tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22757425288926670882024-03-05T18:14:21.101-08:00Ruby Spirit DesignsRuby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-1559951660577500992010-11-17T05:17:00.000-08:002010-11-17T05:29:53.638-08:00Surprise parcel!I got a lovely surprise in the post this morning, a little parcel of gorgeousness from Lynsey of <a href="http://www.swirlyarts.etsy.com/">Swirlyarts</a>!<div>There are some fab Christmas robin gift tags and a set of ten nursery rhyme envelopes, all handmade by Lynsey using recycled paper. The envelopes even come with a plain white label so they're post-friendly.</div><div>They all came packaged inside another recycled paper envelope, I particularly enjoyed the cautionary tale of 'Choirboy Jim"...</div><div>(Apologies for the dodgy photos, it's pretty dark & stormy here today).</div><div>Make sure you check out Lynsey's <a href="http://www.swirlyarts.etsy.com/">shop</a> on Etsy for more handmade and ecofriendly items!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKu8YUkgWX8_jFAc4FLyhFEO2tkR2wC3TTxjS7qhv9Jure80Kvfyco_NNQPeO2063V88Ha7xpBwQJWPpFa4phcXH9UeHX1URypzljN8dR8OpIgxT6LLzTg8nTV8fwQSPMWh6-OoKbk3ro/s1600/PB170016.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKu8YUkgWX8_jFAc4FLyhFEO2tkR2wC3TTxjS7qhv9Jure80Kvfyco_NNQPeO2063V88Ha7xpBwQJWPpFa4phcXH9UeHX1URypzljN8dR8OpIgxT6LLzTg8nTV8fwQSPMWh6-OoKbk3ro/s400/PB170016.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540509655381802594" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 302px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcbydsdK6vBqrKKA07gJ-eTOEd5bTnllNq-Bli6bX4juplIU5EF9se_v47voCCfYpCZxEj9DgG4GMUORm-DeW60CzceOFzHqB2BARWRJLagrQ5cJetXm_2Lqz2TQ8daxOfcovh8_cNYY/s1600/PB170018.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcbydsdK6vBqrKKA07gJ-eTOEd5bTnllNq-Bli6bX4juplIU5EF9se_v47voCCfYpCZxEj9DgG4GMUORm-DeW60CzceOFzHqB2BARWRJLagrQ5cJetXm_2Lqz2TQ8daxOfcovh8_cNYY/s400/PB170018.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540509664512847810" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-36298190754982133292010-11-15T04:46:00.000-08:002010-11-15T05:07:13.174-08:00Peace & Crafts Fair<div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia">Just a quick blog post to recommend an event happening this Saturday (20th November) in Saltaire. This will be the seventh Bradford Peace & Crafts Fair, 'for peace, justice & the environment' - a fantastic family friendly day organised by Yorkshire CND.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia; min-height: 19.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia">All the details you need are in the image below, please feel free to spread the word!</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span style="color:#0011ed;"><a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/rubyspiritdesigns">Ruby Spirit Designs</a></span> and <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/digtheearth"><span style="color:#0011ed;">Dig The Earth</span></a> will be there in the Evans Room, so don't forget to come & say hi...</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ViUwS-PhNehQe0vZJ-nKGmO5R8qBQEXEp27em5HTAUIBOYej90gUMYp3vvwrrewlkLB8-3rDxvY4CqbEcSULd-qTocmcNjQkIUwEt5MnDJAS2QKhlfZ7tP20_lHGXjzcMpCF2tGGRiU/s1600/peace+fair+2010a.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ViUwS-PhNehQe0vZJ-nKGmO5R8qBQEXEp27em5HTAUIBOYej90gUMYp3vvwrrewlkLB8-3rDxvY4CqbEcSULd-qTocmcNjQkIUwEt5MnDJAS2QKhlfZ7tP20_lHGXjzcMpCF2tGGRiU/s400/peace+fair+2010a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539761235614511410" style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Georgia">If you need directions you can find them <a href="http://www.victoriahallsaltaire.co.uk/#/location/4534354682">here</a>. If you want to travel by train the hall is only a few minutes walk from Saltaire station, on the Airedale line.</p> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-34653863757506301352010-05-23T08:31:00.000-07:002010-05-23T08:39:40.858-07:00New recipe?I had a conversation on Twitter the other day with the massively hilarious and always entertaining <a href="http://twitter.com/mrsgibson">Mrs Gibson</a>. We were discussing the similarity between our childhoods, and naturally our thoughts turned towards Vesta Chow Mein, Viennetta, marrowfat peas and <a href="http://twitter.com/CrispyPancakes1">Findus Crispy Pancakes</a>. <div>As is often the case, one of the tweets was picked up on and I got a 'follow', the email is shown below...</div><div>It made me laugh so much, apparently you can report crispy pancakes for spam! Is that a new flavour then?!</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlv2NT9MnU4ciWjs8F-ePJ1ED5icSzTGMYUVddJp6xQ7_qCjfSjiNYXFIeI87SqZpJzRvRbBQ-10nAhGi4RGAXs1LOzJKGHgOo85l3YvWqmNYfGZUvVLGH9bYl6UZ3aDKp_nWWxhcREKg/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlv2NT9MnU4ciWjs8F-ePJ1ED5icSzTGMYUVddJp6xQ7_qCjfSjiNYXFIeI87SqZpJzRvRbBQ-10nAhGi4RGAXs1LOzJKGHgOo85l3YvWqmNYfGZUvVLGH9bYl6UZ3aDKp_nWWxhcREKg/s400/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474490098548889202" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 316px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-35891344698392680772010-03-24T02:40:00.000-07:002010-03-24T03:46:55.837-07:00Red Skies Tomorrow...Forgive me father for I have sinned, it's been eight months since my last blog post... but I'm back! Ta-da!