Happy New Year!

Hey everyone, I hope 2010 has been good to you, and here's hoping 2011 is even better :)
Here is an image I created of what I've been up to in the past year.



I've also added some bits n bobs to my website if you fancy a look:

Folksy Friday - Leaves

This week's theme is leaves.



1.Autumn Leaves Charm Bracelet by skyjewels
2.Beautiful sandblasted vase with leaves pattern by Bex by Design
3.Natural Leaf Buttons by Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics
4.large leaf candle holder by funkycinderella

Chrimbo Characters

These are my latest Christmas Characters :)

Folksy Friday - Cakes

This week's theme is yummy cakes!


1. Chocolate & Cakes treat bracelet by Mozzypop Jewels
2. Scrumptious baby cup cakes by Cheriese Jewellery Boutique
3. Cake Stand Three tier vintage by Squiggling About
4. strawberries & cream cupcake soap by lishus handmade soap

New Necklaces

Some of my creations from this weekend, new christmas characters coming soon too! Both necklaces are available at £7.50 each.

Christmas Peeps

I have revived my childhood love of making stuff with Fimo and made these cute characters for christmas. I think they'd make great stocking fillers or even decorations for the Chrimbo cake :)

Folksy Friday - Trees

This week's theme is trees. I've tried to pick a variety of different crafts and I think I've succeeded in finding some lovely pieces :)



1. Atmospheric Trees by Passionate About Photography
2. Winter Trees Card by Justine Ellis
3. Christmas Trees by Diomo Glass
4. Tree by Zoe-Est
5. Tree Felt Brooch by Applique Originals
6. Tree of life ceramic pendant by Dottery Pottery

Owl tree

Continuing my owl theme I have created a little tree home for my owls. Been enjoying experimenting with different textures and effects in Illustrator.

Character Owl Painting 2

I have done a second little owl to accompany the blue one, this one a little fatter and more purple :)

Folksy Friday - Owls

Another creature of the night this week, Owls. Here are my favourite owl creations on Folksy x




1. Harlequin Owl by busybeecards
2. Alfred the Owl Lambswool Plush by Sara Carr
3. Wee Owl by Quernus Crafts
4. Silver Leafy Owl Earrings by Ali Bali Jewellery
5. Owl Badge by SewRealicoul™

Character Owl Painting

I decided to make my owl character into a collage/painting and I am rather pleased with him :) I used tissue paper, old music sheets, permanent pen and a little bit of paint, glue and glitter.

Folksy Friday - Letterpress

This week's theme is letterpress, these are my favourites, to be honest there were not that many letterpress folksy products, I'd love to see more!



1. Letterpress print
by PRINT for LOVE of WOOD
2. Helmsman Nautical Letterpress Bookmark Save the Date Card
by Artcadia Wedding Stationery
3. Notes Beer Mat Recycled hand bound notebook or journal
by Kate Bowles
4. Letterpress Ampersand Coasters
by PRINT for LOVE of WOOD

Amazing video for (hopefully) a wicked book

Check out this video for a new book "The Distant Hours" by Kate Morton. Created by Anderson M studio, I think it's stop motion animation at its best.



Watch it here

Folksy Friday - Bats

This week's theme is Bats, cos they're so cute :)



1. Bats Covered Buttons by Shop Stitch Me Lane
2. Bat Earrings by Giggles Animal Gifts
3. The Triggles - Gordon the Lima Bat by Loop da Loop
4. Gothic Batwing Jewellery Set by The Dreaded Ones

Kimmeridge Dorset

A Lovely day out at Kimmeridge, making piles of stones and enjoying the sun :)

Stone pile No1

Stone pile No2

Cool Fossilly thing

The causeway

Bath Bombs!

After seeing a recipe in making magazine of how to make bath bombs, I decided to give it a go! these were the results :) Though a am now rather sick of the smell of lavender...

Folksy Friday - Dinosaurs

My theme this week for Folksy Friday is Dinosaurs, these are my faves :)



1. Dinosaur Cushion by Pickles Accessories
2. Dinosaur Pendant Necklace by Laura's Jewellery
3. Mushroom Growly Dinosaur by Sue2
4. Cool Dinosaur Hoodie by raggtagg*
5. Black T-Rex Dinosaur Necklace by Ich Bin
6. Sock Monster Norbertasaurus by Bathsheba's Bazaar

Folksy Friday

My theme for Folksy Friday this week is Victorian, below I have featured some of my favourite items on Folksy with Victorian theme :)



1. Lovely postcard necklace by Rose and Raven
2. Intricate necklace by Steampunk storm
3. Unusual candle stick by Flea Market Interiors
4. Cute choker by Opheliac jewellery
5. An original idea by Laura by the sea

My Creation in Making Magazine

My little Doll's house tea set in a Box has been featured in the very first issue of Making Magazine! (it is at the bottom rather small, but there we are!)
So I am rather pleased. Tea Set in a box is available on my Folksy shop now.

Raffy

My latest kidrobot toy creation: Gem Raffy. Created using approx 400 coloured gems, he has markings like a normal giraffe but way more bling. Probably not very good at camoflage.

New listings on Folksy

Some more things that I've just got round to listing :)

Feathery Earrings

Hand made Feather earrings available on my Folksy shop for £4.00.

My New Website

My website is finally complete!
Take a look here : http://www.clairenobledesign.co.uk

Making magazine

My Doll's house tea set in a box is going to be featured in this new magazine, launching in mid september, how exciting!
http://www.makingmagazine.com/

Prior Park Bath

Some piccies I took at Prior Park in Bath, lots of ancient graffiti and a panoramarama :)