Thank you friends, designer makers,shoppers and crafters for making this year such a great one!
Lets make 2009 a hand made one!!!
Monday, 22 December 2008
Seasons greeting!
Thank you friends, designer makers,shoppers and crafters for making this year such a great one!
Lets make 2009 a hand made one!!!
Saturday, 20 December 2008
ANGEL Art and Craft Market (Candid Arts)
This is our second review and we hope that it's just bad luck that we've come across two craft markets that were if nothing else a great place to meet other designer makers but not so great overall!
One of the craft guerrilla gals took up a stall for the Candid Arts Angel Market Christmas Weekender... here is what she had to say...
"The Angel art and craft market happens on a weekly basis in Angel near the old Punk/ Goth haunt the Slime Light.The idea of Candid Arts holding a Christmas craft market filled us with excitement as this well established art charity has plenty of Kudos and patrons.
Tucked behind the tube station in a very wide alley Candid Arts sits proudly but almost invisible. With it's large industrial doors you could be forgiven for thinking that it wasn't actually there! There's a small sandwich board just outside the door but you'd hardly see it from the main road.
As you go through the large courtyard garden, nestled amidst office blocks and old brick faced factories small clusters of mismatched tables and chairs clumsily sit on old characterful paved floors. The place itself is gorgeous and has so much potential! The stall prices are overly expensive and for that kind of money (£120 for two days and a preview night) you'd expect their publicity machine to be working overtime!
We waited over an hour for a table and were greeted with three dirty cafe tables. Others had to place their products on the floor as it wasn't made clear that it was a B.Y.O. table event.
The publicity was almost nonexistent. The flyers and banners were in such drab colours that you could hardly see them. On the high street there were no posters or at least a sandwich board would have been nice. This was left near the door next to the saddest Christmas tree I have ever seen. Inside the variety of craft was unfortunate, mainly jewellery and a few others like two ceramists,painters,felt makers and someone selling African artifacts that were clearly bought in Morocco at a wholesaler. As they have a very strict pre vetting system I find this really amazing and shocking!
The Candid Arts cafe is cute and you have to go through the courtyard and up some metal stairs to get there. The staff were young,inexperienced and clueless but as we were there we thought we could support them by bringing them our custom. A small sandwich no bigger then 20cm of baguette and a slice of cheese and a few salad leaves was more expensive then in a high street coffee shop chain. For over £3.00 you expect a decent filling in a sandwich! I won't mention the coffee.
The flyer promised mulled wine,carols and minced pies.It seemed to me that this was complimentary so to get people through the doors and shopping. There was no mention of any charge. The sour faced bar staff asked for £2.00 without conveying that it was a donation based option.It was up to me weather to give them £2 or not but I was made to feel like there was no choice and if I didn't like it I could go else where. Minced pies and carols were no where to be found.
The loos were dirty and overflowed. The heating was most of the time switched off and when a stall holder went to turn the calor gas heater on he was reprimanded by one of the staff. Over all it was held in a beautiful venue though the staff and organizers were unhelpful, aloof, dippy and very slow.
Hardly any shopper came through the doors and I have to say that I won't be giving my hard earned cash to people that are only filling a quota.Be it a charity or not!
I get it that it's a charity but even so and because of that you'd expect something quite great or at least minimally organised! I got the feeling that as long as they were making their money then the stall holders,their welfare and all the rest didn't matter!
Unfortunate but I hope they get their act together."
Publicity/ visibility: ONE STAR
General helpfulness/ approachability (related to the organizers):ONE STAR
Venue:FOUR STARS
Value for money (IE stall rental): ONE STAR
Longevity/potential (will this craft event be one that people will come back to!):ONE STAR
OVER ALL RATING: ONE STAR
ONE STAR = bad
TWO STARS = moderate/average
THREE STARS = good
FOUR STARS = great
FIVE STARS = fantastic
Please note:
This review was submitted by an genuine designer maker that partook in the above event. These are personal opinions and are subjected to individual views and expectations. If you have been mentioned in this post and feel misrepresented please contact us and we'll post your side of the story.
