HOW Jewellery Club - Alice In Wonderland Box

We are back! And here to share with you some of the photos from our last HOW Jewellery club box which was of course the Alice in Wonderland box.  This was such an exciting set to work on as you may already have guessed I'm a pretty big Alice in Wonderland fan :D

This collection featured a load of pieces inspired by all things Alice from films, books and TV! So let's get to the pictures! Here are the gorgeous photo's from Jessy Jones Photography (our official photographer!) Make sure you check out her page too! Her work is just beautiful!

So, this A4 sized limited edition box included the following:

-A gorgeous black with gold foil notebook (by House Of Wonderland)

-A magical un-birthday blank greetings card with bookmark (from Bookishly) 

-A wooden phone charm with vintage illustration (by House Of Wonderland)

-Magical Alice In Wonderland mushroom candy with gift tag (by House Of Wonderland)

-Limited edition Alice inspired quote art print (by House Of Wonderland)

-Acrylic 'Wonderland' sign necklace (by House Of Wonderland)

-Set of 3 1" hand pressed illustrated badges (by House Of Wonderland)

-Blue glitter hair bow (by House Of Wonderland)

-Limited edition Rockin Claws nail transfers (by House Of Wonderland)

-Papercut Alice legs silhouette bookmark (by House Of Wonderland)

-A sprinkle of hand punched confetti!

If you got this box, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did designing it! If you didn't order this time fear not! Our next box will be launching the 1st of January at 9am over here

We hope you have a glitter filled new year Wonderlanders!

Alice In Wonderland subscription boxes

So as you may have heard our latest HOW Jewellery club box has been released! EEEK! This month's theme is Alice In Wonderland!! This has been such an exciting theme to work on so I wanted to give you a little more info on the designs and box itself! :)

Researching this theme couldn't have been anymore fun! We spent weeks watching alice movies and reading infamous books and quotes.  Here is just a brief snapshot of what has inspired this months jewellery club box....

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Alice In Wonderland (1951) film, Alice In Wonderland (2010) film,  

Alice TV series, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll, Alice In Wonderland (1972) film, 

Alice au pays des merveilles (1943) film, Through the looking glass Lewis Carroll, Quote from Lewis Carroll, 

In this month's box you can expect to find our very own spin on this awesome book/film as well as a little nod to the classics! Each box is approximately A4 large letter in size and comes filled with at least 7 little one off goodies including an item from our guest designer this month Bookishly worth a total of at least £45! Order your very own Alice box today for just £19! That's about £2.71 an item! Bargain!!

We hope you choose to sign up to this month's HOW jewellery club box and that you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed making it for you :)

Sign up here ^ ^ ^  

Tess

Make your very own crochet teething rings!

This week has been a super busy week here at HOW HQ with lots of custom orders and potting and planning going on behind the scenes. (mwahhh ha ha ha) One of the makes from this week are these set of 3 wooden teething rings.

The teething rings are made from organic natural ash wood and coated in beeswax.  I sourced these from a responsible online retailer which plants another tree for everyone cut down. YAY!

So here they are....

fancy making your own? Scroll down for the free pattern :)

To make your very own you will need:
-Wooden teething rings,
-Oddments of DK yarn,
-3mm Crochet Hook,
-Scissors & Needle.

*This pattern is worked into the back loop only.*
1. Chain 31 stitches,
2. Skip the first stitch. Work 1 single crochet into every stitch across.(30) Chain 1.
3. Repeat row 2 for a total of 6 times. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
4. Hold your crocheted strip over the teether. (you may need to pull a little, you want a tight fit) Whip stitch closed to secure.
And ta dahhh! It's that simple.  I had a fiddle working this design in various yarns and hook sizes but found this method to give the best fit.   

These would make a fab little gift for any chomping little dude or dudette. Can't crochet and NEEEEED these? Then get in touch right here and we shall sort you out :) If you do make them send us over a picture as we love to see your versions :)

Have a glitter filled day Wonderlanders!
Tess x

P.S. Don't forget to head over to our Etsy store tomorrow to get our special easter bunny sale :)

Make your baby look foxy!

