vicky riley

2010-09-20T07:20:00.000-07:00

I have another new web blog address-
www.handmadebyriley.blogspot.com
as well as my bridal blog.

Unfortunatly I will no longer be posting anything on this blog

New Blog!

2010-03-04T04:00:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted on the blog for a while, but I should be back shortly with some new projects. I also have a new blog featuring my new range of wedding clutches at
www.vickyrileyweddings.blogspot.com

Sale Continues!

2009-06-18T13:10:00.000-07:00

The sale is still on . . . .

* S * A * L * E

2009-06-09T07:47:00.000-07:00

Roll Up Roll UP its S A L E time. My etsy shop is full of amazing buys at the moment, lots of cute purses at amazing prices! There are pretty summer purses ideal to take away, or ones which would make ideal birthday gifts!!!

* * * S A L E * * *

2009-06-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

www.vickyriley.etsy.com

I'm having a stock clearance

The Audrey Clutch

2009-05-19T10:15:00.000-07:00

New ivory Duchess satin clutch, perfect for a summer wedding

The Greta Purse

2009-05-19T08:14:00.001-07:00

Newly added to etsy today!

The Genevieve clutch

2009-05-19T04:37:00.000-07:00

Now available at www.vickyrileyweddings.etsy.com

Agnes on Show

2009-05-19T03:09:00.000-07:00

Today Im showing in the wedding showcase on Etsy. Agnes in Ivory is available to view
by following the wedding showcase link on the Etsy front page
www.etsy.com

Etsy item of the day blog feature

2009-05-02T00:43:00.000-07:00

http://etsyitemoftheday.com/etsy-wedding-card-handmade-card/

One of my wedding cards has been featured as item of the day, which is wonderful news!

Mable, betty and Judy

2009-04-27T12:45:00.000-07:00

Meet the new purses which are now for sale in my etsy shop

Ding Dong who's getting married!

2009-04-23T01:48:00.000-07:00

Well if you are you should take a peek at my new range of wedding clutches, which I've just added to my etsy shop

The Grandparents

2009-04-23T01:45:00.000-07:00

An old picture of the Grandparents in one of the many plays they did, which we found in a pile of old photographs.

Sew Hip - April issue

2009-04-23T01:25:00.000-07:00

Sorry its been a long time since I've posted so I thought I better get writing about all of the things I've been up to since last year! Gosh a lot has happened since November! One very good thing was that a pattern I produced was featured in April's issue of Sew Hip. It is a how to guide to making a simple framed purse with a appliqued balloon on the front. It covered 5 pages and I was chuffed to see my name in print.

2008-11-20T06:05:00.000-08:00

Well I've just finshed uploading a range of new purses into my etsy store and there are quite an assortment of purse designs. I've also added more items in the sale, and there are some nice pieces that would make perfect Christmas presents.

2008-11-20T05:53:00.001-08:00

Etsy Purse sale

2008-10-21T03:42:00.001-07:00

To make room for all the new purses that I'm making at the moment, I'm selling off some off my purses in my etsy shop at a brilliant price for the next couple of weeks. They're really cute and would make ideal girly gifts for friends and family this chrismas. Take a look at www.vickyriley.etsy.com

The Hollies Food festival and Craft Fair

2008-10-20T11:59:00.000-07:00

Thankfully the weather held and the sun even shone this weekend for the first of the craft fairs I've booked on the run up to the festive season. I had such an amazing time setting up the stall with my friend gill and selling our goods to the nice people who had come out for the day. The hollies is a brilliant farm shop that stocks everything you can imagine and at the weekend they held a food festival along with a fantastic craft fair. I was positioned nicely opposite the coffee vendor and the hog roast, and was quite pleased with my spot (I love food!). I had so many lovely comments about my things and was really happy that Gill sold so many off her fantastic girls hair accessories, and that a lot of my purses were snapped up as presents for Christmas stockings.

Manchester Craft Mafia Christmas Market

2008-10-11T00:48:00.000-07:00

Sorry I've been totally rubbish at keeping my blog upto date recently. Thought I'd mention a craft fair I'm taking part in, in December. It has been organised by the Manchester Craft Mafia (http://www.manchestercraftmafia.com) and will be at the Whitworth Art gallery on the 13th and 14th December.