One of the craft guerrilla gals took up a stall for the Candid Arts Angel Market Christmas Weekender... here is what she had to say...
"The Angel art and craft market happens on a weekly basis in Angel near the old Punk/ Goth haunt the Slime Light.The idea of Candid Arts holding a Christmas craft market filled us with excitement as this well established art charity has plenty of Kudos and patrons.
Tucked behind the tube station in a very wide alley Candid Arts sits proudly but almost invisible. With it's large industrial doors you could be forgiven for thinking that it wasn't actually there! There's a small sandwich board just outside the door but you'd hardly see it from the main road.
As you go through the large courtyard garden, nestled amidst office blocks and old brick faced factories small clusters of mismatched tables and chairs clumsily sit on old characterful paved floors. The place itself is gorgeous and has so much potential! The stall prices are overly expensive and for that kind of money (£120 for two days and a preview night) you'd expect their publicity machine to be working overtime!
We waited over an hour for a table and were greeted with three dirty cafe tables. Others had to place their products on the floor as it wasn't made clear that it was a B.Y.O. table event.
The publicity was almost nonexistent. The flyers and banners were in such drab colours that you could hardly see them. On the high street there were no posters or at least a sandwich board would have been nice. This was left near the door next to the saddest Christmas tree I have ever seen. Inside the variety of craft was unfortunate, mainly jewellery and a few others like two ceramists,painters,felt makers and someone selling African artifacts that were clearly bought in Morocco at a wholesaler. As they have a very strict pre vetting system I find this really amazing and shocking!
The Candid Arts cafe is cute and you have to go through the courtyard and up some metal stairs to get there. The staff were young,inexperienced and clueless but as we were there we thought we could support them by bringing them our custom. A small sandwich no bigger then 20cm of baguette and a slice of cheese and a few salad leaves was more expensive then in a high street coffee shop chain. For over £3.00 you expect a decent filling in a sandwich! I won't mention the coffee.
The flyer promised mulled wine,carols and minced pies.It seemed to me that this was complimentary so to get people through the doors and shopping. There was no mention of any charge. The sour faced bar staff asked for £2.00 without conveying that it was a donation based option.It was up to me weather to give them £2 or not but I was made to feel like there was no choice and if I didn't like it I could go else where. Minced pies and carols were no where to be found.
The loos were dirty and overflowed. The heating was most of the time switched off and when a stall holder went to turn the calor gas heater on he was reprimanded by one of the staff. Over all it was held in a beautiful venue though the staff and organizers were unhelpful, aloof, dippy and very slow.
Hardly any shopper came through the doors and I have to say that I won't be giving my hard earned cash to people that are only filling a quota.Be it a charity or not!
I get it that it's a charity but even so and because of that you'd expect something quite great or at least minimally organised! I got the feeling that as long as they were making their money then the stall holders,their welfare and all the rest didn't matter!
Unfortunate but I hope they get their act together."
Publicity/ visibility: ONE STAR
General helpfulness/ approachability (related to the organizers):ONE STAR
Venue:FOUR STARS
Value for money (IE stall rental): ONE STAR
Longevity/potential (will this craft event be one that people will come back to!):ONE STAR
OVER ALL RATING: ONE STAR
ONE STAR = bad
TWO STARS = moderate/average
THREE STARS = good
FOUR STARS = great
FIVE STARS = fantastic
Please note:
This review was submitted by an genuine designer maker that partook in the above event. These are personal opinions and are subjected to individual views and expectations. If you have been mentioned in this post and feel misrepresented please contact us and we'll post your side of the story.
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Stoke Newington International Craft Fair
One of our lovely friends took up a stall at this new up and coming craft fair in Stoke Newington.They go by the name of STOKE NEWINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
We'll be reviewing old and new weekly/monthly craft fairs so you the designer makers know exactly what you get and you the event organiser gets a feel of what is working and what isn't from the designers point of view!
