TT: Christmas Wish Bracelets

In keeping with the Christmas theme I've got going at the moment, I thought I'd highlight a product I developed this time last year. 

I really need to redo these photographs

My Christmas wish bracelets are a great stocking filler - the popular wish bracelet style, a charm on a waxed linen thread - this time on a card with a Christmas themed poem. The idea behind wish bracelets is pretty simple, when you tie the wish bracelet around your wrist you make a wish, and by the time the bracelet thread wears thin and the bracelet falls off then your wish will have come true!

Charm can be anything you choose!

It's a super cute idea, and priced at just £1 plus postage, these bracelets would make fantastic stocking fillers, plus, you can choose what charm you'd like - so choose to suit the recipient, or perhaps choose something Christmas themed. Or you could have it with their name on, or a word that you'd like.

Wish bracelet with a name on - my name to be precise!

TBT Spoonie Bracelets

It's throwback Thursday time folks!

Today, we're going to be looking at my spoonie bracelets. I freakin love these bracelets, because they mean so much to me. As you'll know if you're a regular reader, I suffer from various chronic illnesses, and as such, declare myself to be a spoonie. (If you're unfamiliar with the term, check out  Christine Miserandino’s post about ‘spoons’ in her blog about having Lupus.)

One of the things that really helps with chronic illness is knowing that there are people out there who understand you. I have a smile on my face every time I post out one of these bracelets, because I know they're going out to someone just like me. As such, I designed these bracelets to be super comfortable, and easy to wear, even on a high-pain day, or a day when you're struggling with sensation. If you want to find out more about how these are made, check out this blog post I did a while back.

They come in a range of different colours, with different meaning behind each colour. Although of course, you can just choose a colour because it makes you feel special.

• You can get a cute blue bracelet, if you suffer from chronic fatigue (or M.E.) as it's also known - like I do! #spooniebuddies
• Fibromyalgia sufferers can get this funky purple version.
• Have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? I've even got a zebra stripe to fly your flag with!
• Pink is famously the colour for breast cancer awareness, it's also the colour for breastfeeding awareness - so if nursing is the thing that's sucking all of your spoons, this is the one for you.
• Mental illness can also be really draining (again, I know first hand on this one) - and this bright green bracelet represents that.
• Or perhaps you'd like one to represent anxiety or OCD? Then it's the turquoise bracelet that you need
• Last but not least, there's this gorgeous glitter version available too!

Of course, if you want a colour which is not readily available in stock, please don't hesitate to get in touch via my etsy shop or my facebook page - it may take longer than my usual 2-3 day turn around, because I'll have to order the elastic in, but I'm always more than happy to make customised designs.

You also have the option to purchase matching earrings with these. Although these don't have the 'comfort' value of the bracelet, they're a great way to make a statement on one of your good days.

What helps you remember to always keep a spoon in the bank?

TBT: Wish Bracelets

Today's throwback Thursday is one of the oldest products in my shop. I first came across the concept of wish bracelets when I received one in my goody bag for supporting the Molke kick-starter (I've waxed lyrical about my love of Molke a lot before, so I'll leave it for the moment). My wish bracelets come on a KPD card, with a poem explaining what they are and how they work. The different versions each have a different poem as well.

My wish bracelet

The simplest style of wish bracelets is this charm version - it's a simple charm tied onto a waxed linen thread, with the idea that you make a wish when you tie the bracelet on, and when it falls off, your wish will come true!

Close up shot of a charm wish bracelet

I've also made this lush mermaid version - these are a bit trickier, as the shell won't thread onto the waxed thread, so I had to find a way around it, but I managed it.

Close up shot of a mermaid wish bracelet

I've also got these personalised ones, where you could have a word or name put on. I also have a bunch of different colours to choose from, I've got brown, white and black listed in my shop, but I've also got at least purple and red in stock, and it's easy enough to get hold of different colours, so if you have something in mind, drop me a message over on my facebook page.

Close up shot of my mermaid wish bracelet

I always finish the ends of my wish bracelets with a simple clear bead, I feel it really adds to a more finished look.

The back (ends) of one of my wish bracelets

These are one of the cheapest products in my shop at £1 each - and I can do discounts on bulk buys as well. Don't forget, it's only 2 months until Christmas day today! (eeeek!) So I'll leave you with this picture of my Christmas wish bracelet. A perfect stocking filler.

My Christmas Wish bracelet

TBT - Princess Bracelets

Today's throw back Thursday is a throw back all the way to my first product for Katy Page Designs. My princess charm bangles. Each charm bangle has three charms, carefully chosen and influenced by different fairytales.

Rapunzel is a purple wrapped bangle with a frying pan, a tiara and of course, a hairbrush!

Snow white is a red wrapped bangle with an apple, a hunter’s bow and arrow and that infamous mirror.

Cinderella is a blue wrapped bangle with a pumpkin, her fairy godmother’s wand, and a beautiful glass slipper.

Sleeping Beauty is a pink wrapped bangle with a castle, a crown and a spinning wheel – don’t worry, it doesn’t have a real spindle for you to prick your finger on though!

Belle is a yellow wrapped bracelet with a rose, a book and a cute little teapot!

Alice is a blue wrapped bangle with a mushroom, a teapot and a watch. Alice is a limited edition bangle - there are only two of these available, so if you want one, pop on over to my etsy shop

TBT: Wish Jars

Hi Everyone and welcome to another throwback Thursday. This weeks throwback is going to be about my wish jars. Now I absolutely adore these little beauties, and they're one of the best sellers in my shop. Whether they're going to be a stocking filler, or just a little gift to remind someone how much you care. Currently I have 4 different wish jars available through my shop, but there's another one or two (or four) in the works, so keep your eyes peeled.

The fairy godmother wish jar is without a doubt my most popular out of all of them - with a magic wand suspended by magic, and full of glitter - it's the perfect gift for any godchildren you might have.

My Fairy Godmother Wish Jar

This cute little fairy in a shower of fairy dust I actually made nearly 20 of for party bags for a fairy themed birthday party (it was awesome, the kids were totally convinced the entertainer was a real life fairy).

My Fairy Wish Jar

The mermaid version only has gold glitter in - it makes me think of golden sandy beaches. It's got a real shell suspended in it, and the poem talks of mermaid kisses.

The Gold in the Mermaid Jar makes me think of sunny beaches

Last but not least is the tiniest little angel wing - a perfect gift for someone who's having a tough time or who needs cheering up.

A beautiful Angel wing finishes off the quartet

TBT Cluster Earrings

Happy Thursday Folks

Todays throwback is to these cluster bead earrings - how lush are they? I made the white version first, and I've made some other versions including these adorable baby blue ones and a pair in hot pink.

White Cluster Bead Earrings

Let me know what colours you'd like to see? As I write this I'm thinking about maybe a rainbow version, or a couple of different colours tied together? What do we think?

Blue Cluster Bead Earrings

Does anyone have any pictures of these in action? I'd love to see them