Tuesday, 22 May 2012

A New Blog

22  05  12
Yesterday on my brand new blog I made my first post.  I went back to it several times to jiggle bits around then, satisfied with it I moved on and made a page to act as a sales catalogue.  Back and forth between the two I went, then closed it all down.  This morning I had another look at it with fresh eyes.  It wasn't there.  At least the blog was, but the post that I made had disappeared, as had the sales page!!  I'm sure that I saved it.  How else did I go back to it so many times?  Unfortunately, memory at this age is tending to be not as reliable as it was.  Here goes then with the post again (or as much of it as I can remember!)

I sang the praises of a web site which is fast becoming one of my favourite sites - Pinterest  (Pinterest).  For those not in the know, it is a virtual pinboard where people display websites, recipes, places of  interest, etc.  You can search by subject and post your own finds too.  You have to apply to join, as they are relatively new and keep having to create more space, so popular it is.  I've picked up many papercrafting tips and tricks, found new books to read and lots more.  Give it a look, see what you think.  I'm off to see if I can make a new page now!!  Anything could happen.

Monday, 21 May 2012

A NEW BLOG !!

21  05  2012   At last, a new blog - maybe I can make regular posts this time.  I just have to start by singing the praises of my new-found and current  favourite website Pinterest!  For those who aren't familiar with Pinterest, it's a virtual pin board where people 'pin' anything and everything that has impressed them, such as recipes, websites, impressive blogs etc.  It is open to all, though you may have to wait a while until they have developed more space, so popular have they become.  I have found so much of use on this site.

As to myself - I have been creating matching pairs of decorative boxes and notebooks.  The notebooks are a nice handy size for handbags, pockets etc.  They come with a wrapover flap held closed with velcro fasteners. The box will always double as a gift box large enough for an item  of jewellery.  The current ones are quite simple, are around 4 inches square and 1 inch deep.  The base is plain,  but the lid is glazed, has a decorative paper 'ribbon' around the edge, and embossed corner pieces to the lid.  The centrepiece consists of a decorative rosette topped with a mica glazed filigree circle which acts as a base for an intricate metal flower with a jewel centre. See photo on my For Sale page, bearing in mind that I am the world's worst photographer!  

 Pinterest