And the winner is......

And The Winner is........... Drum Roll.......

 Zuzana Lalikova!!!  BIG CONGRATULATIONS

If you could please email forageuk@gmail.com  your postal address and the Owl print ‘Blue Birds’ will be on its way to you.

Zuzana I do hope you love your new print and thank you for taking part.

Commiserations to the rest of you and thank you dearly for entering- if you are really in love with these prints and would like to purchase one then please visit online store http://forage.tictail.com/products/art-prints - and be quick as they are selling out fast......

Thank you again and stay tuned or connected for new prints!

Happy Summer all

Crafters Working Together = Pamper packs

Crafter Working Together = Luxury Handmade Pamper Packs

There is nothing like 2 or more crafters getting together to make one unique and fabulous product....

Like these handmade pamper packs.......

The crafters behind these wonderful products are UpcycleRecycleMakeDoMend, Sueshandmadegifts, Forage, and SoaperblyHandmade

These are not just any old bags.....

These bags are made from Ethiopian Coffee Sacks from Forage
This is not just any old soap.....
This is an amazing bar of handmade Mango and Marigold Soap with goats milk from Sueshandmadegifts
This is no ordinary facecloth....
This is a thick luxurious facecloth crocheted in 100% Cotton by UpcycleRecycleMakeDoMend
These are not just any old facial wipes ..
These are re usable , no more wet wipes and cotton wool in landfill.
This is not just any old pamper pack....
This is a pamper pack from Crafters Working Together
Bought individually these items would cost £22 as a set the price is £19 plus postage

This one is a vintage 1960’s fabric bag from Forage
A bar of luxurious Mango and Marigold soap with goats milk from Sueshandmadegifts
A bundle of crocheted facial wipes and a crocheted face/body cloth by UpcycleRecycleMakeDoMend
Individually these items would cost £22 but in a pack from Crafters Working Together it coats £19 plus postage

This bag is made from pattern fabric and finished with a rag flower from Forage
The lilac soap is from Soaperbly Handmade
The crocheted face cloth and facial wipes are from UpcycleRecycleMakeDoMend
Bought individually these items would cost £22, bought as a set from Crafters Working Together, the price is £19 plus postage

 And finally......

This is not just any old bag...
This is handmade by Forage using vintage 1950's fabric and antique lace.
This is not just any old soap...
This is luxurious Rose scented soap by Sharon at SoaperblyHandmade
This is not just any old flannel...
This is a thick, gorgeous facecloth in 100% cotton made by UpcycleRecycleMakeDoMend
These are not just any old facial wipes..
These are re usable,100% cotton, no more wet wipes and cotton wool in landfill.
This is not just any old pamper bag, this is a pamper bag from Crafters Working Together.
Bought individually these items would cost £22, bought as a set the price is £19 plus postage. 

To purchase please pop a visit to UpcycleRecycleMakeDoMend and mention the pamper packs....

Also note that these bags then can be used as a make-up bag or even a evening clutch purse!

What do you think???

Handmade Art Market Tomorrow - Hebden Bridge

Tomorrow (Saturday), is the day to be popping a visit to Hebden Bridge!

The amazing Handmade Parade will be showcasing their makes and parading through the streets of Hebden Bridge- if you have never been able to enjoy the wonderful and magical sites of the handmade parade then this year is your year!!!

And to carry on the theme of all things handmade pop on down to Holme St Art centre in Holme St (next to post office) to support local makers/artist/crafter, yes I will be there too selling my wares- so please come and say hello :) (The parade will be passing Holme St Art centre, follow the parade if your not sure where to go!)

The Handmade Art Market is one NOT to be missed and is held every month, with every month being different- although the regular stall holders are there month after month, they however endeavour to create and make new stock for each market, and also there is always a mix of new stall holders.

So if you did pop on down last month do come back again so you don't miss out on all the new and exciting items!

To sort your tummy out there is a Cafe serving food and cake, always a good excuse to visit......

I will say it again.... Support your local makers, and support handmade!

Giveaway Alert!!

