In my opinion it is a design fault in genetics that we weren't all born with pierced ears - we would have no excuse not to wear fabulous earrings. I love earrings - I can't leave the house with bare ears and I own hundreds of pairs. I also own hundreds of odd ones too! Folksy has a huge selection of quality jewellers and silversmiths so, to save you browsing, I have chosen a few of my favourites. Red Red Red by Ravenwolf Design
Jellyfish Earrings by Felicity Taylor
Paper Earrings by Crowns From Ashes
Vintage Peacock Dangle Earrings by Decade Design
Steampunk Clock Hands Earrings by Mollie Magpie
Pink Sunrise reworked vintage earrings by Made With Love
Lemonart Earrings by Lemon Art
Japanese Dragonscale earrings by Corvus Chainmaille
Heart Studs ~ Fine Silver Earrings by Murano Silver
Green turquoise earrings by Blue Forest Jewellery
Pink Tourmaline Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings by YOSA
Beez Kneez by Lej Jewellery
Lego Spacemen Earrings by The Bothered Owl
Jellyfish Earrings by Felicity TaylorPaper Earrings by Crowns From AshesVintage Peacock Dangle Earrings by Decade DesignSteampunk Clock Hands Earrings by Mollie MagpiePink Sunrise reworked vintage earrings by Made With LoveLemonart Earrings by Lemon ArtJapanese Dragonscale earrings by Corvus ChainmailleHeart Studs ~ Fine Silver Earrings by Murano SilverGreen turquoise earrings by Blue Forest JewelleryPink Tourmaline Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings by YOSABeez Kneez by Lej JewelleryLego Spacemen Earrings by The Bothered Owl
We are definitely in an age of Hand Made and re-discovered crafts with an emphasis on natural and sustainable and you can't get more natural the wood! Folksy has a great selection of artisans working in wood, whether it's carving, turning or decorating. Natural wood has such a warmth to it and has the appearance of being only one step away from its source. I hope you like this selection. Scottish Oak wood bracelet by Eastfield Design.
Brown Wood Bracelet by Happy Beadz
Handmade wood hearts by Cookies Corner
Pedestal Clock by Inglecraft
Red Wood Jasper and Brecciated Jasper Necklace by McPherson's Miscellany
Hand turned ball point pen in Lime wood,with green hardware by Pens of Perfection
Tree by Portraits in Wood
Ceramic creatures on wood by Wiktorski Ceramics
Apple wood Potpourri bowl by Turning-time
A ring in a Harlequin of wood by Tree Gems
Set of Three Rustic Natural Wood Candleholders by The Log Basket
Hurricane Keyring in Roupala Lacewood by Wood Jewellery
Brown Wood Bracelet by Happy BeadzHandmade wood hearts by Cookies CornerPedestal Clock by InglecraftRed Wood Jasper and Brecciated Jasper Necklace by McPherson's MiscellanyHand turned ball point pen in Lime wood,with green hardware by Pens of PerfectionTree by Portraits in WoodCeramic creatures on wood by Wiktorski CeramicsApple wood Potpourri bowl by Turning-timeA ring in a Harlequin of wood by Tree GemsSet of Three Rustic Natural Wood Candleholders by The Log BasketHurricane Keyring in Roupala Lacewood by Wood Jewellery
Red alert is the color of Panic.... I love red, I love it with a passion so I have been searching out red Folksy finds this week so that you can share my enjoyment of all things red. 
Red Racoon by Wollies. The Racoon is back! He is dashing and dazzling in red and would look striking pinned to a jacket or a satchel.
Red and Black Punk Scarf by Wild Cat Designs. Perfect for any punk moments which come over you - for instance, when you feel like Dennis the Menace or Minnie the Minx! 
Upcycle Christmas Red Stocking by The Posh Scarecrow.This is an entry for the Sue Ryder - Folksy Upcycle Christmas Competition, have a look at the blog for details.
Cute Red Felted Tub by Snowdrops and Daisies. Crocheted in organic wool and felted. 
Lambswool Red Pencil Scarf by Sara Carr. have designed and knitted this scarf using 100% lambswool, so it is lovely and soft. The pencil is a beautiful bright red colour.
Red plant Cards by Lou Weasel Designs. Set of 2 notecards with red plant illustrations. Both cards are landscape format. 
Red Beaded Cuff by Hooked Yarn. This is a real statement piece! A wide cuff, crocheted in wire with a variety of red beads, with a ring and bar fastening. 
Scandinavian Red Hare by Dee Beale. 'Scandinavian Red Hare' was hand printed by myself on a Japanese B5 Gocco Machine.
