Are you the next Crafty Super Star?

Once again we're launching the Craft Guerrilla NEW* Designer Makers Competition! We'll be working with Twisted Thread the organizers of the Knitting & Stitching shows to showcase the best new talent in British and Irish Arts & Crafts!
We're looking for talented Designer Makers who are passionate about all things hand made, have a high level of craftsmanship and make beautiful, modern, high quality, hand made Designer Maker items!
We have 6 stall spaces up for grabs in each "Knitting & Stitching" shows in London, Harrogate and Dublin.


If you're looking to start your own creative hand made business then this might be the launch pad you need!
One of last year's winners Lindsey O'Harrow of BooBou Designs said:
"Good luck to anyone who enters, I won a place last year and my business is thriving! I'm going back this year so I'll see you there!"


What do you need to do?
To apply simply e mail Louise (louise@craftguerrilla.com) a short description of your hand made business, send a few images of that work (or a web site address which stocks your wares) and a brief covering letter on how this opportunity would help you.
*note: When photographing your work please take clear images, do not use fussy backgrounds and use good lighting. I can't stress enough how important it is to have good shots of your work! Don't send in anything which you wouldn't be happy being used as a representation of your work.

Criteria,who's eligible?
We're excepting applications from British and Irish based Designer makers and also you must work with in the area of the show or near. For example for the London show we're excepting people from London and the South East.
If you've applied last year and weren't successful you are welcome to reapply.

What's on offer?
You'll get a highly coveted stall at the Knitting & Stitching show. With so many visitors we expect you to sell and promote your creative company to thousands of people!

How much will it cost me?
Nothing! All you need to pay for is your own transport (getting to and from the show), your own expenses (like hotels, parking,meals etc), any stall decoration, stall staffing and any personal promotional materials like posters,business cards etc.
Please note that if you were paying for this stall it would cost you over £600 for the four days!

How do we chose the winners?
We'll chose 6 successful applicants to exhibit from all entries for each show. We will choose only designer maker items which we deem to be of outstanding quality and originality. Please do not be offended if you're not chosen. We get lots of applications so we're choosing only items which we think fulfill the brief and represent the ethos of Craft Guerrilla.

What are we looking for?
Though it's called the "Knitting & Stitching" shows Twisted Thread is very keen for us to introduce other craft disciplines like ceramics but all your work must be hand made! No mass produced tat thank you!
Indie crafters, designer makers and artisans this is your chance to take your work from a hobby to a business!

When will we let you know?
The deadline is the 30th of June but...you can start applying now. A full schedule for the competition will be announced soon and winners will be announced mid to late July.

Good Luck!


Also please pass the opportunity onto your friends and fellow crafty colleagues as we want to spread the word far and wide!


*NEW as in non established,in the process of taking your craft business into the next level or even if you've been making for years but you've never taken the step!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!

It's January and TWO years ago we started the CRAFT GUERRILLA.
OK we're a bit like the Queen because we have more then one birthday - we do like to party not because we think we're regal!
Officially it's January but we like to milk it for as long as possible so the actual celebrations are in MARCH.
To get you in the mood we'll be offering a few prizes through out this month in our Birthday TOMBOLA!!!
We know you lot love a good tombola so we'll be posting a photo of the prize and then all you'll need to do is send us an email,it's free to enter...
so keep them peepers peeled!!!

Getting your stuff on the Craft Guerrilla web site: FEATURED SELLERS GALLERY *COMPETITION*

The increasing interest in our little venture is amazing and we'd like to share it with all you talented folk!
Publicity has increased and so has web traffic. The more attention we get the better it is for all our craft "soldiers".
So my little friends you know how it goes...strength in numbers and if you'd like to feature on the Craft Guerrilla "featured sellers gallery*" drop me a line but if you'd like the chance to WIN a years free listing here is your chance to do so you lucky people!
FIRST 5 DESIGNER MAKERS THAT CONTACT ME AND ARE SUCCESSFULLY SELECTED WIN THIS FAB PRIZE! E mail me with a few images,a brief description of your work and why you'd like to be part of The Craft Guerrilla Featured Sellers Gallery.
Competition closing date: Sunday 10th May 2009.Be quick though,we know how all you crafty people love winning stuff!
All winners will be contacted on the closing date,names will be posted on the blog and your link will be up on the web site beginning of June 2009. Good Luck.
But if you don't win we still think you're on to a winner...
It's your chance to show off your handy work to a captive audience.
We don't take commissions on any of your sales because it goes directly to you! We just provide a link from us to you.
Here's the deal:
You send us up to 4 images (jpgs),a logo and your http address(either web site,blog etc) and we'll do the art work...ie put it together so it looks nice and hopefully you'll get a few more hits and fingers crossed a few more sales!
All we ask for is a yearly fee of £25.00. This would be for upkeep,maintenance,web site,domain fees etc and to upload information. This feature will provide a direct link to your own web site/shop/blog therefor sharing our web traffic and getting all the Craft Guerrilla designer makers a little bit of well deserved attention!
Could it be any easier?

If you'd like to know more e mail Deborah: mail@craftguerrilla.com

*Subject to pre approval and pre selection.Please note that all items must be hand made and meet our high standards of quality,design and originality. E mail a few images of your work and we'll let you know! Open to all London based designer makers.
Membership is only available to designer makers which have previously participated in our events.No membership required for the "featured sellers gallery"