<div>I just wanted to share with the blogosphere my first ever Etsy Treasury, which I am enormously proud of. (Although I must admit to having had a Treasury West a few weeks ago...)</div><div>It's called '<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=121055">Red skies tomorrow</a>' and it's simply a big fat gorgeous slice of all things gloriously red. I decided not to attempt to wrangle a theme around any of my own shop items or use it as a self-promoting exercise, I just wanted to curate a good Treasury. What do you think?</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjY_T3ZHBHiC-QbO_lqV7uTqBSU0o9n2SBmT09h2xyv2LC3R4QsCR5J9-M7QLdbqI6QEEfK5m9NjDVVBfTc8svuc8I3UVPNkD-uXm7tiNk0Zsn4JJ2XmUijj58gY-ZM9pcEBcv6dX86QM/s1600/RSD_Treasury_23.3.2010.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjY_T3ZHBHiC-QbO_lqV7uTqBSU0o9n2SBmT09h2xyv2LC3R4QsCR5J9-M7QLdbqI6QEEfK5m9NjDVVBfTc8svuc8I3UVPNkD-uXm7tiNk0Zsn4JJ2XmUijj58gY-ZM9pcEBcv6dX86QM/s400/RSD_Treasury_23.3.2010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452135502504855730" style="cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-91771067934253518992009-07-23T12:17:00.000-07:002009-07-23T12:45:02.516-07:00And here we are at last.......Hurrah for the <a href="http://coriandrexpress.blogspot.com/">Coriandr Express</a>! It's been a fabulous journey, we've been privileged to meet some very talented craftspeople and see some beautiful pieces they've created... and now here we are with the final VIP, the most stupendously wonderful <a href="http://tomatotea.coriandr.com/">Tomato Tea</a>! <div>Throughout the journey she has been working her own little hand knitted socks off busily promoting every one of us fortunate enough to have the golden ticket, now it's her turn to be shown the love!</div><div>My personal favourite just has to be the <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2160">Furry Hood Crochet Pattern</a>, now all I have to do is figure out how to crochet! At only £2 it's a real incentive to get learning...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2160"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig22-LqRULrOiq6xsEkGkP3SEkyOesil0MCq8XDEdS2B3zUC_vcbA9y0a1FA3KdcLfzCZs0NH8E6GWQZ_Bi7FAY3pnKl1zx-Cmr-v8ACm8rAdKVml9YPqzIHWFieh-PKp9TCuhsM5aWAo/s400/6780_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361739359088911938" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I also love this <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2206">Teal Crochet Coin Purse</a>, this has already been crocheted by hand so is a far more sensible option for me!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2206"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRAh1G2MvNbHP7OUDvdUulIxKMcUSQrQTVJScet7KKfw8WwesIueG-T5Ui3Hkffi4lfKuBuDNnR_QmFa0GUzHfdPqNl8ft8_AWPq6kOvGyfxPms10aYsaH_vvHESnBrSPx8HzV6_7B5g/s400/7004_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361742124248343634" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>You can also follow Tomato Tea on <a href="http://twitter.com/tomatotea">twitter</a> and read her <a href="http://tomatoteasblog.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, but I recommend you pop on over to her <a href="http://tomatotea.coriandr.com/">coriandr shop</a> - you can even find gorgeous<a href="http://www.coriandr.com/shop?shop_url=tomatotea.coriandr&shopcat=1051"> yarn</a> which has been handspun on a traditional spinning wheel! As a Coriandr Express special offer all yarn has been reduced by 10% until the end of July.</div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(486,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script></p><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-11084745965208810492009-07-18T13:17:00.000-07:002009-07-18T13:31:49.570-07:00Heart and SoilAs the Coriandr Express draws ever nearer the end of its journey, our current VIP is the wonderful Hen of <a href="http://heartandsoilbaskets.coriandr.com/">Heart and Soil Baskets</a>. She crafts baskets and small hurdles from Somerset willow and materials foraged from the hedgerows of the Cotswolds - how idyllic does that sound? Every basket is made uniquely and to order, the sizes are approximate and can be adjusted to suit. My favourite is this <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2057">Fruit & Veg Basket</a>, a beautiful example of Hen's wonderful skill.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2057"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJFgYMYkOhaeyYwuooKNiLtBTahV_gDATgLW1-Evc2MR4G9Rnc1xXZv8nFceuKZtba4puaZfw7gOUINdyKv3IGOBenbIEoJxZQ2wLSclkCqarj7rzdjn4o8P7CO54kNj2B7aDNRthREQ/s400/6454_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359899056586967826" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2057"></a>I just love the fact that such an ancient craft is being kept alive today by a genuinely skilled artisan, whose whole lifestyle reflects her passion for sustainable management of our countryside and a pure love and awe of nature. Have a closer look at Hen's work on <a href="http://heartandsoilbaskets.coriandr.com">Coriandr</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(614,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script></p> <br /><br /></div><div>You can also find Hen on <a href="http://twitter.com/hen4">twitter</a> and on her blog, <a href="http://www.heartandsoil.blogspot.com">www.heartandsoil.blogspot.com </a><div><br /></div></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-89385371471292226192009-07-13T06:43:00.000-07:002009-07-13T06:57:11.563-07:00Sweet Treats on the Coriandr Express!