My Present From Yellowwitch: Rainbowbrite Cross Stitch

yea I am a poet! I had to blog about my fantastic present I just think it's one of the most precious things, I LOVE rainbowbrite and this was such a lovely present from my friend Jo over at Yellow witch ( she also has an Etsy shop see here) she is thinking about selling her cross stitch as well as jewellery who else thinks she definitly should? I just think the detail in this is amazing it must have taken ages! What an amazing present to get I will cherish it.

yea I am a poet! I had to blog about my fantastic present I just think it's one of the most precious  things, I LOVE rainbowbrite and this was such a lovely present from my friend Jo over at Yellowwitch. I just think the detail in this is amazing it must have taken ages! What an amazing present to get I will cherish it

Inspiration for LED Cutie Pot Heads...

There are a few things you might have noticed. I am obsessed with cute, things captured in glass and also light, I love lights! Although up until I have not been able to show my love for light as much as I would have liked to before until now. I made this LED light painting before... but the technology behind it was a bit too complicated to sell as finished products.

My pot heads work perfectly because the inner workings are inside the little plant pot so are hidden and the instructions to turn off and on are so easy ( turn battery around to face the other way) I just love playing with light and I learned about LEDs a few years back when I had been looking at some Light Graffiti which I also love. I have always loved the idea of vinyl toys with light and I am so happy I have been able to do this myself in my own way because I had thought of the light paintings and light dolls a long time ago but they all just came together recently. I also wanted to do light jewellery but then realised a few other people had been doing that already.

My first LED Painting... ( I cut out different shapes and added cardboard to the back and put acetate behind it to create different colours)

SnowFall pot head... 

First ever Lamp pot head...

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Different style of lamp pot head...

You can see more of my Cute pothead over at my Etsy Store.. 

Randomeyes Boutique Interview

Who are Randomeyes
Boutique?

We are a small, family-run boutique based in Peterborough, UK, who
specialise in kitsch, quirky and one of a kind statement jewellery and
accessories in our own unique Randomeyes Boutique style! We have been making
our products since 2009, but Randomeyes Boutique was launched officially at the
Clothes Show Live 2010 and has been going from strength to strength ever since!

What makes Randomeyes Boutique so
unique?

Our jewellery and accessories share a uniquely quirky twist - they are
random everyday objects...with kawaii inspired googly eyes! Junk food, drinks, crayons, guns, donuts, cereal boxes...anything that shouldn't have eyes, now does! Why? Well it's a strangely humbling experience to make eye contact with a donut. Visit our website to see what we
mean...

Randomeyes Boutique takes an alternative view of the world and everything in
it. We think it's time for the everyday objects we take for granted to stand up
and be counted! Each and every item we create does more than just reflect your
personality and style...they have a unique personality of their own too!

Unlike many mainstream gumball and kitsch jewellery designers, Randomeyes
Boutique focuses on the concept of 'less is more'. We believe that when you
have a toothpaste tube with googly eyes hanging around your neck you don't need
any other charms or beads cluttering the chain to get noticed.

We even insist upon using black earwires, chains, clasps and findings on all of
our jewellery and accesories to really make a statement. Each item is presented
in a funky black Randomeyes Boutique gift bag, creating a truly unique, random
gift idea for someone special (or yourself, of course!).

What kind of products do you sell?

Our range includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, pins, magnets, mobile, charms, keyrings, hair, slides and mirrors. We also have a selection of limited edition and OOAK (one of a kind) items available on the website, for those who prefer products that nobody else owns, and a ‘Customeyes’ service, where you can request absolutely anything to be given the Randomeyes
Boutique treatment, and we will do our best to fulfil your request as closely
as possible!

We have just launched our exclusive limited edition Christmas
range, where you will find holly, Christmas trees, presents, fairy lights
and more...all with our infamous googly eyes!

We also have a special 'Charity'
section on the website, where we donate £2 to the mental health charity, Mind,
for each pair of Googly
Eye Studs sold.

Why was Randomeyes Boutique created?

Being lovers of all things kitsch and quirky ourselves, we understand how hard
it can be to find truly unique jewellery and accessories.

There are plently of kitsch handmade gumball and kawaii products on the market,
but they are all disappointingly similar in design, contradicting their
'uniqueness'. We aim to break the mould by producing a range of jewellery and
accessories that are completely original and unique in both appearance and
concept, creating statement pieces without compromising on our simple,
understated style.

Where does the Randomeyes Boutique
concept come from?

Our kitsch jewellery and accessories are inspired by a unique fusion of
gumball and kawaii styles, with a strong focus on simplicity and the
unexpected. It's the simple act of giving each our pieces their own personality
that sets us apart from the mainstream. It's all about appreciating those
smaller things in life that most people take for granted - a concept we feel is
all too often ignored

Who are Randomeyes Boutique's designs
for?

