Hello Folksy followers,
here we are again … the weeks just fly by , February already !
I’ve a lovely purply selection for you today with shiny things , funky stuff and just downright mad 
No 1
Corrina Field from Worcester makes these beautiful ‘Wish balls’ , they are made with best quality glass colour combined with clear furnace glass and Corrina blows and shapes them by hand . At around 7cm diameter they are just the loveliest thing to add to a sunny room or hang in a summer house and let the sun shine through when you’re out relaxing in the Summer. Wish balls can be given as wedding gift , a token of friendship and good luck , Corrina makes them in loads of beautiful colours. They cost £12.50 including p&p.
No2
Clootielugs is from Scotland and has a playful and colourful shop full of goodies including this ACEO which is a mini work of art , painted in acrylic onto 300gsm watercolour paper. These ATC pieces ( artist trading cards) measure 31/2 x 21/2 although it’s not stated in the description , if that’s not 100% correct what is 100% right is that it’s absolutely gorgeous !!
Take a look at her shop , you’ll find brooches , mini fabric birds and doorstops.
The atc costs £4.50 inc P&P.
No 3
Becky Waite from Liverpool has a new way with sweetie wrappers , she recycles them and fashions them into hair pins and corsages ! What a fun and creative idea , I love them although I’d probably wear it as a brooch, I’m getting too old to wear funky stuff in my hair
A sparkly crystal in the centre compliments the shiny ‘leaves’ beautifully , it measures 16cm x 10cm and is priced at £17.50 including postage and packing.
No 4
Painted Horse Design makes delicious lampshades , I’ve chosen this Liberty one but her other designs are amazing too , there are birch trees and cockerels ,beach huts and a retro Paris shade for a table lamp.
This one measures 8″ diameter and 7″ high , it costs £32 with P&P.
No 5
Leone Porton from Shrewsbury of My Art and Soul has these Monster Peg Heads made from felt, there are also
felt hearts and calico dolls in her lovely shop.
Monster Peg Heads are a fun way to keep those notice boards in order , I’d likely put these on the kids homework board to add some fun to the whole boring subject of homework 
The larger peg measures 80mm and the smaller 45mm , complete with a calico bag they’re a lovely gift for your own little monsters , priced at £ 7.90 inc p&p.
No 6
‘Chocolate Frog’ or to give her the name she most likely goes by , Anne Honeyman x is a full-time textile artist from Wharfdale in Yorkshire.
This exquisite bowl measures 4″ diameter by 3 1/4 “ high , just my favourite kind of size !
It is free machine embroidery stitched in a very clever way to resemble a cottage garden , how beautiful , I could look at it every day and still see new things.
It’s delicate and lightweight but robust enough to hold a ‘precious’ thing , a shell , special stone or some pretty blown birds eggs.
It costs £48, this is the price with packaging and handling included.
No 7
Shirley Nelson is Artigiana Jewellery , she works as a recruitment consultant in the day but what really gets the creative juices flowing for Shirley is making jewellery.
This amazing tourmaline necklace measures 1 1/4 “ x 1 1/2″ , the gemstone is 1/2″ across. Tourmaline is said to possess properties concerned with all things to do with ‘LOVE’ so this would make a fabulous Valentine gift for someone special.
Shirley has mastered an Aquatint technique which gives the silver it’s pitted and aged appearance , all holes are deliberate !
This wonderful piece of art jewellery is £139 including P&P.
No 8
Monster Team has come up with a very funky range of cats , rabbits and bears in silver lame´ snakeskin pvc , decorated with crystal buttons for eyes or disco fabric for collars.
The mad pink cat measures 5.5 cm approx and costs £7 including postage and packing.
No 9
Edwina Kinch in Worcestershire has 81 products for sale in her fabby shop including , bags , purses, journals , totes and pencil cases.
Her lovely fun bag is a burgundy corduroy messenger style with a ditsy floral lining , it has a pocket inside and fastens with a magnetic closure.
The measurements are 10 1/2 ” wide , 8″ high and 2″ deep , it’s priced at £25.
Well gorgeous ones . . . another Folksy Friday for you , have a look at these lovely shops, you never know what you might find.
see you soon
Alexis ~~~~(*.*)~~~
Amazing blog Alexis. You have certainly put a lot of work into it. Thanks for including my “cow bag” – it does bring a smile to your face! You have chosen a gorgeous collection of items – dazzling in fact. I was very impressed by the craftmanship of all the makers. Thanks again. Edwina
An Etsy Treasury is easy but for Folksy you have to put in a lot more effort – thank you for taking the trouble! A stunning selection.
Thank you Anne , yes it does take a fair amount of time but I really enjoy putting it together.
There are some very talented makers around these parts
Hi Alexis! Yes, I agree with the other comments – you can see the work you put into these posts! Thank you for including my work amongst such other lovely makers : )
All the best, Corrina ♥
Hi Alexis! What a great site and thank you so much for including me in your blog. I love the Folksy site, it’s a brilliant way to showcase my work. The more people that see it the better and sites like yours make all the difference!
Many thanks again, Leone
You always seem to find the most gorgeous goodies, I think you have an eye for it!!
Love Helen xx