Regalily's Washy Washy Days Peg Bag Video Blog...

Well hello and a very, very warm, woolly and fully felted welcome to Fridays blog post.  Today I wanted to share a little video blog all about the Regalily's Washy Wash Days felted Peg Bag felt making kit.

The video blog covers the finished sample, the key design features and hints and tips, it forms part of one of my most favourite ranges the Regalily Range and is available online now. You won't be disappointed with this one, it always gains such adoration and has already become a popular kit.

But or now keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep felting!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxnJ51W2RiA

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Bowdalicious Slippers and slippertastic slipper making courses.

Well hello there lovely makers, creators and all round lovely people! Today I thought I would share with you another pair of finished slipper samples following a recent slipper course... introducing Bowdalicious hand felted slippers.

The slipper course is one of my favourite courses I just love the end result and the fact that you can actually wear them too is most appealing... though I have to admit, I do like to make them just to have sat next to the fire or on the stairs as pretty decoration!

I also wanted to share with you a recent new find in the form of the handmade buttons that I have used to embellish and complete the look. These stunning buttons have been handmade by a lovely lady called Skye of Button It in the Isle of Lewis, not Isle of Skye as I blundered in my courses video blog below! Skye is a wonderfully creative lady and we met quite by accident and have been sharing our creations and working together ever since. Skye has a keen eye for colour, design and also has a little daring streak in her, by putting together combinations that are fun and quirky too. I will share more of her collection in the coming weeks as I now have rather a gorgeous stash and growing collection of Button It buttons.

But for now I will leave you with the finished slippers adorned with beautiful buttons and to say keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep felting :)

I have another pair just like these! (giggle giggle)

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Kit of the week is...Tilly Little's Boutique Bunting Childrens Kit

Hi everyone, just a quick one today, I just wanted to share with you our super clothes bunting kit that has gone down a storm!

Tilly Little's Boutique Bunting kit has everything you need to make a super 2 meter length of pretty clothing bunting.  Complete with all the lovely wools, twine, mini pegs, beads, clothing templates, small felting mat, netting and full colour photographic step by step brochure to take you through all the steps.

Not only have the children been enjoying it but parents too, some of the parents have been splitting the parts up to make a collection of co-ordinated boxed frames for their girls bedrooms! Mums have been breaking them down into sections complete with the twine and mini pegs. Brilliant idea.

So there's only one thing left to do and that's leave you with this weeks star kit.

But for now keeeeeeeeep felting!
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Introducing Dilly's Daffs a Daffodil Handmade Cushion

Hello lovely makers creators and all round lovely people, today I am introducing one of my brand new ranges. Handmade cushions made from the finest wool felt fabric!

Introdcucing Dilly's Daffs a Daffoldil handmade cushion, part of the Dilly's Daffs a Daff range of designs and kits exclusive to Tigerlily Makes. This handmade felt cushion with felt and fabric applique daffodil, is inspired by the beautiful Daffodil Gardens at the National Trust.

Daffodils have been a huge part of our family for many generations and I just simply couldn't wait to to impliment them into my designs.

This handmade cushion is just one in a range of daffodil designs in the Tigerlily Makes family, including the much anticipated Dilly's Daffodil's a Daff felt-making kit, which will make its debut later this year.

So really there's nothing more to tell you about this range, except to leave you with the design itself.

But for now keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep felting!
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Button's Buttons and more buttons...

Hello lovely peeps, well this morning I thought we would talk buttons, we have a gorgeous range of large and jumbo buttons to adorn any craft project or handknitted to wear items. They are a great statement accessory, so we though we would show one very quick and easy make with our large dotty buttons a quick and easy button brooch!

Enjoy and happy crafting!

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Hydsville Tower School Workshop cont...

Goood morning lovely makers creators and all round lovely people, today I thought I would share some more of the amazing works by year 8 pupils at Hydsville Tower School, Hydsville is based in Walsall and is a privately run school which means that this particular school invest heavily in each pupils growth and development.

Their committment to their pupils means that that often use outside resources like mine to give their pupils a varied and enriching programme.

This is the 3rd felt making day I have been asked to run here and there are more scheduled for later in the year.

