Quote of the Week!

April 2, 2018Quote of the Week!Scarlett Willow DesignsComment

It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.jpg

Today is the first day of "Just A Card" Week and the prompt for today is "You".....so this is me! I create handmade, statement jewellery using sterling silver, gemstones and accents of gold. My inspiration for my work comes from the forest I walk in every day with my dogs :-)⠀ ⠀ #jeweller #designermaker #justacard #thisisme

It's the start of "Just A Card" week and thought this was a perfect quote for this week's Motivational Monday! I'm really looking forward to discovering some amazing designer/makers⠀ ⠀ #jeweller #designermaker #justacard #motivationalmonday #smallbusiness #happydance #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness

It's a seaglass day today! I love seaglass but because they're so irregular in shape,they can be awkward to set. Slowly slowly... #jeweller #designermaker #handmade #seaglass #seaglasspendant #morvorendagrow #beachvibes #beach #onthebench #benchpegselfie #benchlife

Latest commission....Three lucky teachers will be getting these at the end of the school year! The classes are named after different trees (right up my street!) so we have two pendants of Ash leaves and a keyring of a Poplar leaf, all handmade in sterling silver as usual. Get in touch if you would like to commission a piece of jewellery #jeweller #designermaker #handmade #giftsforteachers #endoftheschoolyear #schoolsoutforsummer #leafpendant #leafkeyring #

Couldn't have said it better! #Repost @justacard (@get_repost) ・・・ COME CLOSER! Read the small print. If ever anyone says your work is expensive show them this! It's now expensive - for the most part Artist, Makers undercharge for their work. Especially given how much time, skill and hard graft goes in. So next week let's TELL THE WORLD about the amazing things which wonderful makers create and why it's worth voting with their wallets for diversity and creativity! HAVE YOU MET today is about JUST A CARD - introduce your friends to the campaign. It will be back again after JUST A CARD WEEK! Incidentally please note PINS SELLING FAST - if you want one be super quick. If today's post makes you want to shout YEEEES!! Then please do - add a comment below if you agree people often don't realise just how much goes into HANDMADE and INDEPENDENT. Hooray for you! 🎉 • • Image from @sparklyforyou 👏👏👏 #makersformakers #wearethemakers #supportthemakers #capturemycraft #sharinghandmadejoy #prettycreativestyle #slowliving_create #buyfolk #prettycreativelife #seekinspirecreate #thenativecreative #handmadeisbest #modernmaker #bestmadehandmade

Sometimes you just have to get a little uncomfortable⠀ ⠀ #jeweller #designermaker #quoteoftheweek #instaquote #getoutofyourcomfortzone

Looking forward to this, better get planning! #Repost @justacard (@get_repost) ・・・ JUST A CARD WEEK INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE! Join us for some FUN! Monday - tell your story - what you do - what you make, whether you run a shop, own a business or simply love and value creativity. Tuesday - share what our message means to you - why sales make such a difference - not only to your bank balance, but also to your psyche - they're a lift - a boost - a hop, skip and a jump! Or simply say loud and clear why it's important to value independents. Wednesday - is all about community. Your favourite shop or stockist, someone wonderful you met at an event , friends you share a studio with, or a great neighbouring shop. JUST A CARD is all about mutual support. 'We rise by lifting others@- don't forget!! Thursday - is back to work. Share. your fab new website or your wonderful range of prints, ceramics, textiles or written a book perhaps? Are you an exhibition promoter or museum curator? Do you work with Independent shops? Thursday is about promoting what you do - JUST A CARD WEEK special offers even - If you've got it flaunt it! Friday - let's party like there's no tomorrow - it is Friday after all!. THE HAPPY DANCE - take pictures, post Instagram stories, movies, just you or with friends. Every time you buy something from an independent business an actual person does a happy dance! SO TRUE - SO SHOW US! Join in whenever you like. The only important things are ALWAYS use our Instagram TAG - @justacard and always use our hashtag #justacard . But most important- SHARE! Tell the world - Let's make a HUGE NOISE about HANDMADE and INDEPENDENT! Type - Bring it on in comments below if you'll be joining in!👇 #justacard #wemakecollective #makersformakers #wearethemakers #supportthemakers #capturemycraft #sharinghandmadejoy #prettycreativestyle #slowliving_create #buyfolk #prettycreativelife #seekinspirecreate #thenativecreative #handmadeisbest #modernmaker #bestmadehandmade

Is there anything better than a fresh delivery of silver? Yes! A fresh delivery of silver with chocolate! Thank you @cooksongold 😊 #jeweller #designermaker #silver #chocolate #jewellerlife

While I was in Saltaire at the beginning of May for a show, one of my newer designs prompted a comment from a lady that got me thinking.⠀ ⠀ This particular piece isn't even in the shop yet (I know, I know, I'll get it done!) but here's a picture that I've just snapped....These are my "Vine" lockets, the top slides up the chain allowing you to pop a little note or love letter into it. So what was the comment that got my thinking, I hear you ask......this lovely lady asked me if it was possible to place a loved ones ashes into it and have it soldered shut and I replied "Of course!"⠀ ⠀ Memorial jewellery isn't a new thing. The Victorians would wear lockets containing photos and locks of hair. More recently, memorial jewellery has moved on again to feature cremation ashes, whether of our human loved ones or our furry family members, sometimes in lockets and sometimes set in resin. I've set some of the ashes of my own Burmese cat into resin and turned them into a wearable piece of jewellery.⠀ ⠀ So, I'm thinking of offering this service, placing ashes into "Vine" lockets or creating pieces in my own style that would incorporate your loved ones ashes. What are your thoughts on this? Is this something you would like?⠀ ⠀ #jeweller #designermaker #handmade #britishcraft #makersgonnamake #memorialjewellery #ashesjewellery #locket

Not the usual wildlife we see in the forest! #jeweller #designermaker #forest #inspiration #morningwalk #forestmanagement #dextercows