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Folksy Friday Featured Seller

Today's Folksy Friday is slightly different ~ I've decided to feature the work of one Folksy shop which this week is ..............


Folksy shop Millicent is run by Janet Allinson from Lincolnshire and is named after her daughter Milly. Janet worked as a reporter for her local paper for 17 years before returning to her art roots. She got into recycling in 2006 (when her husband began hiding his shirts!) and regularly scours her local charity shops for interesting materials, particularly spots and stripes.

Bag Tag

Once her finds have been washed Janet is ready to start creating her bright and colourful paperweights, fridge magnets, tags, pencil cases, hangers and bookmarks. Each piece is unique and evolves in it's own way. It was her very cute mouse paperweights that made me stop and investigate her shop! 

Retro Mouse Paperweight

Folk Bird Hanger

Blackboard Bookmark

Fi-Fi Fridge Magnet

Felt Cone Hanger


Heavy Heart Paperweight

For more very cute and well made items, including Elvis Fan and Tubby Terrier fridge magnets, not to mention a French Onion Seller, pop into Millicent!


I love this Cat Paperweight!
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  1. UnknownFriday, April 09, 2010

    I love Millicent's shop too, I especially love the HiFi fridge magnet!
    pam

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  2. Eclectic CreationsFriday, April 09, 2010

    Wow love all of these!! That mouse is my fave though, how cute! : ) x

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  3. ZoeFriday, April 09, 2010

    Oh what gorgeous things Millicent sells! Great post :)

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  4. UnknownFriday, April 09, 2010

    I have never come accross her shop before, great stuff, love the cat! Have a happy Friday. Kx

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  5. maricesworldFriday, April 09, 2010

    If I have half of her talent I'd be a happy chappy, she has beautiful items and unique style :0)

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  6. Clare'sCreationsFriday, April 09, 2010

    I too love the mouse paperweight, lovely shop Millicent.

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  7. MillicentSaturday, April 10, 2010

    Thank you very much to Cinnamon Jewellery for featuring my shop on her wonderful blog and for all the lovely comments. It's been so encouraging, I'm overwhelmed! I shall look forward to seeing who is featured next time. Hugs and kisses.

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  8. MillicentSaturday, April 10, 2010

    This is my second go at trying to leave a post - finger's crossed! Big thank you to Cinnamon Jewellery, I'm thrilled. Thanks for all the lovely comments, it's so encouraging. I wish you all luck with your own ventures and I look forward to seeing next week's featured shop. Hugs and kisses.

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  9. Cinnamon JewellerySaturday, April 10, 2010

    You're welcome Janet :D

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  10. Amanda RobinsSunday, April 11, 2010

    I love Janet's ladies. They remind me of the women in Beryl Cook's paintings. Fabulous!

    Chicita

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