farewell to Cake

Looks lonely doesn't it? I thought this picture would help symbolize my new project-after all I've gone from bunting to bedding to blinds to lampshades to baby gifts- my family are expecting me next to start tent making in pink polka dots but my next big thing is LOSING WEIGHT! Boring, I know and a common temporary fad but when the x-rays reveal your spine is wearing away, your hips are getting arthritic and your coccyx has lots its curve ( which is amazing because everything else is increasing in curves!) you beginning to see your life waddling along before you, all 36 years of it! Doc says I'm fat and unfit and facing hip replacements (eventually) if I don't lose weight so if I want to chase my (4 under age ten) crazy children round the garden again without pain killers its time for weightwatchers! Its only day 10 but I'm actually enjoying the food so far ( its the drink I have problems with!) And I have this plan that if I blog about it I might keep the motivation going- but please note I shall not be commenting on your lovely cakes for a while (unless its anonymously with drooling....) Bye for now, must go steam some broccoli for dinner!

buy it now beginner

I have just come across some info that might help all you crafters with little shops or dreams of having somewhere simple to sell from- I have found out a really cool and cheap way of sticking a buy it now paypal button (after publishing this I have discovered that blogger seems to block them-but it is perfect for blog writers who have written their own pages without using a blogging host or you can link off blogger to a simple page where you can present the images details and add the button)


This is one I have customized with a free downloadable button creator but the default setting is the usual orange paypal"add to cart" button, you can even add 2 text or drop down boxes so customers can select specific colours or send you info to personalize items. I haven't actually sold anything with one yet but I have sent loads of things to my own shopping cart and all the info has been correct, so far! Basically you need to have a paypal business account ( not sure if you can use it with an ordinary acount) and know a little html, and of course have a page to put the code into ( I think that theoretically they would go in the side of a blog quite nicely- if the one above works ok) and it's really is simple- Just sign into your paypal account and click on merchant services then look down for the link to paypal shopping cart and click on it- it will take you through the steps to build a buy it now button the second page let you add the boxes and arrange for customers to send you their address etc, after you feel comfortable with this step you will probably be able to change the code manually yourself for each item. Then you need to add it to your webpage ( you may need to know have to align things in the centre) and all you pay is the normal paypal charge on each sale. For a few tips on html you can try here and for colour details you can try here. I have written my entire website just using these 2 resourses and hope to finish setting up a complete buy it online system for all my soft furnishings ( its taking a while as there are so many size options!) If you fancy having a go let me know how you get on, and if you have any problems I'll see if I can help- its quite simple really just perhaps worth trying when your children are in bed so you can concentrate better! Regards, Zia

Nearly ready to go!

Hello all- I have been a very busy bunny nad each day when I hope I'll be ready to post my good news it end up being delayed a little longer-No! I'm not expecting!(though I wish I was......)all I have been expecting has been is a lovely parcel from East of India. I decided that, having my website and my Not on the high street space sitting a bit empty, I thought I would find something to sell to go with my existing bits and bobs. Much searching and trade brochure shopping later I have put together a little nursery gift collection from East of India and have made a few new items to match- I plan a giveaway next week when its all ready to go, perhaps some wooden toys or baby bootees-heres a sneak peek anyway.............