New things

2008-09-08T02:30:00.000-07:00

There are lots of new stationary bits been added to my etsy site at the moment

My new Etsy shop

2008-09-05T01:13:00.001-07:00

This week I've been making more wedding congratulations cards and more wedding clutches which can now be seen in my new shop . . . .

vickyrileyweddings.etsy.com

a BIG thank you!

2008-09-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

Oh gosh I've been a bit rubbish at posting anything new in my blogs recently, probably because I've been so busy getting lots of new stock ready. Its been over a month since I lasted posted anything and was so surprised to find such a huge response in my inbox to all of the blogs that I've been featured in over the past month.

http://decor8blog.com/2008/08/05/etsy-take-five-tuesday-3/
http://www.parsiri.com/2008/08/11/like-sugar/
http://peasandbees.typepad.com/peas_and_bees/2008/08/lovin-these.html
http://bluemossgirls.blogspot.com/2008/08/more-coin-purse-love.html
http://fashionmefabulous.blogspot.com/2008/08/project-design-coing-purses.html

Thank you x x x x

Uk Bag designers

2008-07-28T12:57:00.000-07:00

The blog which I have created about designers in the UK who make handmade bags is slowly beginning to build up into a nice little resource directory for those who want to buy handmade. Sometimes its easier to go and buy things of the shelf from one of the many over exposed stores that line every high street, but isn't it nice when you can buy an item that you know is exclusive.
http://handmadebagsuk.blogspot.com/

Thank you as well to Little Black Duck who wrote a lovely post- bag ladies unite, about both me and the new blog!

Cushion

2008-07-23T04:51:00.000-07:00

I've added a cushion to the store that I made at the weekend. I took the pattern idea from a book called Sew Easy by Jane Cumberbatch. There are lots of fun projects in there including a large laundry bag which I fancy attempting and adding my laundry girls print on.

2008-07-17T02:59:00.000-07:00

I've added lots of new goodies to my etsy site ! ! ! !

A week away does the world of good.

2008-07-15T05:30:00.000-07:00

i had such a fantastic week on my holidays last week. I spent a few days in London, visiting galleries, eating cake, drinking coffee, attending life drawing classes, eating more cake, taking the eurostar to Paris, shopping and so much more. I'm yet to develop the pictures as I didn't have the digital with me and had to buy a single use camera, which felt a little like going back into the dark ages. Whilst everyone was snapping away, I had to click and wind on, but hey ho.
Whilst in London I visited the - China Design Now Exhibition, which was really interesting and well worth a visit. I also went into the most amazing fabric shop- The cloth House, on Berwick street. They actually have two stores, and it was the newest one which I was totally in awe at. It had such a beautiful collection of linens and vintage ribbons that I have ever seen, and the coolest sales assistant, who was dressed in a trendy 40's style.
Fortunately the day we traveled to Paris the weather was glorious, and it took a while to adjust to the sunlight. We took the batobus(river boat) along the seine and enjoyed fantastic views of the Eiffel tower, Notre Dame and all the other popular scenes from the water. We also spent hours walking the street of Monmartre whilst enjoying the best creme brulee icecream I have ever eaten.

Clutch bags

2008-07-04T06:16:00.000-07:00

I've made a selection of clutch bag styles which I've just added to the website. I'm not sure yet when they will go on sale, as I will be away next week, YEY! Lucky old me! Fingers crossed if all goes to plan, I'll be spending a couple of days in the big smoke visiting lots of gallerys and many shops, and then a day in Paris. I can't wait, and I'm going to take my camera so I can take lots of pics which I will blog when I get back.

Jolaby

2008-05-28T08:15:00.000-07:00

I've recently been asked by Jo at Jolaby to have a collection of my purses for sale at her new boutique Dare Boutique in Huddersfield. The shop will be opening on 2nd June, but if you can't get there visit the fantastic website www.jolaby.co.uk which has some fantastic bag designs.

Pleats Please

2008-05-24T04:06:00.001-07:00

I found this dress in Zara and just had to buy it to wear out for the weekend! I love the pleated front, and I'm thinking of trying out something similar with a clutch design as I have bought some large clasp frames that look really funky. So much to do, so little time to do it in!

2008-05-24T04:01:00.000-07:00

Well at the moment I seem to be spending all of my time making purses (I will upload some new images very soon!) so it was a welcome relief to escape the sewing and design this card for a request.

