Lemon Sherbet Felted Bowl

Hi everyone, this is the second of my new range of felted bowls I have called this one Lemon Sherbet as the colour reminded me of those lovely sweet treats I used to occasionally get as a child.

This is now live in my Folksy Store.

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Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Purple Passion Felted Bowl Makes its Debut

Hi Everyone, well the first on my new range of felted bowls is finally here and is now launched in my Folksy store.

Purple Passion The Felted Bowl, was certainly born out of my ever growing passion for working with felt.

I love the fact that you can create so many wonderful objects simply by shaping and moulding the fibres with your hands.

The ancient technique is not to be forgotten in our war against climate change, as its kind to the environment. The wool fibres come from the sheep's fleece, which grows back and therefore is a sustainable source. All of my wool fibres come from ethical suppliers whom care about the sheep's welfare.

Stay tuned over the next few days for the release of two more felted bowl's.

Thank you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X
All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork and design is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain.

Saturdays Christmas Arts Markets

Hi Everyone... I just wanted to share how fabulous Saturday's Christmas Arts Market was.

Pictured above are a few pics from my stall, I did really well and was amazed at how much I sold, people bought my cards, Christmas decorations, decorated boxes, boxed notelets and my first felted Tea-Cosy!!!:) I have sold felted items before on my online store and by order but not at a market so I was thrilled.

I have designed some new felty bowls with some sumptously sweet names and will be showcasing those very soon.

Thank you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Christmas is coming and so is my new range going live on Folksy Tomorrow

Hi everyone, just thought I would share a sneak peek of one of my Christmas card designs, these will be going live on Folksy tomorrow.

I also wanted to let you know about the Christmas Arts Markets where I will be selling this range in person along with many other items, so if you would like to come and have a browse you are more than welcome details below:

Saturday 12th & 19th December C.O.W (Creative Open Workshops), The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham. 11am til 4pm C.O.W is situated in behind the pool and fountain. for more information please visit the C.O.W Blog or Moonfruit.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Rustic Charmed Photo Frame Workshop was soo much fun...

Jo's Frame

Sheree's Frame
Laurens Frame The action taking place

Jo, Me, Lauren & Sheree with our makes

Hi everyone, just a quick one today as I have so much to do for the handmade store and workshops... above are a few pics from last nights Rustic Charmed Photo Frame workshop.

We all had a fab night and I just wanted to share a few of the fab makes that some of our ladies made.

There are more workshops running over a 6 week period please visit the C.O.W Blog or MoonFruit for more details of all the classes and to book your place.

Thank you to everyone who took part.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Rustic Charmed Flower Power Recycled Card

Hi Everyone, just thought I would give you a sneak peek of a new range of cards coming to Folksy very soon.

Using 100% recycled materials this range has many features and its really getting back to basics and starting from scratch... such as creating my own patterns,designs on papers and designing all kinds of templates

Hope you like.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Creative Open Workshops Monday Night Paper Craft Sessions an other classes

We’re hosting another 6 weeks of craft workshops at the Creative Open Workshops in Birmingham’s Custard Factory.

Sessions run on weekday evenings & weekend afternoons!

Monday: Paper craft

Tuesday: Textiles

Thursday: Crochet

Weekends: ceramics, felt making, jewellery & customizing your wardrobe!

Weekday workshops last up to 3 hours and cost £15 (incl. materials, equipment, hot drinks & cakes)

Weekend workshops last a minimum of 4 hours and cost £30 (incl. materials, equipment, hot drinks & cakes)

Pick&Mix Special Offer:

Any 6 workshops for £75 (instead of £90)

Weekend workshops £25, if booked with any other session.

More info and to book details on the Creative Open Workshops Blog: http://www.creativeopenworkshops.com/

or http://www.cow.moonfruit.com/

Paper Craft Classes are as follows:

Monday 23rd November Rustic Charmed Photo Frame for a preview please visit: www.craftbugs.blogspot.com
Monday 30th November Quick & Simple Christmas Cards
Monday 7th December Boxed Any Occassion Cards
Monday 14th December CD Holder

Sunday 13th December double session Decorative Christmas Card Holder

Look forward to sharing making skills & cakes with you all!

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Tigerlily Sale in Folksy Store

Hi everyone, I just thought I would share this peice of news... Tigerlily is having a sale on all felted bags and tea-cosies. The sale is for a limited period only and to make way for some exciting new designs at the end of November.

To see whats on offer please visit the Tigerlily Store.

The shop will close for one week from the 6th-14th November.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Craftbugs has a winner

Pop over to Craftbugs to check out their winner.

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Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Pop over to The Craftbugs Blog for free blog candy!!

If you pop over to The Craftbugs Blog you can see more details of how you can be in the chance of winning some freebies.

Thank you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Saturday's Creative open Workshops Paper Taster Session was fantastic...

