Friday, 23 April 2010
Woo Hoo! Huge sale tonight!
Whoop whoop! I have just sold 11, yes 11, pieces, all to the same 2 people!!! I am sooooooooo happy I just can’t tell you! It was a mother and daughter who I was actually doing a commission for. The daughter is getting married next Sat and I did her jewellery. I met them at a wedding show I did last year. They came over tonight to pick it up, and asked to see all my other work. So I got it all out and they ended up choosing 11 things!!! It all came to £288!!!!! They paid for the things that are listed on Folksy through the Folksy checkout and the rest via Paypal too! Whoooooooooooop whooooooooooop! The sales fairy loved me tonight! I thought they were only coming over for about half an hour, but they arrived at 7 and left and 1.30am!!!! They have also commissioned a few more pieces from me too! Oh my goodness, I really need this! Things have been so bloody awful recently, this has made my day/week/month/year!!! Here's hoping things will carry on in this vain! Much love, C. xxxxx
Sunday, 18 April 2010
Folksy Foolers 18th day listings
Post Pals
Post Pals... I think this has to be one of, if not the most amazing charities I have ever seen. As you will see at the top on the right of this blog, there is a link to their site, please click on it and go on over to read more in depth about what they do.
Post Pals is a charity that has been set up to help children who have an illness of some description or other, in the most simple of ways... each child has their own page with information on many different aspects of their lives... their interests, their age, sex, name, siblings plus siblings interests... and then it has the information on the child's illness. It starts with their initial story, of how and when they first became ill, and then there are posts from either the child themselves, if they are old enough, or from the child's parents, and this for the most part is an update on how they are doing, and what they have been up to that month.
You then can pick a 'Pal' to which you can either write to, in letter or postcard, or email form, or you can even send them a gift, if you so wish.
This is a fabulous thing to do, when the children hear the postman arrive, either at their homes, or at the hospital, their little faces light up! It's one of their favourite times of the day!
When a child becomes ill, most will find that after the initial days or weeks, sometimes even months, friends seem to drift away, and life can become very lonely. So, of course, Post Pals has helped fill that loneliness, and many of the children now have lots of friends, all over the world!
The charity is run purely on the kindness and generosity of the public, and of course is always needing more friends, or 'Pals'!
So, if you feel like you can invest a little time to write to or even send a small gift to one or more Pals, please do click on the link at the top of the page. There are rules and regs on what you can send, so please go to the FAQ's page, and this will give you all the info you need.
They also do what they call 'Extra Smiles'... this is where people donate experiences for some of the children to go on, or do. So, if you feel that you are able to donate something, maybe you work somewhere, or know someone who would be able to arrange something a child would love, then please let them know. Once again, there is a link on their page with more information on this.
I have only covered the very basic aspects of this wonderful charity, there is so much more to it, and only by going to their site can you really find a better explanation.
So, please do. I can not stress enough how wonderful they are and what they do is. As the link at the top of my blog says, make a child smile. Please.
Post Pals is a charity that has been set up to help children who have an illness of some description or other, in the most simple of ways... each child has their own page with information on many different aspects of their lives... their interests, their age, sex, name, siblings plus siblings interests... and then it has the information on the child's illness. It starts with their initial story, of how and when they first became ill, and then there are posts from either the child themselves, if they are old enough, or from the child's parents, and this for the most part is an update on how they are doing, and what they have been up to that month.
You then can pick a 'Pal' to which you can either write to, in letter or postcard, or email form, or you can even send them a gift, if you so wish.
This is a fabulous thing to do, when the children hear the postman arrive, either at their homes, or at the hospital, their little faces light up! It's one of their favourite times of the day!
When a child becomes ill, most will find that after the initial days or weeks, sometimes even months, friends seem to drift away, and life can become very lonely. So, of course, Post Pals has helped fill that loneliness, and many of the children now have lots of friends, all over the world!
The charity is run purely on the kindness and generosity of the public, and of course is always needing more friends, or 'Pals'!
So, if you feel like you can invest a little time to write to or even send a small gift to one or more Pals, please do click on the link at the top of the page. There are rules and regs on what you can send, so please go to the FAQ's page, and this will give you all the info you need.
They also do what they call 'Extra Smiles'... this is where people donate experiences for some of the children to go on, or do. So, if you feel that you are able to donate something, maybe you work somewhere, or know someone who would be able to arrange something a child would love, then please let them know. Once again, there is a link on their page with more information on this.
I have only covered the very basic aspects of this wonderful charity, there is so much more to it, and only by going to their site can you really find a better explanation.
So, please do. I can not stress enough how wonderful they are and what they do is. As the link at the top of my blog says, make a child smile. Please.
Saturday, 17 April 2010
Folksy Foolers 17th day listings
Friday, 16 April 2010
Folksy Friday - Somewhere over the Rainbow
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Folksy Foolers 15th day listings
Musings...
So, we actually had a nice evening tonight! I think it was because we had a couple of friends for dinner, and that helped us not to dwell on all that's going on. The 2 guys, Paul and Rodger have been here all day helping us pack up and move some of our stuff into storage. What lovely guys!
We may have found somewhere to live! Seeing as the last place we liked fell through, this place looks wonderful... the one drawback is that it would be living in a house with another family... kind of a strange set up, but, the family in question seem ever so lovely, really friendly people! And the house is enormous! I'm not too sure that Mum would be too comfortable with the set up though. I guess I'll just have to wait and see! Watch this space! C. xxx
We may have found somewhere to live! Seeing as the last place we liked fell through, this place looks wonderful... the one drawback is that it would be living in a house with another family... kind of a strange set up, but, the family in question seem ever so lovely, really friendly people! And the house is enormous! I'm not too sure that Mum would be too comfortable with the set up though. I guess I'll just have to wait and see! Watch this space! C. xxx
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
My 14th day listing...
