Have a Happy Glow!!

Oh my, it has been a little while since I last posted on here! We have just had a few relaxing days off (well needed!) and whilst going through the morning post received our brand new August issue of Vogue. They have featured our pretty Danish 'Happy Glow' tealight holders in their 'Vintage Collection'.

Add splashes of colour to your living space with this fabulous set of five Danish tealight holders.

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a Bundle of Felt...

We are just starting to introduce our beautiful felt fabrics - the colours are so yummy and irresistible that I have already hidden a my own naughty little stash. Not quite sure exactly what I am going to make yet but I do have some owl shapes cut ready for sewing.... when I get an extra hour or so...... but in the meantime my patient little birdies are a work in progress.

Our felts come in pretty rainbow assorted bundles. They contain 30% Wool and 70% Rayon/Viscose - the quality of this felt makes it a joy to work with.

New Press Update!

After, just having recently typed up a post on our fabulous new 'Soda Boxes', mum and I were sitting having a cuppa looking through the latest June issue of Country Homes & Interiors when we had a rather lovely suprise. Our funky 'Soda Boxes' have been featured on pg.17, very happy bunnies indeed!

There is an unfortunate error on the listing price (these things happen!) but still it's always very exciting to be see our products on display.

           

Well, that was a short and sweet update for today, but then it is supposed to be a lazy weekend. Talking of sweet........I've just been handed a cheeky chunk of chocolate cake and a nice mug of tea (needs must) and so I'll leave you here and wish you all a great bank holiday. 

Funky Soda Storage Boxes

These bright and funky wooden soda boxes are a cool accessory this summer! They are very sturdy and come with removable compartments so can be used as an ordinary tray. Very rustic with a  retro feel. 

            

 

Five vibrant colours each printed with a different design. Fantastic storage boxes, I keep some crafty bits and bobs in mine. 

Hhmm.......the problem is which colour?   

            

Now Available On Our Website....www,gertieandmabel.co.uk

We Love Buttons!

There is something rather lovely and beautiful about buttons don't you think!?! It's a bit like Christmas when they arrive. Every bag has to be opened and then I can sit there happily looking at them for a little while with a big smile on my face - yes, I am easily pleased.

   

 Great for jewellery making, embellishments for cards, scrapbooking, sewing onto fabrics.

One of my favourites are these giant polka dot spotty buttons - I think they are fab! There 4 colours available, GREEN, RED, TEAL & HOT PINK. We also have little polka dot ones too, if you don't fancy big and bold.

       

We also have button jar mixes available which make lovely gifts for crafty people. If there are specific colours you would like to be put together in your jar please do get in touch and we'll be more than happy to make one up for you.

    

Pretty Birdy

Its always so lovely when you receive a gift that has been beautifully wrapped and looks amazing. I came across these cute birdy tags, they're really sweet and look fab on a pressie...you could pop one into a blank card too. As gift tags they make a lovely decoration as an alternative to a bow. I used a strip of fabric, two types of ribbon and then popped one of these birdies on top.

  

How sad am I when I have to start wrapping up presents to myself....hmmm!

Well, it's fun to play with pretties.

The great thing is that you can now find these available on our website! They come as a pack of Six, presented in a cello sleeve. We only have a limited amount in stock and these birdies need good homes.....

Welcome to Gertie & Mabel

Hello and welcome to our first ever blog. It's here where I'll be updating you with all the goings on at Gertie & Mabel HQ.

It's been a beautiful sunny day, perfect for getting out in the garden or taking a trip to the coast (if you're lucky enough to live near to one!!) and so my joy of the day has been sat at my laptop setting up this blog and attempting my first post......hmmm...yes it's true, I have no life! 

I wanted to show you a few new fabrics that have just arrived from Sweden, arrr lovely and scrummy ( a bit like the half eaten doughnut I currently have next to me).

               

   

We have added these to rest of our pretty collection on our website if you wanted to take a peek!

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Well, that's it for now, short and sweet but I'll be back very soon with more bits n bobs. x