As part of our service to our members we thought that a review was in order and so asked L.S. to be our first Lois Lane.
We hope you find it informative. It's not our intention to point the finger or pass judgment. We hope that by shinning a light on the negatives as well as the positive aspects that the organisers/people responsible take in account the opinions of the designer makers and take positive action.
Here's what she had to say about it...
"To start there were only 9/10 stalls (not enough to make a fair proper) and to be honest no room for anymore as the bulk of the space was set up for the cafe area with loads of sofa's etc... Which incidentally was very expensive, £1.20 for a tea... Nearly £2 for a coffee... and £2 for a small slice of cake...I don't expect to pay Costa coffee prices in a back street gallery space!
Admittedly the weather probably didn't help things, but during the whole of the day (well up to 4pm when my two neighbours and myself finally gave up and left) there was probably 2 people an hour coming through the door, at best and I suspect they were just friends of the organisers... None of us sold anything... In fact I only know of one lady who did, and that was to some one who specifically came to meet her...
When I quizzed one of the guys about how they had advertised the event, I was told they'd sent it out to their mailing list and to their friends on facebook, I'm a friend and I didn't receive anything! I did find an event on there, which had been set up by one of the stall holder... not the organisers! I should have known when I saw 12 stalls advertised on the invite... I had hoped it was a typing error!"
STAR RATING:
Publicity/ visibility ONE STAR
General helpfulness/ approachability (related to the organizers) TWO STARS
Venue ONE STAR
Value for money (IE stall rental) THREE STARS
Longevity/potential (will this craft event be one that people will come back to!) TWO STARS
"The guys running the show were pleasant amiable people, but alas with little or no organisational skills when it comes to craft fairs..."
OVER ALL STAR RATING: TWO STARS
We don't want to be harsh but you need to get the designer makers onside if you plan to make these craft fairs an ongoing event! The venue looks promising with a shabby chic feel to it and honestly I think that with the right sort of publicity, marketing and management it could be quite a big player in the art and music scene in years to come.
Please note:
This review was submitted by an genuine designer maker that partook in the above event. These are personal opinions and are subjected to individual views and expectations. If you have been mentioned in this post and feel misrepresented please contact us and we'll post your side of the story.
We'll be reviewing old and new weekly/monthly craft fairs so you the designer makers know exactly what you get and you the event organiser gets a feel of what is working and what isn't from the designers point of view!
As part of our service to our members we thought that a review was in order and so asked L.S. to be our first Lois Lane.
We hope you find it informative. It's not our intention to point the finger or pass judgment. We hope that by shinning a light on the negatives as well as the positive aspects that the organisers/people responsible take in account the opinions of the designer makers and take positive action.
Here's what she had to say about it...
"To start there were only 9/10 stalls (not enough to make a fair proper) and to be honest no room for anymore as the bulk of the space was set up for the cafe area with loads of sofa's etc... Which incidentally was very expensive, £1.20 for a tea... Nearly £2 for a coffee... and £2 for a small slice of cake...I don't expect to pay Costa coffee prices in a back street gallery space!
Admittedly the weather probably didn't help things, but during the whole of the day (well up to 4pm when my two neighbours and myself finally gave up and left) there was probably 2 people an hour coming through the door, at best and I suspect they were just friends of the organisers... None of us sold anything... In fact I only know of one lady who did, and that was to some one who specifically came to meet her...
When I quizzed one of the guys about how they had advertised the event, I was told they'd sent it out to their mailing list and to their friends on facebook, I'm a friend and I didn't receive anything! I did find an event on there, which had been set up by one of the stall holder... not the organisers! I should have known when I saw 12 stalls advertised on the invite... I had hoped it was a typing error!"
STAR RATING:
Publicity/ visibility ONE STAR
General helpfulness/ approachability (related to the organizers) TWO STARS
Venue ONE STAR
Value for money (IE stall rental) THREE STARS
Longevity/potential (will this craft event be one that people will come back to!) TWO STARS
"The guys running the show were pleasant amiable people, but alas with little or no organisational skills when it comes to craft fairs..."
