A sneaky peek...

Our next maker in the spot light is "Biba's tea party". With super cut and whimsical stationary this lovely range of paper goods will have you cooing and dreaming of cake and endless summers! Beautiful candy coloured cards,eye catching paper bunting, sweet paper chains and gorgeously personal invitations which can all be bespoke to you and your event!
Check out Biba's range at the web site: www.bibasteaparty.com

A sneaky peek...

This is my favourite part,when I can sit down and go through the list of talented designer makers that will be present at our fair...
Choosing a varied selection of goods is something both difficult and fun!

Let's start with a taster of the type of quality, beautifully made products that will be on sale at the fair.

Our first maker in the spot light is Neeskie. These gorgeous pieces are to die for.... so if you fancy looking like a sexy vixen or a sweet little crumpet you know where to visit to buy these.

Neeskie will be at the Craft Guerrilla Summer Fair on Saturday the 30th of July!

Craft Guerrilla Summer Fair...

A selection of beautifully stonking hand made designer maker urban craft, illustration, art, a "Make Easy" table, fully licensed bar, parking, fully functioning mirror ball and we've even ordered some sunshine!
Who loves ya baby? (thank you Kojak)

Saturday 30th of July
Orford House Social Club, Orford Rd. E17 9QR
noon - 5.30 pm
£1 entry (under 16's free)

Victoria Line Walthamstow Central Underground Station
Walthamstow Central Train station from Liverpool Street Rail Station
Buses...230,48,55,56,123 W15,W19 etc (visit TFL web site for further info)


*thank you to the lovely one sugar please aka Rebecca for her beautiful poster!

Please click on the link for directions...

July's mini work shop...

It's with great pleasure that we announce our next mini work shop tutor...The lovely Shellac Sister and knitter extraordinaire Theo Burrow!
This month the talented Theo will be hosting a fab knitting based workshop for us remaining on the "Make do & mend" theme.
She'll be showing us how to make a beautiful vintage look accessory to beautify your garments.
Make a sweet button hole corsage based on Theo's own vintage inspired patterns. A selection of designs (depending on knitting know how) will be on offer.
Come and click clack away your knitting needles and learn to make a simple yet stylish addition to your vintage wardrobe!
All tools and materials supplied.
10 spaces available, £15 per person, pre booking and prepayment required. Please email the tutor directly: rburrowuk@googlemail.com

Work shop starts at 8.30 pm on the dot!
Thursday 14th of July
D.I.Y. Craft Night Ye Olde Rose and Crown
53-55 Hoe st. E17 4SA

Crafting in the sun...

If you're anything like me and the idea of holidaying in the middle of no where or with just a lot of sunbathing on a overcrowded beach fills you with dread then this will appeal.
Because I can't still for very long the prospect of going somewhere sunny and warm filled with lots of activities and creativity is something I think I could enjoy and eventually relax in...that's what I call paradise!

San Colorea is just that type of place! Surrounded by mountains this retreat aims to be a meeting space and a source of inspiration...

Situated in a beautiful little village in sunny southern Spain San Colorea is an international illustrators and crafters residence aimed to inspire you thanks to it's charming location, the contact with other artists and the activities on offer.
There's also a few workshops to help you learn new things!

For further details and bookings please visit: http://sancoloreaeng.blogspot.com

Make do & Mend...Summer Vintage FUN!

Our love of craft,vintage and fashion have spurred us on into hosting another "Make do & mend" inspired event.
We love the ethos,the original war time up-cycling and recycling movement born out of need. Times are tough and though 70 years on this movement is making a return and we're hoping to share a few nifty tricks with you so you can save some cash and a few frocks on the way.

Craft Guerrilla have created a few vintage "Make do & mend" inspired craft packs for you to buy and make on the night plus the lovely Theo (of the Shellac Sisters and a genius knitter) will be hosting the mini workshop for us. Make a cute knitted button hole corsage to wear with your vintage finds. Details tba soon!

Joining us is Frill Seekers Vintage with their beautiful wares...from the roaring 1920's to the electric 1980's...rails upon rails of quality vintage apparel!
It's the perfect way to recycle as these frocks have still a whole life of ware to give!

And to finish off the look the talented Claire Cross of Claire Hair will be transforming your locks into gorgeous vintage dos. No need to book just pop in and make an appointment on the night!

Thursday 14th of July
8pm - 11.30 pm
Ye Olde Rose & Crown E17 4SA
Walthamstow

*free entry*

In the spot light...

Part of the many "services" Craft Guerrilla offer is the introduction of new designer makers to the craft loving public! We meet a lot of talented people and see lots of hand made goodies so when we find items we like we want to share it with you...

"Microbio is a project born out of creative longing, a love of colour and a passion for crafting!
Helena is a Portuguese Designer Maker and as she herself puts it is an 'addictive crafter'!





'I started quite early, as a little girl making stuff for my dolls then clothes for myself from Burda patterns which was tricky. Because I could only find them in German I had to figure out the instructions and I can't speak German at all.
I was taught by my grandmother using a Singer machine and this is how I found my passion for fabric.
I did a degree in International Relations (political branch). Though I don't regret my choice of studies I soon found that a whole working life confined to "a box" isn't what drives me in life!





I had a few full time jobs, met some nice people too but 'COLOUR' was definitely always missing from my life.
From the moment I wake I'm always in search of COLOUR...I need to see colourful buttons, fabrics, blogs...then I have breakfast which follows by making things,lots of colourful things.
I really don't need a colourless life in an "office box"!





So to keep my craftsanity it was while I was working full time that I decided to brand my craft work.
"Microbio" (Microbe) sounded perfect to me as it implies the spread of things, good things as mine are begnine, cute, made with love and care! I even started a blog and discovered I love making bags, all sorts of bags and OH yes rings to match! Like most crafters I can make many things but it's bags that drive all my attention! I try to keep my blog up to date and I've even opened up a little shop in 'Dawanda'(address link below) to test the waters but I hope in future to have my own web site.
What really drives me in life is being able to make beautiful things by my own hands, run a small business and have a simple life with perhaps less money but much happier and fulfilled. What fascinates me most? People who are already doing this!"





Thank you Helena!!!

If you'd like to buy Microbio's beautiful hand made bags please visit: en.dawanda.com/shop/microbio
Or read more about Helena's crafty adventures on her blog:
microbio-noar.blogspot.com
follow on twitter:@microbionoar