Monday, 26 April 2010

Leaf Treasures!

Spring Extravaganza!
Like many crafter's I am inspired by nature, by the things I see around me and the colours and textures of nature. I often use this inspiration to help me design and co-ordinate the crafts I create, be it knitted and crocheted items, gemstone jewellery, keyring or handbag charms and there is an obvious link to nature and fossils, which I love to utilise!
Now we see that spring is in the air, with spring blooms, the occasional bright blue sky and the first sign of spring in the new leaves sprouting everywhere, I felt inspired to ask my fellow crafter's if they too felt their creative juices flowing where leaves are concerned, and the response I received was overwhelming, so therefore I have decided to show something from everyone who responded, in a major craft treasury, a whole bank's treasury to be exact!
 http://www.folksy.com/shops/SeetheWoods http://www.folksy.com/shops/amyorangejuicehttp://www.folksy.com/shops/darkbluebell http://www.folksy.com/shops/buteartismhttp://www.folksy.com/shops/bexbydesign http://www.folksy.com/shops/SilentTheatre http://www.folksy.com/shops/HollyWells http://www.folksy.com/shops/starsNscars http://www.folksy.com/shops/Nithria http://www.folksy.com/shops/frankie http://www.folksy.com/shops/jinjajewellery http://www.folksy.com/shops/DiomoGlass http://www.folksy.com/shops/imogensimagination http://www.folksy.com/shops/buttercupboutique http://www.folksy.com/shops/ViscontiCouture http://www.folksy.com/shops/jcu http://www.folksy.com/shops/cherrytree http://www.folksy.com/shops/sweetpyroangel http://www.folksy.com/shops/BlueForestJewellery http://www.folksy.com/shops/redbirdjewellery http://www.folksy.com/shops/willowwirecreations http://www.folksy.com/shops/Emma1985 http://www.folksy.com/shops/flamehairedjewellerydesigns http://www.folksy.com/shops/MaryElliottJewellery http://www.folksy.com/shops/itsthelittlethings http://www.folksy.com/shops/NanukJewellery http://www.folksy.com/shops/NOfkantsCurios
Please check out some of these wonderful leaf inspired items in Folksy!
Just click on the picture and it will take you straight to the item in their Folksy Craft shop!

18 comments:

  1. I love the collection you have curated! You have a knack of finding beautiful things that go so well together!

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  2. Thank you so much, from some so gifted themselves, that is a lovely compliment!

    Natalie x

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  3. Lovely selection of items!
    Many thanks for including one of mine!
    Kaz@buteartism

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  4. What a wonderful collection of leafy creations, I am chuffed to have one of my items as part of it. Thankyou

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  5. I'm always amazed at just how many different and beautifully crafted items there are on Folksy when you choose a 'topic'. Nice article Natalie. x

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  6. What a gorgeous selection! Thanks for including my pendant :)

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  7. You are all quite welcome, I really enjoyed looking at all your items and shops, I hope this brings more views and hopefully sales to you all!

    Thank you Shaz, you are quite right, there are so many talented crafters on Folksy!

    Natalie x

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  8. Lovely stuff Natalie - thanks for including my little silver leaves. I'm going through a bit of a leaf obsession at the moment - so it's been lovely to see all of these great picks together!

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  9. Thank you Natalie, but by eck, too many lovely things just isn't good for me to look at. The old credit card is backing into the corner as we speak:)

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  10. How many ways can you make a leaf? I didn't think there could be so many! Thanks for including mine too!

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  11. Thank you for including one of my pieces amongst such a beautiful collection of items!

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  12. Beautiful, thanks for posting my item x

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  13. Thank you so much Natalie...you're a star for including me!! xx

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  14. thanks for the mention Natalie - you have made a wonderful collection x

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  15. You're all quite welcome! Pleased to have found so many beautiful items!

    Natalie x

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  16. Hi Thanks for selecting my piece. They all look so good together. So many differnt types and shapes of leaves. I'm inspired.

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  17. There's some great pieces on there, well done. Thanks for including me!

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  18. Beautfull treasury - I'm so honoured to be included!

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