OVER ALL STAR RATING: TWO STARS
We don't want to be harsh but you need to get the designer makers onside if you plan to make these craft fairs an ongoing event! The venue looks promising with a shabby chic feel to it and honestly I think that with the right sort of publicity, marketing and management it could be quite a big player in the art and music scene in years to come.
Please note:
This review was submitted by an genuine designer maker that partook in the above event. These are personal opinions and are subjected to individual views and expectations. If you have been mentioned in this post and feel misrepresented please contact us and we'll post your side of the story.
Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Reviews...
As part of our ethos we encourage our craft guerrilla boys and girls to take up stalls with other organizations and craft groups.It's all about taking opportunities and making it work for each individual!
We have been asked to post information up on our blog about up and coming craft markets and we're happy to do so. Because of the huge numbers we receive we thought we'd review these markets so people can make an informed choice weather to take up a stall ...or not as the case may be.
I hope that the reviews will prove helpful and remain factual as we do not want to hurt any one's feeling but we will let you know if it's good or a complete waste of time!
As we very well know no matter how well you publicize,organize etc. if shoppers do not come then that's just the nature of the beast! There are many factors that have to be taken into account like weather,economy etc.
Craft markets are very unpredictable and the fact that they are busy people wise doesn't mean that the designer makers are making any money... but what is essentially is that the organizers are helpful, sincere and that their events are not about just making money (even filling quotas in some cases) or to cover their costs or line their pockets.
What we will be taking into account are these five categories:
Publicity/ visibility
General helpfulness/ approachability (related to the organizers)
Venue
Value for money (IE stall rental)
Longevity/potential (will this craft event be one that people will come back to!)
We will be using a star system and award categories and the event with an over all mark with either:
ONE STAR = bad
TWO STARS = moderate/average
THREE STARS = good
FOUR STARS = great
FIVE STARS = fantastic
Stay tuned as the first review will come soon!
We have been asked to post information up on our blog about up and coming craft markets and we're happy to do so. Because of the huge numbers we receive we thought we'd review these markets so people can make an informed choice weather to take up a stall ...or not as the case may be.
I hope that the reviews will prove helpful and remain factual as we do not want to hurt any one's feeling but we will let you know if it's good or a complete waste of time!
As we very well know no matter how well you publicize,organize etc. if shoppers do not come then that's just the nature of the beast! There are many factors that have to be taken into account like weather,economy etc.
Craft markets are very unpredictable and the fact that they are busy people wise doesn't mean that the designer makers are making any money... but what is essentially is that the organizers are helpful, sincere and that their events are not about just making money (even filling quotas in some cases) or to cover their costs or line their pockets.
What we will be taking into account are these five categories:
Publicity/ visibility
General helpfulness/ approachability (related to the organizers)
Venue
Value for money (IE stall rental)
Longevity/potential (will this craft event be one that people will come back to!)
We will be using a star system and award categories and the event with an over all mark with either:
ONE STAR = bad
TWO STARS = moderate/average
THREE STARS = good
FOUR STARS = great
FIVE STARS = fantastic
Stay tuned as the first review will come soon!
Friday, 5 December 2008
Stoke Newington opportunities...
Two more crafty offerings in Stoke Newington...
This former wall paper factory is now home to many artists and designers. They open up their studios for sales to the public and now are in the process of hosting a monthly craft market in the heart of Stoke Newington.For more information contact them via email: info@stkinternational.co.uk
Next date...
Saturday the 13th of December at The Stoke Newington International Airport
Coming in January at Abney Hall...
Of Cabbages and Kings will be hosting a Craft Market in January. If you're interested in booking a stall contact Jessica Telephone:0207 2540 060 or via email jessica@ofcabbages.co.uk or visit the lovely shop 34b Kersley Road London N16 ONH
Telephone:0207 2540 060
On the little BIG Screen...
