Christmas Corner.

I have finally managed to create ONE exciting Christmassy corner in my house and I am very happy! Oh I do have a tree, before you ponder. But I am particularly proud of my festive shelves! SAD!?

 I actually didn't think I would make it this far. I've had endless craft fairs, hence no blogging, and my shops have been nice and busy. Most of my items in these photographs have joined me at my events so they have lived in the boot of my car for two-ish months. Now they have a new life for a short while- until it all starts again.

My pictures might be a little crude and this blog post is probably a bit sad but you see this is a milestone for me. At the start of my craft fair adventure in October I couldn't envisage it ever coming to an end, and boy did I get stressy. I don't find it all easy trying to run a business and a family, something usually suffers! So I think this post is to simply congratulate myself. TEE! HEE!

Now I will start on the rest of the house- it's the house that has suffered me thinks!

New THINGS FOR NEXT YEAR-  I am planning on setting up a website because I like the idea of everything being under one roof. I've actually started creating it so please keep watching for updates.

What I've been up to lately!

Strappy Matryoshka and Mushrooms Bag in Linen., a photo by Once upon a time in the north on Flickr.

This is my new bag.......more to come!

Scandi Style Scented Cushions

Scandi Style Scented Cushions, a photo by Once upon a time in the north on Flickr.

I'm rolling out a few new cushions! Feast your eyes here!

Look.....I've been published!

 I'm in this issue of Handmade Living.

I have created this pattern especially for the Handmade Living reader.

Yippee!!!! I'm soooooo excited......now off you go lovely crafters and create this lovely bag.

This bag is a variation of my Apple bag- seen here fashioned by Lil.

Craft Fair Pics......WOWEE!

I only have a few images to show you from the Vintage Revival Fair in Kendal that I took part in last Sunday. Thankfully this is down to being super busy and rushed off my feet and basically not having any time to take pictures or even sit down!!!!

Pic Number 1.......I have suddenly found my white shelves to be extremely useful at these events. They add so much height to my display and many of my items are at eye level, they also don't take up much room in my car.

Pic Number 2......Cushions. I apologize for the angle of this photograph, I have no idea if this even the correct way round.

Pic Number 3..... A close up. I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who is planning to take part in a craft fair over this festive period to invest in a small set of shelves. I make fairly large items and sometimes there isn't enough space to display my handmade lovely things, or the space is different to what I imagined and I usually have a mini meltdown when this happens. At least with my shelves I was able to have a play and arrange my items at home before the big event. Also using my shelves means I have extra table space for the Christmas decorations and stocking fillers- which are items I don't sell all year round and something else to think about.

Pic Number 4......my daughter. Meet Lily! My daughter got so much of a buzz from selling one item last week and was excited by the experience of earning money that she has now announced she works for me. EEK! I'm not sure how long this will last but for now I'm keeping her to her word!!!!

See Me Here On Sunday

Don't miss this Vintage event.

I shall be exhibiting here and selling my handcrafted lovely things and some supplies.

HEADS UP! There's a FESTIVE BUNTING Workshop taking place. WOOOOO!

It's happening tomorrow evening at The Fusion Cafe (twitter- @Allfusedglass). In the historic grounds of Brougham Hall, Penrith

Festive Bunting

COST - £35.00

This workshop will run every Tuesday starting 18th October for 3 weeks, 7pm-10pm

 

We believe that it takes time and practise to make the perfect double sided bunting! 

 Therefore this is a three week festive bunting workshop.

 

With a combination of beautiful contrasting fabrics, embellished with pom-poms and bells, we will make and create fabulous bunting.

 

Machine sewing and hand sewing will be used,  so it would be lovely if you could bring your own sewing machine.

 

Please bring your own fabrics, preferably cotton and with a festive feel. Or old clothes, off cuts or fat quarters (I only ask this so that we don’t all end up with the same looking bunting, however I will bring along some fabric). I will provide Christmassy bias binding, pom-poms and bells. 

 

 

Refreshments included! Oh and it should be a lot of fun!