A time for change....

***A Time for Changes***

Hi there Followers.. You may have noticed there's been a few new additions to Taupo this past month with the introduction of FABRIC ACCESSORIES.

This range includes Flower Rings, Brooches and Hair Clips.. even a few Ballerina Hair clip Holders!!! Eventually I'm home to add a vintage range with keyrings, bagchanms and magnets. It's always daunting trying out new ideas..but thankfully the excitement far outweighs the fear and I love that feeling of achievement and the flutter of butterflies when you recieve good feedback.

So.. its a new Year and a time to embrace changes..hopefully Taupo will continue with it's current success and things will move forward fresh and renewed.

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I have my first ever CRAFT FAYRE in March.. given that I usually only make items to request it's a whole new challenge for me and I'll actually have stock prepared, ready-to-go!! I'm really looking forward to socialising and meeting like-minded people who knows I may even get a few sales..bonus..

In the meantime I'm left to prepare!!!  Oh my.. what to make, what to take...the mind goes at 100miles an hour... and with 3 weeks to go I'm no further forward, hahah.. Of course I'll take a few of my popular makes, but as I've never been to a craft market let alone held a stall I want to try an appeal to many different tastes.. Friends and family have been an amazing support as usual throwing ideas at me~everything from *Kiddies Lunch bags*, *Peg Bags*, *Patchwork Tea Cosies and Caffiteire Covers*, *Fabric Coasters and Placemats*... so dont be suprised if you see some of these items added to my Taupo Creations Fan Page..!!!

 We also have Valentines Day on the horizon for which I'm currently making up some vintage heart hangers with roses and lace. I'm such a "Hopeless Romantic" and as I've aged, I'm more fancyful and feminine in my choices.. though the same could never be said of the husband.. haha...Bless him, but he has other attributes such as his ability to make a mean stir-fry so he can be forgiven..=)

I'll post some photos of the new hearts next week and I'm hoping you'll like them as much as me.In the meantime I'd like to wish you all...........

love and hugs

from Liz at TAUPO

xxx

Introduction

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Hello there and a very warm welcome to Taupo Creations.

This is my blogsopt and here I'm hoping to give you occassional insights to my world, which on occassion can be a wild and wacky place to be!!! Alongside which there will be information on new products, ideas and creations, special offers, personal achievements and even a few inside tips, patterns and instructions so that you too can make homesewn crafts for your loved ones.

Firstly, I think I should tell you a bit about myself and how I came to be a work~at ~home Mum, discovered my love of sewing and creating plus those special people who have inspired , motivated and encouraged me to follow my dreams , who alongside my fans on Facebook, have enabled me to continue making unique, bespoke items just for you.x

ALL ABOUT ME

This is me........and my name's Liz.

I was born in New Zealand some 40 odd years ago.... gulp that seems like forever away on occassion!! haha.

My mother was a beautiful, warm and loving Aboriginal woman who was both creative and a huge inspitation in my life , my father was a family loving Welsh man.. full of ethics and values with high expectaions for his 2 daughters. I think if both were still here they'd be proud of what we've achieved... Everything I've ever done has been with a view to making my parents proud, even though I have no doubt they would have loved me regardless..

Anyway, we emigrated to Britain when I was 8 and I've lived in the same area all my life, going on to have my own family and home.. its been an experience at times but I really wouldnt change a thing or I wouldnt be who I am today.

All of my family have artistic attributes.. from pottery making , to metal work, sewers , knitters and wedding stationary..so I guess somewhere along the line it was inevitable I'd find my creative side and it took a huge health scare to push me in the right direction ~that combined with lots of love, support and belief from some amazing friends.

Which brings us to Taupo Creations.....its going to be a journey of discovery which I'm hoping you'll join me on..I'm looking forward to it and hope you will too.xx

Much love

Liz