Lily the Lamb is taking shape...

Hi everyone, just a little news on Lily... meet Lily the lamb my adorable little mascot.  Lily was so named as the name of the boutique is "Tigerlily Makes" and so using the last part of Tigerlily for this adorable little creature just made sense.

I am creating a real life wool version of my cuddly friend to give away as the Treasure Hunt Prize at this weekends Easter Bank Holiday Monday event.  The treasure hunt takes place at 3pm.

I am hoping to be back later today with a sneak peek of my interpretation.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

A couple of sneak peeks for the coming Bank Holiday

Morning everyone, just a quick post today as I am still in full preparation mode for the Easter Bank Holiday events.  Today gives you a sneak peak at a couple of new products that will be available for purchase on Easter Bank Holiday Monday.

I am needle felting easter eggs and my mascot Lily the Lamb today so I hope to bring you more sneak peeks later.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

As promised news and pics from Saturdays bag making day...

Rebecca & Sarah making their bags

Sarah the Birthday girl with her finished bag

Rebecca, Sarah's sister with her finished bag

Well a little later than planned but with all editing problems now sorted news of Saturday's felt-making day.  

My thanks go out to Rebecca and Sarah who made the day such a fun and fab experience, both made gorgeous bags as you can see from the pictures above. 

Rebecca was on the hunt for a birthday present for her sister and when she found the felt boutique she thought  it would be the perfect present that they could both enjoy together.

It was a really great day and the two lovely ladies both had a bag to take home and use at the end of the day.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

A quick hello and update

A quick hello today everyone to update you... I  had hoped to bring you some pictures of yesterdays fab bag making day.  However I have been experiencing some problems with my photo editing software, so If you can bear with me whilst I sort this out I hope to bring you more fab makes a little later today!

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

So guess what we are doing in the felt boutique today...

Morning everyone, well I am sure you can guess what we are doing in the felt boutique today... yes its another bag making day.  I am just awaiting my lovely ladies to arrive and get started.

I have posted a whole new list of courses through to May and will be posting some pics of today's fun later this evening.

Well better crack on lots to do.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

As promised here is some of what my felt making ladies made today on the Tigerlily Makes Felt-making course

Hi everyone, well another fabulous fun day in the felt boutique with our felt bag course... we laughed, we played and ate cake... HEAVEN!!!

So here is what some of our ladies made, the black and fuchsia number is Margaret's creation and the light and bright pretty little number is Helen's creation.I just thought I would share a little of what we get up to on our felt making days.  I will be giving you a sneak peek of the bag I made at a later date.

So now I am home washing towels and mats for tomorrows class.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

Another day in the felt boutique and another fab bag making course taking place

Hi everyone, well I am in the boutique with some lovely ladies making felt bags today.  We have just taken a break from lunch so I thought I would update you.

I will post some pictures of our day later along with some pics of the bags we make.

Well better get back to it those bags won't felt themselves!!

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

Messing around at Tea Time!

Morning everyone... so heres the first of the "Tea Time range and my first prototype... I have been working on a new range of tea cosy's amongst other things to try and improve on my painting with fibre skills!!

This was my first attempt at this kind of style and looking at it now, it could do with some improvement.  I am drawing a range of pictures which I aim to use as designs on my felted items so I have decided to practice a little more before releasing any for sale to the public.  On reflection I feel that the tea cup is not sculpted enough and not centered enough, but thats the great thing about fibre its trial and error.

Well back to it more preparation for my opening.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

New Bag Shape made at bag making course

Good morning .lovely people, well I did promise you photos from the bag making course but as mentioned in a previous post I forgot to take some before the ladies went home with their bags.

This is the bag I made to show the lovely ladies on my course how to make a bag... I then added the extra felt embellishments yesterday to finish it.

The shape is yet another of several new bag shapes that I have been designing recently and more previews will be coming of some of them over the coming weeks.

This is also a bag that will be available for purchase on Easter Bank Holiday Monday.

Well back to it I am making a tea cosy today.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

New Felt-making Courses added...

Good evening all you lovely felt makers, I have updated my course list and added lots of new course's including the much coveted slipper course and a new course the hot water bottle course.  All the dates are in the courses list in the side bar of the blog, just left of this post.  The website has also been updated.

The first few courses have gone very well and been great fun.

I will be updating the website soon with a new page that gives information about the parties and organised events I will be running.  I also cater for children's workshops throughout the holidays and children's birthday parties.

Course gift vouchers and Boutique vouchers are available  to buy either as a treat for yourself or for a really creative gift for family and friends.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

Spring is coming and the daisy is back...

I everyone, just thought I would give you a sneak peek at one of my newly designed bags that I have made in preparation for Easter Bank Holiday Monday.  I will have a few of this design in different colours available to buy on the day.

Though I am only tempting you with just a snippet of the whole design until its official launch.

