Inspired: Scilly

We've extended our FREE postage offer on all wire knit bracelets purchased via Etsy throughout November. Usually we ask UK and overseas buyers to pay £2.50 for 1st class recorded postage (which we use to ensure the items get to you quickly and safely) but this month they'll be sent by this same service for FREE! - Each bracelet is made to order (size as requested by the buyer) - They can take 2-3 hours to make so all are great value - They make a unique present, individual to the wearer, as no two are ever identical - Etsy is a user-friendly site which guides you through the payment process So, there's no excuse not to do your Christmas shopping! Visit www.etsy.com/shop/inspiredscilly

On 31st October we attended the Artsmix Craft fair at Castle Howard, near York to kick off the Christmas craft fair season! It was quite a chilly day so we're grateful to all who came and perused the stall! Some of our Halloween specials included a gorgeous gothic style tiara (available on our website and Etsy ) and a great mini trilby hat, complete with black netting (available on Folksy in our new head accessories shop)! We will also be attending the Flare Christmas Craft Fair at York Cemetery on 28th November. There will be tea and cakes on offer too! http://www.flareartistsandmakers.blogspot.com

Throughout October we're offering FREE postage on all purchases of our knitted wire bracelets on Etsy . Plus, come to the Artsmix Craft Fair at Castle Howard, nr. York on 31st October and, as a Halloween treat, we'll give you a 10% off voucher with every purchase to use at our next craft fair! CLICK HERE to view all knitted wire bracelets with FREE postage!

Every now and then, I like to dive into my button tin (it's a special spotty Cath Kidston one) and the kilner jars of fabric that I've acquired and which I usually save for a rainy day. I must admit that I've been eyeing up Altered Element's polka dot ribbon for a while now. I'm a bit of a dot addict. I own rather too much polkadot 'stuff' than is probably healthy... Still, I was really excited when the new plastic hairbands came onto the website ( www.alteredelement.co.uk ) and jumped at the chance to have a play with them as something a bit different from my usual tiaras and hairpieces. First I wrapped the ribbon around the hairband to check I had the correct length needed to cover the whole band. This 1 metre piece was a perfect length. I secured the end with strong glue and began wrapping neatly around the whole band. I secured the other end with glue and closed the ends of the ribbon by sewing them. I then superglued two buttons from the vintage pack...

I've been feeling a bit wistful this month - it's now over a year since my last Scilly visit and I've been looking back at photos from last September for autumnal inspiration! The islands can be very different in Autumn and Winter. While frosts are rare and winter sunshine still peaks through the rain showers, the islands show a different side to their character. The heather covers the ground with a carpet of coral and purple shades in amongst the gorse, the wind starts to whip up a frenzy and the sea becomes wilder, smashing against the foam spattered cliffs. For my new Autumn range of wire knit pieces, I've been inspired by (among other things) brambles, heather, slick washed up seaweed, muddied rockpools, granite rock, inky water, foaming storms and chilly breezes. Here are just a few of the lovely new colours and designs: Burgandy Freshwater Pearl 'Seashore' wire knit bracelet £14.99 Olive green wire knit leaf earrings £8.00 'A Good Catch' wire kn...

I had the very great pleasure of seeing my sister get married last weekend and was honoured to make her hair vine and the bridesmaids' jewellery which included a matching set of earrings, bracelet and necklace. I'm pleased to say it all looked great on the girls and my sister was a stunning bride, so I'm especially proud that the hair vine lived up to expectation! Here are some photos of the jewellery: The lovely bride herself!

Just uploaded to the website is this stunning Swarovski Crystal fish pendant! A lovely chunky pendant with decorative bail on a silver plated chain with a sturdy barrel clasp. With luxurious perfectly cut facets to bounce the light beautifully. Another beachy beauty new to our collection is this cute starfish pendant in indicolite blue on a decorative figaro chain with barrel clasp - a gorgeous swarovski crystal pendant with sparkling facets to perfect this season's nautical chic!