One of the interesting yet sad facts about Walthamstow is that it's the only London borough with out a cinema. OH well that's just another thing that we've had to grow accustomed to but we're still hopeful that one day we will have a cinema and fingers crossed it won't be a multiplex! The former Coronet is a gorgeous cinema decorated in absolute Art Deco splendour but it's crumbling away...left to rot like all the great things in this culturally starved part of town!
BUT there is a little light that shines and both the Mc Guffin Society and the Hornbeam Centre against all odds manage to screen a few gems in their make shift cinemas.
Join the good people of the Hornbeam on the 9th of December for a screening of a fantastic documentary which appropriately is about the struggles of young disadvantaged people...
To Play and To Struggle -- the captivating story of the Venezuelan Youth Orchestra System
9 December, 7.00-9pm at the Hornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe Street, London , E17 9AH
Of the youth orchestras Sir Simon Rattle, principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, has said “There is no more important work being done in music than what is being done in Venezuela ".
An extraordinary music project in Venezuela is transforming the lives of the nation’s poorest children using music to tackle the social problems of a country where 60% of the population live below the poverty line. By offering free instruments and tuition to 275,000 children through a network of after-school centres all over the country, the Venezuelan Youth Orchestra System has kept thousands of children away from the drugs, alcohol and gang-related violence of the streets. This orchestra system has produced some of the most renowned musicians in the world. But most importantly, it has tackled social exclusion whilst exposing children of all ages, races, and social classes to the wonders of music for ever changing their relationship with arts and their communities.
Thursday, 4 December 2008
"We Make" in Tottenham Crt. Rd . Euston or "BUST"!
Don't forget that this Saturday the lovely people of BUST and "We Make London" will be holding their Christmas offerings! A few of the Craft Guerrilla gang will be their selling their wares so into town we go!
MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS A HAND MADE ONE!!!
Monday, 1 December 2008
Craft needs you!
Hey all.
Following a conversation with Lisa (Margreet) we though that we had to add another project to our ever growing "to do" list! AND as we didn't already have enough to do...she came up with this little gem...
"Why not do a Craft Guerrilla book?!"Lisa smiles while knitting under the fig tree
"HMMMMMM my little crafty one I think you are onto something!" I reply with a large smile,a cocktail in one hand and a cup cake in another!
Like many of the Craft Guerrillas I love to branch out into all sorts of creative endeavors. I suppose that's the danger of entering the world of craft when you are an overactive creative creature.
I have a few alter egos: Handsome Betty is a baker and Munano is a naughty little spark of imagination that inhabits a world of Kawaii and Japanese delights!
I noticed that there were others like me...not content with sticking to the one craft they spend all their spare time plunging into other creative offerings.
So why not make a book showcasing simple projects and recipes? Can we send something out into the world that will hopefully inspire and bring people together? Heck yes!!!
So here's where the work begins and to do this we will need your help! We want two things...1) an original craft project of easy execution and 2)a favourite recipe (be it cake or cocktail!). Then if selected we will send you a questionnaire and get all your info/bio details from you. Also we're hoping to wrangle an illustrator or two to do the main background image work of the book so if you're interested let me know and we'll start working on it!
Following a conversation with Lisa (Margreet) we though that we had to add another project to our ever growing "to do" list! AND as we didn't already have enough to do...she came up with this little gem...
"Why not do a Craft Guerrilla book?!"Lisa smiles while knitting under the fig tree
"HMMMMMM my little crafty one I think you are onto something!" I reply with a large smile,a cocktail in one hand and a cup cake in another!
Like many of the Craft Guerrillas I love to branch out into all sorts of creative endeavors. I suppose that's the danger of entering the world of craft when you are an overactive creative creature.
I have a few alter egos: Handsome Betty is a baker and Munano is a naughty little spark of imagination that inhabits a world of Kawaii and Japanese delights!
I noticed that there were others like me...not content with sticking to the one craft they spend all their spare time plunging into other creative offerings.
So why not make a book showcasing simple projects and recipes? Can we send something out into the world that will hopefully inspire and bring people together? Heck yes!!!