I have organised more lovely felt-making course dates and these will be going up on the web very soon... I will be back later to post the list here on the blog.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

Purple Passion Felted Bowl gets lots of attention...

Hi everyone, well we have seen the end of week 3 and we are now at the start of week 4 in the felt boutique. I thought I would share with you a felt bowl that I made as a sample for custom orders, though it has been getting rather a lot of attention in the boutique and I am sure that I could have sold it several times over. almost everyone who has come in has commented on it and asked if it is for sale.

I guess I thought when setting up the shop that people would be more interested in making it... which they are, but there has been a large number of people expressing a sincere interest to purchase a felted item.  So with that in mind I have been busily making in anticipation of my official opening, sneak peeks to come on those later.

Well its actually my day off today, but I am at home busy doing admin and boring stuff so that I can create when I return to the boutique tomorrow :)

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

Stunning Heidi Sturgess Brooch from Heidi herself in Covent Garden

Afternoon everyone, just wanted to share this amazing Heidi Sturgess Brooch Ibought in Covent Garden last weekend whilst on a girlie trip to London.  I just fell in love with Heidi's orchid design and just had to have one of her brooches.  Heidi's range is really unique and covers a wide variety of mediums including her own illustration an artwork.  Her fashion items have been featured in many of the glossy magazines.

It will come as no surprise to most of you to know why I like this brooch so much, as you all nnow I have a passion for flowers... mainly roses and lily's.

Heidi has carved a really different take on items that we all love.

Please take time to visit Heidi's website and I dare you not to want to make a purchase.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

New "Senorita Maria" bag...

Morning everyone and what a lovely morning it is... well I know I should be posting some photos from yesterdays bag course, however in all the fun I forgot to take some pics!! Fortunately Mary and Michelle had such a great time yesterday they are bringing their bags back on the jewellery course to make bag brooches, so we will see them then.

So in the meantime this is one of my latest designs and bag shapes, I named her so as she reminded me of those Spanish flamenco dancers.

Well best get back to it I have yesterdays bag and a hot water bottle cover to finish.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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 First Wet Felted Needle Felted Wall Hanging

Morning lovely people, well after a fab day yesterday and whilst I was uploading the jewellery course pics, I came across this pic of my very first wall hanging. This was my first ever attempt at a wet felted needle felted combo.

I am now working on other wall hangings, as I having been perfecting the fine detailing aspect that has inspired me by many great fiber artists.

Though a simple picture I still look back at it and am happy with the end result produced at the time.

Well time for me to get back to the boutique for more felt preparation as its the bag course tomorrow.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

Searching for an open and closed sign...

Morning everyone... well its not quite the bright morning it was yesterday, but we won't let that get in the way of a good felting day!

So opening a shop it occurred to me that I would need an open and closed sign, therefore I set to trawling the shops and the internet for something that would fit the "Boutique" style.  After much searching I couldn't find anything at all suitable and then the light bulb pinged into action!!!  I would make my sign in felt... and here it is I am really pleased with the result.

Well its time for me to head off to the boutique for more jewellery preparation, stay tuned for more exciting news and projects coming soon.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making 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

Whats been going on in the felt boutique today?

Hi everyone, well I have had a lovely day in the felt boutique preparing for this Thursday's beginners jewellery course, this is as sneek peek at the type of thing we will be doing.

I have also been designing some new bags and have started making things in preparation for my official launch day Easter Bank Holiday Monday... more on those at a later date.

Well that's it from me today now I have to go and be mum. :)

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

The Start of Week 3 in The Felt Boutique...

Morning everyone, well its the start of week 3 for me in the boutique and its been a incredibly busy couple of weeks as well as the month before opening.  First Aid Kit now ordered, First Aid Course booked, health and safety inspection requested, Easter stock ordered, printing and marketing organised and so finally I can now get on and make some finished items for the boutique as well as course preparation.

Its been such an exciting and busy time that I have hardly had time to take it all in... I think I may have to pinch myself just to make sure I am not dreaming it all.

I am in the boutique today preparing for Thursday's jewellery class so stay tuned to the blog for some sneek peeks later.

Finally just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported my blog and left a comment... I will be visiting your blogs 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

Only 2 Places Left on Felt Slippers Course

Hi everyone, well wonders will never cease... 2 blog posts in one day!! However I thought that I would let you know that I have just 2 places left for the Felt Slipper course on the 17th April.  I am just overwhelmed by the response I have had to the courses.

Thank you to everyone who has booked on a course so far.

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

Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Boutique is getting a shop sign...

Hi everyone, just thought I would give you all a sneek peak of the soon to be in place Boutique Sign.  Though I have to say organizing signage for the shop front has been quite a journey!!!  One sign company never bothered to turn up, another sign company produced the sign at such poor quality... that when I said that this wasn't acceptable he gave me a refund and told me to go elsewhere!!!

It astounds me that people can operate a business in this way with poor quality products and extremely  unprofessional service.