Red as Red can be Newborn Fiery Cotton Pixie by Cheese at Four Pence. This is an all-cotton, anti-itch, super-cute hat that will last well into the spring. Who could resist? So, tell me about your favourite red item on Folksy and I'll go check it out. Post the link to it in the Comments box.
Red Racoon by Wollies. The Racoon is back! He is dashing and dazzling in red and would look striking pinned to a jacket or a satchel.Red and Black Punk Scarf by Wild Cat Designs. Perfect for any punk moments which come over you - for instance, when you feel like Dennis the Menace or Minnie the Minx! Upcycle Christmas Red Stocking by The Posh Scarecrow.This is an entry for the Sue Ryder - Folksy Upcycle Christmas Competition, have a look at the blog for details.Cute Red Felted Tub by Snowdrops and Daisies. Crocheted in organic wool and felted. Lambswool Red Pencil Scarf by Sara Carr. have designed and knitted this scarf using 100% lambswool, so it is lovely and soft. The pencil is a beautiful bright red colour. Red plant Cards by Lou Weasel Designs. Set of 2 notecards with red plant illustrations. Both cards are landscape format. Red Beaded Cuff by Hooked Yarn. This is a real statement piece! A wide cuff, crocheted in wire with a variety of red beads, with a ring and bar fastening. Scandinavian Red Hare by Dee Beale. 'Scandinavian Red Hare' was hand printed by myself on a Japanese B5 Gocco Machine.Red as Red can be Newborn Fiery Cotton Pixie by Cheese at Four Pence. This is an all-cotton, anti-itch, super-cute hat that will last well into the spring. Who could resist? So, tell me about your favourite red item on Folksy and I'll go check it out. Post the link to it in the Comments box.
Pencils are the best invention - ever! Look at what you can do with them - draw, scratch your head, clean your ears, jab the annoying person next to you.... I think pencils are great. The design hasn't changed much during the history of the pencil and it is ergonomically designed to be held comfortably. Fortunately the content has changed from lead to graphite so that we are not poisoning ourselves as we chew distractedly on the end. So, let's take a look at some pencil inspired Folksy items and make our mark!
Large Pencil Cushion from Dinky Daisy
Coloured Pencils Photoprint from Dyche Photography
Pen and Pencil Set from Turning Time
Bird Print Pencil Case from Leanne Woods Designs
Pencil Case from Paper Spoon
Personalised Teacher Rubber Stamp from Skull and Crossbones
Pen Pot from Malcolm's Creations
A5 Drawing Sketchbook from Chalk Hill Studio
He Says He Can Hear The Forest Whisper from Hidden Eloise
Large Pencil Cushion from Dinky DaisyColoured Pencils Photoprint from Dyche PhotographyPen and Pencil Set from Turning TimeBird Print Pencil Case from Leanne Woods DesignsPencil Case from Paper SpoonPersonalised Teacher Rubber Stamp from Skull and CrossbonesPen Pot from Malcolm's CreationsA5 Drawing Sketchbook from Chalk Hill Studio He Says He Can Hear The Forest Whisper from Hidden EloiseLabels: Drawing, Earrings, Hand Made, Hidden Eloise, Illustration, Pencil, Pencils
Did you know that here at we have a Facebook page? We welcome suggestions for themes for our blog posts and our FB page will also keep you updated with our latest news. Why not pop along there now and like us? We look forward to hearing from you.This week's theme is Scandinavian Style, suggested by Emily Mackey on our Notes page. Thanks Emily!
Little Red Birds Needle Book by Very Berry Handmade
Scandi Peg Bag by Blonde Design
Hot Water Bottle Cover by Edify
Scandi Colour-it-yourself Poster by Summersville
Heart Decoration by Made By Dolly
Dala Folk Horse by Court and Spark
Norwegian Greeting Card by Hannah Cook
Robots in Love by Mengsel
Over the Knee Socks by Legyviel in Rivendell
Red Riding Hood by Sally Boyle
Song Thrushes in Scandinavian Red by deebeale
Scandinavian Style Reindeer by Button It
Lingonberry Mittens by Hattie's Heritage Handknits
Little Red Birds Needle Book by Very Berry HandmadeScandi Peg Bag by Blonde DesignHot Water Bottle Cover by EdifyScandi Colour-it-yourself Poster by SummersvilleHeart Decoration by Made By DollyDala Folk Horse by Court and SparkNorwegian Greeting Card by Hannah CookRobots in Love by MengselOver the Knee Socks by Legyviel in RivendellRed Riding Hood by Sally BoyleSong Thrushes in Scandinavian Red by deebealeScandinavian Style Reindeer by Button ItLingonberry Mittens by Hattie's Heritage HandknitsLabels: Blog, Denmark, Hand Made, Norway, Scandinavia, Style, Sweden, Uk