Sunday 30 September 2012

September Craft-a-long

The September Craft-a-long on MISI was organised by RosyTint ~ Thank you Rachael!
Our theme was PETS...
A few highlights from our Creative MISI Makers include:
This gorgeous pendant by Just K Jewellery


This cute Hen and Horse bag by Sweepy

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Pretty Pink Kitty Necklace by The Beading Lady


 Adorable felted kitten by RosyTint

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Cute little mouse themed children's bracelet by One of A Kind

Puppy Hat by Hennie

If you'd like to join us with a little bit of creative thinking in the October Craft-a-long sign up here.  The theme for October is Autumn Colours...

Friday 28 September 2012

MISI Maker Feature - Gifts by Little Miss

Our MISI Maker today is... Corinna from Gifts By Little Miss.



What is your shop's name and how did you decide on it?
Shop name is Gifts By Little Miss, it did take a while to decide. Originally it was Little Miss Sew but as my business has progressed and my range has grown including Little Miss Soap, Little Miss Bath Bomb and Little Miss Candle it is now Gifts By Little Miss.

How did you get started in your particular craft and how long have you been doing it?
I first started my business about a year and a half ago, I wanted to be a stay at home Mum so I could work around my family, school runs etc. I enrolled on a dressmaking course in 2009, as I was interested in making dance costumes for my daughter but then realised how tricky it was so I turned my newly found skills into home, hand sewn gifts after taking a modern textiles course. I got into making soaps then bath bombs and candles just because I love girlie, pretty smelling, treats. Thought I could turn my hand to them too, to compliment my range.

Are there any negative aspects to doing your craft and if there are how do you work around them?
Negative aspects - sometimes can be time consuming, when it comes to my Little Miss Sew gifts, dont get much money in return for what I have put in as people dont appreciate how long items take to make and also have to keep a large supply of the same fabrics, how I work around is to make items with not too much fabric, cut out in bulk etc and making soaps, bath bombs and candles, alot of tidying up.

What tips would you give to anyone thinking of starting your craft?
For all the crafts, whether it be sewing, soap, bath bomb or candle making I would suggest the following tips, patience and believe in yourself. Dont cut corners, wont be done properly. Lots and lots of practice, my soap and bath bomb recipes have took a long time to get right, all your hard work does pay off in the end. I love doing what I do, being creative, working around my children and family commitments and the self worth when I get sales is a massive buzz.

How did you find MISI?
I found Misi through Google search, I was looking at other ways to sell my products online.

What is your favourite item in your own MISI shop?
Favorite item in my own Misi shop is Cupcake Bath Bombs, such a treat and good fun.

What is your favourite shop on Misi (besides your own)?

Favorite Misi shops are Minxtures and Fluff & Fuzz.






 

Random Facts about you:

What is your favourite season and why?
Summer is definately my favorite season, love to feel warmth of sun, am abit of a sun worshipper, all the bright colours, pretty clothes, spending time with the family outdoors, being able to hang the washing on the line and to watch our Guinea Pigs nibble on the grass.

What is your favourite food?
Pizza and Chocolate are my fav food, although not together!

How many DVDs do you have?
Got so many DVD's, mostly children's ones. (Blaming the kids of course)

What is your favourite animal?
Horses have always been my fav animal, have recently got back into riding after many years of been away from it.

What actor/actress would you NOT kick out of bed? 
Jesse Metcalf ( from Dallas and Desperate Housewives) is very yummy, him or Jason Statham I certainly wouldnt kick either outta bed!! 





Thank you for chatting with us Corinna.  Stop by Gifts by Little Miss for some gorgeous treats!



Wednesday 26 September 2012

Bags, Bags, Bags...

My favourite saying of the moment is... "You can never have too many bags!"
Anyone else agree?
My bag wishlist on MISI is sooooo long... Here are just a few of them.
















Thursday 20 September 2012

National Cupcake Week

So to celebrate National Cupcake Week I had a little browse through MISI to find a few Cupcake Inspired Items. 
Oh my!  There are sooooo many gorgeous cupcake themed items on MISI that I've struggled to keep this post fairly short!!



















Happy National Cupcake Week!
xx

Wednesday 12 September 2012

MISI loves Autumn


"Woodland Shoot" Charity Knitting Book Theme 1 from Aspley C: £5.75






 Bracelet - Autumnal Fantasy: £10.99



Lace Inspired Hare Cushion: £16.00



Hand felted brooch 'Autumn leave' for women, girls: £12.00


Autumn blues- loaded bead charm bracelet #593: £12.00


Friday 7 September 2012

MISI Makers Feature - Twinkle Toes


 The wonderfully creative Nicole from Twinkle Toes is our Featured MISI Maker today. 

What is your shop's name and how did you decide on it?
I look after a little girl and i call her twinkle toes




How did you get started in your particular craft and how long have you been doing it?
I started making hair accessories for the little girl i look after. I have been making them for about 6months now.


Are there any negative aspects to doing your craft and if there are how do you work around them?
I do it all in my spare time, at the moment things are busy and im having to work it round full time work

What tips would you give to anyone thinking of starting your craft?
Be Creative


How did you find Misi?
Through a friend


What is your favourite item in your own Misi shop?
Navy Clip with red spotty flower and a ladybird in the middle.


What is your favourite shop on Misi (besides your own)?
Thats a hard one i have so many :) 


Random Facts about you:

What is your favourite season and why?
Summer...Holidays Sun, Sand and Sea :) All the family comes together 


What is your favourite food?
Italian

How many DVDs do you have?
over 300

What is your favourite animal?
Monkey

What actor/actress would you NOT kick out of bed?
Channing Tatum


Thank you for chatting with us Nicole.  You can see more of Nicole's creations in her MISI shop.