I have created a new little friend  - His name is Little Bear and I was thinking of putting him and his friends on my Folksy site but before I do I would like some honest opinions about  him. I know I can trust my Minti friends so here are some facts about him and a picture, please feel free to leave a comment.

• He is crocheted from Baby wool and filled with fibre fill (Like in a duvet) so he is fully washable.
• His eyes, nose and mouth are stitched on so no loose buttons.
• He would have to carry a label " not intended as a toy" as he has no safety marks.
• I was thinking of retailing him at about £4. (plus P&P in the region of £2 to anywhere in the uk at first)
• I will be putting white versions of him on for sale at first and then possibly take orders for other colours or white bears with Blue/Pink etc coloured ribbons

Let me know what you think and what occassion you might buy him for.

Many thanks

Clare

I enjoy crocheting and have decided to put it out there for others to see so I have put some pieces on Folksy, a craft website where people can sell their  handmade crafts. Its a lovely site and such a great place to find gifts that are unique and special.

I have a little shop called "The Blanket Box" where I am selling some handmade crocheted baby christening/baptism shawls ,I only have a few for sale at the moment but I am really enjoying making some more to put on. My shop is here: www.folksy.com/shops/Tinker  please feel free to pop along and have a little browse and whilst you are there I am sure you will find some other little shops selling some beautiful things.

Hey there, I thought I would return to have a little nosy round to see if anything has changed on Minti but it looks like the same happy friendly place that I love.

So a quick catch up, Elliott is now 6 months old! and Amy is nearly 5 and starts big school in September can you believe it!

I am well and the hubby is still working hard and looking after us all. Hopefully when I have a little more time I will post some photos.

Take care

Clare x

Just thought I would pop pass and let you know that I am still alive and all is well. Elliott is a very contented baby and still sleeping well through the night. Amy on the other is hand is getting a little challenging with her behaviour and I am trying to be understanding but she is being very trying, she won't listen to anyone and won't do as she is asked, leaving the house is taking longer and thats not down to getting Elliott ready just Amy refusing to do anything for herself. The other day she called me stupid and just sat screaming at the top of her voice like she was being murdered god knows what the neighbours must have thought!

I am at the point where I feel I may need some professional help with her and I am thinking of asking my health visitior for advice although this makes me feel that I have done something to her to make her behave this way and I feel that that something might be having Elliott, I love her dearly and I am trying to involve her but I don't like her very much at the moment which has left me worrying whether I can cope with two. If anyone has any advice or even some kind words they would be gratefully recieved.

Take care

Clare xxx