The pupils are a delight to teach and what I love about teaching any child is the fact that they don't overthink the process they just go with it and produce the most amazing results, but don't take my word for it, see from the examples below.

But for now keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep felting!
Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X All content and design work, including text, photos, etc are © copyright 2013 Lisa Marie Olson owner of Tigerlily Makes (unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person)and cannot be copied without prior permission from the copyright owner. www.tigerlilymakes.co.uk   www.facebook.com/tigerlilymakes   www.twitter.com/tigerlilymakes  

Newsletter Subscription & New Look Facebook

Hello lovely makers, creators and all round lovely people! today is just a quick short post to let you know 2 things firstly our latest newsletter has landed NEwsletter subscription - http://eepurl.com/wAMN5 and you can subsribe to it on the Tigerlily Makes Homepage and secondly about our new facebook timeline look!

 

 

 

Our new timeline has been given a make over to reflect the spirit of our new fresh spring/summer designs that will easily lift you out and through many winters to come!  My new time line pics have been created by the talented Angie Spurgeon who is behind Artwork By Angie

But for now!! Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep Felting!

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X All content and design work, including text, photos, etc are © copyright 2013 Lisa Marie Olson owner of Tigerlily Makes (unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person)and cannot be copied without prior permission from the copyright owner. www.tigerlilymakes.co.uk   www.facebook.com/tigerlilymakes   www.twitter.com/tigerlilymakes  

Newbie Felt Makers make their debut at Tigerlily Towers...

Goooooood Tuesday Morning lovely makers, creators and all round lovely people, well today I thought I would share some of the wonderful new makes from Saturdays Bag/Tea Cosy course at Tigerlily Towers.

It was a brilliant day we started at around 10.30 am with a nice cuppa to get us going, we talked through first stages with a biscuit or two! and before we knew where we were it was time for lunch! after a short break and refueling, we carried on into the afternoon where we drank more tea and ate lovely cake. By 4pm we were in final stages making handles for our bags. We laughed, chatted, learnt new skils and had lots of fun.

So really theres only one thing more left to do and thats share the lovely ladies makes with you... enjoy!

Ita's Lovely Bag Ita is a first Time Felt Maker

Edith's gorgeous Tea Cosy, Edith is also a First Time Felt Maker

Edith's day job is as a business consultant so very different from her crafty alter ego!

 

 

 Marisa's Gorgeous Spring Time Bag and Marisa is a First Time Felter too!

Liane's Bag, Liane has felted at home herself before coming on the course... but felt that the course would give her a more detailed understanding of what she has come to love. Liane and the ladies took inspiration from the felt bag designs that were on show to help inspire creations from the Tigerlily Makes Ranges.   Liane is a very crafty person and has her own double decker craft bus called SID, where she runs children's parties... I can see she may well have to add some felty fun the schedule.

 

And last but not least...

 

Francessca's Bag back View

Francessca's lovely clutch bag created in her favourite colour PURPLE Francessca wanted to add a little of the designer touch to her creation with an elegant no handle tuck under your arm clutch, Francessca chose this cute shape from a range of differently shaped templates on offer at our courses.

 

So with all these newbie designs to inspire you and give you an idea of the magic you can be making very soon, theres only one thing left to say... Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep felting!

 

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X All content and design work, including text, photos, etc are © copyright 2013 Lisa Marie Olson owner of Tigerlily Makes (unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person)and cannot be copied without prior permission from the copyright owner. www.tigerlilymakes.co.uk   www.facebook.com/tigerlilymakes   www.twitter.com/tigerlilymakes  

Kit of the week goes tooo... Dotty Lotty's Lazy Day Out Bag Kit

Hi peeps, well today I thought I would feature one of our most popular kits as seen on Create and Craft TV.

Introducing Dotty Lotty's Lazy Day OUT Felt Bag Kit. This super felt-tastic fun bag is busting with detail & colour. Whilst this bag is heavily encrusted with flowers & pretty bugs it is an easy to follow kit with carefully chosen templates to make your creative experience even easier.

This bag was inspired by an original papercraft design that designer Lisa Marie Olson had created.
Kit contains, 100% merino wool, re-usable plastic template, printed templates and full colour step by step instructions.

