Today i.....

went for a walk with my Mum & sister

and ate Taco Bell

Instagram

Currently consuming waaaay too much and documenting it via instagram 

Anthro Snaps

Paid Anthropology in Mall at Millenia a visit today and took a few snaps

ETSY GOODIES

take a peek at my Etsy shop!

IM SORRY!

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Im sorry i have been a TERRIBLE blogger... well i have been that bad i don't know if i can even be classed as a blogger anymore.
I have seriously neglected my blog. After The Corner Emporium scheme came to an end i have been very busy and very un-organised!

I promise i will try my hardest to keep this blog a little more up to date.
In the mean time why not check out my Facebook page

Scrabble Cushions

Custom order for 3 scrabble cushions for a little boys birthday present.... guess what his name was...?

Inspiration

I never seem to get much time to browse other blogs like i used to which is a shame but every now and again i take a minute or 30. Reading other people's blogs always gives me lots of inspiration and makes me feel really motivated to get creating things.
Here is what has been inspiring me recently......

Sources

1. Junkaholique

2. Emma Lamb

3. All the luck in the world

4. Unknown

5. Addicted 2 Decorating

6. Dottie Angel

Brighten up your walls

Looking for something to brighten up your walls at home?

Screen printed turquoise 'Home Sweet Home' design printed onto peachy polka dot cotton, framed in a Roccoco inspired white frame, £16

Or add a bit more colour to your walls with this beautiful vintage floral embroidery. Great vintage find at £25!

All on sale at The Corner Emporium, Next to HMV in The Mall Shopping Centre, Middlesbrough.
If you are interested in any items but can't make it down to The Corner Emporium feel free to contact me at l.crawford@hotmail.co.uk

My posts now a days seems to be short but sweet, so why change??

Just some photographs of new stock and re-jigging. Im always moving stock around and making things look different and inviting.

Not a very good quality photo, but this is supposed to be my tea party table with knitted cupcakes, tea cups and tea pots, hand printed british bulldog tea towels, even a tea pot necklace!

Make sure you follow me on Facebook too for regualar updates and photos of what im making.

Shop>> New Addition

Bulldog print tea towels

The Wonder Emporium

My lovely friend and fellow blogger Katy Howieson has just written a lovely post all about my shop within The Corner Emporium or as she likes to call it 'The Wonder Emporium' take a look over at her blog What Katy Did Next.

Also don't forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter

Scrabble Cushions

After announcing many weeks ago that i would be branching out into scrabble cushions i have finally made some up. They were put into the shop today and here they are....

Made from Organic white cotton and printed with black pigment. Each cushion measures approx 14"x14".
Orders taken for specific letters and are £9 each.

The Corner Emporium >> Shop Update

some more handmade jewellery...

Shop>> New Addition

new jewellery...

Custom Order>> Macbook Sleeve

Facebook

Please add my Facebook Page its updated regualrly with images and info on what im getting up to.

Custom Order>> Apron

Michael from Fudge Fancies (one of the other shops within The Corner Emporium) set me a task this week. He wanted me to customise his apron with his Fudge Fancies logo. He also set me a deadline, to have it ready for this Saturday when he would be selling his fudge at the Saltburn Farmers Market. I managed to have it all stitched up ready for his farmers market and here it is...

Custom Order

A couple weeks ago a lady asked me if i could make a garter for her sister's wedding. I had never attempted to make anything like a garter or any wedding accessories. However it was pretty straight forward and quite fun to try my hand at something completley different to what i usually do. Made from some pretty lace i added a blue ribbon (something blue)and tied it in a bow at the front, added clear, white and pearly beads and to finish off added a vintage looking bow brooch. The customer was very happy with it, as was i, what do you think?

The Corner Emporium >> Shop Update

New canvas shopper bags....

As you can see i haven't yet gotten over my silhouette phase

and a moustache trown in for good measure!

Custom Order

I have been favouring silhouettes for a while now and have them featured on some coasters, cushions and framed screen prints in the shop. A girl came into the shop on Saturday and asked if i could put a print of a silhouette onto a t-shirt. I couldn't believe i hadn't thought to make some of these up sooner. I suppose with so many things to do and think about i sometimes don't think of all the possible ways i could apply my designs. But here is the t-shirt print. I think it looks pretty damn good, even if i do say so myself and im thinking of getting some more printed as soon as possible to go on sale in the shop.... and possibly one just for me. What do you think?

The Corner Emporium >> Shop Update

The theme for a lot the new items in the shop seems to be 70's retro. I love all the bright, possibly gaudy colours and the bold patterns. Not everyones cup of tea but i love it!

Super Retro patterned Apron £6

Patterned Vase £8 Patterned Bowl £5

4 beaded flower coasters £4

mirror mirror on the wall

New addition to the shop a pretty pink girly mirror.

Painted in a cute shade of pink and sanded in areas to add a distressed worn charm. Jazzed up with buttons and even scribble tiles reminding you to cack a smile... not a mirror :p

I ideally thought this would suit a little girls bedroom but i could see this fitting in well in my bedroom, may have to make another one!

Shop>> New Additions

New stock just in time for Mothers Day (3rd of April)

Not particularly 'Mothers Day' themed but new in is this wicker storage box. I liked its kind of unusual shape, it can hold a lot of stuff without taking up too much room, practical and pretty.

A stitch in time saves nine...

Although this has already sold i thought i would share a picture of this cute sewing box.

The wooden box has beautiful colourful patterns, im not sure what kind of style it is but i think it looks a bit boho. It isn't intended to be a sewing box but a customer had the great idea of turning it into one and filling it with threads that i stock and i made a little pink pin cushion that fits inside. Cute? What do you think?

The Corner Emporium Flyers

Sorry for the terrible quality photo but i just thought id share a photo of the new flyers we have had printed up for The Corner Emporium. Each individual business has their own individual flyer and heres mine.... im really happy with it, very professional looking.

Just waiting to get some permits so we can hand them out on the high street!

The Corner Emporium (next to HMV), The Mall, Middlesbrough

Opening Hours

Mon-Sat 9-5

Sunday Closes

Custom Cushion