WOW! What a busy start to the year already.  It's been all go here at HOW HQ with orders, plotting and planning as well as working on new patterns!  Speaking of which we have a brand new one for you today... Here is our knitted fox cub hat:

Could this be the most adorable hat I have ever made??? ...I think so! It's a simple knit hat worked over two needles and joined together at the back with a seam.  It would be amazing in a whole rainbow of colours too!  You can find the pattern over in our Etsy digital shop right here.

Can't knit? hmmm... Well we are now taking on custom orders! Whooo hooo! So get in touch at sales@how-store.com to commission your very own piece of Wonderland!  Check out some of our past makes below....

Be sure to share any of your awesome HOW makes on our social pages! We would LOVE to see them!

Happy knitting!

Tess x

New Year, Time To Organize!

Happy new year fellow Wonderlanders! 2015! WOW! Can you believe that? Last year FLEW by!  This year we have so many plans in our epic quest for worldwide domination.  So it seemed fitting that we get organised.  Every year I work through a new business planner.  Just something basic to give me little yearly goals and targets and make sure everything is in order.  So this year I created a simple downloadable business planner pdf.  

TA DAHHH! 

Included in the planner is:

-Simple Money 2015 Worksheet

-Simple Goals 2015 Worksheet (Monthly & Yearly)

-Simple Business Branding Worksheet

-Simple Weekly Timetable Worksheet

-Simple Inventory Worksheet

-Simple To Do Worksheet

-Simple New Product Idea Worksheet

-Simple Weekly Blog Post Worksheet

-Simple Social Media Worksheet (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter)

-Simple Social Media Worksheet (Instagram/Google+/Youtube)

-Simple Social Media Worksheet (Tumblr/Blogger/Mailing List)

-Simple Advertising Tracker Worksheet

-Simple Discount Tracker Worksheet

-Simple Username & Password Worksheet

-Simple Sale/Return Worksheet

If you fancy getting your hands on one of these planners you can find them in our Etsy Pattern & Digital store right here! What's even better is you can download it immediately! 

I hope that it's of use to you! Have a great day!!

Tess xx

House of Wonderland loves Capes

From Little Red Riding Hood and Super heroes to Russian Princesses and film stars on the Red Carpet, many have donned a cape over the years. No item of clothing so perfectly combines sophistication, innocence and adventure. ‘I am sweet,’ says the cape ‘but I am also fearless.’

Capes – the cloaks of the intrepid adventurer, the ingénue and the starlet are back, and the team at HoW is thrilled.

What other coat lets you feel like Superman, Audrey Hepburn and a wide-eyed kid filled with wonder, all at the same time?

While power dressing may be in, the Cape has more super powers than the world’s biggest shoulder-pads, and it’s pretty too boot.

Here HoW chooses our favourite of this seasons capes, and the HoW pieces which would go with them beautifully.

For pure luxury we love this pure wool cape from Cooper andStollbrand, available on Asos and now reduced from £200 to £135. The low key comfort of this cape would be perfectly complimented by these Pink Heart Illustrated Diamond Stud Earrings from HoW. Pink and grey are a beautiful and classic combination, the sobriety of the one set off by the ‘don’t give a damn’ frivolity of the other.

A black cape, such as this beauty with its cosy tartan lining, is a classic – and can be worn anywhere from the glitziest night out to a sledging expedition where the looseness of the garment leaves your arms free as you tumble into the snow. Brighten up the night sky of your cape with this full moon necklace from HoW.

Finally, if you want to go all out fairy tale, you can buy this Little Red Riding Hood cape from SewCookCreation on Etsy for only £19.39. Toughen up this look with this Betty Page Rose Necklace from HoW, and you are set for a magical winter.

My top 5 HOW products for spreading Christmas cheer

With Christmas fast approaching we are working hard to spread Christmas cheer over the lead up to the big day.  Over the past week or so we have slowly been introducing some of our Christmas goodies. So here is my top 5 ideal for spreading that festive feeling...

