Presents in the post

Gifts from Lucy Jackson Designs

You may have read some previous post with regards to a UK Etsy Swap that I took part in, well my secret summer sant was Lucy of Lucy Jackson Designs.  Much to my delight I was sent three fabulous thank you cards, which will be saved for special thank you notes once the baby has arrived (assuming that gifts arrive with the baby!). I also received a small notebook which is the perfect size for carrying in a handbag. Thanks for the beautiful gifts Lucy.

Lucy also makes some fabulous jewellery - have a look at her site if you get a chance….

Bag Ladies Unite

Vicky Riley makes some really lovely bags, purses and greetings cards and has a great looking website and blog.

Vicky also runs the Handbag Designer/Makers Blog that focuses on designers from the UK. If you’re looking for an individual bag that has been made in the UK then this is a great place to start. If you’re a designer based in the UK drop her a line, I’m sure she’d love to hear from you!

Vicky has kindly featured Little Black Duck on her blog entry for today - thank you Vicky!

Home Sweet Home

Poppy Talk Handmade

Originally uploaded by LittleBlackDuck

This month Little Black Duck are participating in the Poppy Talk Home Sweet Home virtual market.

As the market has only just started I can’t give you any feedback on sales, but if you’re interested in taking a table or even sharing a table with some other creative friends have a look at the market schedule and apply for your table today!

15 Minutes of Fame - Little Black Duck on the TV

Well it was bound to happen eventually…Little Black Duck products have made their first TV appearance!

 

My Apple Print PVC Wash Bag was featured on one of last week’s episodes of Big Brother. Ok, so maybe it wasn’t quite 15 minutes worth of coverage, but it was there on the screen as bright as day!

 

Fame and fortune - Etsy Best of the Week

Each week a member of staff at Etsy HQ selects their favourite new products from all of the amazing new stuff available for sale on the Etsy site. This week Anda from the Marketing Department at Etsy has been keen enough to spot my newly listed Orange Suede Storage Bag and kind enough to list it in her picks of the week. Thanks Anda!

 

 

 

Sneaky peek

Earlier this month I wrote about a couple of swaps that I’m taking part in.

I have pulled together my contibution for the UK Etsy Secret Swap and here’s a little teaser……

 

 The lucky recipient should get their parcel in the next day or so…will it be you?

Professional chatting

So, tonight I was supposed to be attending a local networking event. For one reason or another I didn’t get myself organised in time and didn’t get a place booked. This is daft of me as the Networking with Style group covers the Shrewsbury and Telford area and is an excellent way of meeting new people and promoting my business.

It is in the diary for next month and I have promised myself that I will definitely attend….maybe I’ll book myself in tomorrow!

NEW - Leather Moo Card Holder

Have you discovered moo cards yet? They’re fabulous little cards, made right here in the UK. You can buy from one of thier many ready-made designs or better yet, upload your own photos for something truly unique. They have any number of uses ranging from mini business cards to gift tags, invitations or even mini bookmaarks. Have a look at their site for some inspiration.

I’ve got some moo cards that I use as small marketing business cards, swing tickets and some new ones that I’m using for product care information. I found some fab tins from Beautifulthings over on Etsy and have been using them to carry around my moo cards. However bearing in mind that my company is based around leather and suede accessories I thought it was about time I designed a new product for the range that I could use instead….. 

The new leather moo card holder is currently available in pink leather for an introductory price of just £6 (click here to buy). There will be more colours to follow once there is a gap in my production schedule! 

Dodgy dogs

It has been reported in the news today that dog fighting is on the rise - they say that there is no such thing as a bad dog, just a bad owner…..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/the_p_word/newsid_7433000/7433411.stm

Alarmingly in Shropshire the fighting dogs have taken to using knives in their battles…..

 

We found the rubber sword in the garden when we were digging out one of the beds at the weekend. Do you think we should get it carbon tested to see how old it is?

Father’s Day

Father’s Day is fast approaching and the stress has begun! They always say that they have everything they need and not to buy them anything. This will of course be only partly true!

The Little Black Duck web site has now been updated with a Father’s Day department to help you navigate your way through the gift buying jungle.

There are no cards on the Little Black Duck web site (the talent only reaches for far!) so here’s my favourite  from Bombus - she has a fabulous card made with letters cut from vintage maps