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We're nearing the end of the </span></span><a href="http://coriandrexpress.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Coriandr Express</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> journey now, just a few more stops to go, but the coal elves are busily stoking the engine and we simply refuse to lose momentum! Currently being served first class goodies in the VIP seat is Debbie of </span></span><a href="http://sweettreat.coriandr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sweet Treat</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. In her own words..</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. '</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I use what spare time I have to chill out with my vintage and new beads to create...my "me" time. I'm an old-fashioned girl really and love vintage jewellery. I have a very girly daughter who keeps me up to date so I still keep a modern twist on my work!'</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(632,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">You'll have to move fast if you like these </span></span><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2245"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Victoria Earrings</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - Debbie has created them using the last two of some vintage ceramic beads with a lovely rose design, so they are a unique pair!</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, fantasy;font-size:16px;"><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2245"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoREjMYtFgWXmkX-dDx0VACzNapX4IawVWhCwj8H4y2RDyZy-suoJ7cQXqoyY4ejHBqxWRfhttaCwCuqCSioo1gYnX_L-ySLRY1Zo-3qhFGcIgTYM2ZymyCPujfxC1ArAfFyxuPU5MNnk/s400/7174_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357942599716264402" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 390px; " /></a></span></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;">You can also catch up with Debbie on <a href="http://twitter.com/sweettreat2">twitter</a> or her <a href="http://sweettreats-deb.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.</span></span></p></span></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-37354793190353576922009-07-11T13:22:00.000-07:002010-07-05T06:38:16.257-07:00Tiny Pretty Things<a href="http://tinyprettythings.coriandr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Tiny Pretty Things</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> is the shop lovingly stocked with goodies by Molly McCausland.<br /></span></span><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A fine art student by day, illustrator and cartoonist by night, she uses both digital and traditional means to create strange but cute characters. Tiny Pretty Things also contains Mini Art, the eco friendly tiny drawings on recycled and reclaimed packing card, so that you can boost your eco ego as well as indulging in something beautiful.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia, fantasy; font-size: 16px; ">One thing you won't find in her shop though is The Inspiration Ninja, pictured below. That's because I bought it on Friday... sorry folks, it had to be done. It's mine! Mine I tell you! Mwahh haa haa haah haaaa... (ok I'll stop now!)</span></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, fantasy;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-7znFMOM5GPnhLo30zidzmDM3HtVR6NsRhARJV0dwamUsBL3X8MbufTndiaXKMgQad8kvGzNbk3y93T4sG8Ns88Gq-I3roDua2ekm3ETQtbx7C-gTpNSlbJq737fY1jVMQ9f2fmmV7M/s1600-h/4262_main.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-7znFMOM5GPnhLo30zidzmDM3HtVR6NsRhARJV0dwamUsBL3X8MbufTndiaXKMgQad8kvGzNbk3y93T4sG8Ns88Gq-I3roDua2ekm3ETQtbx7C-gTpNSlbJq737fY1jVMQ9f2fmmV7M/s400/4262_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357303507449794498" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><br /></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-7znFMOM5GPnhLo30zidzmDM3HtVR6NsRhARJV0dwamUsBL3X8MbufTndiaXKMgQad8kvGzNbk3y93T4sG8Ns88Gq-I3roDua2ekm3ETQtbx7C-gTpNSlbJq737fY1jVMQ9f2fmmV7M/s1600-h/4262_main.jpg"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">You can catch up with Molly on </span></span><a href="http://twitter.com/mollinda"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">twitter</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> or </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61906566741&ref=ts"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">facebook</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, and you can also have an arty read on her </span></span><a href="http://mollinda.livejournal.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">blog</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.<br /></span></span><p></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p></div></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-36284369380726004742009-07-08T10:53:00.000-07:002009-07-08T11:07:46.639-07:00Love, Light & Peas!