Hey there! So while everyone else has been busy getting ready for Christmas in the background I have been creating new things for 2016!! It's all very exciting as I want to totally revamp Sarah's Simply Handmade - making more contemporary gifts for next year .......... I thought I would share a little preview with you ahead of the January launch ....
I wrote down 4 words & 4 categories on a blank piece of paper and started from there ....
- GLAMOROUS
- SASSY
- CUTE
- SPARKLE
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- STATIONERY
- GIFTS & ACCESSORIES
- HOME DECOR & ACCESSORIES
- CHILDREN'S GIFTS
I sort of have 5 categories really because I am still going to be making the beautiful handmade greeting cards as they always seem to be very popular. The plan is to keep a really tight but perfect limited series of products that all compliment one and other.
My first job was to completely change the fabrics I have been using - I am having a massive fabric clearance to sell all the Tilda shabby chic floral fabrics (for those of you that love Tilda fear not I have kept a few that will fit in with and compliment the new ranges). Essentially though I am going to be using 3 new types of fabric - felt, glitter & faux leather to create all the new pieces.
STATIONERY
You will know that I LOVE stationery! so it made sense to create my own little range to share with you! I have NOTEBOOKS covered in fabric & handmade mulberry paper in some pretty cool colours, some of these have my new 'sassy slogans' on them which I have digitally created myself using cool backgrounds, fonts with some of the most popular sayings. Also in the stationery range will be my new collection of PENCIL CASES in fabulous glitter fabric with little felt hearts on the front (who said stationery had to be dull?!?), handmade DECORATED PAPER CLIPS that can be also be used as planner accessories or bookmarks, MAGNETS with more of my 'sassy slogans', jotter pads covered in the beautiful mulberry paper & in little fabric wallets to pop in your handbag. I have also ordered in some pretty stationery accessories carefully picked to go with my handmade range including sets of PENCILS that I have had foil printed by another local UK based small business to my designs, some very PRETTY PENS in a variety of ink colours and of course you will need WASHI TAPE & STICKERS for your planners and notebooks.
ACCESSORIES & GIFTS
I'm sure this range will evolve but at the moment I have stuck to three items - fab new MAKE UP BAGS all made in the gorgeous new faux leather & glitter fabric with felt linings with felt lips on the front to decorate, little PURSES made in the same fabrics but with felt hrarts on the front and 2 different types of KEY RING - GLITTER & FELT HEARTS WITH CROWNS and some 'SASSY SLOGAN' KEY RINGS!! It really is going to be time to add some sparkle & glamour to your everyday life!!
HOME DECOR & ACCESSORIES
I have only just started to make the home decor range, but I'm aiming for CUTE with pretty little hanging ornaments for your home including HEARTS, OWLS & BIRDS. I'm also planning to make some cute and sparkly BUNTING to hang over mirrors, under shelves and over fireplaces etc. I will be making some longer GARLANDS that will add a lovely finishing touch to bedrooms, studies, craft rooms, children's rooms and living rooms. All of the new home range will be made using the glitter fabrics and felt plus I may add in some PAPER GARLANDS as well. Of course the MAGNETS will also fall in to the home range as well for use on fridges and memo boards etc,
CHILDREN'S GIFTS
I'm looking forwards to creating some super cuties for the kids but first I have to get everything CE tested if I'm going to make what I would like to make for you. I know so many crafters out there don't bother with the whole CE testing but if I'm going to do it I want to do it properly .... so at the moment I can't say too much except I have bought everything I need to start this collection I just need to check all the admin bits first but I promise you cute overload when I do!!
I know this is a big departure from my normal creative style but I feel the time is right to have a change. I have spent the last 3 years being true to the shabby chic / vintage style which I love so much but the reality is it just isn't as popular as it once was and as they say a change is as good as a rest!! A new year and new beginnings and I hope you will continue to follow and support me on my journey, I would love your feedback so do tell me what you think I'd love to hear from you .......
Sarah X