We are well aware that our statement jewellery and accessories have a
fairly limited market. Hanging crayons with googly eyes from your ears, for
example, is not everybody's idea of a good time. But we see that as part of our
appeal.

The whole point of Randomeyes Boutique is to provide a range of truly unique,
quirky jewellery and accessory products for people who want to be different and
stand out from the crowd. If you're looking for something more generic and
conventional, you're better off going to a high street store! We take great
pride the variety of product categories we cover, offering both male and female
customers the opportunity to buy Randomeyes Boutique products for themselves,
friends or family.

So, regardless of your age or gender, if you like to be different, share our
alternative view of the world and everything in it, or are simply a fan of
quirky, kitsch, retro, vintage, kawaii, gumball, or OOAK jewellery and
accessories, Randomeyes Boutique is for you!

Some weird and wonderful images...Strawberry Anarchy: Image Bomb 8

I wish I knew where all of these were from I just found them on my travels online! Hope you like them I found them interesting. I especially like the circle of feet. Inspiring stuff.

Blogged @ 11:11 - 11/11/11

Just for luck,or something , plus I felt like it and it's handy because you can schedule stuff like this so it happens and you can sit back and forget about it. So why not eh? :)

Baby DR Who Tardis Complete with DR Costume

Isn't this just the sweetest little costume? I love the added humour too :) from this thread on craftster

Inspiration for my Cutie Pot Head Growing Kit...

People keep asking me how I think of my ideas, so I thought I would let you into the process a bit more and start talking about my ideas.

The idea for this Growing kit actually came to me at a stupid time. My ideas always do, I dream some of them or they come to me when I am most tired, this was early morning when I couldn't sleep! My brain is always ticking away in Strawberry Anarchy land and all the skills I have learned over the years get combined together eventually until I come up with a perfect solution.

I studied Computer Arts and animation was part of the course so when I make character items I think of them as alive characters animated, so I already had it in my head that these little pot heads would be grown from a magical bean , sprouting out of their plant pots and popping to life. I thought it would be fun if you could really grow them then this idea came to me.

I loved magical things when I was small, I loved getting letters from the tooth fairy and the thought of Santa and the Easter bunny drove me to so much excitement that my parents had to keep Christmas and birthdays a secret until on the day or I would get so hyper I would have an astmha attack.

To me imagination and magical stories were the essence of childhood! Those were the things that made me happier and I have never let go of them because they were the happiest points that I remember. This growing kit was inspired by the tooth fairy and Jack and the Beanstalk, which I just loved.

I know I would have loved doing this magical little ritual and then being so excited when you see the results. It helps that I am a big child too so I know exactly what children like and children always love my work! So that was my inspiration. Here is some photos of the kit and the instructions below...




The reason why I say "adults of children" is because the kit contains super glue and the adult has to be part of the surprise, just read the instructions below and you will understand...

Instructions

1, Please note this kit should be used with the supervision of an adult at all times because of the small parts and super glue.

2, Give the contents of the bag to the child. The adult should keep the glue and the head out of sight so the magic is not ruined!

3, Tell the child a magical creature gave you the little bag containing the bean, plant pot, personal note and magic dust. This creature could be a goblin /fairy/ mermaid or other exciting creature your child is particularly fond of. Make up a fun story of how you met.

4, Have fun planting the bean with the child by placing the bean in the pot and sprinkling over the magic dust. Leave to sit in the kitchen over night.

5, When the child has gone to bed discard the bean and the magic dust. In their place glue the head onto the miniature plant pot with the super glue. Put the super glue away safely.

6, Next morning show your child the newly grown pot head and watch their face light up with glee! They will see a very cute magical plant with a little face has grown. The great thing is they get to keep it forever and display it in their room (and you don’t need to water it!).

7, Their little brain will be filled with magic and wonder as they imagine how the bean grew into this cute little plant. A perfect recipe for a lovely childhood memory!


Please let me know what miniature pot head you would like when you make your order (blue) (green) or (orange).

Also please include the child/ children name/ names because each comes with a personal note on nice paper depending on if it is a boy or girl this personal note is from the magical creature of course - not me - no no no!

I will choose the paper accordingly having their name on it to make it just that tiny bit more magical.

This is the only kit at the moment ! So grab it if you want it before it goes it will be a while before I manage to get more made up. ( need to get supplies)

The little pot head is handmade with polymer clay which is non toxic and the miniature plant pot is made from terracotta ! The finished product is under 1 inch tall! (Oh so cute and special )

The best things MOST DEFINITELY come in small packages.

Oh and one last thing- The first person to get a video of their child planting the bean and then the reaction to them seeing it finished will get their money back :) BUY HERE