<a href="http://lottielodge.coriandr.com/">Love, Light & Peas</a>: I just love the name of this shop, you can tell immediately that it's the brainchild of somebody with a great quirky sense of humour! Proprietor Lottie is the current VIP on the <a href="http://coriandrexpress.blogspot.com/">Coriandr Express</a>, and her green credentials are quite impressive to say the least...<br />Her <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/shop?seller_id=325&shopcat=427">paper goods</a> are made from upcycled paper; as she says, 'It's better than ordinary recycled paper because it's not processed between lives; I take it straight from its waste incarnation and transform it into something useful. It's interesting and beautiful because you can see what it used to be.'<br />Her <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=1048">stitched items</a> are sewn on a hand-powered antique sewing machine.<br />Her house is powered by renewable energy.<br />And all of her packaging is reused or recycled!<div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(325,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><br /></p><div>If you want to find out more about Lottie and her eco-friendly crafting adventures you can follow her on <a href="http://twitter.com/Lottiotta">twitter</a> or read her <a href="http://lottiotta.vox.com">blog</a>!</div></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-49892777145843319942009-07-04T13:40:00.000-07:002009-07-04T13:53:12.055-07:00Lej jewelleryOk the sun is shining gloriously and everybody's making the most of it (but at the same time complaining about being too hot). The <a href="http://coriandrexpress.blogspot.com/">Coriandr Express</a> is still powering along, albeit with the windows open, and the little trolley vendors have completely run out of anything remotely cold or refreshing, but we still have lots of gorgeous things to show you! Heatstroke or not the show must go on...<div>Next up is Joanne of <a href="http://lejjewellery.coriandr.com/">lej jewellery</a>. Her shop is full of simple, classic jewellery and she has recently started fusing glass so watch this space! I particularly like '<a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2095">sea shore</a>', featuring a beautiful blue lampwork pendant enhanced by toning Swarovski crystals.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2095"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSttkg3cuYswJHhuRUZDAixGAopMmit1u-GW1X7BSbxgSE3iwNfQoTD_stW-6AuuaTSlKBfrakJJYty9VdQiMPyOhlxXmPkeg_hZWtQ6_8zVgeZ4NpARIswE0ZFCNRVNJhfOiTmTmo7U/s400/6559_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354710041036433938" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 311px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you see anything in her shop which you would like in a different size or colour, Jo is more than happy to provide a bespoke service - all you have to do is ask!</div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(435,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script></p> <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-2909656483587487942009-07-01T13:51:00.000-07:002009-07-01T14:03:59.746-07:00Shiny stuffIt's that time again, the <a href="http://coriandrexpress.blogspot.com/">Coriandr Express</a> is in town and our current VIP is the rather splendid <a href="http://ceegeejewellery.coriandr.com/">CeeGee Jewellery</a>. Here you'll find sterling silver jewellery, handcrafted in Cheshire using only the highest quality beads and findings. My personal favourite would have to be this <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2789">Polka Flower Charm Bracelet</a>, a simple design with a touch of glorious green!<div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsWDHUVH-oWZ-c7fThVg3YFE7bmKZuq1zNswHt9x5KveO7yqdZDcgkBohygQzG_fqcuB8Z8uvnVfp9wUyf7wrIwV81NFN6ZxisCDcEGkv_7gPmx4JvJF3aJicAnDa1RX4TM8gNexpWTI/s1600-h/9236_main.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsWDHUVH-oWZ-c7fThVg3YFE7bmKZuq1zNswHt9x5KveO7yqdZDcgkBohygQzG_fqcuB8Z8uvnVfp9wUyf7wrIwV81NFN6ZxisCDcEGkv_7gPmx4JvJF3aJicAnDa1RX4TM8gNexpWTI/s400/9236_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353599551179739938" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Why not pay a visit to <a href="http://www.coriandr.com">Coriandr</a> and have a look around, there's so many talented people on there you're bound to find something wonderful!</div><div>You can also follow CeeGee Jewellery on <a href="http://twitter.com/CeeGeeJewellery">twitter</a> or read the <a href="http://ceegeejewellery.blogspot.com">blog</a>.</div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-38950206595300315352009-06-27T04:41:00.000-07:002009-06-27T05:00:03.472-07:00Frute Juce on the Coriandr ExpressAlison of <a href="http://frutejuce.coriandr.com/">Frute Juce</a> is the current VIP on the fabulous locomotive and I have to say I am a big fan of this lady. I've been following her <a href="http://frutejuce.blogspot.com/">blog</a> for a while now, she talks with humour and love about her family and her crafts. And she also happens to be the creator of my absolute favourite item on <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/">coriandr</a> at the moment! It's the wonderful '<a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=1300">Funky Flowery Fun Handbag</a>', a practical yet quirky item with a nice sense of humour.