Valentine's Giveaway Winner

Thanks to all who entered my little romance-themed giveaway!

I'm happy to announce that the winner - chosen at random - was commenter number three, Shandi Naugle, who said "I would choose blue, the most romantic thing my fiancée has done for me is get me flowers just because :)" - well, if that isn't romantic, I don't know what is!

I'll be in touch to find out her custom brooch design preference :)

Thinking of Japan

I am truly shocked and saddened by the events unfolding in Japan in the aftermath of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami. My thoughts go out to those affected by this, and their friends & families, it must be devastating.

Japan has been very much in my thoughts of late and so I have decided to try and make a little contribution of my own...something to help the relief efforts. (I've been inspired by Laura at Lupin, or the Bugs and Fishes blog and Mochimochiland's silent auction for Japan!)


For the rest of March, I will be donating a percentage of the sales from any Space Invader item sold to the Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal.

[EDIT: I have extended this to include any Space Invader purchases in April too.]

If you buy one of my Space Invader scarves, in either style, I will donate £8 (per scarf) - and if you buy a Space Invader badge, I will donate £2.50 (per brooch).


You can find these items on DaWanda, Folksy and also in my Bigcartel shop. Alternatively, you can always choose to simply donate via the Red Cross if you prefer.

Pretty Unique

I was recently excited to discover All Things Original, a great online treasure trove for lovely, unique things made by the hands of talented UK designers.

One item in particular which really caught my magpie-like eye was the 'Harriet' Shopper, made by Glasgow's own Showpony.



I love it because that print could not be more perfectly placed! Pretty *and* functional too. What's not to like?

Check out the All Things Original blog - http://theallthingsoriginalblog.com/ - which has features on their designers and other interesting things! They are currently featuring an interview with 'A Alicia' who makes beautifully sculptural corsages using colourful felt.

Discover DaWanda!

If you haven't already checked out the DaWanda website, which is essentially the European equivalent of etsy (prices are in Euros), then it's about time! In fact, this week would be ideal, as many sellers - including myself - are taking part in its Discovery Week.

During this week, every item on the site showing a little palm tree/desert island logo is 15% off the regular selling price. The promotion, which runs from Monday 22nd June (today) until Sunday 28th June, gives you this special discount when you purchase from a shop you have not previously purchased from before.

...All the more reason to get shopping, and find new & exciting goodies! :)

DaWanda is a great little marketplace for lovers of art, handmade items and homewares plus you can even view the site in your choice of three 'flavours,' namely English, French or German. Bonus!

A little sneak peek at a WildCat Designs creation from my little DaWanda boutique:



The Heart Brooch, in Lilac & Raspberry lambswool, started its life as a piece of knitting (created on my vintage mechanical knitting machine), was then felted and stitched to transform it into a cute wearable heart.