I have been too quiet of late, so thought I would do a little update on The Oriental Magpie to ease myself back in.I have added some lovely new pieces to the site over the last couple of weeks, a sma...
I will put my hands up and admit it-I am rubbish at updating this blog. I'm one of those people who starts a diary, goes at it full of enthusiasm for a week...and then gives up.We are now settled in ...
I am very proud and excited to announce Ji Ji Kiki's new sister website, The Oriental Magpie.We have rounded up a very talented collection of designers and artists who create beautiful jewellery, sta...
Jolicious is running a competition on her blog to win the delicious Bubsie cake badges below.She is picking 2 winners on Friday, so hurry hurry!
And the winner is..... Chrissy!Pip refused to play ball with picking a name, but she did grudgingly hold the paper for me to take a picture!Check back next Friday for another competition to win a han...
Today I'm featuring one of my favourite online shops; Threadless.I discovered them a few of years ago, and been hooked ever since.They sell amazing t-shirts, all designed by independent artists and d...
Another giveaway, this time being run by ...Anything Indie to win one of my Little Fox necklaces. Yay!Closing date is the 12th June, so go enter (and Tweet and blog if you can :D )Good luck!!
Check out this awesome camera necklace, which Plastic Bat is giving away on her blog.But you'll have to be quick as it closes today! Eek!
And the winner is.....Number 3- Here Pretty Kitty!Well done! I have lots more competitions lined up for the next few weeks, so check back soon :)A few days ago I got a little package through the post...
A few days ago I got a little package through the post from the lovely Tracey, who owns online shop Nifty Thrifty.Wrapped in some tissue paper....... was this beautiful, corsage made from scraps of f...
As it's half term, and there seems to be hundreds of children around at the moment enjoying the sunshine, I thought I would feature a kiddie related shop today.More Cake Designs is a collection of qu...
Today's featured shop is The Thrifty Trendsetter, run by Kara and based in Oklahoma.She has only been open since last month and already has a healthy feedback of 9-pretty good considering how competi...
Summer is on it's way (apparently) which means an excuse to buy lots of lovely, feminine sundresses and wander barefoot along the beach.And buying a new dress naturally means that you should also tre...
As the majority of shops I have featured so far sell accessories and jewellery, I thought I would cover something different today, so have decided on the amazing Bailey Bowls.Bailey's Bowls sells gor...
I started this post on 7th May, a week ago, so I think it's probably about time I got round to finishing it...I have a bad habit that really annoys my boyfriend of making pots/cups of tea and then fo...
Thank you to everyone who entered the competition to win a piece of Ji Ji Kiki jewellery.I have put all (308 in total!) entries into the hat and the winner is....Well done! If you email me on emma@ji...
I thought that today I would cover an Australian site for my Antipodean readers.Rubi Rocket is an online shop who's influences range from 80s childhood, tattoos, rock n' roll and pin up girls through...
Today's featured shop is Lolo's, selling a beautiful mix of handmade purses, bags, jewellery and scarves.Lolo uses a mix of sewing, knitting and beading to create her gorgeous, usually one-off creati...
I am featuring another lovely Folksy seller today, and something a little different.Scribble Art specialises in creating original art for children’s rooms, but I'm a bit of a big kid myself so would ...
I've been thinking that it's nice to read about and look at the lovely things I feature, but I thought it would be lovely to run competitions to win some of these beautiful pieces.So...I have decided...
Today's post is not a very happy one as my little black and white gerbil, Jake, died today. I've had him about 3 1/2 years, which apparently is pretty good going for a gerb.He had a very happy life a...
Recycling (or 'upcycling' is the posh word I believe) is very popular in the crafty world at the moment and understandably with good reason.I have inherited a trait from my grandmother (and my dad co...
I joined Folksy this week (click on the image on the right to visit my shop) and am really loving it so far. It's so nice to be able to talk to other UK crafters (who talk about things happening in t...
Today I have decided to feature a wonderful little online shop I came across a few months ago.Meow Box Jewellery sells the most delicious looking hand crafted food jewellery alongside cute items from...
There is a vintage inspired feel to today's featured shop. PrettyParis sells gorgeous jewellery using vintage or vintage inspired findings.These mini chrysanthemum flower earrings are just lovely. Th...
Something a little different today, in the form of Pfeiffer Photos.All photographs are taken by self-taught photographers Chris and Tina and feature their home state of Oregon, USA.Subjects range fro...
Today's find is another Etsy store- Wonderland Boutique, who are based in Wales.Designer Amy handmakes tote bags, clutches, coin purses and pouches using beautiful colourful fabrics to create 'delici...
Today's scavenge comes in the form of old car parts. Etsy's Polarity take recycled steel auto parts and turn them into these lovely magnetic lockets.Each set comes with 2 or 3 interchangeable lids, a...
I have just come across a site called Silver By Fire which sell the most gorgeous handmade jewellery.The pieces are made from precious metal clay 'a relatively new innovation that allows for spontane...
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