Bye to 2012 and hello to 2013

Well despite this year being one of the wettest years on record (thank you rain - for washing away the dreaded hosepipe ban!), I'm sorry to see the back of 2012.

Its been a great year and one in which I have celebrated a special birthday in Finland closely followed by the country coming together for the whole Summer in celebration of the Queens Jubilee and the Olympics. In the middle of the Summer, Malcolm and I were lucky enough to be picked as finalists for the BBC TV show,  Paul Martin's Handmade Revolution which was broadcast in October. We were also lucky enough to visit Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, which were part of America which we had not been to previously (both of which are recommended).

Anyway, as 2012 bows out, I look forward to welcoming 2013 and all it brings and I would like to express my best wishes to everyone a peaceful and happy New Year.

I will leave you with a couple of my favorite photos from my trip to Finland.

The circus elephants have arrived in town.....................

Well it was a bit of a wait, but finally the circus elephants have arrived.

After many evenings and weekends of staining material, stitching and stuffing, I have a few little circus elephants available for sale just in time for Christmas. These will be the only circus elephants available before Christmas so if you see something that you like please contact me as soon as possible at  ellen.johns@blueyonder.co.uk

Sales will be on a first come first served basis. Prices include postage and packing in mainland UK using 1st class Royal Mail. If you require any other type of delivery e.g. next day delivery, then this will be an additional £6. For countries outside of mainland UK please contact me for prices.

Paypal is preferred method of payment although a cheque is acceptable. However if paying by cheque the  elephant will be posted once the cheque has cleared through the bank.

Please note - my circus elephants are not toys and are therefore not suitable for children under the age of 14.

Anyway, here they are..................

Below is Holly and she is 10 inches tall. She has green ears with chocolate polka dots and wears a sea green tutu.

Below is Pandora and she is 10 inches tall. She has pink ears with creamy polka dots and she wears a pink tutu.

Below is Molly and she is 8 inches tall. Molly has red and white patterned ears (which are very Christmassy) and she wears a pink tutu.

Below is Flora and she is 8 inches tall. Flora has floral pattered ears and wears a sea green tutu.
SORRY I HAVE BEEN ADOPTED.

Below is Rosie and she is 8 inches tall. Rosie has red ears with small white polka dots and wears a pink tutu.

Below is Eliza and she is 8 inches tall. Eliza's ears are pink with creamy polka dots and she wears a pink tutu.

Time to update the blog

Hi everyone

Sorry I have been away from my blog for too long.

Since returning from holiday in October I have had a busy few weeks. The appearance of my little circus elephant on Paul Martin's Handmade Revolution on BBC2 in mid October and a craft fair on 29 November (which I was also organising!) has meant that the last few weeks have gone crazy. Anyway, I've been busy sewing and, as a result, have a handful of circus elephants available for sale. I plan to put photos on my blog this weekend. I will post an update on twitter when they have been loaded on the blog and, if you have emailed me enquiring about my elephants I will also contact you by email.

Watch this space.