Work with us...

We're on the look out for talented London and South East based designer makers for an exciting new project! We can't say too much but if you are interested then drop us a line at: hello@craftguerrilla.com

 

Please apply with a brief introduction and some examples of what you make... a web site or face book page which showcases your work is fine, we just want to see what you make so we can consider all items! 

Also please do not be offended if your application isn't accepted as we are looking for a particular aesthetic and type of hand made product. This is by no way a reflection on you or your work and we'll keep everyone on file for future opportunities!

What we're looking for:

* Illustrations & Paper goods (note books and stationery)

* Home decorative items and home wares including soaps, candles and home fragrances

* Kids and baby products (toys and decor) and new parent products

* Accessories and jewellery

* Man friendly gifts

* Hand bags, totes, purses, wallets etc.

* Eco friendly and recycled hand made items

* Plants, plant pots and gardening gifts

* Ceramics and table ware

* T-shirts, ties, bow ties etc.

* Kitchenelia including oven gloves, tea towls and aprons

* Craft kits including knitting and crochet projects

* Pet products/gifts

* Small furniture 

etc. etc. etc. and anything else which we've forgotten to mention but all good quality hand made goods are up for consideration! 

Thank you and hope to hear from you soon!

Open for business...

Finally after almost two years in the making we've managed to get our on line shop started! We'll be adding to it as we go along so make sure to stop by frequently.
Because we like to keep things fresh we'll be adding to it and refreshing our stock whenever something catches our little beady guerrilla eye... plus with so much designer maker talent in our fine city we'll showcase lots of new upcoming designers to keep you lot buying hand made!

In our new web boutique you can find beautacious adornments for yourselves, your homes and your walls, a plethora of gifts to give plus a few crafty bits and pieces to get you making too.
So go on... pop by, have a browse, sit back, enjoy a cupper and do some shopping if you fancy!

Visit our boutique by clicking  here  don't forget to tell all your friends!

Hope you like what we've done and... happy shopping!

X

Debbie


 

We wish you a crafty Christmas!

Here's some of our top hand made gift ideas chosen for craft aficionados and for those yet to be glamoured by hand made magic!

There's so much out there to entice you to part with your money but you know us we want to make this world a more hand made friendly one so yeah... we hope we can dangle the proverbial carrot -a hand made carrot of course!- to get you gifting your friends and loved ones with some fine, original and fabulous designer maker products.
We've found lots of great gift ideas for lovers of cute, for edgy rockers, for girlie girls and even something for those "difficult to buy for" boys!

Our beady eyes have been on the internet trawling through sites, blogs and web shops to find the best of  the best...

So please... take a peep and make someone's Christmas a very merry and crafty hand made one!


Cute...

Hey foxy! Fox scarf by Donna Wilson©

Beautiful hand made toys -and they're not just for kids- by Annapavlovna©

A little bird house for your soul... by Alice Ellis-Hayle ©

Edgy...

Tattooed Lumber Jack by Mimi Kirchner©

No need to get inked... swallow necklace by EllyMental©

Temporary Tattoos by The Aviary ©

Girlie...

And for a bit of relaxing... Eye Pillow by Margaret's Blanket©

Beautifully chic hand made underwear by Charm & Laundry©

Keeping rosy... heart studs by Wychbury Designs©

Boys...

Beardy Man Plate Donna Wilson©

Leather key fob at A Platform©

T-shirt by Ocular©

We're looking for the next Crafty Superstars!

As Christmas quickly approaches we're on the hunt for some more designer maker talent! If you make beautacious hand made items then drop us a line... however we do curate stock for our concession space so not everything will be chosen though we will consider all entries!

Applying is simple...

Send an email with a few images of your work -or a web site/web shop which stocks your makes- and we'll see if it fits in with what we're after. We do have a certain aesthetic which we like to keep to and it must fit in with the overall feel of our products plus all products needs to be top quality, well made, original hand made items!

Please note that we will only consider hand made items and not mass produced or work which belongs to someone else. No agents please!

So what are we after?
We'd love some more art work... illustrations, zines and posters as well as paper cuts and even hand printed wall paper!
Ceramics, home wares including soft furnishings and lampshades!
Paper goods... greeting cards, hand printed wrapping paper, gift tags etc!
Gifts for the kids... knitted/crocheted hats & scarf sets, toys, wooden dollies etc! *No clothing. Please read below.
Christmas ornaments... from baubles to garlands to bespoke fabric packaging!
Man friendly stock... wallets, messenger bags, key fobs, diaries, note books, grooming products and everything a modern gent would like to receive in his Christmas stocking! No cufflinks please...we have plenty of these!

*Unfortunately we're not able to stock clothing or shoes as our concession space is small and this type of stock needs a lot of storage space as we'd need to cater for all sizes!

Also no more jewellery unless it's so special and unusual that we'd be falling over ourselves to buy it! If you're not sure just send us photos anyway.

This opportunity is available to UK based designer makers only. Our concession space operates on a 50/50 sales split on commission and on a sale or return basis only. For further details please e-mail: craftguerrilla@yahoo.com

Get on board with our campaign...

You'll know by now that we champion all that is hand made and independent! By supporting your local economy -buying from small indie makers, bakers and sugar shakers!- we believe that the possible outcome is a positive one and that you'll be helping transform your community into a thriving and prosperous mini economy! This is one campaign that we really want to see become a norm and not just an alternative way of living.

Please download and share on your page and join the campaign!

It's all about being more localized, self sufficient and thoughtful with what you buy! Let's give the mass produced corporates a run for their money... High Street aren't all bad but do you really want to fund slave labour?
We don't want to lay down the "guilt" card but we all know the extreme poverty that the majority of workers live in which are associated with cheap mass production and that is something very difficult to ignore!
Though we are aware that people need to buy cheaper products...well I for one can not say that I have never bought anything from Primark...because I have! But the important thing is to demand change, pressure companies to check their suppliers and where possible to be supportive of your local makers.

So for this Christmas please be aware of any local independent companies who offer services or any designer makers who sell at a craft fairs! They too are working there little fingers to the bone to make great, original gifts for you and your family to enjoy! It's not easy living solely off what you make and as a designer maker I can vouch for that. But it ain't all bad... consumers are more and more aware of the virtues of buying hand made goods and are definitely not hoodwinked by those naughty companies who use cheap labour and substandard materials.

In no way would I try to compare the standards of living or working as a designer in the UK to that of a worker in a sweat shop in Bangladesh for example... they too need our help and by no means do they deserve to lose their jobs because of an embargo. It's not about that it's about balance and demanding what is right. You can help by taking small steps... like signing petitions -see below- and by contacting any companies/shops that you know have a bad track record with using factories who do not comply with safety and health standards. Get them to take action AND....


                                            

Because we believe in being the change we want to see in the world we urge you to sign the petition demanding fairer wages and better conditions to exploited workers...
http://www.change.org/petitions/demand-fair-trade-labeling-of-all-foreign-manufactured-clothing


So remember check out your local talent... you might just be amazed at the variety and quality of products and services available!