Stocking fillers under a fiver!

Welcome to the ColaCreations Blog stop on the Christmas Craftfest Blog Tour!

With Christmas just around the corner I thought I'd use this Blog stop to give you a few ideas for some Christmas stocking fillers! The best part is that all of these are under £5 and can be purchased at Craftfest.


 Gifts under £5

Orange Coin Purse by Loopy's Place
Snow Lady in Orange by Lilly and Nells
Duck soap by Scent Cosmetics
Butterfly Coaster by Leafy Lion Crafts
Peg Memo Magnets by ColaCreations
Red, Black & White Dice Cocktail Ring by Beaded Bazaar
Blue Pearl Drop Earrings by Claire's Craft Corner
Vanilla & Strawberry Cupcake soap by Witch Way Beauty
Bee Print Keyring by Bizzie Me








Coasters - from £5.00 per set

Coasters are not only functional and practical but can be pretty and funky too!  How about hand stamped tile coasters?  Or tile coasters patterned in various designs including Best of British, Blue Pattern, TeaTime.  Or choose some fun blackboard tile coasters - write your own message on them in chalk. Click here to buy

Notecards - from £2.75 per set

Hand stamped note card sets.  Each set contains 4 individual note cards with matching envelopes.  The note card sets come in a variety of designs but all are handmade.  Some have a message stamped on them and others are left blank for your own message. Click here to buy





  If you have a bit more to spend and are looking for something more than a stocking filler then I have found some wonderful items for sale at Craftfest.

Other gift ideas

Yellow stained glass sunccatcher by Ravens Stained Glass
Alice in Wonderland Resin Ring by Nikki K
Nursery Fish print cushion by Csevenm 
Hand Printed Purse Henrietta by POPSEY
Or what about a gorgeous chunky knit?  Choose from an infinity scarf, cowl or snood - all in a variety of colours! Click here to buy

Or what about some resin button coasters - these are so funky and fun! Click here to buy

All items can be purchased from ColaCreations at either WOWThankYou or Folksy or through Craftfest.

Don't forget if you purchase an item from ColaCreations during Craftfest then you will receive a free set of notecards with every order!  Simply quote the code CFNOV2013 at the time of ordering (this is only though the website WOWThankyou)

Thank You from me to you!

PROMOTION CODE: CFNOV2013 

Thank You, danke, grazie, merci, gracias, asante, tack, efharisto, arigato, spasibo, obrigado, tak, dankie -whatever language you say it in doesn't matter - it still has the same meaning! 

We all need to say thank you for something and what better way than with a beautiful hand stamped notecard?

And with Christmas just around the corner there will be lots of Thank You's needed!

• Thank You for the amazing Christmas gifts
• Thank You for cooking a wonderful Christmas lunch
• Thank You for hosting Christmas
• Thank You for being the designated driver this Christmas
• Thank You for just being You! 

As a big Thank you to you for supporting handcrafted sellers ColaCreations is giving away a set of Thank You cards when an item is purchased from my WOWThankYou shop during the CRAFTfest event.

Simply enter code CFNOV2013 when you make your purchase and a free set of note cards will be sent along with your purchase!

All that is left for me to say is a big THANK YOU for taking the time to read this Blog!

This promotion is available from 16th - 23rd Nov 2013

Reasons why you should....

....sign up for the next CRAFTfest event!

If you're a Craft Seller then you'll want to get involved in the next CRAFTfest event running from 16th - 23rd November 2013.  Booking forms can be found here

Top 10 reasons why you should take part in CRAFTfest:

1. It's cheaper than a stall at a traditional craft fair.
2. You can set your stall up well in advance of the event so there is no last minute panic that you have forgotten something vital.
3. It's quick and easy to set your stall up with help and advice from team leaders.
4. The event is not weather dependent so your stall will still receive visitors even if the weather is bad! Your customers will be shopping from the comfort of their home!
5. There is no danger of running out of change for your customers!
6. You can learn new online promotional skills 
7. Meet like minded people on the Creative Connections platform
8. Plenty of promotion across varying social media platforms prior to the event.
9. No early morning start preparing to get to the event to set up.
10. Lots of SALES!

Sign up here today to secure your stall!

An eventful summer!

 Welcome to the World! 

What an eventful summer!  Over the last 8 weeks, my crafting has taken a bit of a backseat due to the early arrival of our beautiful little girl!  Arriving 6 weeks early on 5th July (in the midst of the last Craftfest event - so apologies again to my brilliant Blue Team for abandoning them and thank you to the other team leaders for stepping in!), she took us by surprise by not only arriving early, but rather quickly as well!  Thankfully there was enough time (just!) to get us to the hospital and for Daddy to get himself there too so he didn't miss any of the excitment!  We are now getting to grips with becoming parents and getting used to sleepless nights, dirty nappies and noise - but we love it and absolutely wouldn't change it for the world!  Everyone has been so kind and so generous and we have been given some amazing gifts!  There have been quite a few handcrafted items including plaques, knitted booties and clothes and the odd keepsake or two thrown in.  

I have been having a browse on Folksy and WowThankYou websites to have a look at what new baby items are for sale and I have come across some beautiful and gorgeous toys that I thought I'd share with you!

