Life Chez Snail is currently very much focused on the shop… we’ve now finished dismantling things and have started constructing, which feels like quite a big step. We want to make a big impact when we open up and so I’m very busily making things with which to decorate the shop. The big window will need filling and we intend to have a monthly/six weekly change of display. For the grand opening I’m planning a ScrapHappy window, with all sorts of examples of what you can make with scraps… thank goodness for all those ScrapHappy blog posts I can look back on for inspiration! As well as the window, I want the shop to be a riot of colour, both in terms of the stock and with lovely decorations.
So I’m wondering if you would like to help? Sandra (Wild Daffodil) contacted me and offered to donate some decorations and suggested that others might also like to do the same. Before her email I hadn’t even thought of asking for contributions, but since you are so encouraging about this project, perhaps you would like to add something tangible too? I’d love to have things to put in my ScrapHappy display, or decorations for the shop – garlands, bunting, pictures, wall hangings, mandalas, mobiles – anything that fits with the making and mending ethos of the shop. All crafts are welcome: textiles, yarn, spinning, weaving, paper, printing, dyeing, painting, woodwork… whatever takes your fancy.
I’m keeping several of my recent makes under my hat so that I can share them in future ScrapHappy posts (I don’t want to steal my own thunder), but here’s one example of a decoration that I have completed. This crochet chandelier was from an unwanted kit (from the Little Box of Crochet, alas no more) that I acquired from a friend.
If you would like to add to my collection, I’d love to hear from you.
The Snail of Happiness 
arlingwoman
/ February 6, 2022Wow, what a good idea. A few years ago, when we exchanged a hat for felt sand dollars, I made a sea creature mobile for a friend’s grandchildren. I will think on it.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 6, 2022Thank you!
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itwasjudith
/ February 6, 2022The shop project is now reaching an exciting and rewarding stage 🙂
I have some handmade pieces – see links below:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/496698526/
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/941013373214419/
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/483717659913606/
There are various repurposed wood pieces, from little boxes to desk tidy and even a little display shelf. And then little needleworks etc.
I could email some pics for your perusal if you like?
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The Snail of Happiness
/ April 13, 2022Sorry, somehow this message completely passed me by at the time… it’s been so busy!
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iamsimplyhooked
/ February 6, 2022Hi Jan, I have some scrappy crochet scarves that are destined for Knit for Peace, and I would be very happy to ‘lend’ them to you for your window display first. Let me know if you would be interested, and I’ll see if I can look out anything else too.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 6, 2022That would be lovely… I could send them on to KfP afterwards, if that would suit.
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iamsimplyhooked
/ February 7, 2022Perfect – if you email me with your (or the shops) GPO address I’ll get them posted down to you.
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Over Soil
/ February 6, 2022Still can’t believe you’re so close.
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katechiconi
/ February 6, 2022I’d gladly offer, but you’re so far away, and if I make something, I want to be sure I have the time and energy to finish what I’ve promised…. I shall applaud from the sidelines. However, if you want to use any of my ScrapHappy photos, I’d be delighted to give you use of them. Do you need an ‘inspo book’ of ideas for your customers? That might be one way I can contribute.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 6, 2022That’s a brilliant idea. We plan to give lots of links for people to find inspiration online, but a book to browse through would be a fabulous resource.
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katechiconi
/ February 6, 2022Let me know if there’s anything you want from my past projects. I can do tutorials too, if they’re needed.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 7, 2022I’ll certainly let you know. If you do fancy making a little something to decorate the shop, I’d be really delighted – there is no time limit and no pressure as I’m hoping the shop is going to be open for years to come!
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katechiconi
/ February 7, 2022OK, I’ll think on it and let you know. However, I may have my hands full, or eventually, be a bit short of time, if you know what I mean.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 7, 2022I really do… there is absolutely no pressure.
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Helen
/ February 7, 2022Good luck with your shop. I’ve clearly missed previous posts about it.
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Wild Daffodil
/ February 7, 2022Ooo exciting! Thanks for the mention. It is lovely to think of us all gathering with you in your shop, represented by some Scrap Happy projects. 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 7, 2022I’m hoping I might see you for real in the shop one day!
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nanacathy2
/ February 7, 2022I have very nearly finished my latest fabic scrappy box. Gladly you can have it if you would like it?
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 7, 2022Oh, wow, that would be amazing
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DawnGillDesigns
/ February 9, 2022*thinking* If I can think of anything that will be decorative yet using my special scrap, I’ll let you know.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ February 9, 2022thank you!
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