Looking Forward to 2013

So, having looked back at 2012 it's now time to look forward to 2013.
I have loads of ideas for creating lovely things, here are a some of the ones I hope to develop or continue with in 2013

Wooden Planters
Planters created from tea cups
Magnetic fridge frames
Hand stamped spoons
Peg Kits (for hanging artwork / photos etc)
Loads more chalkboards
Jewellery trees
Fork racks
Coat Racks
Magnetic fridge pegs
Days of the week boards
Mosaic pots

and lots more.............
all made from 'Something Old'......

I hope to continue with my markets and the regular ones will be Alton, Port Solent and Love Southsea.
I am planning to take part (actively !) in CRAFTFEST again

I also plan to develop this blog further, sharing ideas, research, thoughts and more while I hopefully develop this business throughout the year.

Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest also need a mention as in the past I have tended to dip in and out of doing these - I would like to build up likes, followers and most importantly chatting to other crafters through these.

Last but not least of course there is online selling. I did a little last year, but this year I really need to get to grips with selling through the website, Folksy and Facebook.

So as the year goes on I will keep this blog updated with what's happening, what's going well and what's not !! and I also hope to share lots more 'How to's' with everyone.

Next week I will post about how I make my herb planters :)

Vicky 
Rescue and Revive
Something Old to Something New

Wild and Windy Workshop

Today's weather  - 3rd January 2012 - was very wild and windy. My workshop is an old den at the bottom of the garden that has been used for all sorts of things over the years we have lived here. But now it's well and truly mine and full of my 'toys'. The latest addition was my Christmas present - a frame for my drill that turns it in to a Bench drill

This now means my drill holes are pretty much perfect and I can whizz through drilling lots of holes. This morning saw the creation of 4 coat racks

Loads of time saved :) These racks were made from a vintage coffee table (the struts between the legs), the pegs added and now they just need a lick of paint

Tess (my dog) was not impressed with the weather !!! and found it a bit unsettling when the workshop nearly blew away several times through the morning :(