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

Looking Back at 2012

I wanted to start of 2013 with a quick look back at 2012. Looking back my first posts of 2012 were a bit similar  - lots of new plans, projects and excitement !!!

I think overall I can take a lot of positives from 2012. The things that I make have grown and improved I think. The number is markets that I do has increased but there is definitely room for improvement online with my website, Folksy, Facebook and Twitter (but plans there are for the next post)

Craft Fairs and Markets 2012

Included Alton Craft Market, Port Solent Sunday Markets, Love Southsea Markets, Winchester Vintage and Collectables, Petersfield Art and Design Markets, Victorious Vintage, Southsea Fest

Port Solent March 2012

Alton May 2012

Winchester October 2012

Winchester 2012

Southsea Fest 2012

Port Solent December 2012

Learnt that a dark blue gazebo roof is too dark and bought a replacement white one which works much better !!

Products 2012

Here are a selection of things that I have made and sold this year using a variety of techniques - painting, decoupage, wood work, mosaic, metal stamping.... All with the aim of upcycling / reusing / recycling - lots more planned for 2013 :)

Coat rack made from reclaimed wood and oak pegs

Three tier cake plate

Jewellery rack from picture hooks and reclaimed oak

Book ends upcycled from scraps of wood and an then decoupaged with a dictionary

Stamped garden markers from old spoons

Upcycled iPad stand created from reclaimed wood and an decoupaged with an old A to Z

Phone stand decoupaged with old sheet music

Chalkboard created from an old picture frame decoupaged with monopoly money

Mirror with decoration from old necklaces

Days of the week chalkboard

Upcycled mirror decoupaged with a map

Magnetic Fridge pegs

Hand stamped spoon

Next time - looking forward to 2013...........