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=1300"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QWxvccewKrrNmgedt7SMh4vED61fLsRl0_70Dp1YKDwfPJZhBLGv027FxBZZyS6AmIBh_9Y1YzAR_BLV3sPsWmJ0siGqlZ-XEB1FTdJ6OmZYZINcJ49XlCVy0YuDA1G9Y0uEx0PK7zM/s400/3919_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351973035268420402" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>She also sells lots of other goodies including baby vests, coin purses, fridge magnets and calico bunnies, and a frequent revisit is advised as Alison says <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">'</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">whatever takes my fancy at that moment is what I make, so my items can be quite changeable".</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(371,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><br /></p></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-72626403283149043812009-06-24T05:21:00.000-07:002009-06-24T05:41:50.016-07:00Snapdragon BeadsNext stop on the Coriandr Express is the lovely <a href="http://snapdragonbeads.coriandr.com/">Alice</a>, who by her own admission is addicted to beads! One glimpse at her fabulous creations and you just know there's something slightly obsessional going on...<br /><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(313,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script></p> </div><div>She has the brain of a mathematician and the heart of an artist, and I think she combines the two wonderfully in the off-loom bead weaving technique she uses to create pendants, earrings, hair clips and brooches. I especially like the <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2741">Frog Princess Earrings</a>, the gorgeous fresh greens just sing out! Think about the amount of work involved in these beauties, you just can't get that on the high street... and to make it even better Alice is offering free shipping for all purchases until the end of June...</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LMq_OuEff5_X-HxLoMQmT5gs0r9IofoaFhQfuapGrdN6Hp0XI5kJ6NKyuvgTPAFPjfhJTqzj6Xv_Lc8rtDSSsOKnsWsxclImV7csUqbYWRAyyi-wsC81fBRObpkLKRohNIQb0a7wpAg/s1600-h/9038_main.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LMq_OuEff5_X-HxLoMQmT5gs0r9IofoaFhQfuapGrdN6Hp0XI5kJ6NKyuvgTPAFPjfhJTqzj6Xv_Lc8rtDSSsOKnsWsxclImV7csUqbYWRAyyi-wsC81fBRObpkLKRohNIQb0a7wpAg/s400/9038_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350872169331127954" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 322px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If you like Alice's work you can pop over to her <a href="http://snapdragonbeads.coriandr.com">Coriandr shop</a> for a closer look. You can also find her on <a href="http://twitter.com/sunbug">twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Snapdragon-Beads/42563434820">facebook</a>, and <a href="http://www.snapdragonbeads.com">www.snapdragonbeads.com</a>.</div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-59162991734651858312009-06-20T13:54:00.000-07:002009-06-20T14:22:08.714-07:00Eco-friendly goodies from myfuroshiki!Next stop on the Coriandr Express is the wonderful <a href="http://myfuroshiki.coriandr.com/">myfuroshiki</a>. This has to be one of my favourite shops, and Michiko is one of my favourite sellers. I met her a couple of months ago when we both had stalls at <a href="http://kafgallery.blogspot.com/2009/04/keighley-arts-market-aftermath.html">Keighley Arts Market</a>, and she is a lovely person who has a genuine passion for what she does. myfuroshiki is a joint venture between Mich and her sister Olivia, and is inspired by the Japanese tradition of using fabric to wrap gifts, make bags and create decorative wall hangings. This is a fantastic eco-conscious concept as the wraps can be used time & again, and for numerous different purposes - how many uses can you think of? You can check out <a href="http://www.myfuroshiki.blogspot.com/">myfuroshiki.blogspot.com</a> for more ideas.<div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(399,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">One of my favourite items is this set of </span><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=1330"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">10 mini fabric gift wraps</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, all of which have been handprinted and come with 10 myfuroshiki card gift tags. Also included is a handy instruction sheet with illustrations for wrapping techniques!</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, -webkit-fantasy; font-size: -webkit-xxx-large; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpu1MQG9zuR8ANTQ6E7H7tqny2J0iFsByorTrc78nKttkXvUs6Cwg5RJsWfu-G-ido701-ftutPK81FH3ooiMH7ttxQeqye6XAqOimdWEdvZACEfgEo2QIdZxw-GeBsh82r-BNw6pGj4w/s1600-h/4010_thumb.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpu1MQG9zuR8ANTQ6E7H7tqny2J0iFsByorTrc78nKttkXvUs6Cwg5RJsWfu-G-ido701-ftutPK81FH3ooiMH7ttxQeqye6XAqOimdWEdvZACEfgEo2QIdZxw-GeBsh82r-BNw6pGj4w/s400/4010_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349521314141045074" style="cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 158px; " /></a></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">You can also make a custom request for special occasion furoshiki favours to suit your theme - what a brilliant idea for an eco-friendly wedding!