Pat's Paraphernalia

Dinky Duckies Charm Bracelet

by Miss Ria

Flying Mallard Cup

by Julia Smith Ceramics

D is for Duck Cushion

by A Room In My House

Doris the Duck

by Jenbys

Walking Duck

by Toys n Stuff

Funky Duck Doorstop

by Heart and Sew Gifts

"Hello Duckie" Fused Glass Art Pendant

by Poppyfields Design

Duckys Boat Watercolour Illustration Print

by Maxine Lee Illustration

Mallard Feather Earrings

by Corvus Chainmaille

"three little ducks went swimming one day" Handbound Notebook

by Kate Bowles

The Painted Duck - Fine Art Print

by Emma in Wonderland Photography

Small Rubber Duckie Soap

by Bits N Bobs

Have a quacking good weekend!