Wedding peg dollies

Well it's been a long time since I last blogged. The main reason is that I have been pretty rushed off my feet with work and also our internet has been down for most of the month! So while it's all now back up and running (fingers crossed) I thought I would show you one of the first commissions for wedding peg dollies that I have made. They were for a friend's wedding in London and they asked me to create themselves especially for their wedding cake. They gave me a description of their outfits and then I created my interpretation of them as dolls. Here are the photos of the dolls!

An interview

Well I was very happy to be asked by Laura Clempson of Cupcakes for Clara to be interviewed and feature on her blog this week. I was very privelaged to be asked by Laura and thought I would share the link so you can see. Do also pop over and look at her blog of lovely arty and crafty gifts: Cupcakes for Clara

UK Handmade summer showcase

I am very excited to announce that my little felted Frog Prince has been picked for the UK Handmade summer showcase!

It's a little summer showcase to promote selected craft makers.
This summer's theme is Best of British and I was very happy to be picked to feature in the showcase with other lovely crafters.

Here is the link to see him:
http://ukhandmade.co.uk/showcase/summer

Join the snail trail!

Fabulous fellow crafter Laura Clempson (Cupcakes for Clara) is launching her exciting new range of products which includes the very cute character Colin. 
Colin is a very big fan of snails and if you locate and click on the tiny snail within my blog you will receive a free prize from Cupcakes for Clara, from her new range. 
Just follow the snail trail to claim your goodies!!

To celebrate Laura's exciting launch I have created a colourful little paper snail...

All you need to do is cut a long strip of patterned paper and curl it up. 
Then stick the bottom part of the paper under the head, to the bottom of the snail shell. 
Next, cut two small antenna shapes from the same paper and glue them to top of the snails head.
You could even try adding some eyes and a mouth to your snail to give him some character.

Before you go, remember to follow the snail trail and click on the tiny snail hidden on my blog and receive your free goodie from Cupcakes for Clara!

Stars on Canvas

Here is my entry for this years 'Stars on Canvas' campaign for the Willow Foundation. The charity will auction of canvas art by artists and celebrities to raise money to provide support for seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds through special day experiences. They will be auctioning the canvas in November on ebay. You will also be able to see all the art before it gets sold at Maddox Arts in London from 29th November to 1st December.

Less than 24 hours!!

There is only one day left to go to bid on my envelope! Get your bids in before it's too late :)

Just click on this link to bid:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280841176067#ht_500wt_1262

It's for The National Literacy Trust to get children reading and all proceeds go towards this.

It's currently at £36 and I would really love to get a higher bid.

Thanks for your support!

One day left!!

There is only one day left. Yes, just one day, to bid on my charity envelope. Please click here to bid and remember that all proceeds go to help the National Literacy Trust! Thanks for your bid :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280841176067

Pushing the Envelope

An exciting start to the week! My charity envelope is now on ebay and is available to bid on! It's a great chance to own a one off piece of art by me or by many other artists and celebrities. You can view my envelope here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280841176067
Remember that it's for a great charity and raises money to support the National Literacy Trust. A cause I strongly agree in.
Bidding ends on 22nd March so make sure you put your bid in before 2pm that day!!

Wanted raccoon brooch

Oh take a look in my Etsy shop now! My first ever brooch is now available. It's a rascally raccoon brooch and is part of my 'Wanted' brooch series. I am very excited to add him to my shop and hope you like him too!

Business cards

I also treated myself to some business cards by Moo. I will be sending a card in every purchase from my Etsy shop!

My Etsy shop has opened!

Well it's been a rather exciting week as I have finally opened my Etsy shop! You can now buy my art at www.etsy.com/shop/laurahambleton
Currently for sale are a few of my Peg Dollies, Tweeter Birds, Frog Prince and pendants. Currently working on brooches and prints so hope that I do sell a few items in the shop! Above is one of my little pendants. Hope you like my shop!