So here's where the work begins and to do this we will need your help! We want two things...1) an original craft project of easy execution and 2)a favourite recipe (be it cake or cocktail!). Then if selected we will send you a questionnaire and get all your info/bio details from you. Also we're hoping to wrangle an illustrator or two to do the main background image work of the book so if you're interested let me know and we'll start working on it!
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Thank you Crafty people of Walthamstow and beyond...
Thanks to everyone that made last night such a great one! We'll be back in January so keep checking the web site and the blog for all upcoming market and Craft Night dates.
Monday, 24 November 2008
Wednesday night is CRAFT Night!
Hey boys and girls this coming Wednesday the 26th of November The East London Craft Guerrilla will be at the Castle in Walthamstow Village hosting "put the needle on the record" CHRISTMAS edition.
We're all for sharing our crafty knowledge and all D.I.Y. craft projects are simple and you can reproduce them at home.
We plant the seed and you take it away with you!
All crafty people welcome:
Don't forget that you can also bring your own projects and just enjoy the company of other crafty creatures. Also we'll aid you if you're stuck on anything,if we know how to help we will!
Our in house tutors are on hand to help any budding crafter.
Guest DJ's:
This edition we have a group of very lovely ladies on the decks
Laura 8-9pm
Anna 9-10pm
Handsome Twins present Guilty Pleasures* 10-11pm
* don't forget to bring along those love to hate records. We'll play them...no questions asked!
board games:
not inspired to make? well you can sit back,relax with a pint and play some board games. Come and enjoy the ambiance and listen to some crafty beats!
Free entry!
From 8PM
The Castle
Eden Rd./Grosvenor Rise East
Walthamstow E17
For more information visit www.craftguerrilla.com
please note that there is a small charge per craft pack.
Saturday, 15 November 2008
Who's who and what are they making?
The East London Craft Guerrilla is proud to present a plethora of very talented designer makers!
Scroll down our blog page and look through our archive to check out all the lovely people that are selling their creations in Wanstead this November.
Don't forget...what ever plans you have for Saturday the 22nd,cancel them otherwise you'll miss out on this fantastic opportunity to buy direct from the makers.
Christmas is the time for giving so make it hand made!!!
Don't forget that Ms.Lisa Margreet will be on hand for a FREE "learn to knit" taster session. First session starts at 2.30pm. Meeting point :the Craft Guerrilla Cafe at Grove hall. Booking is not essential but preferred. Contact Lisa via email for more information...lisa.payne@gmail.com
Craft Guerrilla Cafe...enjoy a complementary cup of coffee or tea at the Wanstead Craft Market.
Sit down and soak up the atmosphere,show off your shopping or just have a crafty natter!
Lots of lovely home baked cakes and baked goods available to buy from Helen our baking goddess...
(Last summers Craft Guerrilla Craft Markets)
Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!
Bo Bangles is famed for her beautiful handcrafted twisted sterling silver hearts entwined with semi-precious stones and crystals (recently featured on GMTV).
Her work has been chosen for the 2005 GMTV interactive bride and is regularly worn by celebrities Clare Nasir, Kate Garraway, Penny Smith, Emma B, Eastender's Laurie Brett, and Craig Revel Horwood of Strictly Come Dancing.
www.bobanglesbrides.co.uk
Designed in the heart of the east end Wear-Me is the brain child of one talented lady and she knows exactly what other women want...quality bags and accessories! The Wear Me range captures just the right amount of "girly" charm with "grown up" chic.
Her designs are simple and clean creating timeless adornments that will time after time accompany and add to your ever changing wardrobe. We adore Wear-me and I've got my eye on one of the leather lapelles!
www.wear-me.co.uk
Sneaky peek! Who's at the craft Market?!
So cute it's sick!
Finding inspiration from Mexican folk art,religious iconography, pop art and the down right kitsch this jewellery is colourful and fun!
Also makers of recycled bags,totes and clutches.
www.socuteitssick.etsy.com
Sneaky peek! Who's at the craft Market?!
Julia Pott's designs equal fab fun!