With this kit you will learn how to create the felt from scratch and create a completely seamless bag without any need for stitching, knitting, sewing or crochet, you will amaze and be the envy of your friends!

But for now keeeeeeeep felting!
Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X All content and design work, including text, photos, etc are © copyright 2013 Lisa Marie Olson owner of Tigerlily Makes (unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person)and cannot be copied without prior permission from the copyright owner. www.tigerlilymakes.co.uk  www.facebook.com/tigerlilymakes   www.twitter.com/tigerlilymakes  

We are on holiday with our classic camper van...

Hello, lovely makers and creators and generally lovely people... just to let you know that Tigerlily Makes is on Holiday as of tomorrow and will return on the 2nd August.

We will be spending the week in Lily (pictured above) our hired classic camper van, we will be touring the Pembrokshire coast stopping off at Tenby and St Davids... I can see a photo opportunity here with all that lovely coastline.

Look forward to catching up with on our return :)

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X All content and design work, including text, photos, etc are © copyright 2011 Lisa Marie Olson owner of Tigerlily Makes (unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person)and cannot be copied without prior permission from the copyright owner.

Tuti Fruti bag gets a new owner children discover how wonderful felt is...

Well my lovely makers and creators and generally lovely people... I simply could not wait another day to share this latest post with you.

Pictured above is the adorable little lady that visited the boutique with her parents today, the little lady fell in love with the Tuti Fruit children's felt bag.  Whilst they were in the shop lots of other felt items were being tried and tested and went away with not only the bag but a brooch now attached to the bag pictured above and a hair slide.

Thank yo to the lovely parents who allowed me to captured this new relationship with felt.

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Fabulous first time Hottie Covers!!!

Chris & Verity on a recent Tigerlily Makes course

Morning lovely makers and creators, well today I am featuring the lovely Chris and Verity a mum and daughter team who attended a recent felt course together.  They both decided to make hot water bottle covers and what fantastic results, Verity is a textile student in Bath and is loving every aspect of her degree. Verity has been practicing all sorts of textile techniques and mediums and loves embroidery and now felt... so I am sure we will see the two mediums being brought to life very soon.

Thank you both for being such great company and for making such fab hottie covers!!

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X All content and design work, including text, photos, etc are © copyright 2011 Lisa Marie Olson owner of Tigerlily Makes (unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person)and cannot be copied without prior permission from the copyright owner.

FELT! by Gina: Fibre Love: Tigerlily Makes... A tribute by one of our felt-makers!!

Image courtesy of Felt by Gina

Well what can I say other than thank you so much to Gina from Felt by Gina for this fabulous tribute to Tigerlily Makes, please visit Gina's blog for the full post on this and get a first hand insight to the Tigerlily Makes experience.

I will be showcasing some of Gina's work and her felt-making journey over the next few days.

FELT! by Gina: Fibre Love: Tigerlily Makes...: "In a previous blogpost, I mentioned the scarf day course that sent me off on my love of creating scarves and wraps. (Now, I know that sprin..."

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First time felt-makers heartfelt lilac dream of a bag...

Morning lovely makers and creators, just thought I would share another fabulous first time make from one of our recent courses, introducing Rebecca's heartfelt lilac dream bag.

My thanks to Rebecca for being such great company and for doing such a great job on your felt-tastic bag!!

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X All content and design work, including text, photos, etc are © copyright 2010 Lisa Marie Olson owner of Tigerlily Makes (unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person)and cannot be copied without prior permission from the copyright owner.

1st Birthday Charity Fundraiser

just a quick reminder to say don't forget our fabulous 1st Birthday Charity fundraiser for St Giles Hospice this Saturday 9th April.  A full fun packed day of free demonstrations including, felt-making, knitting and creative stitched textiles, with glorious raffle prizes including not one but 2 hand felted designer bags by Tigerlily's own designer Lisa Marie Olson, a knitting kit by Hug Knitting, creative stitched textiles prize from Mary Halbert and he much coveted stitched daisy pictures, a hamper and a star prize of a one night free stay (subject to availability at the 5 star award winning guest house The Old Rectory Broseley and more!!

Come and share in the day, get your raffle ticket and join us for a complimentary Champagne reception at 5pm whilst we draw the raffle.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X All content and design work, including text, photos, etc are © copyright 2010 Lisa Marie Olson owner of Tigerlily Makes (unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person)and cannot be copied without prior permission from the copyright owner.

