Love for Lino

When it comes to buying art I am more likely to buy an original hand pulled print than a painting. There is something slightly primitive about lino printing that appeals to me and lino printing is an art form that you can do anywhere...

Where Men are Men

Men! What a pain they are at Christmas. Socks? Novelty toys? Beer mats? What do we buy them? Well Folksy has the hand made solution to buying that difficult "man" present.Black Beard, fun felt disguise by Lupin Handmade. For those...

Stamps

I love getting post, the allure of an unopened parcel, the excitement of tearing off the wrapping! My postie knows me by name now I get so much stuff through the post (not the best thing for my bank balance tho!). The Postcrossing...

If you go down to the woods today...

Well, if you you went down to the woods yesterday... Or the beach, or the park, or just stayed at home and enjoyed a sunny back garden, you might have indulged in the wonderful Bank Holiday pursuit of a great British picnic.There...

Knit and Stitch

It's been said before but I'll say it again - Folksy Folk are a craft lot. You'll recognise a Folksy crafter - they are the ones with dark rings under their eyes, bleeding fingers and a twitchy shoulder from too much stitching, crocheting...

Lets get Tweedy!

Before we know it autumn rolls in and its time to break out the cosy jumpers and new season knits. Its also the prefect time for tweed. I love tweed, and this season I'm on the lookout for a great tweed coat, but in the meantime I've...

Temporary Tattoo

Tattoos, the ultimate permanent form of self expression, clothes can change - tattoos are for life. Well some are, these wonderful tattoo inspired items offer a less permanent solution, whilst still being a form of self expression....