Saturday 8 October 2011

And the winner is....

Lisa Isaacs of Handmade in Israel.  Congratulations on winning the necklace and I'm glad it arrived safely.
Thanks to all who entered the competition and for leaving such lovely comments.

I'm almost fully booked up now for craft fairs on the run up to Christmas.  Not only am I attending fairs in Orkney, but I also have lined up shows in Inverness and Perth too.  My new website www.alisonmoore.co.uk lists all the events that I'll be at.

Wednesday 21 September 2011

WIN ME!




Those lovely folks over at EtsyStalker.com have done a wonderful interview with me.  To celebrate I am giving away one of my Organic sterling silver and copper necklaces worth £69!

All you have to do is visit my Etsy shop, then pop over to EtsyStalker.com and leave a comment saying what your favourite item is.  It's as easy as that!

The competition finishes on Sunday 25th September.  Be sure to tell your friends, and good luck!Organic pendant Alison Moore Designs

Sunday 18 September 2011

This summer seems to have been over quicker than any I can remember.  We've taken our first steps in smallholding rearing pigs and getting them ready for the freezer.  The veggies have grown well too and I think we'll be living off pork, garlic, onions and spuds over winter!

I've been busy too with my jewellery at craft fairs on the island and I've also started to supply some shops.  My webpage is so nearly ready for launch and I can't wait to share this with you.

Anyway, I've teamed up with Etsy Stalker and tomorrow we'll be launching a give-away of one of my pieces of jewellery.  Keep your eyes peeled on my Facebook page for more details!

Tada for now x


Tuesday 6 September 2011

New website!

Coming soon...

I've been wanting my own website for a long time, and I've finally pulled my finger out and started to get my act together.  Here's a sneak preview of the site which I hope will be up and running in the next couple of weeks. I hope you will like it!



Tuesday 12 July 2011

New addition to the pebble collection

I was commissioned by a lovely customer a few weeks back to make this gorgeous ring.  It's part of the pebble collection which was inspired by the lovely smooth round pebbles that can be found on my local beach at Skaill Bay.

The ring features a large rainbow moonstone and the silver has been oxidised to contrast with the gemstone.  This ring is now available and will be made to order to your specific finger size.  Click here for more details.  As each ring is made to order it will vary slightly from the picture but it is guaranteed to be one of a kind!




Wednesday 6 July 2011

Arts & Crafts sale goes live

Just a quick post to share some lovely hand crafted products available at the annual Orkney Arts & Crafts sale, on sale NOW at Kirkwall Town Hall.














                                   

  













Sunday 3 July 2011

Hares, Tall ships and exhibitions

 It has been quite a while since I last wrote anything meaningful here.  Summer in Orkney is pretty idyllic.  The days are so long that around this time of year it barely gets dark at night.  And there is so much to do such as paddling in the sea on one of the numerous white beaches or watching the nesting sea birds clinging to cliffs.

Today I managed to try out a new design which I have had planned since spring when I saw hares boxing in fields around our house.  I'm hoping to have the new range available soon in my Etsy shop and Folksy shop.


I spent Saturday setting up my stall ready for the launch of the Orkney Arts & Crafts exhibition and sale.  This is an annual event which takes place at Kirkwall Town Hall throughout July.  Crafts people from all over the Orkney islands get together and show-off their hand crafted goods which is a good mix of traditional and contemporary crafts.  The exhibition is launched this Tuesday at 11am by Cameron Stout of Big Brother fame and is open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm until 30th July (the Town Hall is the building currently covered in scaffolding opposite the Cathedral).

Setting up at Kirkwall Town Hall




I have my eye on a pair of those lovely colourful socks from the island of Westray!

As I came out of the Town Hall, I found that the sun was most certainly shining for one lucky couple who had just got hitched at the magnificent St Magnus Cathedral.   




The island has started to buzz as there are just 12 days left before the Tall Ship Race comes to the islands.  Around 18 of these magnificent vessels are due to spend time on the islands and my husband and I are lucky enough to be on one of the ships for the day!  Can't wait!  Will keep you posted.


For more information about the Tall Ships Race in Orkney, click  HERE!