And Some More

Once you start you just can't stop. I am loving making these and have a pile all cut and ready for tonight's sewing.
Happy Wednesday.

Retro Cars this Time

Hello again I am loving making these Artist wallets, this one has a spotty handle making it really easy for little hands to transport around. I think more will be coming this week, I have a craft fair on the 9th April so I will be showing these off there.
Happy Tuesday.

Artist wallet !

Good evening all I have had a just fab couple of days pottering round the house and garden, going for long walks with the monkeys, seeing a deer when we were out and sewing. So what do you think of this. Its an artist wallet and I am thinking of making these babies for my craft fairs. I love the idea of having the paper as well as the crayons. They could of course be substituted for gel pens/pencils. The handy pockets are great for stickers and rulers. Another option for the artist on the move. I would love some feedback on these. You can purchase this one at my Misi shop. The link is at the top right hand side of my blog page.

Happy Monday.

Direction ?????

Good morning all. Did you remember about the clocks going back? Hubby is working so I was up really early but I am still unorganised.
Recently my thoughts (in between all the madness) have been on direction. Where should I aim for? how should I get there? and what should I not do. I have a confusing array of options and at the moment I am trying to focus on what I want to achieve with the business. It feels like I am standing at the fork in the road, And have been feeling a little pressurised by certain forces. It can be difficult to remain true to founding principles when cheap imports and poor quality products flood the handmade market. But I have concluded that my business will grow and develop and that I will not loose my focus. I will continue to create totally unique, high quality and innovative products and that my customers past present and future will appreciate that handmade truly handmade, made with love and care and attention is worth its weight in gold.

Sometimes getting your thoughts written down can be cathartic I hope you will indulge me this morning.
Happy Sunday.

Little Purses

Good morning all how are you? Today I sent 3 of my little chickens off to school with a little zipper purse. Each child had a collection of coins from their pocket money contained in the purse. The money is to be spent at the egg extravaganza which their school is hosting. There will be games, secondhand books and toys and lots more fun things to spend their pennies on. All the money raised is going towards helping a girls orphanage in Africa. The orphanage keeps hens and uses the eggs to provide and income . What a fantastic cause and I am delighted my chickens are taking part.

When I came home I couldn't resist make a few more little purses they are soo dinky and I love them.

Happy Thursday.

Super Sweet Bamboo Baby Gift Basket

Hi everyone today has been gorgeous, the sun has been shining and there's a real warmth in the sun shine. I managed to escape for a walk Spring is finally here. I have also just finished a custom order for a super sweet little angel. Here it is I made 2 so have one listed in my etsy shop if anyone is interested. Happy Tuesday.

Bamboo Baby Gift Baskets

Good evening. How has your weekend been? I have had the chance to get out with the family and wander up Kinoull hill. The perfect stress buster and the views breath taking. And have had a little sewing time too. So this is what I have been up to bamboo baby gift baskets. Stuffed with Made by Mum bamboo goodness. They are listed on my etsy site the link is on the right hand side of the screen. Perfect and unique gifts for a unique little person.

HAppy Sunday.

Royal Highland Show 2011

I received some exciting news this week. My application to exhibit at the royal Highland Show in the 3d 2d Craft tent has been accepted. I am delighted to have been selected at such a prestigious show. The preparation has already started lists are being written and plans drawn up. My creative juices are flowing and I am in heaven. It is going to mean a lot of juggling the show is at the end of June so the school diary is bursting with activities so I am preparing not just for the show but end of school too. I will have to make sure teachers gifts are made and wrapped, my ever supportive hubby will be taking time off work to look after our little monkeys and my freezer will have to be full. Busy busy busy. I have a few ideas of what I will be making, the usual Made by Mum items will of course be there but I have some thoughts on other goodies. If you have any suggestions please let me know. So I better be off not a moment to loose.

Happy Weekend

More Dr Seuss !!!!!

Good morning all I wanted to share my latest bamboo blanket. It's all Dr Seuss fabric in gorgeous bright red, so zingy ( if thats a word) and features my two favourite prints. Cat in the Hat on red and the fish in the pot . Hope you are all feeling zingy.
Happy Thursday

Red Nose Day and a Cat in the Hat Fund Raiser

Good morning all. I had an email last night about my cat in the hat crayon rolls. It went something like cat in the hat is so funny and being red could you do something for red nose day. The answer is yes. I will donate £1 from the sale of my red Cat in the Hat crayon rolls and red cat in the Hat bamboo bibs. The offer ends on Saturday.

