News & Updates from Emma Winnell

Hi Everyone! I told you last week that my partner Alan is entering into a charity event for Habitat For Humanity - an international charity that aims to break the cycle of poverty by eliminating housing poverty and homelessness.

As part of their challenge they are going to build a shelter to sleep 6 people out of plastic bottles.

The main idea being to gather an understanding what it's like to build the roof over your head out of whatever is at hand - a situation that millions around the world are faced with. Fundraising has gotten off to a slow start.

I'd be delighted if anyone would consider sponsoring the team? - They're called "A Shed Load of Bottle"! Please check http://www.justgiving.com/ShedLoadOfBottle for donation details. Here's a photo of just some of the bottles we have collected to build the shelter - still got lots to collect!

We are collecting 4 pint milk bottles as well as 2 litre soft drinks bottles.

Please contact me via the forum or neighbourhood watch if anyone in the Southampton area has bottles to donate. Many thanks in advance - they're aiming to raise £2500 and have a long way to go!

Every little helps!

Hi All, My partner Alan is entering into a charity event for Habitat For Humanity - an international charity that aims to break the cycle of poverty by eliminating housing poverty and homelessness.

As part of their challenge they are going to build a shelter to sleep 6 people out of 2 litre drinks bottles and 4 pint milk bottles.

The main idea being to gather an understanding what it's like to build the roof over your head out of whatever is at hand - a situation that millions around the world are faced with. So, boys and girls, ladies and gents, I'd be delighted if anyone would consider sponsoring the team - They're called "A Shed Load of Bottle"!

Please contact me via the forum or neighbourhood watch if anyone in the Southampton area has bottles to donate and please check http://www.justgiving.com/ShedLoadOfBottle for donation details. Here's the photo from the last time Alan took part!

I hope to keep you guys updated over the coming weeks with their progress and preparations! Many thanks in advance - they're aiming to raise £2500 and have a long way to go!

I moved home 6 months ago and since that time I have had nowhere to craft. I've spent that time looking for my dream desk - something big and sturdy with plenty of storage.

It proved to be a harder task than I had imagined, but two weeks ago I finally had it delivered!

Look! It's massive! It took 5 people to get it into our fourth floor flat (we don't have a lift!) and it took ages to put it together too.

It's been worth it though, as I can now sit a craft again - I've had major withdrawal symptoms!

This is my new craft corner and I couldn't be happier with it! Below are two of my newest designs (this is what I've been up to when I've not been taking advantage of my new crafty corner!)

After a 5 month break for personal reasons, I'm back to uploading onto CUP (finally!). And wouldn't you know it?- Within a week I hit 2500 sales! It's been a long time coming. But now I'm uploading again I'll be at 5000 and getting my gold status soon enough!

I'm so happy to be back! Here's one of my newest designs...

I'm so thrilled to have become a silver designer on CUP! Thank you to everyone who has bought my designs! Watch this space for some original artwork never before seen on CUP (or any other website), in my designs!