Capturing the quirky in a range of products we're sure that you won't resist buying a piece or two from Ms.Pott!
From ceramics,temporary tattoos, fanzines,cards,wrapping paper and tees to pins and paper goods.
www.juliapott.com
Sneaky peek! Who's at the craft Market?!
Flaming Lily Glass Design
Glass is such a fantastic material to work with but only a crafts person can master it and this lady knows how to work it! a true fire artist she bends and molds glass into gorgeous pieces. A must for any home!
"I design and make vibrant and contemporary glassware for your home. Items range from bowls and candle holders through to pictures and wall panels. Each piece is individually hand cut before being fired in a kiln sometimes several times to create a variety of different effects."
www.flaminglily.co.uk
Friday, 14 November 2008
Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!
Sabine Cornic
Who's strong enough to pass by Sabine's creations and not buy anything? Perfect gifts for the self and for the home...now who said you had to only buy gifts for others and not for yourself?!We totally agree that one should treat themselves especially for Christmas!
"I love creating surface patterns. My inspiration usually comes from flowers and botanical shapes and I turn them into quirky and contemporary patterns.
The next step, screen printing them on fabrics, is always very exciting and full of surprises. I enjoy working with all sorts of materials, from silk to felt, and at the fair I will be present with bags, purses, T-shirts and home textiles."
www.sabinecornic.com
Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!
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We're totally in love with these crafty creations by Leah Sutton! Feminine and soft we think that its' a perfect gift for any girly girl!
"I'm a Knitted Textile designer specializing in charming & fun knitted gifts & downloadable knitting patterns.
My gifts are a mixture of designs for children & ladies accessories each made using quality yarns in luxurious colours. At present I have a fabulous range of knitted bangles, flower corsages, unique buttons, vintage dolls, Children's embelished T-shirts with lots more on the way for xmas."
Check out the web site
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Some more crafty events...
E17 Designer's Christmas Market
Here's another craft market...
"Back due to popular demand, this group of designer makers sell high quality gifts that are usually too irresistible to give!
There's a great range to suit all pockets, occasions and styles.
These shopping events around Walthamstow are a fantastic opportunity to buy innovative, one-off arts and craft work by local designers and in addition experience complementary therapies and cakes.
For more info go to: www.e17designersmarkets.blogspot.com
Friday 28th November
From 7-10pm
£1 entry includes a free Christmas snifter and entry into a surprise Christmas goody bag raffle
"Mixed array of delights" Time Out"
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?! SPECIAL EVENT...Learn to Knit taster class!
The talented Ms. Lisa Margreet captures the trend for retro chic and the huge appetite for luxury head gear with her effortless homage to the 1950's. From fascinators to hand crocheted snoods to beautifully baked fairy cakes (original 1950's recipe of course!) this gal has it all worked out!
Lisa will be holding a special "Learn To KNIT" FREE taster session on the 22nd of November at the Wanstead Christmas Market. Booking is not essencial but prefered.Please e mail Lisa: lisa.payne@gmail.com
Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!
Alexandra Ashby
Hand drawn and printed by Alexandra,using recycled card stock and envelopes.
"I get my inspiration from birds, flowers and animals. My printed images are also drawn by me, and printed using a Giclee Printed, which gives an amazing, high quality finish. My prints are sold in runs of about 150, so they are all quite unique and individual."
These lovely cards are true works of art. Send to family and friends or keep to frame so you can make your home even more gorgeous!
Sunday, 9 November 2008
Sneaky Peek! Who's at the craft market?
"Hello Battenberg" is the home of all things cute and friendly.
Monsters are snuggly, fabrics are joyful, and designs are youthful.
We love Battenberg and all her creations!
www.hellobattenberg.com
Sneaky Peek! Who's at the Craft Market?
Nadia Spraham ceramics and home wears.
We love Nadia's talent for the 'Naive" and the down right fun!
Her creations are the perfect treat for any one be it a christening, a house warming, birthday or Christmas gift.