Tigerprint mention

2008-05-07T08:56:00.000-07:00

Those lovely people over on the tigerprint blog have mentioned my website. How fantastic! They design a lot of the card collections for Marks and Spencers, and I'm always having a little look in store to see what they've been upto and so I was thrilled to get a mention.
As a fan I decided today to post an entry for the monthly card design competition that they promote, this months theme is fashion illustration.
You can view my entry and the blog entry @
http://tigerprint.typepad.com/tigerprint/2008/05/vicky-riley.html

Wedding invites now available to buy

2008-04-29T08:35:00.000-07:00

Today the new site
www.vickyrileystationery.com website has gone live and are for sale at notonthehighstreet.

The new www.vickyriley.com site

2008-04-29T08:31:00.001-07:00

I've been promising myself that I will have a new site up and running for so long now that I can't wait to get the final bits done and dusted. The majority of it is up now although there are lots of silly spelling mistakes and I need to add in some links to where you can buy the items from.

Purses

2008-04-29T08:26:00.000-07:00

I've finally managed to finish the collection of new purses that i've been working on lately. I have drawers full of bits of fabric, buttons, lace and ribbons, so i've decided to put them to good use and make something a bit creative out of them. Let me know what you think.

Its been a while . . . . .

2008-04-29T08:13:00.000-07:00

but I'm back!!!!! What a fab day its been today, the sun is shining and it finally feels like life is really good again. And i've also been working on lots of bits that I need to tell you all about, new websites, new goodies and new plans.

A bit of fun!

2008-03-20T10:21:00.001-07:00

girl with a bun
Originally uploaded by vickiii

Instead of working on photoshop scanning in some new drawings, I thought I'd waste some time playing around with some of my old images (eek I never can stick to doing one thing! I always get sidetracked). I used the pencil crayon effect on a image and its given it quite a nice ghostly effect!
I've also noticed I've been tagged, and so must think of 7 random facts about myself. I think I'm going to get back to you all on that one and have a bit of a think about it!

Landbaby

2008-03-14T03:18:00.001-07:00

rosette bag
Originally uploaded by vickiii

The lovely Clare at Landbaby has added some of my designs to her collection of beautiful goods for the opening of her third shop in Liverpool. I can't wait to go and visit, as by looking at what she has to sell I think I might have to buy lots and lots and lots of things!
You can see more info and pics about Landbaby at
http://www.myspace.com/clairebateslandbaby

daz 4 zoe

2008-03-14T03:06:00.001-07:00

daz 4 zoe poster
Originally uploaded by vickiii

One of my friends Anne-Marie is directing this play for the Youth theatre at Nantwich Players this week. This is the poster that I designed for it, and is posted around the town at the moment. I really hope it all goes well for her and that its a massive success as she really deserves it.

Wedding Invitations

2008-03-05T01:28:00.001-08:00

Tonight I have a customer evening at work, and seeing as we sell Bridesmaid dresses my manager has allowed me to display a range of my work. Fingers crossed it goes well! I thought I'd display a few of the designs on here as well, hopefully they will be going on the new website soon, which will be up by the end of the month.

Thank you . . .

2008-02-29T00:27:00.000-08:00

I just found out that the Rachel Loves blog has written a little piece on my hedgehog pin badge. Thank you!

You can read it at
http://rachelloves.wordpress.com/2008/02/23/hedgehog-pin/

thursday afternoon doodle

2008-02-08T05:05:00.001-08:00

thursday afternoon doodle
Originally uploaded by vickiii

I've decided to venture into doing some more card designs after the success of the Christmas card collection. I'm playing around with images which I'm putting on Flickr as I go along, and hopefully will have them in my shop for easter.

valentines day promotion

2008-01-15T08:28:00.001-08:00

valentines day promotion pic 1
Originally uploaded by vickiii

Its not that long until valentines day, and wouldn't it be great for someone special to treat you to something very nice on this romantic day. And wouldn't it be very nice if it was one of my lovely bags. Hee hee . . .

A rather large bag

2008-01-11T06:30:00.001-08:00

A rather large bag
Originally uploaded by vickiii

I have just listed this bag on etsy today. It is rather a large bag! but very roomy to put all of your goodies in.

Floral bag

2008-01-10T03:08:00.001-08:00

Floral bag
Originally uploaded by vickiii

Yesterday I really struggled to sit at my sewing machine for more than 5 mins, but eventually I managed to finish a bag. I defiantly ate way too much over the Christmas and new year holidays, all I want to do is sleep!
I'm adding it to my etsy site later today, I think it would make a great bag to take on holiday, it very light weight, and can fit lots inside of it.

