Folksy Friday, Best Talented A-Listers

Friday already? who did that, surely we havent moved passed Monday yet? goodness me, time goes so quickly.

As I have only done one blog post this month on the A-Listers this weeks Folksy Friday better be then, these are the very hard working Folksy members who try to list one of their fabulous items each day (or near enough), so please do take a look by clicking on the picture and being transported to the rest of the shop of wonders and temptations, all more than worthy on new homes..its Friday, you need a treat!!!

One of the first items I saw today was this necklace from "Be Beautiful Again Trinkets' great name, and super shop



The jewellery on Folksy is second to none, and most is one off originals, so wont be seen on another whilst you are out being admired. Here is another necklace from "Laura Faye Crafts"



The earrings in this shop are amazing, this talented lady draws them herself! Here are a pair ready for halloween by "Created by Kelly"



Dont you just hate it when you visit a friend on their birthday to find the same card you bought duplicated on their mantle? not when you buy from Folksy, here is one for the boys from "Adien Crafts"



Geisha Dolls, what a great idea - here they are as earrings from "Damselfly Gemma"



This is a stunning necklace, wait till my Mum sees it, she loves owls. Again not something you see on the mass produced shelves, Turquoise Owl by "Mary Elliott"



I just love all the items in this shop, from "Vintage Dreams" today are a set of shabby chic gift tags to brighten up your gifts



Lastly, from my other shop SimJaTa2 (link to the side of page) the last in this type of brooches, my new creations will be in the shop very soon - and OH is slowly working on a new website for them too, I just need to find a few more hours to get some new designs made. This one is a Fox Terrier in his wooly scarf




I hope you have enjoyed today's Folksy Friday Selection.

~Bags of Swank by SimJaTa~

Folksy Friday - Patchwork Showcase

For this week I would like to highlight some of the talented Patchwork crafters on Folksy. A topic was started on the forums by Audreys Cat, so I hope she doesnt mind my using her idea. Dont forget, to admire the work of the crafter further you simply click on the picture to be magically transported to their shop on Folksy.

I will begin with Audreys Cat, and her pretty patchwork cushion - she also has some great patchwork fabric on sale in her shop.



Another lovely cushion here from Craftysewsew



Auntyjoan had this lovely card in her shop, but since making out my list it has sold - but no worries there are other similar cards stil for sale, and also great personalised plaques (I know as I bought one)



ShabbybySharon, has this amazing quilt shown here with the matching tote bag which is also available



luvlii, has this great cushion set in her shop



hjdcrafts has a wonderful cosy throw



An upcycled theme here from JDArt with one of her patchwork bags



Yet more upcycling from Dharmaflyer with her fantastic peace cushion



Lynwood Crafts has this very smart backpack in her shop



From Beehoneydesigns a silk patchwork bag, most unique



Lastly from here at Bags of Swank by SimJaTa, a gorilla and her baby



..and also what is known as a 'cheater' patchwork fabric, looks like patchwork but isnt, just a bright cheery fabric



Quite a large selection I know, and these are just the people who added to the topic on Folksy. For these and many other talents for the unique, handcrafted gift dont forget to visit Folksy for your gifts and personal treats. Make yourself and the ones you love happy.

Have a Great weekend.

~Bags of Swank by SimJaTa~

Fishy Folksy Friday by SimJaTa

Introducing this weeks Folksy Friday by Bags of Swank by SimJaTa, on the theme of Fish for this week.

Folksy Friday is one of the opportunities for me to show off the rest of the talent that can be found on Folksy, the best UK Craft Site.

To view the items in more detail, and to be taken to the shops of this great talent below, simply click on the photograph of each item.

To Begin is Audrey's Art with her ACEO of the Angel Fish



Pop-up Zoo Greetings Cards has this excellent fish birthday card



From Nofkants Curios you will find many of these great keyrings or handbag charms, this one was my favourite, made from carved black agate gemstone



Shoogly beads has more stunning jewellery in her shop, here is her Driftwood Bracelet



From artmagic, is this ACEO entitled 'Queen of the Sea'



A superb collection of charms make up this bracelet from Putting on the Charms



Last of all, are two tote bags (or shopping bags) from Bags of Swank by SimJaTa, little and large version of cute fish






I hope you have enjoyed this weeks selection of fish themed choices. Have a super weekend, and lets hope this lovely spring weather continues for us all.

~Bags of Swank by SimJaTa ~