New Event – Purely Jewellery

MEET ORIGINAL MINNIE AT PURELY JEWELLERY

You can come and see Original Minnie at the Purely Jewellery event on Saturday, 13th June 2009.

As you can guess from the name, other jewellery makers/designers from Lincolnshire will there too, so if you love jewellery, why not come and say ‘hello’. 

The venue will be the Lincoln Drill Hall.  It is a morning event (10.30am – 1.30pm), so make sure you get there in time 😉

It’s not that far away now, so I had better get busy making some new pieces, to take with me!  

I hope to see you there…

For more information, have a look at my Events page, or the organisers website … www.tempopromotes.co.uk

 

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Who is Original Minnie?

WHO IS THE LADY IN THE PENDANT?… 

 

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It’s a question I have been asked before, so I thought I’d let you know… Original Minnie is named after my Great, Great Auntie Min – a lovely lady who like me loved fashion, accessories, collecting nick-nacks, and anything “a little bit different”.  She is the lady in my Original Minnie pendant logo.  

I think she represents what Original Minnie is about – a love of vintage, fashion, and original quirky items … and it’s a pretty name! 😉

Original Minnie was established in 2008 and is run by Helen Mear in Lincolnshire, England.

Gillyflower Jewellery in magazine

CONGRATULATIONS GILLYFLOWER!

Make Jewellery magazine Issue 2

Gillyflower is a fellow, local jewellery maker whose pretty flower-inspired necklaces have been featured in the current edition of the new Make Jewellery magazine!

I met Gillyflower at a local Arts and Crafts market (it was actually my first ever market – I was very nervous, and stayed ‘glued’ to my chair for six hours, not daring to move!)  Gillyflower was very friendly though, welcoming me into the crafty-makers ‘family’).

You can have a look at the Gillyflower Jewellery report on her Blog at: http://www.gillyflowerjewellery.co.uk/blog/?p=63 

Original Minnie Jewellery ranges

ORIGINAL MINNIE JEWELLERY RANGES – PAST AND PRESENT

I don’t just make Greetings Cards – I also make a range of colourful and unusual jewellery using textile bits ‘n’ bobs including ribbons, felt, beads, and buttons – reclaimed, vintage, and  new.

Original Minnie jewellery designs range from the new subtle “Beady Buttons” bracelets to the bold statement necklaces of “Buttons and Bows”.  One of my favourites is the “Buttons and Bows” ribbon brooches.

BEADY BUTTONS Necklace

BEADY BUTTONS Bracelet

BEADY BUTTONS Necklace

BEADY BUTTONS Necklace

SQUARE BOWS Necklace

SQUARE BOWS Necklace

BUTTONS & BOWS Necklace

BUTTONS & BOWS Brooch

BUTTONS & BOWS Necklace

BUTTONS & BOWS Necklace

BUTTONS & BOWS Brooch

BUTTONS & BOWS Necklace

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So far, the Original Minnie Jewellery ranges include:

• “Buttons and Bows” 2008/09
  
• “Square Bows” 2009
  
• “Beady Buttons” 2009
  

Can you see a theme developing? 😉

If you would like to see more examples of our Jewellery, please take a peek at our shop www.originalminnie.folksy.com, or for more information about Original Minnie see our website on www.originalminnie.com 

  

Original Minnie Greetings Card collection

ORIGINAL MINNIE GREETINGS CARD RANGE, SPRING 2009

If you’re not sure of what Original Minnie makes, have look at this small selection from the current range of Greetings Cards…  

I have some new designs rolling around in my head, and some which I’ve already starting making (including some pretty Wedding cards), so I will post them on the blog as soon as they’re finished, so you get a sneak preview…

WITH LOVE Spring 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Spring 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Spring 2009

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Spring 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Spring 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Spring 2009

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If you would like to see more examples of Original Minnie items, please have a look at the shop on www.originalminnie.folksy.com, or if you want more information about Original Minnie have a look at www.originalminnie.com

Introducing… Original Minnie

WHO OR WHAT IS ORIGINAL MINNIE? 

I should really start with properly introducing myself, and what I do.  My name is Helen, and I am Original Minnie.  I design and make (by hand) beautiful and quirky Jewellery and Greetings Cards.  I always prefer to use vintage / recycled / reclaimed materials as much as possible.  I love vintage, fashion, colour, and a (proper) Afternoon Tea – a cake stand, and china cups are a must! 😉 

In fact, my final degree show (Summer 2008) revolved around some of these favourite things… the Afternoon Tea inspired wallpapers and fabrics were all designed and hand printed by myself.  After hours and hours (actually months) in the printing room, and with the invaluable help of several peeps to decorate the room and bake the yummy cakes, the finished result was this!

© Helen Mear Afternoon Tea Degree Show 2008

© Helen Mear Afternoon Tea Degree Show 2008

I also printed the fireplace tiles, and hand-painted the ‘fabric’ pattern design onto one of the tea sets, but that is a story for another day and another blog… 

 

For more information about Original Minnie, or to see more of my creations, please visit www.originalminnie.com  or the shop at www.originalminnie.folksy.com

Welcome!

 

WELCOME  TO THE ORIGINAL MINNIE BLOG! 

This is a new experience for me (a bit of a technophobe), so bear with me as I go…

The aim of this blog is to bring you:

• the latest photos of Original Minnie products as they come hot off the production line (as I finish making them)
  
• up-to-date news on events Original Minnie will be attending
  
• and any other interesting quirky / vintage / crafty / afternoon tea wonders I discover on my travels around the virtual and real world…  
  

So, why not make yourself a cuppa, and enjoy…

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about Original Minnie, or to see more of my creations, please visit www.originalminnie.com  or the shop at www.originalminnie.folksy.com 

 

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