Spring into Spring

2008-01-08T07:39:00.000-08:00

I really can't wait to get into spring time, and for it to start warming up a bit. I've put some more spring time bags onto my notonthehighstreet.com site, that will look fab with funky mac's.

A little rucksack

2008-01-08T07:21:00.000-08:00

This is a picture of a child's rucksack that I worked on last year. I was really pleased with how it turned out.

A new venture into softies

2008-01-08T07:03:00.000-08:00

Well I had a busy period over the Christmas holidays as I decided to handmake all of my presents. And I end up making a lot of cuddly soft animals for friends and family, and have now decided to start them as a new line for the new year.
Here is a peek at one of my first attempts. I'm going to add him to my etsy shop
www.vickyriley.etsy.com

Where does time disapear to ?

2007-11-28T04:07:00.000-08:00

Answers on a postcard!!!!! I can't believe it's the end of November!!!!!

Working progress

2007-11-17T05:11:00.000-08:00

I'm hard at work getting the new bag collection ready, here's a sneaky peak at me at work. I'm trying to get some of the range ready for sale before Christmas! And hopefully should have alot of it ready for sale at the Substance Market on the 7th/8th December at Altrincham.

Christmas Card's

2007-11-10T04:32:00.001-08:00

chriscard
Originally uploaded by vickiii

This is my Christmas Card range which features 4 different winter scenes .
Christmas Cards. . . . . . . £3.50 @ www.notonthehighstreet.com/vickyriley

Flickr Group for bag Designers

2007-11-08T03:06:00.000-08:00

If you are also a bag designer and you would like to join my Flickr group for discussions, adding pics, business info and general chit chat, you'll find it @
http://www.flickr.com/groups/570060@N21/

Children's bags

2007-11-07T12:56:00.000-08:00

I have also designed a range of children's bags which are available from
www.notonthehighstreet.com/vickyriley

My etsy shop

2007-11-07T12:30:00.000-08:00

I've added my new clutches to my etsy shop
www.vickyriley.etsy.com

My new bag design

2007-11-05T05:50:00.000-08:00

What do you think? I've been working hard on a new collection of bags. This is just one but you can check out more at my website www.vickyriley.com

Nila Aye

2007-09-10T12:00:00.000-07:00

I love, love, love Nila Aye illustrations, which can be seen at www.nilaaye.com You can also see her work in the Daily Mails You magasine, which I like to cut out, here are a couple I really like.

White Stuff

2007-09-10T11:50:00.000-07:00

I received the new white stuff catalogue today and I absoloutely love this skirt. www.whitestuff.com

My New Felt badges

2007-09-06T07:17:00.000-07:00

I have just added some new felt badges to my website. . . . . . . . . www.vickyriley.com

children's Book Covers

2007-09-06T06:52:00.000-07:00

Children's book covers by Alan Powers is a great visual reference to children's book jacket and cover designs from the past and present

Robinsons Adverts

2007-09-06T06:40:00.000-07:00

How beautiful are these adverts ! they are just so adorable!

Five Dollar Shake

2007-09-06T06:36:00.000-07:00

I love the cards at five dollar shake they are really cool. This one is really pretty. . . .

Happy Kitty Bunny Pony

2007-09-05T02:20:00.000-07:00

Happy Kitty Bunny Pony (by Pop Ink) - I think this book is so cute, here are a couple of pictures I've selected which I particularly like. It has many images in it that you would expect to see on old cards a great aunt would give to you on a birthday, for example little kittens cuddling up in a wicker basket.

Postcard - Clean

2007-08-28T12:36:00.001-07:00

Postcard - Clean
Originally uploaded by elephantcloud

How cute!

Caroline Gardner

2007-08-28T01:18:00.000-07:00

I love this cute fairy cake card which my friend sent me for my Birthday, its by the card designer Caroline Gardner.

Cuba

2007-08-26T06:39:00.000-07:00

I've always wanted to visit Cuba and my Sister bought me this card as part of a stocking filler. It is published by Visoni poster art.

Elisabeth Poiret

2007-08-26T06:24:00.000-07:00

After reading so many inspiring blogs that contain so much design inspiration, that is where I thought I would go with my blog. I've raided my scrap books etc. and here I go........... I bought these pretty postcards at my cousins wedding in the south of France and completely loved them. The artist's name is Elisabeth Poiret, and the title of the pieces are La vie est un jeu d'enfant, printemps 2005.