A big thank you

As some of you may have been aware, both the Nedbears and Krafted Keepsakes shops have been unavailable for the last 10 days. This was caused by an enforced server move, the timing of which was beyond our control.

I am pleased to say that both shops are now back online and we apologise for any inconvenience caused during our enforced outage.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Many thanks for your patience,
Lesley

Click here to visit Nedbears - the place for all your Bad Taste Bears
Click here to visit Krafted Keepsakes - to see our range of designer handkrafted keepsakes.

Something different.

I have always liked things that are unusual. I enjoy making cards that are different and individual and I hope that comes across in my designs. I have developed a range of wedding ring pillows, so far just six but it is something that I will to add to in the near future. Each pillow varies in style, ranging from simple, classic designs to lace & pearl combinations. The one shown here is a Celtic design, entwined hearts. The smaller picture shows the embroidery detail. Each pillow is handmade and therefore, completely unique - no two pillows are the same.

A perfect gift for any Bride & Groom. It also makes a nice keepsake - one of my satisfied customers has hers on display, next to her wedding photo.

Why not have a look in our shop

A week before the party

A week before the party I received a phone call from one the girls DH works with, asking if I could make 40 cards for the party. "Great" I thought. Then reality kicked in - to be able to do this I would have to design at least two samples and quote for them, get the customer to make a final choice and decide on the words inside, all by Friday and it was Thursday evening!! I was given a pretty free reign on the design and by the end of Thursday I had two samples, a quote and a selection of words for the inside. DH duly delivered everthing Friday morning and by 9 am I had a call to confirm the order and instructions to begin making "design 1", but could I make it 45!!

Well, I worked on them on and off for most of the weekend, finishing off on Monday.

45 cards finished and waiting to be packed!

This was my first big order, only ever having made one or two of the same design before. A big THANK YOU to Sarah, for giving me this opportunity.

Sarah said...

Once again Thank you BIG time Lesley!!!!The cards look great and everyone was impressed and asking where we got it.A custom-made handcrafted card really makes a difference! Most of all I really appreciate you doing this on such short notice.Next time I will try to place orders well in advance ;-)You are our Hero!xoxo

15 September 2008 13:06

New cards

Having made this one for a new baby boy a while ago, I thought I ought to get on and make one for a baby girl too.





Both are available from my shop

How Krafted Keepsakes began.

I had a successful afternoon card making on Tuesday but as they are for birthdays this month I can’t show any pictures as it will spoil it for the recipients!

I have been making cards for many years now. I started with cross stitch cards and went on from there. I enjoy making cards, the buzz you get from giving a card that you have made along with the reaction you get when it’s opened. I’d never really thought about selling my cards until one day, whilst at my mother-in-laws, she said to me that she had kept all the cards that I had ever made for her. She then proceeded to produce a handbag where they were all kept. It was quite strange seeing all my efforts together and how my style had changed over time. It was then just a short step, an injection of confidence and a lot of encouragement from my family to start selling my cards and Krafted Keepsakes came to be. Now I daren’t send “shop” bought cards to my family & friends as they’ve come to expect a “handcrafted” creation!



paul said...

Dear reader of Lesley's Blog and posted comments as a recipient of some of Lesley's hand made cards. I really can't put into the appropriate words how pleased I am to receive them and how cherished they are,treat your loved ones to Lesley hand crafted cards for those special occasions.

05 September 2008 20:45