And the winner is...

Thanks to all who entered my giveaway. Thought I should let you all know on my blog that Dandelion Designs won! We spoke on Facebook, and she has chosen a mustard double cable phone cover. It will be on it's way over to her this weekend!

Thanks again guys! And if you weren't lucky enough to win, don't forget that I always create custom orders if there is a specific colour cover you'd like. Just drop me a  message over on my Etsy shop!

Carol xx

Five Things Thursday - Festive Finds

Well, it's that time of the week again - my collection of five things I found on Etsy. With the Christmas holiday peeking it's head around the corner, I may not get the chance to write another post, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to show you my five favourite festive things.

I can't stop looking at the cookies - it's great to see colours that are usually associated with new babies, working so well as festive tones. And the icing on them is awesome!

However, that's to say red and green should be forgotten. I absolutely LOVE the festive socks - I can just picture someone wearing them whilst they are still in their pyjama's, ripping open their presents on Christmas morning :)

1. Snow Globe

2. Winter Photograph, Snow on Pink Plum Blossoms

3. Women's Woolen Socks

4. Snowflake Cookies 

5. Snow Day Garland

Merry Christmas everyone! :D

Carol xx

Exclusive offer from Two Hand Design!

I cannot wait to let you know that, following on from me featuring one of her cards on my Five Things Thursday feature, the lovely Vicky from 'Two Hand Design' has offered all my readers 10% off on all orders placed before the 31st December!

Click on the image below to see some of products, or take a peek in her Etsy shop where you can use the code "OrangeBird10" for 10% off :)

I love her printed moleskins - I am planning my 2012 resolutions and I think I should aim to do some more drawings, so perhaps I should treat myself to one of her lovely notebooks :)

Have fun and happy shopping!

Carol xx

Giveaway Time!

I thought it was time for another giveaway! You have until 31st December (GMT) to enter my little giveaway to win a phone cover of absolutely any colour you would like!

All you have to do is leave me a festive little message in the comments box below. I will then put all the entries into a hat, and pick out one lucky winner at random. GOOD LUCK!

Click on the image below to see it larger :)

Tell all your friends - and feel free to link to this post!

Carol xx

Five Things Thursday - Cute Birdies

Hello! It's suddenly Thursday again (this week has flown by for me!) so here I am with my weekly feature - 'Five Things Thursday'. I have had such a great time searching Etsy for some themes for this weeks post, and I know it might be a little predictable from me, but I absolutely LOVE little birds! It was so difficult for me to stop at just five things! I have included a variety of items - from cushions to jewelery, and must admit that I let out a little yelp when I found the most adorable vintage Avon bird soaps! Just fantastic!

Click on the picture for a closer look :)

1. Birds Linen Pillow Cover

2. Fancy Bird Letterpress Notes

3. Bird Ring Sterling Silver Handmade

4. Vintage Avon Milk Glass Birds Nest and Bird Soaps

5. Needle Felted Wild Bird Tweet British Kingfisher

Let me know what you think! And check back on Saturday for a special little treat... ahhhh that's got ya interested hasn't it? :D

Carol xx

I heart pinterest!

Hello there everyone. I wanted to invite both my old and new followers on my blog to come and find me on Pinterest. I am totally addicted to it, and I honestly can't believe what I did before it. It's so good for inspiration, and I have found so many great sites and blogs through it.

You can find me here - http://pinterest.com/orangebirdy/ and here are some of my favourite items from my boards.

 

Click on the images to take you to the pins! 

See you over on Pinterest! :)

Carol xx

Craft Fair in Tonbridge, Kent

Hello hello! Finally found a moment to jump onto my computer and let you all know how last night went! My sister Jen (of Tabby Cat Collars) and I had a stall at a school's Christmas Fair, and despite the POURING rain, had a really lovely evening! It was a little slow to begin with, and as always, the fear that I wouldn't sell a single item crept up! But then a few of my little robins flew away to new homes, and towards the end of the evening I had nearly sold out of my knitted Christmas tree decorations!

Here are some snaps of my stall :)

Unfortunately, I didn't sell many of my new Christmas cards (which was a shame as I'd spent the previous three evenings drawing, scanning, printing and packaging them!) but they shan't be wasted as I shall pop them up on my Etsy shop :)

The reason I haven't had much time to blog today is because it is my birthday! I am a quarter of a century today... booo... feel like I am really starting to get old now! Hehe! I have been thoroughly spoiled today, with a gorgeous breakfast in Carluccio's with my boyfriend, shopping and I am soon to pop over to my parents and eat some cake with them! YUM!

This is what my William gave me for my main present...

Isn't it the most gorgeous chair?! Obviously, the cushion is bright orange, and i just can't wait to crochet a lovely granny square one to go on top!

What do you think of it?

Carol xx