Hi everyone just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who came to Saturdays Paper Taster Session, it was a fantastic night and here are a few of our ladies makes.Top is Lauren's card, middle is Candice's Card and last but not least is Lucy's card. Don't worry if you were not able to make it as there will be weekly paper fixes to be had throughout November through to December for more information and to book your place contact Francine at C.O.W

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Saturdays Paper Taster Session at C.O.W Creative Open Workshops

Hi everyone, just to let you all know that I can now confirm that Saturday's class at C.O.W will be the above "Build A Flower" Shaped Card and matching box. The class includes all materials and the "Build A Flower" Shaped Template as designed and created by myself. The template includes everything you need to make the card and some additional shaped flowers for use with other cards. The template also operates an angel policy so this means that you will be able to use the template to re-create cards to sell on.

There are a few limited places left so don't miss out on a really fun evening. To book please contact Francine at C.O.W

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Creative Open Workshops (C.O.W) Paper-crafting a go go taster session a great success

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share with you the results of Saturdays Paper Taster Session at C.O.W on Saturday evening. It was a fab fun filled evening with a wonderful group of ladies who took to paper-crafting like they had been doing it their whole lives.
We made a spiral bound covered note book and a lovely little flower topped photo wallet.
It was ovely to see everyones enthusiasum as papers and colour ways were selected.

We are meeting again this Saturday evening for another paper fix and I beleive that there are still a few places left. Place can be booked via the C.O.Wblog

We are looking for votes for next weeks project that our lovely crafters would be interested in... so please let Francine know over at the C.O.Wblog

Huge hugs and thanks go out to Francine for inviting over to C.O.W to teach Staurdays taster session and thanks also must go to Denise from Peeko for suporting too.

So if you would like to read and see more photos of the evening pop over to the C.O.Wblog

If you would like to read an account of one of paper-crafter attendees then pop over to Candice's blog.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

My treat to me has evolved into 3 orders

Hi everyone, well I just had to share this latest make with you as its acquired a lot of adoration. I decided that after a lot of creative making it was time to make something purely for my own pleasure and use.

This completely seamless wet felted bag is the result of weeks of work (only down to the fact I had other work to do). I am absolutely thrilled with it and have been using it almost every day.

This to my surprise has attracted much attention and has now resulted in 3 custom orders... customers wanting the same bag but in their colour choices. So with that in mind I thought I would try this out on the blog to see what people think. I am not sure if I should put it in the shop as a bag to order as my intention was merely to make something for my own use.

I would really appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Creative Open Workshops Paper Taster Session

Hi everyone, just a final call for those of you interested in the above paper taster session at the Creative Open Workshops Saturday 17th October 2009 7-9pm. Bookings are filling up so if your quick you might just get one of the last places.

We will be making a spiral bound note book and paper photo memory wallet.

For further info and to book your place please visit C.O.W

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Events list updated

Hi Everyone just a quick one this morning as I have a lot to do as usual... though I can't complain my weekends are now fully booked with demos workshops and craft fairs until early December.

Just to let you know that I have just updated my events/demonstrations list on the left hand side of the page and a bit further down, if you would like to check them out and I hope to see many of you there on the day/s.
Huge thanks again to Vikki and her team at Capture the magic another great demo day with some new and familiar faces... thank you Paula for brightening my day.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Creative Open Workshops (C.O.W) October Class List

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know that the new Creative Open Workshops (C.O.W) October class list has just been released. Having just had the most hectic but fun and fab weekend at demos and the Arts Fest in Birmingham... I just wanted to come and share the new classes available at C.O.W now for booking.

There will be taster sessions held on the flowing dates and topics 7pm-9pm:

Monday 5th & 12th October Ceramics

touch upon slip casting, press moulding & hand building

Tuesday 6th & 13th October Textiles

sewing, fabric printing, customising

Wednesday 7th & 14th October Draw & Paint Francine Schokker

Explore mediums and techniques, dive into colour

Thursday 8th & 15th October Crochet with Denise from Peeko Crochet

showing the basic stitches and endless possiblites

Friday 9th & 16th October Felt Making with Francine Schokker

Natural Fibres and how to create a flat seamless felt

Saturday 10th & 17th October Paper Craft with Lisa Marie Olson

endless possibilities with paper from photo memory wallets to bound notebooks and memory albums

Sunday 11th & 18th Jewellery

wire manipulation, facinators etc.

The above class list is for adults, there is a range of children's workshops running from 24th October through to the 1st of November where adults can come and join in with their children. To book your place on one or more of The classes please contact Francine Schokker on 0121 224 8445 (office) or 07896 559406

Just another quick note The Saturday Handmade Markets will now be running on a monthly basis, so the next handmade market is on Saturday 26th September 11am til 4pm C.O.W. The Custard Factory Gibb, Street, Birmingham. Hope to see many of you there

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Felty Thoughts & Felty Thinks Cards with Recycled and Ethically Sourced Materials

Hi all U lovli people, I am just sharing a quick one today as am busy, busy and busy. Here are two cards just launched in my Folksy shop. I love putting card and felt together and I think its a really nice way of saying hi I am here for you and care, or just simply sharing your appreciation of the recipient.