</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-92161389625380579682009-06-16T02:30:00.000-07:002009-06-23T02:17:47.085-07:00Debbs Elliman: Coriandr Express VIPDebbs is the new VIP on the Coriandr Express. Her <a href="http://debbselliman.coriandr.com/">shop</a> has a nicely varied selection of items including dichroic glass jewellery, dichroic buttons, beaded brooches and jute bags.<div><br /><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"></p> </div><div>But my favourite has to be this <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2009">Apple Wood Wand</a>! Made from a branch dropped by her own apple tree, it has been sanded down, wrapped with wire, beads & ribbon, and has a clear quartz at the tip.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHFRF-A5Q-xH5VIC-wmtMjJFkl9OyXe6L8Umimnoa-5a7Esxk6jYVzy1YLNajTJkzE2DF_6T6bz2gpslP46iaQDIkSFumQfK528KxadaIPgUlnxSyl0wn4ofgco3im36-crwGOTihdYQ/s1600-h/6295_main.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHFRF-A5Q-xH5VIC-wmtMjJFkl9OyXe6L8Umimnoa-5a7Esxk6jYVzy1YLNajTJkzE2DF_6T6bz2gpslP46iaQDIkSFumQfK528KxadaIPgUlnxSyl0wn4ofgco3im36-crwGOTihdYQ/s400/6295_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347857776251549330" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 281px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>You can catch up with Debbs on <a href="http://twitter.com/DebbsElli">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=60590338488&ref=nf">Facebook</a> or her <a href="http://topsnowqueen.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.</div></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-8010690302070289532009-06-13T05:20:00.000-07:002009-06-13T05:38:39.534-07:00Anyone for cakes?I just have to show you some of the goodies created by the latest VIP on the <a href="http://coriandrexpress.blogspot.com/">Coriandr Express</a>. <a href="http://mrstoaddesigns.coriandr.com/">Mrs Toad Designs</a> is the creative outlet of Catherine, who believe it or not is only 18 years old!<div>This selection of <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=539">little cakes</a> is my favourite, and you can choose three for only £3.50 plus postage!<br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=539"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTGA8HI9p6Mf6Nus7qbgTlslcmIJte9SCrx81iraU566yjM3dMtNwmv3RiUmqiBi2qznLFnbNeol18CfrVNYeHQMf0zno6xeJ7vK10h-cj29gmLbIBSmXQEx3ALBunDSpQKYS6597rUo/s400/1468_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346788040260785602" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=539"></a>Here's a few words from Catherine: " I have always enjoyed making things, and have been sewing since I was small. For the past five years I have been designing and making beaded jewellery, as well as hand stitched felt brooches. Recently I have begun making my own felt, using wet and dry felting techniques and Merino Cross wool, which I use to create my <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=781">felt cake pincushions</a>".</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=781"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1P2rKQRVLvTEd_b836J2XBmRWzHaEqrZbIybI52vvKMF1greEGV0dOnkm5Lr-CBx09tueHMYwnscgeW_umtiR9ElbihwIvrODcxP-Abj2vs3QEv7_O58rk2_l7F-vdMUngnchyVcivrY/s400/2337_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346789743077419426" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>You can also read about Catherine's creative adventures on her blog, <a href="http://mrstoaddesigns.blogspot.com">mrstoaddesigns.blogspot.com</a></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-9467989986261851692009-06-09T09:21:00.000-07:002009-06-09T09:48:18.566-07:00Coriandr Express: NicsknotsThe latest VIP on the Coriandr Express happens to have one of my favourite shops, full of colourful items at very reasonable prices. In her own words, "Nicsknots is home to handmade <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2192">knitting needle rolls</a>, <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2522">drawstring project bags</a>, <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2523">make-up bags</a>, and <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=1398">little girl bags</a> in fabrics floral to funky. I started making needle rolls for a friend who was opening a yarn shop then the whole thing sprung out of there".<br />My favourite is this <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2525">kids' handbag</a> in a cute green penguins fabric, I think it's supposed to be for girls but my youngest boy loves it!<div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK4hZAhmdz-BguIwIuxwpiEHg8k_5HKnEIjse_JOyTow8RK8XGCZTJyclfCpqK3lF_fn5SbgmEXZqYdIuazEvU3gQQs8kuRP8IOZYQ8sbPRpAena1nPRyMt57jOiiNjQhedd4f-rqzqjg/s1600-h/8175_thumb.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK4hZAhmdz-BguIwIuxwpiEHg8k_5HKnEIjse_JOyTow8RK8XGCZTJyclfCpqK3lF_fn5SbgmEXZqYdIuazEvU3gQQs8kuRP8IOZYQ8sbPRpAena1nPRyMt57jOiiNjQhedd4f-rqzqjg/s400/8175_thumb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345368848311676850" style="cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 158px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As an extra bonus Nic herself is offering free postage on all her items until Sunday night, 14th June!