MY FIRST BOOK ON KINDLE......

My very first ebook is now available on AMAZON.COM and I am so excited. After all of my hard work and the fantastic help from my husband it is finally up for others to buy and I cannot quite beleive it.

I feel as if I have been working on my book Spun Cotton Mixed Media PAPER DOLLS forever and that it was never going to get onto Kindle.  But today is finally the day!

You can find this book on AMAZON.COM by clicking HERE.   If you do not have KINDLE you can also get an APP for free by clicking HERE and this allows you to turn your device into a KINDLE reader!

If you have ever wanted to learn how to make these wonderful collectibles that date all the way back to Victorian times well now you can.  I have made this ebook to be as simple and easy to follow as I can with photographs of each and every step and simple instructions.  By following everything that I have learned from making these figurez for many years you too can create something wonderful for you own home and find a new love and passion.

If you would like to customize your figure you can use a photograph of your daughter, grandaughter or family member and start your own heirloom collection!

This blog has been linked with Beverly for Pink Saturday and you can find the link HERE.

I would love to hear from anyone that has bought this bouk and for you to share your creations, blessings,

VINTAGE FRENCH WALLPAPER......

Large Print......



All Occasion Card Design......




All Occasion Gift Tags......



One thing I love more than anything is vintage cottage wallpaper, there is nothing more that says 'Home Sweet Home'.  These latest designs by my Etsy store YOUR CRAFT EPHEMERA have been created with that feeling in mind.

The large 8.5" x 11 U print is perfect for framing, a journal or scrapbooking, and just speaks vintage charm.  There are also designs suitable for all occasions cards and gift tags, enjoy choosing which one to use.

You can find these new creations at YOUR CRAFT EPHEMERA by clicking HERE. 

I am so happy to link up with BEVERLY from HOW SWEET THE SOUND, stop by and say hello by clicking HERE.

MY BLOG GIVE A WAY WINNER IS......



MY BLOG GIVE A WAY WINNER IS......

Drum roll please,

RIC RAC AND POLKA DOTS!

Yeah......

I am so pleased to have my very first blog winner and I want to thank everyone that took part.  Don't worry if you did not win this time I am going to have another give a way very soon.  So keeping checking back here for details......



BLOG GIVE A WAY ENDS 31ST JANUARY......



Click HERE for details of blog give a way.....



SPUN COTTON TUTORIAL......

This has been my most ambitious craft tutorial to date!

Wonderful Victorian style spun cotton baby & cradle.

 

I love this sweet baby face......

The detailed step by step tutorial can be bought from my Etsy store YOUR CRAFT BOOK click HERE for details......

ANGELS......



Inspirational stories of Angels in our daily lives



I just wanted to take a moment to introduce you to a wonderful writer called CINDY ADKINS.  Cindy has been producing ebooks for a while now and is a multiple Best Seller on Amazon.

ANGELS AT MY DOOR is so perfect for the Christmas season that I wanted to give it a mention on my blog.  This ebook is available HERE.

Cindy has certainly been an angel in my life and for that I am eternally grateful.  Take a moment from your day to sit down with a cup of coffee, a slice of cake and read some inspirational angel stories, enjoy!

To visit her excellent blog WHIMSICAL MUSINGS click HERE I know Cindy will be pleased you called, say hello from me!

HAPPY TO SHARE......

I just wanted to take a moment to share with you this lovely Santa spun cotton ornament that was made by a lady called Pat.

Pat purchased from me two of my spun cotton tutorials and has gone on to create some wonderful holiday ornaments. I cannot thank Pat enough for all of the encouraging comments that she has sent to me and also the wonderful photographs of her creations.

I hope that Pat continues to enjoy this fulfilling craft, thank you again for sharing!

SPUN COTTON DOLLS......



Spun cotton doll displayed with a vintage 1950s Pretty Maid Kitchen

 


Close up detail of spun cotton doll

 


Wonderful mint condition 1950s Wolverine Pink Tin Hutch

 


Time for tea!

What better way to display your spun cotton creations than with vintage doll toys from the 1950s.  Have fun coming up with your own pretty vignettes!

For full detailed step by step instructions of these Paper Dolls please be sure to visit our Etsy store http://www.yourcraftbook.etsy.com/





HOW TO MAKE A SPUN COTTON ORNAMENT......

I think it is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, cool air and days that are getting shorter.  Just in time for the holiday season are these detailed instructions on how to make a spun cotton Santa figure.  What could be a nicer way to start the holiday season off than making your own special Christmas decoration and not something massed produced from China.

Enjoy creating many different Santa's from this great tutorial and have fun changing the faces, colors and trims.

Have a great holiday and Christmas season and enjoy!


Full instructions on how to make this Victorian Style Santa available at my Etsy store http://www.yourcraftbook.etsy.com/

SPUN COTTON DOLL......

This sweet vintage inspired mixed media spun cotton doll was such a joy to create.  I have been making spun cotton figures for two or three years now and have really enjoyed the process of coming up with an easy way and strong way to make them.

Once you have created your own pretty spun cotton doll you can customize the face with members of your family, a dear daughter, sister or niece.  The choice is yours!

I have included in this detailed tutorial lots of clear and precise photographs to make the process easier.  Clear written instructions are also included plus templates and faces for the dolls in case you do not want to customize them.  Enjoy!


The instructions are now available at my Etsy store which www.yourcraftbook.etsy.com