Dont forget our fabulous felt-making kits...

Just a quick reminder that we have replenished stocks of our fabulous felt-making kits and there is a special 10% discount off all felt-making kits this Saturday in celebration of the 1st Birthday Charity fundraiser.

We will be adding to our fabulous range of kits over the coming months and hope to have the complete range in place for this years Clothes Show Live.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X All content and design work, including text, photos, etc are © copyright 2010 Lisa Marie Olson owner of Tigerlily Makes (unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person)and cannot be copied without prior permission from the copyright owner.

BLOG GIVE AWAY WEEK 1 OF 1st BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Hello lovely makers and creators, in the run up to the first birthday celebrations on Saturday 9th April I will be giving one lucky winner per week some fabulous blog candy in celebration.  This weeks give away is the above and includes a Little Experience Build a Boat Kit, Felt Mittens Kit, quilled flower stickers and a fabulous array of Bo Bunny Ribbons and Lace Petals Corsage.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is the following, winners will be selected at random using random org:

• leave a comment
• join our facebook page
• join our twitter page
• become a follower of the Tigerlily Makes blog
• join our blog network on facebook

Entries must be made by 12.00 noon Monday 14th March and the winner will be announced later that day. 

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School girl Beth felts her way to a comfy cushion...

Designed by Beth image and design subject to copyright

Hello lovely makers and creators, well today I am extremely excited to share with you this wonderful creation school girl Beth has made with lovely felt sheets and embellishments that she bought on a recent visit to the felt boutique. The cushion is completely hand stitched and the letters have been hand cut, it was simply a pleasure having Beth visit the boutique who is incredibly passionate about making and no wonder when you can see the end result.

Thank you so much Beth for bringing in your creation to share with us all, great job.

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X All content and design work, including text, photos, etc are © copyright 2010 Lisa Marie Olson owner of Tigerlily Makes (unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person)and cannot be copied without prior permission from the copyright owner.

Sally's blooming lovely first time felted bag...

Morning lovely makers and creators, today we are sharing with your this blooming lovely creation as made by Sally on a Tigerlily Makes felt-making day. Gorgeous tones of plum and duck egg were chosen, a combination we have chosen over and over.

Sally created a lovely flower design in duck egg, the petals of which you can see peeping out and finished it with the 100% fair trade hand felted and die cut flowers that we have in stock here at the boutique.

I think you will agree that this is the perfect combination of UK hand crafted items married with the fair trade work of the women of Nepal. 

My thanks to sally for being such a great company, your bag is blooming lovely!!

Thank you for taking the time to visit Tigerlily Makes The Felt-making Blog Lisa X All content and design work, including text, photos, etc are © copyright 2010 Lisa Marie Olson owner of Tigerlily Makes (unless otherwise stated and named whereby copyright resides with said named person)and cannot be copied without prior permission from the copyright owner.

Giving Thanks to Chile Miners Rescue

Well this morning as I sit here and wait for the lovely newbie felt-makers to arrive I thought I would take time to reflect on the amazing rescue efforts made for the 33 trapped Chile Miners.

Giving thanks to their strength and courage and that of their rescuers.  I have been closely watching the footage of the rescue mission and have to praise the military precision by which the operation took place.

My grandfather was a miner from the valleys in Wales and moved to the midlands with our family to mine, I can only image what it must have been like for my mum, her sisters/brother and my grandma waiting on his safe return everyday.  So I can't even begin to imagine how it must have been for the close family members of the 33 waiting the long and grueling 69 days, in my opinion they are all hero's.

Some may not understand the importance of their role in society, some may think role is diminished... I feel that that are not praised enough for the hard work and risks they take.  Without men like these our homes and countries wouldn't have the vital resources that some of them need, their role is not to be taken lightly and I give hanks to the fact that all 33 are safe, alive and back with their families.

It's events like these that puts things in perspective and makes you realise that the world is bigger  than just one person and there are bigger and more important issues which fall much higher on the agenda than any problems you think you may have.

So I hope that you will joining me in giving thanks for the safe return of the miners and the wonderful rescue mission of all involved.

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

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