Cowboy Candle Making....

My new hobby is candle making (one day I will stick with one craft) I've tried some basic melts but I could do alot better. Luckily I have some help from candle makers at 'Candles Soap 'n' Scent' who have been great at pointing me in the right direction. Here is an example of my not so successful fruit melts.

How to wreck a book in one evening!!!

I was scanning through a few books looking for inspiration and decided to make some card blanks and envelopes. My books are looking a little worse for wear but I could wait to go into town to buy something I didn't mind cutting up. :)

Meanwhile back to less destructive creations I made this charming little gold tone bracelet using an old length of chain and adding a vintage style pendant.

Fraggies Fripperies @ Squidoo

We have a squidoo lens!

Take a peek and maybe leave a comment:

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Getting Rid of The Clutter

Crikes, I never knew I had so much stuff! To make way for new goodies i'm having a clear out. :) Now I have to decide what im going to spend my pennies on.

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Experimenting with New Media

I have been very busy working on new projects. These include handmade cards, candles and other various bits and pieces. Below are a few examples, i'm not convinced they have all worked but it's good fun expanding the Fraggies Fripperies range. :)

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This celebration card was made using a balloon background with a cupcake designed and cut from bits of card and paper lying around the house. I used a pre-made 'its a celebration' topper.















This gift tag was done by using a sizzix gift tag shape and then cutting up an old superman magazine. These are a great way to personalise gift packaging.














Now i'm not an artist by any means but I really enjoyed painting this miniture seascape. It was done on canvas paper using watercolours then placed into a fridge magnet blank. Its proudly placed on my fridge next to my daughters letters and numbers :)

Kilt Brooch Loaded with Funky Charms

This brooch was made using a silvertone chain wrapped around a kilt pin. I then added various charms in brass, plastic and metal. I mixed new, vintage and broken jewellery to create a lovely unique piece.

It is listed in on my website www.fraggiesfripperies.co.uk if you would like further details.

Beaded Rings and Charm Bracelets

I went a bit crazy last week and ordered far too many beads and charms - oh well you can never have enough eh? I have various stashes hidden around the house so my partner doesnt cotton on to how much I spend.

My favourite buy has to be some vintage charms and cameos. I should have something to show you soon.

With some of my 'stash' I made some lovely beaded rings and a loaded charm bracelet. Charm bracelets are so fun to make I love packing the chain with unusual, interesting bits and bobs.

Here are some examples all of which are listed on my website with more details http://www.fraggiesfripperies.co.uk/

Apologies for the photo quality, something isnt working properly - what? I have no idea :)