Thank you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Here 4 U Hope U Know How Much I Care Boxed Card

Hi everyone, just wanted to share my latest new range to be featured on Folksy. This is a range of subtle, natural and recycled boxed sentiment cards, each box and card has a flower theme and a meaningful sentiment on it. I have gone for simple understated elegance with this range, so that the range can cover a wide variety of topics. Topics include but are not limited to, sympathy, gratitude, showing you care or just simply saying hello.

We live in such a fast paced society where so much of our lives is controlled by electronics... that its nice to slow down the pace and take time out to send something tangible and thoughtful.

In the blink of an eye I had a babe in arms who is now an adult.

Hope you all get to take some time out for each other this weekend.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Featured Item In Folksy Shop Daisy Doodles Dotty Spotty Wool Felted Bag

Hi everyone, today I have decided to feature one of my seamless wool felted bags for sale in my Folksy shop.

This bag is three layers thick and has a polka dot design, it has a matching corsage which is firmly attached to the bag.

The posy range measures approximately 9 1/4 inches wide by 4 1/4 inches in length and comes in a range of colours see my other wool felt bags for details, if your choice of colour is not featured contact me for further colour options.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Love From A Garden Shabby Chic Style Cards

Hi everyone, just a quick one today as I am going to cuddle up on the sofa with my lovely hubby and watch a film.

Just wanted to share my new shabby chic style card ranges now in store at Folksy.

Hope you all have a fab bank holiday weekend.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Folksy Finds

Well as promised I bring to you not one but 4 talented Folksy Sellers:

An amazing seller who makes the most unique fabric items, so please pop over to Patchwork Butterfly and take a look around her shop.


This stunning fabric bird has been made by Mid-summer Stitches, this is a very exciting and unique range of stitched fabric items that you may not necessarily expect to find.

I just had to share this find with you Saffron Barr makes the most amazing soaps I have already bought 4 from her today and I am sure I will be buying more.

Last but not least this stunning apple necklace has been handmade by a very talented seller, take a look around her beautiful shop Express Yourself to see even more of these stunning makes:Well that's it for this week, more Folksy finds next week, don't forget to keep your eye on the blog for new handmades from Tigerlily.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

Handmade By Tigerlily

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Sneak Peek for new Recycled Note Book soon to go on Folksy

Hi everyone,

just a quick one today as I am busy, busy, busy as usual... this is my new note book which Iwill be adding to the existing range I have on Folksy.

It is made completely with 100% recycled and ethically sourced and sustainable materials.

later this week I will be sharing some of my great finds, other talented sellers.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Daisy Doodles Dotty Seamless Felted Handbag

Hi everyone, I thought today I would show case one of my felted bags, felting is one of my favourite past times and you will see it featured amongst many mediums quite a lot over the coming weeks. This is one of my latest additions to my Folksy store and features my passion for daisies, though daisies are not my only passion when it comes to flowers.

I also wanted to use my blog as a platform for other handmade finds and sellers, so if you have a handmade shop email me details and I may be able to feature your shop along with other finds that month.

Next week I will be featuring soap makers, jewellery makers and much more so stay tuned.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain.

C.O.W Saturday Arts Markets Augsut 22nd 11-4pm

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know about the Saturday Handmade Arts Markets at the Custard Factory this Saturday, I will there hosting a stall as will many other talented artists and artisans.

As well as lovli handmade stuff there will be something sweet to nibble on while you soak up the atmosphere of the arts world.

I hope to see some of you there:

C.O.W. Creative Open Workshops, Saturday Handmade Markets, The Custard Factory Gibb Street, Birmingham, UK

The custard Factory is just a short walk from The back of Selfridges at The Bull Ring

Thanks you for taking the time to visit The Handmade by Tigerlily Blog

Lisa X

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain

Hitched Handmade Boxed Mixed Media Wedding Card

Today's post is about this boxed wedding card, it was one of my early sales. My boxed card ranges seem to be popular... I think due to the fact that they are not only pretty but practical... for example if you buy a boxed card and put your small gift inside the box you can send as a packet/package rather than a letter and this makes it far more cost effective. So card, message and gift all in one makes for great savings.

The car is also friendly to the environment in that it is made with a majority of recycled products.

There are similar cards in this range for sale in my folksy store.

Thanks you for taking the time to visit.

Lisa

All content (including text, photographs, and design work) is © Lisa Marie Olson. My original artwork is for personal inspiration only and may not be copied for publication, contest submission or for any other type of financial gain.

Welcome to Handmade by Tigerlily

Welcome to my brand new blog where I will be showcasing and giving sneak peeks of handmade items that I sell in my Folksy Store.

Handmade by Tigerlily's aim is to produce items that are kind to the environment by using recycled products such as paper, vintage lace and natural products such as wool felt.

All of the lace used to embellish my cards and wool felt bags is of the vintage variety and is sourced locally from a reputable vintage specialist.

To see more of my ethically made products please visit: Handmade by Tigerlily

Please come back and visit soon as I will be posting more of my handmade items.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Handmade by Tigerlily.

Lisa