Whoo hoo!! I'm back!!

So sorry! I have been incredibly busy.... It turns out that you have to make a business work by making lots of lovely stuff so that's exactly what I've been doing!
Where do I start????  My FB page is now a really good marketing tool... please make sure you take a look and sign up for updates!http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lock-Stock-Boutique-fan-page/139110189438565

I've also just been featured in the fantastic Families Cambridgeshire magazine http://www.familiesonline.co.uk/Locations/Cambridgeshire/Local-magazine
Page 8 of the Nov / Dec issue. Thanks to the fabulous editor Sam Carr who happened to buy some items from me recently through Folksy.
New website is about to be launched.... watch this space!!

12 days and counting

Only 12 days left til my first big event in Ironbridge. 4000 people expected...... not quite sure how it is going to go. ..... Not even started thinking about my stand yet and how to decorate it.







Been busy busy busy making cards over the weekend, still need to finish embellishing and then packaging. My mum (aka Helper Number 1) went on holiday today so I may be calling on a few good friends over the next few days!






Today was an apron day. Lots of lovely reversible children's aprons being made. A few more of the fab Little Tiddler apron.

Little Tiddler apron

This time backed with a lovely Boden gingham fabric.









I especially love this Peter Pan fabric which I found on a recent internet trawl.

Peter Pan close up

I'm also REALLY pleased with my fabulous cotton tape labels from the lovely Fiona at craftedhome.
 
Pay her a visit at
www.crafted.folksy.com

Bunting on it's way!

Been really busy today.... my first official day of not being a teacher and being self employed!!! Clearly had to have a coffee break when my lovely sister in law came to visit but other than that I have worked flat out today. Hopefully will post some new pics of some lovely bunting tomorrow. Also, managed to find some fabulous business cards and labels etc for Lock Stock Boutique. AND found a lovely lady on Folksy who has made me some gorgeous new labels for my handmade textiles....... FAB FAB FAB!!!

Busy busy busy!

Hi, been away for a while as I have been busy networking on the computer finding lovely outlets for Lock Stock products.
I have been busy making some new cards and have have added some new photos on my facebook Lock Stock Boutique Fan Page. Take a look!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lock-Stock-Boutique-fan-page/139110189438565?ref=sgm

I especially love this owl card

And this new home card

Have also been busy making some vintage / retro bunting

Whilst looking for stockists I stumbled upon a lovely website : Pants and Paper. I know I'll be buying a lot of my Christmas presents from there this year! Take a look http://www.folksy.com/shops/pantsandpaper

I especially love these little purses

Russian doll tote bag

Holiday well and truly over, house still needs sorting out from a month away but Lock Stock Boutique is calling! Desperately need to start building up stock ready for my official opening on 10th September!

So tonight I have been working on this tote bag.

 It's a lovely lime green 100% cotton tote bag and I have lined it with some lovely vintage material I found on a recent trawl.

I then used the lovely Russian doll material from the fabulous Kokka team.

I'm going to give this one to a good friend of mine who suggested I made these. She is going to use it and abuse it to let me know how it stands up to everyday wear and wash. Once I'm satisfied that it is a tough cookie I will make them in shocking pink, lime green, turquoise and natural unbleached cotton.

Also, I'm trying to source some nice cotton woven tags to put inside my bags, on my bunting etc. Has anyone got any good links to contemporary designs. Have tried all the big companies and not too impressed.

I'm back!

Have had a fabulous time on holiday. Got a ferry from Dover to Calais then headed towards France's eastern side down to Champagne and camped for 4 days. Then off to Gex, little town near Geneva to friends of ours. Next stop, Swiss Alps.... 1600m up in the mountains..... fabulous..... children played all day in the woods, making dams, dens etc.

Had a day trip to Italy for a panini and  a glass of red! A lovely 26 degrees in Italy but snowing on the mountain pass!! Girls had a snow ball fight!

Then to the Auvergne via the Ardeche. finally up to the Loire..... canoed single handed under the beautiful arches of the chateau Chenonceaux!

Absolutely fab time! Now the hard work begins!!

Got my first major event at the end of September, please leave a comment as to what you think I should be making for it!!

Giveaway extended!

Hi, I have decided to extend the giveaway to allow more people the chance to comment!! Off on my hols now to France. Will update you on my exploits when I get back!! Got to be up in 3 hours...... best get to bed!!