Its a bag.. No its a cutie hottie cover!!!

Good morning lovely makers and creators, over the next few days I will be sharing with you some of the lovely makes our newbie felt-makers made on Saturdays bag making course.  Yes I know the above is not a bag but a fabulously co-ordinated hot water bottle cover,  this fabulous make is an example of things you could be making on one of our lovely courses.  You can choose to make either a bag, tea cosy, hot water bottle cover or even a pair of baby booties, you do not need to choose before hand you can simply choose on the day and bring your hot water bottle just in case.

Gemma's hottie cover is just so cute, I love the fresh colours to brighten up cold winter nights, it was a great day and my thanks go out to Gemma for sharing her creation and for being such great company.

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.

Rosa Rosa Felt Bag Kit

Hi everyone, just a quick one this morning as I have loads to do, just thought I would share one of the new felt-making kits I will be launching at The Clothes Show Live next week.

Hope you like!!

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.

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 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

Quick progress update on the Felt Making Boutique at Lichfield

Hi everyone, well just to let you know that the Belfast sink was fitted today at The Felt-making Boutique, stock has started arriving and is getting displayed, the website and marketing is in its final stages and so all is really coming together. Its just a week now till opening so all is getting really exciting.

Official launch day Easter Bank holiday Monday.

I will post some more pics over the next few days but for now:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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