But alas Sheila from the The Pear Tree Creperie came to my rescue as her husband John from Sign Specialists got straight to work .  It was refreshingly reassuring when I received a site visit from John... something none of the other sign companies offered.

John was most helpful and reassured me that the resolution issues would be tackled.  Thanks John and thanks Sheila.

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.

Course updates and available places.....

Hi everyone,  just a quick update on course availability:

• Beginners Jewellery 18th March 5 places left
• Beginners Bag/tea cosy 20th March 3 places left
• Beginners Bag/tea cosy 25th March 6 places left
• Beginners Bag/tea cosy 27th March 4 places left 
• Beginners Bag/tea cosy 10th April 3 places booked 2 reserved 1 place left 
• Felt Slipper Course 17th April 4 places left
• 3D Vessel Felt Bowl 24th April 6 places left

Well after only being open two weeks I am thrilled at the response and interest in the courses already... as you can see they are getting booked up, so if you would like more info or to reserve your place please email me:  info@tigerlilymakes.co.uk with a subject heading of the course and date you would like to book.

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

A Change to Felt-making Course List...

Hi everyone,
due to the overwhelming interest in the beginners bag/tea cosy course and because requests have been coming in for the week day beginners bag courses I feel it only fair to my customers to change the Beginners Jewellery on the 25th March to Beginners Bags.

This is the only week day Beginners Bag/tea cosy course this month, more week day courses will be added next month.

For more course info please visit Tigerlily Makes

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

Easter Bank Holiday Charity Fundraising Launch Day...

Hi everyone, just thought I would give you a heads up on the Official Tigerlily Makes Opening Day. It will be taking place on Easter Bank Holiday Monday 11am-5pm, there will be free basic demonstrations, refreshments, special promotions and more. I will be raising money for charity "Have a Heart" and African Joy 2 locally run charities. There will also be a treasure hunt at 3pm for the children... so why don't you come and join in the hunt to find Lilly the lamb?

I also wanted to say a big thank you to Vesey Gallery for their wonderful printing services this is the leaflet they have printed for the promotion of the day.

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

Sneek Peek at a felty project going on in the boutique

Hi everyone,
though I would entice you with a sneek peek at a new range of bags I am designing. The bag is a completely new shape and I am trying something a little different with the daisies this time.  So keep you eye on the blog for more sneek peeks and news of exciting developments in the felt boutique.

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

Tigerlily Makes The Website Launches its News Page

Hi everyone just a quick post today to give you a heads up about the newly added and updated News Page on the Tigerlily Makes website.

If you click the link above it will take you directly to the page, where you will find some interesting information about previous and upcoming events.

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

New look blog....

Hi everyone, well thanks to my wonderful husband my blog now looks like my website and relating pages.  I am so pleased with the end result, it was important to me that the theme was consistent and recognisable to the felt-making boutique.

The blog will now be dedicated to everything felted and will be a platform to keep you all updated as to news, events and the latest creations over the coming months.

I am so excited  by my new venture, I am thrilled to be spending all day everyday doing what I love.

I have to say a big thank you to my gorgeous hubby for his undying support and belief in me and for helping me realise my dreams.

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

Course updates and available places.....

Hi everyone, well my first week in the Boutique has been a busy one!!! I have managed to order my sign for the front of the Boutique and all the other marketing bits and bobs, which was a harder task than I thought it was going to be.

The felt-making courses are gaining a lot of attention and therefore I have added more courses as follows:

• Beginners Jewellery 18th March - 5 places left
• Beginners Bag/Tea Cosy 20th March -5 places left
• Beginners Bag/tea cosy 25th March - 6 places left
• Beginners Bag/Tea Cosy 27th March 6 places left
• Beginners Bag/Tea Cosy 10th April - 6 places left
• Felt Slippers 17th April - 4 places left
• 3D Vessel Felt Bowl 24th April - 6 places left

Courses cost £49.00 which includes all the materials/equipment for use on the day, and refreshments. The SLIPPER COURSE costs £59.00 as this includes a pair of slipper lasts in your size for you to take home with you. If you would like to secure a place on one of these fun courses pleas email me at: info@tigerlilymakes.co.uk with the subject heading Felt-making Course Booking and the course you would like to book.

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

Day 3 in The Felt-making Boutique....

Hi everyone, apologies for the fact that this update has been delayed in coming too you, but as am sure you can imagine its been a bit hectic getting ready for the opening.

So I am finally in the Boutique and I have to say I absolutely love it!!

Pictured above from top to bottom:

• The front of the Boutique... minus the sign am working on that.
• Part of the shop interior

Courses are beginning to get booked up so if you want to take part in the earlier courses I would reserve your place ASAP.

I am having an official launch day on Easter Bank Holiday Monday 11am-5pm where there will be special promotions, discounts and a treasure hunt. I will be donating a percentage of the proceeds to two charities close to my heart: Have a Heart and African Joy.

Will give you more details on those at a later date, but for now there is still much work to do.

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