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Folksy Friday - I've Gone Potty!


Yes, this week I've gone potty!

I've always had a love for ceramics and admire how a lump of clay can be transformed into a beautiful piece of art.

Here's my selection for this week's Folksy Friday




Yarn Bowl ~ Caractacus Pots


Flower Crochet Purse ~ Rebecca Keelor Ceramics


WaterLily Dish ~ Prince Design UK


Moss & Pewter Ring ~ Gimme That Thing (Chicita)


Porcelain Magnets ~ Lauren Ceramics


Star Trinket Plate ~ Sarah Designs

All available on Folksy!
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  1. Mary ElliottFriday, April 30, 2010

    I love that yarn cup, very cool and off course gimme that ring!

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  2. FairlyGirlyFriday, April 30, 2010

    Some lovely items, I especially love the yarn bowl, what a great idea! Have a great weekend.

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  3. QuinciferFriday, April 30, 2010

    Lovely collection, especially those magnets x

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  4. Just K JewelleryFriday, April 30, 2010

    I love ceramics too - great choice especially the star trinket plate

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  5. UnknownFriday, April 30, 2010

    Wow, they are all really gorgeous, and that yarn bowl is such a good idea.

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  6. Sue, LynwoodcraftsFriday, April 30, 2010

    That purse is fascinating - lovely choices!

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  7. Amanda RobinsFriday, April 30, 2010

    Ha ha! Gimme that ring - good one Mary Elliott!! Many thanks, Tracy, for including my ceramic ring with such a bunch of truly talented ceramicists. I am totally in awe of their work.

    Chicita

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  8. PegFriday, April 30, 2010

    Very pretty!! Thank you for sharing it!

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  9. hello gorgeousFriday, April 30, 2010

    ooo, LOVING the ceramic magnets, off to check out Lauren's shop! Thanks gorgeous! xx

    hugs

    hello gorgeous xxx

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  10. tammykingdonSaturday, May 01, 2010

    Lovely stuff - especially the yarn cup. Some very clever people on Folksy!

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