Fabulous Felted Hottie Cover & Tea Cosy from first time felt makers Steph & Jenna

Hi everyone, just thought I would share some more first time felters makes, pictured above is the Fabulous Hot Water Bottle Cover mad by first time felter Jenna and the fab and funky tea cosy made by first time felter Steph.

The above are examples of what can be made on a bag making course, so you can choose from bag, hottie cover or tea cosy on the day.

Just a reminder that the Autumn Winter course list has been released and courses are booking up rapidly, some courses are full whilst others have limited availability.

Click on the course icon to the left of the page.  For more information and/or to book contact Lisa on 0845 543 9046 or email: info@tigerlilymakes.co.uk

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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 :)

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Lisa X

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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

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

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