How Pinteresting is….. harrysdesk?
December 3, 2012
As no-one was forthcoming with another Pinteresting idea, I decided to make a board of the items available via my etsy shop this Christmas.
If you have been following along, you will know it has been a very slow year for harrysdesk. Although all the girls are now in school, I have missed my studio greatly. Unfortunately, I haven’t designed a decoration for Christmas this year, but still have some of the past years designs available.
I have a few more items to upload over the coming weeks, so pop back, if you like, and see whats new. I hope to add more owls, hair-ties and t-shirts…… so watch this space.
Now it’s your turn!
What should my next Pinteresting idea be?
You can choose by commenting below.
It can be as quirky or conservative as you like!
Spring Fair Photos
November 12, 2012
A quick slideshow of photos in case you missed our fabulous school fete.
The other half of a GIANT list of fete and fair tutorials and printables…. (Part 2)
October 27, 2012
- The Scrapbooking Jar by Crate Paper Blog
- Chalkboard Serving Platter by Wit and Whistle.
- Knitted Snake by Purl Bee
- Paper Fortune Cookies by design wash rinse repeat.
- Pebble Mat by Junk Hippie
- Clay bird ornament by JessicaJane Handmade.
- Owl cushion by button bird designs.
- Pillowcase shopping bag by Grow Mama.
- Mouse Ornaments by Family Fun
- Crocheted Washcloths by Purl Bee
- Monster Bags by harrysdesk
- Pram cards by The Pleated Poppy
- Salt dough Christmas Ornaments by Oleander and Palm
- Rice filled heating Owls for children by Just another Hang Up.
- Beaded Heart Wand by First Palette
- Circle Zip Earbud Pouch by dog under my desk
- Tea Bag gift Tag by The Studio Of Mae.
- Cardboard Horses by Design Sponge
- Mooshy Belly Bunny by Chez Beeper Bebe
- Felt Crowns by hellobee
- Easy Drawstring Bag by Purl Bee
- Recycled Book Bird Decoration by Under the Table and Dreaming
- Present Cards by Craft and Creativity
- Babies Triange Dress by Purl Bee
- Monster Slime by all things simple
- DIY ice cream sundae box by family bits.
- Monster bibs by stubbornly crafty.
- Cloud and rain mobile by dailylike recipe?
- Bunting by the yvestown blog.
- Lunchsacks by All people quilt.
Enjoy….and let me know if you think you might make anything.
Idea of the Day: Terrarium Necklace.
January 23, 2012
34 Handmade Gift for Little Boys + Little Girls….. with Tutorials
November 28, 2011
Ideas for Little Girls
Ideas for Little Boys
Little Kids
19 Handmade Gifts for Women and Older Girls…. with Tutorials.
November 14, 2011
Bliss Bomb: Plumage
November 2, 2011


Very Vintage…(7 year old)
April 16, 2011
Today 7 year old and myself had some very vintage girlie time at the Vintage Textile Show at Canterbury Race Course.
Thanks Caroline for letting us know about it.
We had a lovely time looking at dresses, fabrics and jewellery from across the past century.
The highlights of the day for her were buying some new knitting needles. 3 pairs!
…and having her hair done, 1930’s style.
I just had a lovely time hanging out with her… and the textiles weren’t bad either.
Favourite Things (2)
March 20, 2011
Another of my esty favourites is Wonderland Contraband
Bliss Bomb: Samara Hook of Piquant Jewellery
March 3, 2011
sh: hmmm… well, I’m currently a stay at home Mom with two gorgeous girlies who both keep me very busy! I love being a mummy and am really grateful for the opportunity to stay home with them (most days!) I love creating, op-shopping, baking, cooking, friends, good coffee, lazy sundays & photography!
hd: What did you think you would be doing when you were in school?
sh: A pilot… my dad seemed to have so much fun being one, I thought it would be a great job.
hd: So how did you move from wanting to be a pilot, to making beautiful jewelery?
sh: I’ve always loved being creative & enjoying doing crafts & sewing. I think my mum really nurtured this in me – doing lots of cross-stitch, crafts, sewing & knitting when I was younger (I still have a beautiful bear – a project one school holiday). During high school I made quite a few of my own clothes – my favourite was a skirt made of ties! I took a hiatus from doing much creating after I finished high school till my daughter turned up! Suddenly I had all this spare time & lots of nights staying at home so I started to make some jewellery for myself!
hd: I would love to see your tie skirt!
What is it about jewellery that captured your attention and started you down the path of making it over the other things you just mentioned?
sh: I’ve always loved different, unique jewellery. So I guess that comes across in the items I make. I have a short attention span, I love to get a result fairly quickly so I guess that’s one of the things that appealed to me about jewellery.
sh: AMAZING! I couldn’t believe that someone I didn’t know wanted to buy something I had designed and created. I’d sold lots of jewellery to family and friends before that first “stranger” sale, but I kinda always believed they did it just because they knew me.
hd: As the first ‘Friends of harrysdesk’ bliss–bombs for the year, what are you offering us?
sh: I would love to offer Harrysdesk friends 15% off the total of any purchase for the next 2 weeks! You can find my items at my Madeit store or in my Facebook sale album. Just mention the harrysdesk bliss-bombs when you purchase an item and get a discount!