Mocking Up

I've been playing around in photoshop again over the weekend. It's actually quite fun (especially when I turn my study into a little hotbox on a freezing cold day). 'Tis quite cosy in there...

Anyhow... I've been thinking about what I would like my website to look like (when I actually HAVE a website that is).

It's just going to be a simple front page. I don't want any detail here, as the buttons will lead you on to the detail.


For me, as a user, the best websites are very clear, concise, easy to read, and easy to navigate. But, I also really want it to be something that I've designed myself. There's a sense of satisfaction that comes with it being your own work.

Anyway, this is just my first mock-up. I'd love to know what you think, and what your opinions are on the best types of websites.

Sunday Snippets

This week I decided to play along with the Fox In Flats Style Dare Challenge.

The challenge was Could you pin something fab onto your outfit for 7 days in a row?

Day 1 - Necklace by Betty Jo - Flower Brooch by me.

Day 2 - Un-Reel Pendant Necklace by me - Flying Ducks Brooch by Finki.

Day 3 - Necklace by me - Lino Brooch by Betty Jo.

Day 4 - Necklace by Lauren Williams - brooch by Shonah 

Day 5 - Un-Reel Pendant Necklace and Beaded Heart Brooch by me.

Day 6 - Necklace by Elk - Flower Brooch by me.

 

Day 7 - I'm still in my pj's after getting home very late from a party lastnight, so here's a gratuitous photo of Mr Limpy Houdini Dog.

Sunday Snippets with Tinniegirl

More Make It In May Skirts

We have six days to go.... I wonder how many more Make It In May skirts will get finished?

Nikki whipped up two versions of her You Sew Girl A-Line skirt this week.

A lovely long version...

... and a gorgeous short version.

Which reminds me, that I must try out a panelled skirt for myself.

Carmel also made the You Sew Girl A-Line Skirt. It looks fab in denim.

Checkout the schmick invisible zip!

Thankyou Ladies


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It's Totes Good

I'm dropping off some brand new stock to Gleaners Inc today (well.... after I finish my weekly torture session in the gym first).

There'll be simple shopping totes, and a range of bibs made from teatowel cushion offcuts, and vintage fabrics from my stash.


PS - I'll need a very strong cappucino when I get there Liz!

My Creative Space

It's all about the photoshoot and the editing today....

This is one of the parts of having an online business that is really time consuming and that I'm not particularly good at.

I tend to always have the shakes, so I've found that a good tripod is a must have.

If only I could turn on the sunshine for some nice natural light!


More creative spaces

Psychedelic

When I designed my current range of fabrics and ordered sample swatches, it included this fabric design which I originally created a little while ago as a background banner for my sister.

I just happened to show the sample swatch to Cathy at around the same time as I was racking my brain trying to come up with a handmade birthday pressie.

Check out Little Cat in the background

I completely forgot to take any photos after I'd finished, so I had to wait until she unwrapped it, and then I snapped a couple of quick iPhone photos... the outside

... and the Kindle Touch snuggled up inside (check out the matchy matchy lining - Linear in Tangerine)


But do you know what I was more impressed by?

Cathy's amazing homemade cream buns - heaven!

Batch o' Bibs

It seems like forever since I've had to drag out the snap press. Surprisingly, there haven't been many new bubbas arriving around these parts lately.

One of my girlfriends is a consultant/stockist of the Cushie Tushies range of re-usable cloth nappies, and now she's also going to stock my handmade bibs.

I couldn't resist making a couple using my Clark Loves Edna fabric (every Chic Geek Bubba needs one)!

My tapestry seems to make a lovely colourful backdrop!