Handmade Monday, Lincolnshire Show And My First Treasury On Etsy

Happy Handmade Monday folks. If you don't know what this is please take a look at Handmade Harbour for all you need to know.

I hope everyone has had a lovely weekend. If you are watching the final of the football tonight I also hope your team will win. I'm going with Italy as they beat England I want to show we lost to a decent team!

Anyway, this week I've been busy recovering from The Lincolnshire Show. Where I had a stand. The weather was not kind on the second day and it was quite a traumatic experience! I did actually think the marquee would fly away!!!! I also ruined a fair bit of stock as the ground got VERY muddy :( here's a piccie of my stall on the sunny day!
The shelving which is nicely modelling my bags was made for me by Drew at Handy Woodcrafts and what a talent he has! I'm sure you will agree it has displayed them nicely. I suggest you pop by and find them on facebook as well to see more of their amazing work :)

 

A selection of my clutch bags which can be found on my website

I shared my stall with the lovely Tinx Treats. She has a wonderful selection of handmade products - her Bridal collection is superb!!!! You can find them on facebook

Yes that is a flying dog modelling one of my Union Jack Bandanas! 

Etsy Treasury

This week I have also created my first Etsy treasury. I have been a member of Etsy for years and I decided to feature some of the wonderful talent there is out there.

For this, you have to come up with a theme and then using that theme link back to fellow Etsians and their product you have featured. I decided as it is the British Summertime (although it may not seem it) to go with a 'British Summer Theme' 

I found some stunning work, all handmade of course. A few of my favourites:

              Lampwork glass bead set - Soft Summer Lavender Pink - By VasDea

Textile Canvas 'Where's The Caterpillar?' Summer Home Decor - By  DaisyLionsUK

Cream Tea Scone Earrings Polymer Clay - By GiraffesKiss

These are lovely aren't they? Now for a peek at the Treasury! I hope you like it, if you do please be so kind to add a reply below it or on here to let me know! I hope it gets you in the mood for summer!

One last item to show you, I had a sale through the Craftsforum this week (wonderful selection of people on there!) it was from the lovely Anna at Sweet Fimo Heaven. Her pesky moggy George needed a new collar as he keeps losing his, so he has gone with my Skull And Crossbones Ship Mate Collar

What a pro!

Have a lovely week everybody!

xx

 

                                           

Halloween dog bandanas/neckerchiefs for handmade Monday

This week I have been busy preparing for the Robin Hood Game And Country Show which takes place at Newark Showground on the 15th-16th October. It is a fun event for all the family and will host lots of different entertainment from dog shows-in the fab all about dogs zone, Jousting to a medieval village. I really hope the weather is kind! If you attend, please stop by my stand and say hi.

So this last week I have made matching leather leads to go with my saddle stitched collars:

Pink Diamante saddle stitched natural veg tan leather lead from £24
Available in 1/2" and 1" width

Plain saddle stitched natural veg tan leather lead from £22
Also available in 1/2" and 1" width

As it is Halloween at the end of the month I thought I'd get in the 'spirit' and do a few doggy bits. So, I have created some bandanas so your pooch doesn't feel left out should you be throwing or attending a party.

Funny bones dog bandana from £3

Skeleton dog bandana from £3

Multi spooky dog bandana from £3

BIGGEST SELLER! Ship mate dog bandana from £3

You can purchase these direct from my site, or they will be available from my stand at next weekends Robin Hood event. ZukieStyle bandanas work by simply slipping over the dog's collar - this ensures your pup will not return to you minus their new bandana (I've had many people come to me and say the tie on neckerchiefs tend to come loose!) We are also happy to announce that a selection of our bandanas can now be purchased from Pets View lifestyle centre, North Hykeham, Lincoln and Wragby Pet Shop.

And here are some VERY happy pups in their Ship mate bandanas:

Check out Chewie from Dottypig in his new purchase!

Chester

Smudge

We also stock these in our Etsy boutique and ship internationally. If you have a larger dog please email diane@zukiestyle.co.uk for a custom size. We have created bandanas for all sized dogs, most of which can be clipped around the dogs neck by a plastic snap fasten. 

Don't forget to stop by 1st Unique Gifts blog for Handmade Monday and see what lovely products people have created this week.

Well, back to my machine and ta ta for now!

Dee xx

Handmade Monday - Happy St Patrick's Day!

Wow handmade Monday has come again! The week seems to just fly by!

This week I have been finishing a collection ready to send to Danielle of HanniMay's Gift Emporium. It is a vintage style, with lots of lovely flower print purses.  I shall put the piccies up once they have been sent to Danielle.

I am also getting lots of new products together for my fairs that I have coming up. First one is next weekend! If you are in the Lincoln area, why not pop by to Kind bar where they hold a monthly vintage fair it's free to have a nosy and you can get a nice coffee and cake!

If you are celebrating St. Patrick's day this year, why not get your Pooch to as well? I have some lovely Shamrock collars available in 4 sizes.

Shamrock Dog Collar Available at Etsy  

Shamrock Dog Collar Also Available at Gift Wrapped & Gorgeous

You can order through the online boutiques by clicking the links below the images or email me and I'd be happy to dicuss the correct size for your pup.

My products for Rag & Magpie have now gone live on their online store. If you liked Cheetah Fever or Glamoursorts (See here from last week's post) please visit Rag & Magpie where you can purchase one all for yourself! These will not be recreated once they're gone, they're gone! 

Don't forget to visit lots of lovely craftsmen and women on Handmade Monday. You can find out all about it and have a good read at Wendy's page for 1st Unique Gifts. If you're after something for Mother's Day I know for a fact you will find something there!

Etsy Treasury Feature

How exciting, I found out this morning that my Red Polka Dog Collar has been featured on an Etsy treasury! For those of you who don't know what these are, they are small tresure troves created by fellow sellers on the US online market place Etsy my collar has been shown on a Dotty inspired Valentine's collection and can be seen here by Confection Jewels

There are lots of great products!!!

You can purchase the Red Polka Collar and more now - through ZukieStyle's shop on Etsy or via the ZukieStyle website Please let me know the breed of dog you have so that the fit is correct :)