Some Folksy Folk Revealed!

Admittedly a tinsy bit late, when I was at Ilkley Arts Market the other weekend, I met some lovely other Folksiers who were there too. It was a lovely Market, and very good considering it's the odd September in-between time of people saving their pennies for Christmas and the mad Christmas present buy!

So, have a peek below to put some faces to some Folksy names you may recognise!

First up is the lovely Lynsey from Swirly Arts. You may also know her as the amazing lady behind Cuteable, a great website throwing the spotlight on handmade and the talent to be found!

We were both doing our very best to spread the word about Folksy and Cuteable to anyone and everyone who was interested, so hopefully sent some newbies over to both of them!

Dig The Earth aka. Kev is also one of the regulars at Ilkley Arts - I love his prints SO much! (I'm secretly hoping Dan might buy me one of the gorgeous button heart prints one day...I'll have to try and hint a bit harder! ;0) )

I also met a new seller on Folksy whose creations I love - meet Kate Bowles who makes the most intricate little books, they're so cute! She recycles unloved paper and materials into something to be cherished - gorgeous.

And, of course, here's a peek at Quite Contrary's little table for the day - featuring my new Cake and Tea Papercuts! :) They'll be listed on-line in the next few days. I'm so glad I've finally managed to find frames to suit them!

Animal-tastic Folksy Friday

To celebrate my new animal & pet range of 'I♥...' cards which will be launched later today, I thought it only appropriate to choose some of my favourite Animal-themed goodies from Folksy today!





Just click on the image and it will take you to their Folksy shop.

Folksy Friday - Time for Tea

Here at Quite Contrary HQ it seems we're pretty addicted to a cuppa or two during the day, especially when had with a bit of cake or a ginger biccy, nom nom! My man also made the best brew ever last night to have with Tea (which was a rather naughty english brekkie made from weekend leftovers, yummy!). So, sticking on this theme here's a few Folksy picks if you fancy joining me in a brew!





Talking of which...think I might go pop the kettle on!

One of my fave shops - She Draws

I received the funnest bundle of goodies yesterday from Mr Postie, thanks to She Draws. This is one of my favouritest bestest shops on Folksy, and I'm sad that she's going on hold for the moment - albeit because she's got an absolutely amazing new job in Londontown!

I spied her 'London' ring, which I thought makes a nice memento for my time spent in the big city...

...and got a lovely suprise when I opened up the package to find lots of lovely little extras too!

I'm absolutely in love with the Cupcake bracelet - I've never even seen this in the shop or I would have snapped it up!

So a big THANK YOU! She Draws - good luck with your new job and I really hope that some day She Draws can come back and sell us lovely things again!

Folksy Friday - a hint of Pink

Last weekend I was a Bridesmaid at Dan's sisters' wedding - a gorgeous Pink affair! Admittedly I didn't jump at the colour choice (pink and Gingery hair don't really go!) but I was quite surprised - seems baby pink isn't too bad after all! We were wearing Ivory and pale pink dresses, and the Bride was in a stunning 'Princes style' baby pink dress, with delicate pearl details. So, I've chosen today's theme to go along with that - here's a nice selection of pink goodies!

Featured on Folksy!

The lovely Folksy peeps have picked my 'I♥Tea!' mug to go on their featured items list this week - a selection of goodies suitable for end of term presents for those fab Teachers. Thank you!

You can find all the featured items here, and my mug listed here on my Folksy page. Coasters are also available for something a little cheaper (or to make it into the Tea lovers perfect set!)

Folksy Friday - the Great North!

Admittedly I've been a bit pants on here since my first Folksy Friday 3 weeks ago...but finaly here's my second one! And what a one it is :) The last few weeks have been a bit crazy, culminating in me finally biting the bullet and cementing the plan of leaving Londontown and moving back up North! Which makes me want to put both a happy and sad face - I'll miss my bestest bud Pippa (aka. The Owl & The Party Hat) and my other lovely friends down here, but the North does feel very exciting again..the promise of some proper Fish & Chips for starters! So, today's Folksy is appropriately Northern-based, featuring everything that reminds me of home. 3 weeks and counting! Enjoy :)

My First Folksy Friday - Fun at the Seaside!

Finally, I've managed to do my first Folksy Friday (thanks to the brilliant Haptree and her very helpful blog!). This weekend I'm off down to the South Coast to see my Boyfriend's parents - off to Portsmouth and Poole, so thought I'd inject a bit of Summertime Seaside fun in advance of a (hopefully) sunny weekend! Just click on the pictures to be taken to the lovely Folksy shops :)

Have a lovely sunny weekend!