Folksy Friday - The Pigeon

I am one of the few people who actually like pigeons, I find them amusing, cute and interesting.

A couple of months back, I rescued a racing pigeon which had got lost and winded up in our back garden, having a spare hutch I managed to catch the little thing, provide bird seed, water and bedding. Contacted the number on the ring on it's leg and managed to get hold of the owner. A pigeon courier (- yes that's a real job) came to pick up the little bird the very next day and left me his business card.

This pigeon was dehydrated, exhausted and close to death, thankfully we brought it round and managed to get it back to the owner where it made a full recovery. It was so sweet and had the most beautiful eyes.

So today my Folksy Friday is about the Pigeon. There are very few items on Folksy for this little bird, but here are my favourites.

Violet May

Menagerie

Jan Brewerton

I hope you all have a super weekend.

It's 2013

Happy belated New Year! I hope everybun had a wonderful Christmas and Santa brought you everything you wished for.

I've been pretty quiet of late. Decided to start the new year though with a re-vamp. So I've got a new and improved blog, facebook cover and shop banner in all my online outlets. I've also started on a new collection of jewellery for 2013. Do not worry though, all still animal themed, but this time using beautiful Czech glass beads alongside animal goodness.

Here's a sneak peak - Floral Delights

More in my Folksy store! And this little one has already sold!

On the 27th Dec we decided to take our Christmas tree down, early yes?! But with good reason, as we decorated and I am so happy with the results. I must share, it went from dull and dingy (see previous blog post) to bright, clean and airy.

There's more news too! We rescued a wee kitten from the railway station, she'd been there all day, was skin and bone and people had tried to catch her, but failed. School children were discussing kicking the poor little kitty, I got off my train and managed to catch puss. She resided in my bathroom with food, water and a bed and little tray until we got her to the vets the following day. No microchip, not spayed, approximately 6 months and no room in any rescue shelters. I couldn't kick her out, but Jay; my other half isn't a cat fan so I spoke to my parents.

So now I'd like to introduce you to Poppy (who lives with my parents and their 2 other cats), the newest family member (and she was neutered and chipped just yesterday :))

I think I have more to tell you, but I'll save that for another day. I hope you all have a lovely weekend.

Hello, Hello, Hello! Give Away time....

Ok, I admit it. I've been absent of late, I'm so very sorry.

 I'm back now though, so don't worry. I've been exceptionally busy with Christmas decoration orders, my wedding favour order and a few other bits and bobs. Also recently back from New York! My very first time in America and it was good!

That's me squinting in the sun up Top of The Rock. That big green bit you can see, that's Central Park. Big isn't it?! hehe.

Anywhoo just yesterday I reached the huge 1000 likers over on facebook! In celebration of this feat I am holding a give away! I would love it if you could partake in the fun! 

Here's the details. (Taken direct from my Facebook Post)

Yesterday Jaysmonkey reached 1000 likers! Woohoo! So I'm having a give away. The give away is for your very own custom shrinky dink animal related jewellery set, designed however you want. The set will consist of 2 items of either necklace,

 bracelet or earrings. You decide!

So how do you enter? Well this is where you come in! I need you to get busy designing what you'd like me to make just for you, make sure you design 2 things. They can be as personal as you like and done however you like, just ensure there is an animal theme. You can do them on the computer or hand drawn and take a photo! Just submit entries to Jaysmonkey@hotmail.co.uk or upload on my facebook timeline.

All entries will be uploaded to a give away album and I will choose my favourite to make!

This is a chance to get something that's totally unique and designed by you :)

Closing date for entries will be Friday 17th October at 9pm.

Other than the give away, New York and crafting, the bunnies and Tinks are all doing great!

I hope you all have a lovely weekend.