You may have noticed, I have been bragging about a giveaway once I reach 2000 likes on Facebook and you guessed we did it!

And what better way to introduce our new silk screen printed original art...... Now available online now! http://forage.tictail.com/products/art-prints

However, we are offering a giveaway on ONLY ONE of prints and it will be one of our ‘Blue Bird’ hand silk screen printed on 300gsm card and mounted.

Description:

Original Screen Printed Artworks.

‘Blue Bird’ – A contemporary, repeat surface pattern design decorative art print.
This particular image is printed on high quality white 300gsm card and mounted on whitecore mountboard (which does not yellow with age), with bevel aperture. Picture is A4 in size and mount aperture size is 7.75” x 11.24”. Frame size required is a 12” x 16”.

 To enter the giveaway is simple:

• Read this post fully including T&C's!

• Comment below – just your full name will do (your name will be added to the draw)

• If having difficulties commenting on post, please email forageuk@gmail with the subject ‘Giveaway’ and give your full name

• And finally return to the blog on draw date to see if you are the winner!!

Terms & Conditions

1. By Participating in Forage’s Giveaway you fully agree and accept to the terms and conditions of this specific giveaway.
2. This particular giveaway is open to worldwide customers and does not include payment for postage (feeling a little generous)
3. This giveaway is not affiliated with any other companies/agents
4. All prizes are non–refundable and non-transferrable
5. No cash alternative will be offered
6. The give-away draws starts NOW and will END’s midnight (UK time) Sunday 23^rd of June 2013 (any names added after the end date and time will unfortunately not be included)
7. The giveaway winner will be announced on Monday 24^th of June 2013 after 8pm (UK time) on a new blog post. The winner will need to get in contact by emailing their postal address to forageuk@gmail.com
8. The winning prize is one of original art, hand silk screen print (blue bird) on 300gsm card only (as seen in the image) 
9. The winner will be picked the old fashioned way with names in a hat/bowl/deep container and randomly chosen........

Finally Good Luck!!

Another Curtain Made!!!

Have just made my second pair of curtains...... My first one being the Cafe Style Curtain!

Getting a lot more confident making curtains now- and no they are not so difficult- especially these ones!

I measured the height and length of window add extra few inches to the bottom and the width so it hangs a loosely. I cut x2 pieces  identical measured to window fabric, hemmed the side at 1" and the same for the bottom. Then a 2" hem at the top, and finally sewed a length of curtain tape to the top hem and added the curtain hooks. Ta Dah!

I love this fabric, it is nice a light and allows just enough morning sunshine but not too much! (not a fan of black out curtains in bedrooms- unless it's a child/toddle/baby room)

I purchased the fabric at Leeds indoor market at  B and M fabrics store.

So I have decided that it is not quite complete as I think I need to make a couple of curtain sashes, so during the day the beautiful view from our bedroom window is not hidden.

And one more finally view!

Thursday Theme: Handmade Father's Day

Looking for a Father's Day Gift that is unique, special and made by hand??
Then continue reading!!


 
 Beautiful Cuff Links by Sara Lou's Handmade Jewellery

 Does your daddy enjoy being the man in the kitchen or behind the BBQ??
Then what about our Deer Hunter Apron, with a hand silk screen printed image of a stag.
Only One left!! It can be purchased here

River Treasure Cuff Links made from foraged pottery and glass on the bed- handmade by Forage!

Purchase Here

Purchase Here

Purchase Here

Purchase Here

Or Perhaps your daddy would like something a little more softer......

Is your daddy your Super Hero?? If so then how about these super hero inspired sock monkeys, handmade by Stich N Stuff

 

Or a personalised Dad cushion - handmade by Tabi-I Love Handmade Keepsakes

Ooooo what about a Man bag or Ipad carrier......

Like this beautiful upcycled Coffee Sack shoulder bag with a khaki lining- This bag is large enough to carry the newspaper, IPad, phone, wallet and whatever else a man puts in his 'Man Bag' ;)

Or these manly Tote/IPad/phone carriers by Tabi - I Love Handmade Keepsakes