Cute Rabbit by Ellie May Designs
Noahs Ark Toys & Animals by Dollyfair
Sock Monkey by Put a Sock in It
Pink Elephant by Happy Geek Creations
Diplodocus by Kate Murray Soft Toys
Farm Animal Finger Puppets by With Hugs and Kisses
Caroline the Cat by Kozmic Dreams
Ballet Dancer by Dolly DayDream
Cuddly Woodlouse by Minxtures

I hope you've enjoyed reading my Blog and finding out what great handmade toys are out there!

Also if anyone is interested the Booking Forms are open for the next CRAFTfest event.  Taking place from 16th - 23rd November 2013 it is a great place to get lots of Sales - especially in the run up to Christmas!  To book your stall or find out more information, click HERE!

You are invited to......

Invitation to Join CRAFTfest!

To: All CraftSellers

Please join us to take part in an Online Craft Fair 

Date: 29th June - 6th July 2013

Venue: Creative Connections Social Network

Book your CRAFTfest stall today!  Simply complete the online booking form to secure your place.

The idea behind CRAFTfest is to showcase your items through an interactive 'stall'.  CRAFTfest allows potential buyers to visit and browse all stalls and purchase items from your stall through links in your product descriptions.

Your stall will be open 24 hours a day during the week long event, so more time for potential buyers to make a purchase!

There will be plenty of promotions taking part in the run up to CRAFTfest and in the week the event is running so lots of opportunity for sales!

Please come along and join us! We have a fantastic group of team leaders to help you along the way with advertising and promotions.

Once you have set your 'stall' up, it will look something similar to the below.  If you click on the slideshow you will be taken to Colacreations Home Craftfest Stall.  By clicking on the individual photos you will see a full description along with links on where the item can be purchased:

Find more photos like this on Creative Connections

But don't just take my word for it.  Check out what sellers who have taken part in previous CRAFTfest events have said here!

Don't delay, Book your stall TODAY!

 

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Buttons, buttons, buttons....

Buttons, buttons, buttons....

Buttons......I just LOVE them! Different colours, different shapes, different sizes, different textures - and there are so many things you can do with them!

I have always used buttons in my crafting, from creating button jewellery such as bracelets and brooches to using them to embellish my ever popular Peg Memo Magnets, Keepsake New Baby Art and creating Cross Stitch Buttons.

Over the last few weeks I have been experimenting using buttons with resin.  My latest creation is now complete!  A set of resin button coasters.  Each coaster is embedded with a shade of buttons in different shapes and sizes.  My first set consists of yellow, green, blue and purple shades.  I am so pleased with how they are turned out - a success!

I have been browsing through Folksy looking for other sellers that use buttons and have found some fabulous items.  Here are just a few of them!

Buttons Jug by Blackbird Studio
Granny's Buttons by BettyK
Duck egg blue heart tea cosy by The Cosy Daisy
Handmade Buttons by Connie Crockett
Blue Ceramic Button Ring by Button it Jewellery by Ali
Vintage Button Hoop Earrings by Bella Designs
Button Letter Cushion by Gillyjam
Orange flower hair clips by Weetinkers


BTW - a note for fellow Craft sellers!

Don't forget about the summer CraftFest event that is happening!  The event is running from 29th June to 6th July 2013.

If you're a Craft Seller and want more information then visit Craftfest here.  Book your stall for only £5!

Obsessed with knitting baby blankets!

Baby Blanket obsession!

I have always confessed to being a lover of knitting.  Whether it is chunky knit scarves and snoods to smaller more delicate knits of arm warmers, funky flowers and head bands.  I am now officially obsessed to knitting baby blankets!

My obesssion started with the news that my husband and I are expecting our first baby. Of course I immediately wanted to get creative and make something special for the new arrival.  Things have since got a little out of hand....and I have ended up with several completed baby blankets and am still working on more!!

All are in different sizes, different stitches and varying colours.....the latest creation is a cream and navy stripe.

My latest obession has however inspired me to have a look at what other hand crafted Baby items are out there.  There are some super cute goregous items!  Here are just a few I have found from WOWThankYou sellers!

First up the knitted collection:

Featuring:
Baby Beanie Hat in Pale Peach by Daisy Dumpling
Organic Pink Cotton Dress by Boutique Baby
Lemon Fleck Booties by Perfect Patchwork
Koala Beanie Hat by MammaZooms
Rose Cardigan by CJ Handknits
Crocheted bunny slippers by Daisy Eliza Designs
Beige hand Knitted Cable Tank Top by Boutique Baby
Crocheted Pom Pom Poncho by Daisy Eliza Designs
Hand Knitted Caterpillar Booties by Babyhandknitsbyceci

And next a variety of HandMade Baby Items

Handmade Diplodocus Soft Toy by Kate Murray Soft Toys
Giraffe in Dungarees by Ellie May Designs
Sock Monkey Caleb by Put a Sock In It
This Little Piggy Bodysuit by MyPipSqueak
Hello Super Soft Minky Baby Comforter Blanket by  My Funny Bunny
Baby Burp Cloth by Fabrilushus 



Also don't forget about the summer CraftFest event that is happening!  The event is running from 29th June to 6th July 2013.

If you're a Craft Seller and want more information then visit Craftfest here.  Book your stall for only £5!