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19/07/2014

Bridal & hen-do craftiness!

Girl On Purl Action is very proud and privileged to announce that we will be working with Bella Nuvia Bridal Shop on numerous projects!

First thing is that my bridal flowers are available to order in store as is my 'Mr + Mrs' bunting which can be personalised to add on surnames and both can be made in any colour and size!

Secondly is the introduction of the new hen parties!

Bella Nuvia is proud to be hosting afternoon tea including sandwiches, cakes, tea, coffee and bubbly with the added bonus of craft entertainment, provided by me! We will be undertaking all the 'appropriate' hen do crochet, knitting and fabric creations or there is the alternative option to make something for your own wedding such as flowers, garters and more to add that extra personal touch!

Thirdly(!) is the Bella Nuvia open day on the 21st September!

There will be a flash sale of 10% off all bridal and bridesmaids dress (cant go wrong there!) for one day only as well as free hair and beauty consultations. I will be providing DIY wedding craft demonstrations on how to cut the cost of the big day (so you can spend more on your dress ladies :p) as well as adding the more important personal touches that help make your big day extra special!

It will include such things as general decorations, table numbers, paper decorations, flower garlands, lighting and more!

There will also be an opportunity to sign up to my more exclusive and personal wedding flower craft course in which you can learn to make your own yarn, button or fabric bouquet at a ridiculously low cost! Impress your groom, family and friends by having your own handmade flowers which you can keep for years to come!

We will also be providing free refreshments aka tea and coffee and Natalie will be on hand all day to help you out with all your bridal needs!

This event is FREE and no appointment is necessary! Just pop in and say hi!



11/07/2014

Forced to work...born to craft! Staying motivated is hard!

For those of you that know me, you will know that on top of running my workshops, getting my catalogue made up in time for my August shop launch (exciting!), this blog and decorating events I also work a day job.

I have just had a lovely week off in which I went to London with the boyfriend and as a result I have done very little work but came home feeling refreshed and motivated. That did not last...

Staying motivated is difficult when you know you are back in the day job tomorrow, the kitten needs to go to the vets, food shopping needs doing, the washing needs doing and the building work in the bathroom needs arranging. Its very easy to lose your love for what you are doing when you feel like you are working yourself into the ground and not getting very far very fast.

We however do not take enough time to congratulate ourselves on the small achievement's which all add up to the larger achievement! In my 'week off' I've co-organised a craft event for September, started organising future classes, arranged meetings, worked on projects (albeit personal but still need doing!), designed 2 big projects and ordered lots of supplies and written this blog!

Oh I also finished a community project to be seen at The Flyover Fest in Liverpool this weekend! Not bad going...

I often have off days...like today..in which I will scour the internet for things that cheer me up, make me feel like I'm not on my own (even though I am a one woman business) and just generally give me a kick up the arse to stop feeling sorry for myself, to organise my time and remember why I'm getting into this game in the first place :)

Here are a few of my favourite pick me ups!

Bink from Pearls & Swine's business advice - saved me from the depths of despair a few weeks ago!

Betty Pamper's sassy self-employment advice to help pull me out of a creative slump!

Henry Rollin's story - coz I love him and he is right! Take the plunge!


Google's top 'motivate me' search result! - a little bit too 'american' for my taste but some really nice points in here!

Gratitude is happiness. Happiness is motivating. Be grateful more often by thinking about who and what you’re happy for, or by telling someone.

Applies to everyone who loves their hobby!
You are doing great! So don't stress :)

How do you stay motivated??

01/07/2014

Other interesting yarn bombs from around the world!

After the success & popularity of Liverpool's new yarn bomb for the Street Art Festival & Biennial I've been researching other interesting yarn bombs from around the world!

Here are a few of my favourites!

DISCLAIMER: GOPA CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR HOW LONG YOU SPEND LOOKING THROUGH THE PAGES & PAGES OF YARN BOMBS ON THE INTERNET

Bee happy!



Love the colours




Keeping warm




NYC charity tree sock bomb




A touch of reality





Squid tree! Jolly!




This is probably my favourite! 


A very warm looking house







People are always asking "why?" when they see yarn bomb's but the answer is simple...why not!

You tell them Rocky!



Sadly my computer is having a wobble and the pictures where all supposed to contain links to their original sites but since that would not work I have just listed them below!


http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/nyregion/a-hamlet-wrapped-in-yarn.html?_r=1
http://www.streetartutopia.com/?p=10322
http://blog.mywebroom.com/2013/10/01/12-amazing-examples-of-yarn-bombing/
http://www.millikencarpet.com/en-US/designcenter/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=105
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yarn_bombing.JPG
http://thischarmingmum.com/2012/12/12/hump-day-hobbies-yarn-bombing-guest-post/



What is the best yarn bomb you have ever done or seen? :)