So, this is my offering for the 14th day. A hair vine...! This is most often used by brides or bridesmaids. It is either weaved or pinned into the hair, in any place you choose. They come in many different shapes and sizes, and are also rather delicate, therefore it is best to ask your hairdresser to do the honors! They will know what to do with them!
I can make these in any shape, size or colour you wish, nothing is too small or even too large! Hope you like it! C. xxx
Folksy Foolers 14th day listings
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
My Folksy Foolers listing!
So, here is my own listing for today's Folksy Foolers listing... a cute little Swarovski Crystal Butterfly bracelet, in Fuchsia and White Opal:
Just click on the picture and it will take you to the Folksy shop page! There'll be more tomorrow! C. xxx
Just click on the picture and it will take you to the Folksy shop page! There'll be more tomorrow! C. xxx
13th day for the Folksy Foolers!
Monday, 12 April 2010
April Foolers- 12th day Listings
Sunday, 11 April 2010
Voices 5 Concert
Well, tonight we had our show, the Voices 5 concert, and it all went swimmingly! Everybody absolutely rocked their performance, and for the first time since I can remember, I wasn't actually nervous! Nope, the stage fright that usually cripples me before a performance didn't make an appearance for once! I think it was because I have been singing this song (Maybe This Time from Cabaret) since I started having my singing lessons, so I knew that I wouldn't forget the words and also it sits in just the right place for my voice. I just loved performing it and it seemed to go by in a flash!
The duet I did with Jane, (Class from Chicago) was very well received, we got quite a few laughs, especially on my line: got his brains in his crotch' when I singled out an audience member and looked him up and then down to his crotch!!! The crowd loved it!
I'm very sad that we only got to do it this one night, it would be lovely to do it for a few nights... maybe next time...
Hopefully though, Jane and I are going to be doing a few gigs together soon. We haven't started rehearsals for this yet, or even come up with a set list, but soon we will and then there will be no stopping us!
Unfortunately, I am too late to enter the X-Factor this year!!! Simon, my singing teacher goes on and on at me every year to enter, and each year I resist, but now I think I might actually go for it! Next year maybe! Watch this space!
Until then, Simon wants me to find some musicians to set up a band with, so, that's my next mission! Anyone know of any???
Anyway, that's me for today! Back to the jewellery for the next post! Goodnight to all my 'fans'!!!! (Kidding!) C. xxx
The duet I did with Jane, (Class from Chicago) was very well received, we got quite a few laughs, especially on my line: got his brains in his crotch' when I singled out an audience member and looked him up and then down to his crotch!!! The crowd loved it!
I'm very sad that we only got to do it this one night, it would be lovely to do it for a few nights... maybe next time...
Hopefully though, Jane and I are going to be doing a few gigs together soon. We haven't started rehearsals for this yet, or even come up with a set list, but soon we will and then there will be no stopping us!
Unfortunately, I am too late to enter the X-Factor this year!!! Simon, my singing teacher goes on and on at me every year to enter, and each year I resist, but now I think I might actually go for it! Next year maybe! Watch this space!
Until then, Simon wants me to find some musicians to set up a band with, so, that's my next mission! Anyone know of any???
Anyway, that's me for today! Back to the jewellery for the next post! Goodnight to all my 'fans'!!!! (Kidding!) C. xxx
Thursday, 8 April 2010
My favorite earrings!
I just listed these earrings today as the 9th listing for the April Foolers listing club. I adore them so much, even if I do say so myself!!! I have been wearing a pair everyday since I made them, and I have had soooo many comments on them, even from a lady who owns a boutique in Salisbury... she is very interested in buying some of my work fro her shop, which is of course fantastic news! And all because of these earrings! Will keep you updated on how that all goes!
I have also been chatting to another lady in Salisbury who owns a boutique and is very interested in taking my jewellery... so things are looking very promising for GlitterRT! I have given a whole load of my work to my local beauty salon, who are going to display it and sell it for me free of any charge or commission... how lovely is that! They really are the loveliest girls, so fingers crossed that that will move really quickly. At first thought, a beauty salon is a rather odd place to showcase jewellery, but if you think about it, it's perfect! Women are going in all the time and they have already got their purses out to pay for something, so why not throw in a bit of jewellery too! Anyway, am off to bed now, it is 5.46am here and even though I am not even vaguely tired, I really need to try and get some sleep! Will post again later! C. xxx
I have also been chatting to another lady in Salisbury who owns a boutique and is very interested in taking my jewellery... so things are looking very promising for GlitterRT! I have given a whole load of my work to my local beauty salon, who are going to display it and sell it for me free of any charge or commission... how lovely is that! They really are the loveliest girls, so fingers crossed that that will move really quickly. At first thought, a beauty salon is a rather odd place to showcase jewellery, but if you think about it, it's perfect! Women are going in all the time and they have already got their purses out to pay for something, so why not throw in a bit of jewellery too! Anyway, am off to bed now, it is 5.46am here and even though I am not even vaguely tired, I really need to try and get some sleep! Will post again later! C. xxx
April Foolers- Folksy Listing Club
Well, over on Folksy, we have set up a club named the April Foolers, amongst many! This is a whole load of us who are listing an item a day... not an easy task, believe me! But, so far, we are on day 8 and this is just a few of the wonderful items that have been listed today! Check 'em all out, today's theme for my blog is jewellery, just click on the text to go to the individual pages on Folksy...
Here is mine, a Twisted Wire pendant in Sterling Silver Plate on a Sterling Silver chain:
Check them all out, they are all wonderful artisans and gorgeous people too! C. xxx
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