Ok, I know I've been AWOL for a bit, not that it matters I guess cos I'm not sure if anyone actually reads my ramblings!?
So when I've not been uber busy with the full time job and battling the snow & ice, I've been concentrating on my folksy shop www.folksy.com/shops/cocoboho which has provided me with a few candle sales and excellent feedback!
I've also done a couple of craft fairs at the Metro Centre and the Mushroom Works.
I wanted to share with you 2 great shops that I found.
First up we have www.amylevinson.co.uk
Amy has a cardboard clock kit, complete with high quality clock mechanism, and the idea is that you build & design it yourself! Only 15 quid for the carriage clock- bargain! Ace pressie idea :)
Then we have www.westergaarddesigns.co.uk This store makes me wanna go into product design! Something for everyone, and the furniture is divine!
Saturday 11 December 2010
Tuesday 26 October 2010
Sunday 17 October 2010
coco_boho candles
now on my website :)
www.victoriamcdonaldart.co.uk
I've really got into my candle making of late. I LOVE scented candles, but found that shop bought and mass produced candles didn't smell that much, so I'm very generous with the fragrance oil I add. I walk into my room and I can smell my candles when they're not burning! I love sourcing and recycling interesting vessels for the soy wax container candles, mostly from charity shops which means that if you purchase a candle you're being charitable and environmentally friendly- everyone's a winner!
I only use soy wax. It is a natural, plant based wax processed from natural soya bean oil. It produces a clean flame that has less soot & co2 emissions than other waxes, making it an eco friendly choice for you home. Soy wax has a low melting point which is safer and also aids scent throw when burning. Soy wax is easily cleaned with warm soapy water.
Have I sold you on them yet?! I'm currently taking orders for christmas presents at the moment but hope to have a Folksy shop up and running soon :)
www.victoriamcdonaldart.co.uk
I've really got into my candle making of late. I LOVE scented candles, but found that shop bought and mass produced candles didn't smell that much, so I'm very generous with the fragrance oil I add. I walk into my room and I can smell my candles when they're not burning! I love sourcing and recycling interesting vessels for the soy wax container candles, mostly from charity shops which means that if you purchase a candle you're being charitable and environmentally friendly- everyone's a winner!
I only use soy wax. It is a natural, plant based wax processed from natural soya bean oil. It produces a clean flame that has less soot & co2 emissions than other waxes, making it an eco friendly choice for you home. Soy wax has a low melting point which is safer and also aids scent throw when burning. Soy wax is easily cleaned with warm soapy water.
Have I sold you on them yet?! I'm currently taking orders for christmas presents at the moment but hope to have a Folksy shop up and running soon :)
Thursday 7 October 2010
Thursday 12 August 2010
Wednesday 11 August 2010
Thursday 15 July 2010
Work in progress...
Skulls. Ok, maybe a little dark... but there's various reasons behind this exploration- mortality, avoidance, truth, spiritual contemplation, finality, wisdom.
I like skulls, colourful ones. I don't have a plan for this one- 8 sketched skulls, to be decorated as and when the notion takes me... it'll probably turn into a collage/mixed media piece knowing me :)
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