Handmade Monday 41
November 6, 2011
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Posted by Wendy
So, another week and another Handmade Monday. I don’t know where time goes but I suspect it’s true that it goes faster the older you get – a little bit like slightly cruel version of a roller coaster.
It continues to be busy here and there’s a lot of family plaques being ordered (and therefore made)
family plaques being painted
lots of art hangers (I never tire of making these, they’re such fun)
children's personalised art hangers
and this is an adaptation of other plaques but I’m listing it on the website too as it’s slightly different:
welcome to the Reynolds' house
This particular one will be travelling to South Africa next week in a suitcase. The jute string hanger instead of the wire makes it easier to pack (so there’s no worries about the possibility of misshaped wire).
I’m thinking I may use jute more often instead of wire, but yet again that might be something to put on the ever-growing “January to-do list”. My reasoning for the delay is that plaques on the website will need rephotographing, then editing and uploading (which is quite a big task given the amount of plaques on my website). I just haven’t got the time right now.
My “January to-do list” is growing by the day; I think perhaps I will still be working on it in January 2013 
In other news, in case you missed it (where have you been?) my clock giveaway will be being drawn on Tuesday so there’s not much time left. That little announcement does mean the much-awaited 100,000th visitor has been and gone (I wish I knew who they were!).
That’s it from me, so welcome to your Handmade Monday . . .
Categories: Handmade Monday
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Tags: add your craft blog link, children's art hanger plaques, handmade monday, personalised plaques
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Wendy – that is just too scary having a January to do list… hope that having a rest and sleeping is currently topping it! I really like the jute string, it so suits the design, love it.
I have visions of you beavering away in your workroom and being brought hot meals and drinks as sustenance to keep you going. I love the jute string it really suits your little red gingham embellishments
Nah, I’d starve to death if I had to wait for someone to feed me round here
Love the ‘welcome’ sign (especially as it has my surname on it!!) xx
Love the cottage plaque so pretty, hope it enjoys the trip.
I can’t believe it’s November, do we have to think about January too?
Well, I like the jute, and as always your plaques are so cute. I starting to work on Christmas, finally.
I have abandoned all lists for next year and just concentrating on the here and now for the moment! Glad Handmade Monday is still going strong Wendy and am sorry to have missed so many weeks but am glad to be back with my new blog.
Congrats on your stats too, what an achievement.
Lisa
Lovely to have you back too
Wow!!! you’re a truly a plaque-making machine! very efficient and very prolific. im in awe!
time passed by quickly, something keeps us entertained and there is always something to show on the blog 
its good to be busy
well done! its lovely to see so many varied designs and motifs. you;re an expert on plaques now!
Hi Wendy,
Your plaques are gorgeous as usual. I still haven’t completed last January’s list yet. I’m not sure I have enough paper to write a new one
Hi Wendy,
Thanks for another handmade monday and well done on reaching over 100,000 visitors, what an achievement. I like the look of the wire hangers however i find string and ribbon much safer and easier, especially for people like me who given half a chance would end up impaling an eyeball or piercing a nose with a piece of wire! (accidentally of course). x
I love your plaques as always, and i think the jute looks reall good.
I love the ones for children’s latest masterpieces, I might have to get one of those for myself
Congratulations on achieving 100,000 visitors that’s certainly a cause for celebration!!
A January to do list? Ohhhhh nooo, I can’t even get my head around a November one. Lovely plaques as always, and I prefer the jute to the wire
I have a January to do list too!!
Wow congratulation on achieving so many orders you must be rushed off of your feet
Thanks again for hosting Handmade Monday Its always a pleasure xxx
Congratulations on reaching the big 100,000.
Your family plaques are coming along great, they look like fun.
Thank you for hosting HM, it’s always a pleasure to see what everyone has been doing.
Jan x
Hi wendy
Hopefully all is ok this time : 0 )
We are hoping to do linky parties so once I figure out what I’m suppose to do now registered,, I hope you’ll join in.
Gotta feeling it may well start January!!!
Lesley
The Bathtime Team
Yes, all good thanks! January could be a good time to start and people have more time then too x
What a fantastic milestone, over 100,000 visits. The hard work you put into your site shows, your range of plaques is fabulous.
A list for January? Goodness I’m still working of this yr and way too far behind. Like your plaques done with the jute string. Hugs Mrs A.
Congrats on reaching that blog visitors milestone
You are so organised having a January to-do list – no wonder you’ve so many orders with all your hard work.
Alison x
Ha ha I know the feeling, the never ending to-do list! I agree the jute string looks lovely. Very homely : )
Thanks for the lovely comments. I think maybe my January list is more to do with procrastination than organisation!
Hello Here I am at last lots of blogs to visit. Loving the new house design Wendy very funky – the trees on either side are fab to. I have a never ending “To Do” list – I tend to pick 3 things of the list and make sure I do them………… hah who am I kidding lol
. Well most of the time I’m pretty good.
Off to check out the other blogs.
Anita
Oh the weeks are definately getting shorter. I can’t tell you if it is an age thing, as I’m getting older too.
Congratulations on reaching 100,000 visits. A great achievement. I haven’t been around much, so look forward to catching up with you all again. I’ll be watching with great excitement over the next few weeks with all the fantastic projects you all produce. Thanks for hosting Handmade Mondays!
Congratulations! Now on to 200,000 visitors!
I like the look of the jute but I also like the look of the wire. You could offer the two as options, but it might create a lot more work for you to do.
Congrats on reaching 100,000! Wow! Love your little plaque ‘production line’! I like the jute – I made a couple of things using hemp cord – its nice to use a natural material Mich