I don't know how much we can raise but every £ is a little bit more. So email me if you are interested and don't forget to tell your friends.
Happy Wednesday

Cat in the Hat is Back

Hello all, what a horrible wet day it has just rained all day. I was able to keep dry and quite content whipping up some more cat in the Hat crayon rolls. I had completely sold out of them and then got a few orders for them from the little craft fairs I have done recently. So today I got started on some more. They are soo bright and cheery I love love love them. Happy Tuesday wh

ats left of it and email me if you want one of these cuties.

Just the Morning Coffee

Hello hello two posts in the one day. I just wanted to give a shout out to a very talented artist Amanda. She has a fab blog "just the morning coffee" and she has blown my socks of my doing a little feature on Made by Mum Go check it out I'm blushing already and check out amanda's amazing work.

www.justthemorningcoffee.blogspot.com
Cheerio for now.

Bamboo Blanket Special Offer

Good morning my lovelies how are you all this freezing morning, where has Spring gone? To keep your little one snuggled I have a special offer ( it's only running till Wednesday) Buy one of my thermal regulating organic cotton and bamboo fleece patchwork blankets and choose a bamboo bib half price. These blankets are great for keeping warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and there a generous size too 27.5" x 37" or 68.75cm x 92.5cm which means babies, toddlers and older kids can use them. You all know about how good my bamboo bibs are and at half price there extra special. So thats £30 for the blanket and only £4 for the bamboo bib and I will include free postage in the UK . Send me an email and I will arrange a mail order for you.
Happy Monday.

Made by Mum gets Personal

Good afternoon, The snow has bee coming down thick and fast all day so I have been busy sewing up this Personalised Crayon roll. I have toyed with the idea of adding names to some of my goodies but don't like the machine stitching that you get on soo many things , so I have been playing with hand stitched applique. Its time consuming for sure but I think the results are worth the time. And so much more special for the person receiving it.

I am going to start offering the addition of names on my bamboo blankets and my quilts.
Let me know if you are interested.

Happy Saturday.

Funny Week

Its been a funny week I have been making up some of these

and these

and lots of these

And now that I am just home from the post office I have no orders waiting and I don't know what to do with myself. Give me something to do please I need my sewing fix.

Happy Friday.

Selling Fabric ?????

I have a question for you. Should I sell my fabric as well as making my goodies? I get soo many requests about the fabrics that I use that I thought I would put the question out there. I look forward to hearing your views.
Happy Wednesday.

Made by Mum at Home

Just a quick note to say thanks to all those who contacted me regarding Made by Mum at Home. I have responded to all those who contacted me. If you are still keen and want to have a go at hosting a party please email me and I can put you on a waiting list. But for now I have a few dates in my diary available for any playgroup, mother's and toddlers etc who would like me to come along and show some of my goodies. Its a great way to fundraise without the hassle of a big event.

Post Weekend

Hello all, well another non stop weekend and I feel so refreshed this Monday morning, On Saturday I was at Auchterader I had a lovely relaxed fair with plenty of people to chat to. Anyway when I got home I had a couple of email orders and then yesterday lots of email enquiries, it just shows how important it is to give out business cards. So last night I started making lists and getting on with the sewing. This morning is going to include a visit to the Post office with some parcels to go out and more sewing. Thanks for the hospitality Shona I look forward to coming back.

Happy Monday.

Pupil of the Week Top

Yesterday we found out that our wee laddie is going to be the pupil of the week at nursery . He will get his certificate at the main school assembly this afternoon. So for such a special occasion Mummy made a new hoodie. It's cozy flannel so very tactile.

Happy Friday.

Pink and Girly

Hello all I have some really exciting news but I will keep mum for now about it sorry. I can show you these gorgeous and very pink quilted crayon rolls. They will be on my stall on Saturday and hopefully will have some new owners come saturday afternoon. Now I have to get back to the sewing machine I have lots more to do before the weekend.
Happy Tuesday.