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

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

Beginners Bag Course Sneak Peak.......

Hi everyone,well as promised the much awaited first photos of the type of bag you could be making on the beginners bag course.

Courses run from 9.3oam until around 4pm, tea, coffee, biscuits and cakes will be provided along with all the materials and equipment that you will need to create your very own masterpiece. At the end of the day you will have a completed bag to take home with you. You will need to bring a packed lunch or you can treat yourself to a tasty meal at one of the restaurants on site.

Course dates for Beginners Bags:

Saturday 20th March

Saturday 27th March

For further info and/or to book your place please email info@tigerlilymakes.co.uk.

For shop location and directions please visit Tigerlily Makes and click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Looking forward to a fun filled day of felting 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

Update on progress.......

Hi everyone,

I just thought I would share how progress is going for the launch of the new felt-making boutique. I have been over at the boutique most of this last week and have begun phase one, which is the re-decoration phase. This week with a little help from my friends I have finished the painting of all the half height wood panelling, which has been painted in a colour called white chocolate. I have chosen a very pale subtle duck egg blue for the window ledge, window and door.

All is looking really fresh and fab... though I have a long way to go yet, as I need to paper feature walls, polish floors and move furniture in.

I am popping over again tmrw briefly to take some photos of progress so far, though it is filled with paint tins, brushes and rollers and present, but it should give you a feel for the place.

I will be firming up some course dates very soon and will be posting these on the blog... so be sure to stay tuned for news and events.

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

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.

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

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