Featured in Homes and Gardens we're sure that she'll hit it big time soon so get them direct from the designer maker while you can!
www.nadiasparham.co.uk
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!
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Ellen Mair knows her stuff!
A jeweller for over 20 years her flair for colour combination,mixture of sterling silver,pearls,crystals and gem stones is a must and a favourite for any self respecting Magpie!
Made as one off pieces and using the highest quality materials we're sure that
something will sparkle and catch your eye.
www.ellenmair.com
Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!
"Peppermint Twist" is gorgeous and fun!
Hand bags,clutches,purses...what else could a girl want?
We're sure that all you lovely fashionistas will be clambering over the tables
to get your hands on these little beauties...well won't we all?!
A must have for the party season.
www.pepperminttwist.co.uk
Peppermint twist: "I love sewing and have been making most of my own clothes since a teenager; I was running out of closet space... so I set up my label to use up my creative energies!
My designs are whimsical, playful yet practical. Common elements are appliqués of horses, ponies, hearts and doves, star-shaped cut-outs, punched motifs, and studded decorations.
Inspiration often comes from movies: vintage Hollywood glamour of the 40s and 50s, as well as 60s-70s movies such as Rosemary’s Baby, Nashville , Klute, The Eyes of Laura Mars, Manhattan …
Photography, old magazines, childhood books, fawns and horses are a great source of inspiration too… My designs are a little vintage-inspired!
technique: I use mostly leathers, the nappa (lamb) variety, as it supper soft and has a great textural feel. It also ages well, so my purses should last a long while."
Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!
Glowing doll is the brain child of one very talented creature!
Her designs are fun,quirky and above all very much a winner with both guys and gals. I'm sure that no matter age,sex or urban tribe that there will be something just right for that special hard to buy friend or member of the family!
Or if you're looking for the perfect gift for that
special someone with a funny bone you will find "Glowing Doll" has the perfect answer!
www.etsy.com/shop
Sneaky peek! Who's at the Christmas craft market?!
Moxie Beauty is all a girl could want and hope for...
Lots of sweet,fresh,zingy, head turning high quality perfumes,bath bombs, oils and beautifying lotions and aromatherapy potions!
A must for any lady (or gent) that likes to be pampered!
www.moxiebeauty.co.uk
"Purple Hayes" is one of the characters specially commissioned for Moxie Beauty's exclusive fragrances. Made with the finest oils and no alcohol so perfect for sensitive skin.
"Who says you need pain for pleasure? Purple Hayes is the mistress of the sweet sting. This naughty pinup can achieve with her feathers what other others can't with a whip. As she glides to the edge of the stage her vibrant peacock feathers caress your face like a stolen kiss.
The quintessential manicured hand in a vintage violet glove; a girlish swirl of hard candy, desire, lipstick and velvet lipped lies."
She sounds like my kind of gal!
Check out their uplifting aromatherapy potions! A mixture of pure oils created to aid restless nights,stressful lives or to liven things up when you're a little bit under the weather. Once you've tried Moxie's lotions and potions you won't be able to live with out them!
Lots of sweet,fresh,zingy, head turning high quality perfumes,bath bombs, oils and beautifying lotions and aromatherapy potions!
A must for any lady (or gent) that likes to be pampered!
www.moxiebeauty.co.uk
"Purple Hayes" is one of the characters specially commissioned for Moxie Beauty's exclusive fragrances. Made with the finest oils and no alcohol so perfect for sensitive skin.
"Who says you need pain for pleasure? Purple Hayes is the mistress of the sweet sting. This naughty pinup can achieve with her feathers what other others can't with a whip. As she glides to the edge of the stage her vibrant peacock feathers caress your face like a stolen kiss.
The quintessential manicured hand in a vintage violet glove; a girlish swirl of hard candy, desire, lipstick and velvet lipped lies."
She sounds like my kind of gal!
Check out their uplifting aromatherapy potions! A mixture of pure oils created to aid restless nights,stressful lives or to liven things up when you're a little bit under the weather. Once you've tried Moxie's lotions and potions you won't be able to live with out them!
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