Folksy Friday - Get the Personal Touch...

A very much belated HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my blog readers... and abject apologies for lack of postings over the festive season!

So I am back with my first Folksy Friday for 2011, and this week it is Fifteen Fabulous PERSONALISED Folksy Friday Finds!  All the items I have found are totally gorgeous (of course!) and totally handmade (of course!) and true unique... ...because they can be personalised to you, or your loved ones! What greater fabulous gift could you buy for friends and family that these completely one off items!!?

Children in particular love their name on things, so I have included a number of kiddie items, as well as some great treats that you could just buy for yourself! Go on, you deserve it for surviving the festive season!!

So here they are....

(Click on the item name below each picture for more details!)

Set of 4 Personalised Beach Huts

by Elli Moody

Mini Personalised Bunting

by Roslyn Mitchell Designs

Personalised Birthday Card

by Rosie Robins

Personalised Cushion

by Kate P Sews

Personalised Heart Decoration

by Hollie Lollie

Personalised Golf Ball Marker

by IndiviJewels

Personalised Heart Hanger

by Quirky Boots

Personalised Seagull Mug

by Laura Lee Designs

Personalised Notebook

by Made with Love x

Personalised Silver Pendant

by silvessence

Personalised Patchwork Pin Cushion

by La Maitresse

Personalised Artist Rabbit

by Rabbit & Co

Personalised Silver Ring

by Chris Parry

Personalised Cowboy Slippers

by Winnibriggs House

Personalised Tooth Fairy Cushion

by Stitches by Emmy Lou

I hope you have enjoyed this selection as much as I did putting it together, and are inspired to buy beautiful, bespoke, handmade gifts this year!

Folksy Friday - Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow...!

OK, so we are all sitting here freezing our bits and pieces off - the first flurries of snow were probably welcomed with early festive cheer... but by now I think we are all just a little bit fed up with it! If you don't need to be anywhere, well that's fine, stay home, wrap up and keep warm... And if you really absolutely have to go out - please, please, please take care!!
I planned this Folksy Friday several days ago, it seemed a fun idea at the time, but I really do hope you won't all find it a bit of a sick joke by now... Anyway, however you feel about The Big Freeze, here are Fifteen Fabulous Folksy Friday Finds all about snow that you can enjoy from the warm comfort of your fireside...

(click on the item name below each picture to find out more about it, and to be taken directly to the crafter's shop...)

Snow Berries Greetings Card

Snowflake Cat Collar

Snowman Charm Bracelet

Snow Flakes Cushion

Snow Ball Crackle Crystal Earrings

Felt Snowman Decoration

Melted Snow Glass Decoration

Snowman Magnet

Mug Cosy in Snow White

Snow Flake Sapphire Necklace

Snow White Glass Pearl Bracelet

Snow Hug Pop Up Christmas Card

Snowman Coin Purse

The Snow Queen Troika Ride Print

Snowy Day Christmas Decoration

I hope you enjoyed my selection just a little bit more than the white stuff outside - stay warm!

Folksy Friday - My Handmade Christmas Wishlist

Last week I gave you a gorgeous selection of Christmas decorations to get you in the Handmade festive mood.

This week I reveal My Handmade Christmas Wishlist - a selection of beautiful gifts from the wonderfully talented hand-crafting Folksy people that I would just LOVE to receive for myself... And hopefully, if you are having trouble deciding what to get for that extra gift this year, this will give you some added inspiration!

Click on the item name under each picture to find out more about each lovely gift...

Beaded Coil Bracelet

Bird Cage Neclace

Olive Ash Wooden Bowl

Vintage Look Beadwork Brooch

Hand Felted Corsage

Ship's Cat Door Stop

Chicken Egg Cosies & Egg Cup Set

Green Felted Bag

Wooden Love Sign

Flower Mosaic Mirror

Fingerless Mittens

Oreo and Milk Soap Set

PIN cushion

Winter Sunshine Sock Bunny

Vintage Style Union Jack Cushion

Spotted Strawberry Quilted Bag

Aren't they all gorgeous? And, of course, if anyone is feeling particularly generous...  ?? ;-)