</div><div>You can also catch up with her on <a href="http://twitter.com/nicsknots">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Nicsknots/119372815067?ref=ts">Facebook</a>, or read her crafty blog <a href="http://www.wilbertandherma.blogspot.com">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(412,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script></p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-81808453535667971912009-06-05T13:32:00.000-07:002009-06-05T13:44:12.251-07:00Creativesque: new VIP on the Coriandr Express!The next person to have the fabulous and yet daunting position of being the VIP on the Coriandr Express is the lovely <a href="http://twitter.com/Creativesque">Stacey-Ann</a>. In her own words she is "an artist, illustrator and mum from London, who loves drawing, colouring in and making stuff". Well she obviously enjoys doing it, just check out her Coriandr shop <a href="http://Creativesque.coriandr.com/">Creativesque</a> and you can see for yourself the enthusiasm she pours into it! I particularly like this <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2473">notecard & envelope</a>, where else could you get something that has been handdrawn, handpainted and embellished with a cute heart and bow for only £1.50 plus postage?<div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMy4FYPgEj96CZzyTqUfZDR3PZO5ZU4K4f9iB80l4tyYS6SqxEiTGINfJHU3BAA5i-1I_DnhtR0-xVnXD3cIBCS0qjZdpWFasgODA_xYJBeQ4D_e_H6ob9Mhyphenhyphenc845fjYsQqzB4wGZpncQ/s1600-h/8027_main.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMy4FYPgEj96CZzyTqUfZDR3PZO5ZU4K4f9iB80l4tyYS6SqxEiTGINfJHU3BAA5i-1I_DnhtR0-xVnXD3cIBCS0qjZdpWFasgODA_xYJBeQ4D_e_H6ob9Mhyphenhyphenc845fjYsQqzB4wGZpncQ/s400/8027_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343946395740578562" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(123,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script></p> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-18176214280780588372009-06-02T13:23:00.000-07:002009-06-03T14:56:39.852-07:00Avast me hearties!When the weather is this hot my thoughts turn to the beach...but wait, what's that I see on the horizon? Could it be <a href="http://piratepixiecrew.coriandr.com/">Cap'n Skulduggery Dug</a> and her dastardly crew? Racing ashore with a booty of handmade treasures...<div>Seriously, you need to check out the Cap'n's wares(!).. from an <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2115">eyepatch</a> to <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2173">felted dreadlocks</a> and even a <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=1367">swag bag</a>, no self-respecting pirate would leave home without some of this kit! And I especially love the <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=1365">Toddlers Skullcap. </a></div><div>As an added bonus, <a href="http://piratepixiecrew.coriandr.com/">Pirate Pixie Crew</a> are offering a 10% discount for the whole of June! All together now, "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Man%27s_Chest">yo ho ho & a bottle of rum</a>"...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(314,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script></p> </div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Arial"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The fiendish mind behind it all has this to say... "I'm Lynne and I am the creator of the Pirate Pixie Crew. All the goods for sale in my shop are lovingly handmade by me, and every hat sold comes with a membership card to the Pirate Pixie Crew. You can read all about the crew at <a href="http://www.skulduggerydug.com/">http://skulduggerydug.com</a>. All ages are welcome to join the crew and when you do you can join in with the adventures!"</div><div>Lynne is also responsible for <a href="http://www.autonomousartisans.blogspot.com/">Autonomous Artisans</a>, a journal that ignores mass made goods in favour of the lovingly handcrafted products made by the independent artisans of the world.</div><div><br /></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-86673192414425632382009-05-29T05:56:00.001-07:002009-05-29T06:03:33.399-07:00I'm in a Treasury....The wonderful <a href="http://niftyknits-somuchyarnsolittletime.blogspot.com/">niftyknits</a> has included me in her Etsy Treasury '<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=60484">Geminis dream of romance</a>'.She chose my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24824726">Verdant Green Rainbow Pin</a>. Thanks nifty! I surprised you had the time to create a treasury, what with all that global trekky meerkat domination...<div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZp19KXSyqwt5ETRcrDMTxNuvVUh6AIBBJRo-5GKKWgSR61yhtBMeJ-yCGMZDFK89_BgMYSBYlp-DGol6HoonBcKhOqGM1NDPsj_vVF6vaBmg2GWdPMc6vg-pjWyIwUFA6tf3ieoKmFpc/s1600-h/Treasury.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZp19KXSyqwt5ETRcrDMTxNuvVUh6AIBBJRo-5GKKWgSR61yhtBMeJ-yCGMZDFK89_BgMYSBYlp-DGol6HoonBcKhOqGM1NDPsj_vVF6vaBmg2GWdPMc6vg-pjWyIwUFA6tf3ieoKmFpc/s400/Treasury.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341230040110819378" style="cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-51437374293027344052009-05-29T04:18:00.000-07:002009-05-29T04:28:13.233-07:00Kitty Ballistic!Hi all, just a quick post today to suggest you check out the fabulous Ms. <a href="http://kittyballistic.coriandr.com/">Kitty Ballistic</a>! She makes the most wonderful range of jewellery, from the <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=913">quirky</a> to the <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=911">classic</a>. She also creates cute little <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=2028">felt toys</a>. Something there for everyone!