5.  SET OF 8 POLAR BEAR CHRISTMAS CARDS (£7)

Spread the festive cheer with our pack of 8 Christmas bear cards.  These cards each come with a rustic craft envelope and are printed in the United Kingdom.  The cards are printed on 300gsm cardstock and come bundled in string.  Get yours here.

4.  MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS BEAR GIFT TAGS (£4.50)

Great for getting the kids involved this Christmas! Get your little Elf helpers to help you cut and decorate our gorgeous bear cards.  Each pack contains 25 tags which could also be used as Christmas tree decorations!

Find them here.


3.  SANTA TREATS MAT (£13.00)

Our special santa snacks mat is perfect for all ages this Christmas eve.  Made from a sturdy hardwood it truly is magical! With a special space for everything and a little checklist, this mat will last year after year.  It is completely washable and is made to order.  Order yours now.

2.  THIS STOCKING WAS FILLED BY ... BADGE (£2.50)

These are the perfect way to finish off the magic of your stocking and gifts this year.  Once the stockings are filled pin one of our Elf badges to it.  They are pretty much the equivalent of an Elf business card! These are sent at random by our magical unicorns.  Grab yours here.

1.  PERSONALIZED CHRISTMAS CHILDREN'S LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS (£4)

And here is my top goodie for spreading Christmas cheer.  And what could be more magical than a personalized letter from the big man himself?  Each A4 letter can be either folded and placed in an envelope or rolled and tied up with string.  Quick, go get yours now.

Have a truly magical weekend

Tess

Hello from Melissa...

Hi, I’m Melissa and I’m a new intern at House of Wonderland. I’m 24; from Edinburgh and a recent graduate of Glasgow University (I did History).

**Random Facts about Me**

1)    I am crazy about animals. Especially cats.

2)    My favourite colours are pink, purple and black.

3)    My favourite films are musicals and horrors. Weird combination I know.

4)    I like sports and did cheerleading, surfing, skiing, lacrosse and riding at university. One of my childhood career fantasies was to be a figure skater, unfortunately last time I was on ice I broke my wrist so clearly it’s not meant to be…

5)    I have complete wanderlust and constantly dream about travelling. I constantly want to be somewhere else and fantasise about being in the likes of New York, Paris, Tokyo, Rome, even London…

Here is a selection of my favourite items at HOW:

I've been drinking Watermelon...

So as you may of guessed lately I have become OBSESSED with crochet! It's so addictive... You might say I'm hooked (HA HA HA! Sorry :D :()

So as I have recently listed some more patterns in our Craftsy and Etsy pattern store I thought it was time for a little freebie. And this one is so simple and fast you can make a full set in one evening! and what are we making I hear you ask?...

How about these gorgeous little watermelon coasters? These little Watermelon coasters are perfect and piratical. Brighten up your home and protect surfaces at the same time with the colourful little delights.

Get the FREE PDF pattern in our Craftsy store here

Don't worry if you can't crochet!; I have recently opened an Etsy store for all of my one off personal makes which you can find here.

Hope you enjoyed this pattern! Post your photos on our facebook, twitter and instagram!

Tess

I am Ironman...

There were great battles here at HOW HQ at who wanted what mittens... So I thought I would hide away for a moment and share this awesome pattern with you to make your very own!

Pretty cool! Huh? You can find the pattern for these little babies here in our brand new Etsy Digital shop!

Make yours tonight and upload your awesome pictures to our facebook page!

Tess

Bat Minion Mittens!

So last night I had an awesome idea! What about making little crochet mittens inspired by Batman vs Minions?! So I dug out my yarn and came up with these...

Arnt they fab? Inspired by 60's batman these are great for the little ones!

So, fancy making your own? Well you can! You can find our pattern in our new HOW digital shop here

If you are new to Etsy don't forget if you sign up via this link click here you get £5 off your first shop! Not bad huh? So what you waiting for? Got make some bat-minion mittens and get your FREE £5!

If you do make these up we would love to see your pictures! Be sure to post them on our HOW facebook page :)

Tess x