Teapot Earrings Galore

I've started making my tiny teapot earrings again and putting them back into my shop :)  They're quite fun to make, and I'm getting better at making them match.  It's a bit hard not to make one spout longer than the other, or one with a slightly wonky handle...

They look quite cute on little ears, and I have a couple pairs myself that I like to wear.  I find these don't sell well online for some reason, but are the most common item I sell at craft fairs!  Hmm...

New Items: Teacup Earrings!

I've finally figured out a way to make teacup earrings!  It's taken a while, and a lot of wasted fimo, but now I feel comfortable with them and some are up in my shop!  More colours to come soon.  So far my favourite are these red polkadot teacup earrings:

Very cute, very alice!  I've seen a few people say 'alice' as an adjective, to mean 'in the style of Alice in Wonderland' - an interesing addition to the language!  But should I capitalise it?  I guess we say 'mesmerise' without a capital, and that word is from a man named Mesmer... hmmm!  Something linguistic to ponder on a Monday evening.

Tutorial: Make Tiny Teapot Earrings

My first tutorial!  I'm happy to say I've finally got my act together and sat down with painted nails to deliver a video on making my tiny teapot earrings.  Have a look - and try for yourself!  It's not as difficult as it looks to make tiny things!

All you'll need to participate: 2 flat earring studs, polymer clay (any colour), glue (such as super glue), and varnish (or in a pinch, clear nail polish).  Enjoy!

Make a Japanese tea set from polymer clay

Since this month is 'tea' month, and I'm off and away in Japan, I thought I'd make an appropriately themed post!

Here is an instructional video (not made by me!) on how to make a Japanese tea set from polymer clay.  There are some really good tips in here, and I may have to try and make it myself :)  Beware, the instructor's voice is calm and soothing and may make you very relaxed... ;)

March Giveaway!

This month is the month of Coryographies' first giveaway!  And in following the tea theme, the prize will be a lovely package of my tea items: a Tea Shop Bookshelf Necklace and matching Teapot Earrings!

One winner will be selected very officially from my upturned cloche hat:

The way to enter: there are three ways to enter your name in the prize draw!  Do all three and get your name in the draw three times!  

The first way is to follow my blog.  The second is to follow my Facebook page.  The third is to follow me on Twitter (@Coryographies)!  Do one, two or all of these, and then comment on this post saying which ones you voted by!  Make sure you let me know which ones you voted by, so I know how many times to enter you in the draw.  If you're already following one of these, it counts in the current draw as a vote - just mention to me which of these three voting methods applies to you, and your name will go in my magic hat!

You can enter the draw until midnight GMT on Sunday, March 25th - I will draw the winner and notify them on the 26th!  Check back here on the 26th to see who won, along with some riveting pictures of the prize draw, though I will notify you myself if it's you  to make sure you're aware and so I can get your address to post your prize :)

Good luck!

P.S. You can be from anywhere in the world and I'll pay postage to send it to you... I wont make you pay to get your prize or anything ;)

Tea Making Tips!

Are you sure you're making your tea correctly?  Here's an instructional video from 1941 that will put you straight!

March Sale!

Ok, so January's sale was 5% off with a special coupon code.  February's sale was a free pair of tiny bookshelf earrings with any two bookshelf necklaces purchased.  So I've decided for March to have a bit of a theme month:

A 'tea' themed month!  Expect celebratory posts about our beloved beverage.  Also, my cute Tea Shop Bookshelf Necklace is regularly £30, but will be reduced to £25.  Be sure to check out my other tea items as well!

So we can celebrate a tea-flavoured month by adorning ourselves with our favourite comforting cuppa!