Neglected

I rather fear I have neglected my blog quite considerably lately. It started with a nasty cold which resulted in me losing my voice completely for a week, and I lost all enthusiasm. Then I got my website and my attention was rather occupied with that. However I think I'm back!

We had a rather traumatic Friday last week when our fuse box started 'fizzing' and sparks were shooting out. We turned off the electric and removed the cover and were startled by the amount of scorching there was. We then spent the next few hours trying to find an electrician who didn't just work for the council, who could come out in less than 6 weeks. In the end we went with a recommendation from an old neighbour and although the firm was really busy promised they'd come out that day. They turned up early evening, just as I was preparing for an evening of no hot water, no heating, no light etc. The chap - who was excellent, managed to sort us out and left us safe and with electricity, and I was able to check ebay and find out that we'd won the caravan we were bidding on! More on that later....

Treasury and Website

What a day to launch my website! I've discovered that I am featured in a very fresh 'Aqua' themed treasury over on Etsy - you can find that treasury here.

The other big news is that my website is now LIVE(ish). I guess it'll be a few weeks before I stop playing with it - but its up, working and I think spelling error free - though if you spot a broken link, spelling error etc please let me know. You can find me at:

www.madebycara.co.uk

Cara x

Normal service will resume shortly!

All my good intentions fell by the wayside. It's really hard to blog and use a camera when you are feeling unwell. I tried to bake a ginger cake earlier this week and poured the batter mix over the work top instead of in the cake pan. My husband just laughed at me :(

Anyway - I'm beginning to feel a little brighter today - which is good, particularly as I found out yesterday I DO have a place at the Boddington Rural Market this coming Sunday. I have enough stock but I just feel very unprepared...

Anyway - no news yet on the new website, but it'll all be revealed here first! :)

Macro #15

Halfway through the 30 Day Macro challenge, and another craft related shot. We're in the process of moving rooms and so today I have to pack up all my crafting things and move them out of the room. This is not so easy, particularly as I may have a craft show this sunday! Currently there is no space for me, but the lady in charge will ring me Saturday to say if she has managed to squeeeeeeeze me in. I'm hoping she can as it's a nice venue.

Macro #14

Yum - more fabric combos for more stock.

Macro #13

Pink bias trim and green fabric.
I've been wanting to make some more tissue holders for a while, but I wanted to make a change to my original design. Now I had the basics, but I couldn't get the inner seams just right. Thats a Virgo trait in me. Which leads me nicely onto perfection. I get really cross when I don't quite get something right. It really annoys me on many levels. Typically I make errors when my mind isn't fully on the job - how annoying is that! I don't generally put my errors on Etsy, I don't think there is a particular reason, I just don't. I do however tend to offer them at the craft fairs I go to. Anyway - finally sorted out my tissue holders, and I'm happy with them now. I've listed two new ones and have a further 6 to photograph and list. I'm also trying to increase my stock levels in readiness for the fair I'm doing in Covent Garden later this year.

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New Website Coming...

Watch this space !!

I'm getting my own 'place' on the net! Will tell you more shortly.

Cara x