<br /><script src="http://www.coriandr.com/coriandr_seedling.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">new CoriandrNamespace.Seedling(257,"shop",3,3,true,true).draw();</script>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-17495484677209391002009-05-25T06:04:00.000-07:002009-05-25T06:27:36.382-07:00Festival Chic!Ok, so I'm probably not going to get to one of the big music festivals this summer (boo!) but if I was, I'd definitely be taking one of <a href="http://juliemillsdesign.coriandr.com/">Handmaid's</a> gorgeous scarfs. These are the work of Julie Mills, who creates wonderful designs which are then digitally printed on silk satin, before being finished by handstitching. My favourite is the <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=1634">Blue Bird Scarf</a>, shown below, which is also available in pink.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.coriandr.com/item?item=1634"><img src="http://www.coriandr.com/uploads/product_images/4974_main.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 494px; height: 500px; " /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>A scarf like this is an invaluable piece of kit for an outdoor festival as you can wear it in so many different ways, including as a bandana if the sun gets too much or if all that camping has given you a 'bad hair day'! Also silk satin is a lovely lightweight material and so can be packed easily... in fact, why not just go for the blue AND the pink?!</div><div>If you're a fan of Julie's work you can check out her <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.juliemillsdesign.com">website</a> or follow her on <a href="http://twitter.com/julieisfab">twitter</a>.</div></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-66831548718109311142009-05-20T03:45:00.000-07:002009-05-20T04:11:10.638-07:00Coriandr ExpressYup, me too, I am indeed aboard that glorious crafty locomotive with a gaggle of creative buddies! Our mission is to promote each other, coriandr, and handmade gorgeousness in general! First stop <a href="http://digtheearth.coriandr.com/">Dig The Earth</a>, next stop global domination.....<div><br /></div><div>I have to say, I love Dig The Earth. After all I am married to Kev, the chap behind it all! And I can vouch for the fact that his cards are just as fabulously colourful as they appear in the photos.</div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAThiE95WGX5pmbXlOJK4Yic0VGa2RZAojbmjjTYxE6fllahaPZfLoFlJcFFXLGhPB3Mr_6uiGpaR473WnBY8a8cuK7MvuNUMSxNfMsjOZUQuIWfFp9u0ziuSxb1QSx0oHiD9Y_vV3x0c/s320/7162_feat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337859609439003394" /><div> His green credentials also extend way beyond the items he makes for his shop. As a household we recycle everything we can, we even have a wormery converting all our kitchen waste into potent compost for the garden (sad excuse for a pet I know). And check out his <a href="http://www.digtheearthblog.blogspot.com/">blog</a> if you want to follow progress on The Shed!</div><div>If you're not already a convert, pop over to <a href="http://www.coriandr.com">coriandr</a> - there are lots of wonderful handmade things on there, not just from the riders on the <a href="http://coriandrexpress.blogspot.com/">Coriandr Express</a>!</div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-53425693748260275442009-03-13T03:25:00.000-07:002009-03-13T03:27:56.105-07:00Interviewed by the fabulous niftyknits!Hi all, happy Comic Relief day!!<div>I have been interviewed by the lovely Heather of niftyknits, you can check it out on her <a href="http://niftyknits-somuchyarnsolittletime.blogspot.com/2009/03/lets-meetrubyspiritdesigns.html">blog</a>. It's always a fun read but today it's particularly fabulous! ;)</div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275742528892667088.post-52586287976110781722009-03-08T08:53:00.000-07:002009-03-08T09:18:59.675-07:00I'm in a treasury!<div>I received a lovely message today from Rachel of Rachel Lucie Jewellery Designs, letting me know she has included one of my items in a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=44275">Yorkshire treasury</a> on Etsy. </div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZWHtNbyRtsZa7-TZwMRGgDpj9od1HfIUI2TpPgfsqGtgnUk5rqNAeOz7q9-ZuH1fAzLt_jefLYds1zJSboIjzQkn6I7hk1QWm3j1xxPWB_GpZmTvcBINRgw4Jfi_JrThCRO1B1RNFVo/s320/my+treasury+%27Yorkshire%27s+where+the+heart+is%27+8th+Match.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310851560534505058" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>She chose my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20025507">Summer Pudding bracelet</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBIquxx8SkYFrRk5MOfkeGGWC0TiF51Wdpyo-S54aZuRGxIoBeMEQOotLbZLxxdESH9-XPOu-l-mURf8UI3Ai1WlzrLKfgMbli7owk2ucfoA52v3c_oxURMX1aO39Xor5ueVx3jsgc_Nk/s320/Bracelet_Summer+Pudding_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310851564768812530" /><br /></div><div>She also featured my hubby's Concentricity II notecards. Blimey, finally get a bit of the limelight and I have to share it! You can read all about it on <a href="http://rachelluciejewellerydesigns.blogspot.com/">Rachel's blog</a>.<br /></div>Ruby Spirit Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02237791271949044289noreply@blogger.com4