Introducing Crafty Little Cottage CRAFTfest stall

Crafty Little Cottage makes beautiful textiles for you and your home.

You can visit her CRAFTfest stall by following the link:
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/crafty-little-cottage-march-craftfest-stall

I really like this pretty Butterfly Bag

Pretty little bag made in pink spotty and butterfly print oilcloths (Laura Ashley fabric) . The bag is lined with pink gingham and closes with a mother of pearl button
It has an adjustable pink webbing strap, and measures approx h 29cm (closed), w 27cm & d 5cm.
A pretty little bag- great for books, as a little school or lunch bag, or as an overnight bag for little people. Blue spotty version available. Only £12

Hands up all those who like equisite Jewellery?

Introducing SMSdesign Jewellery CRAFTfest stall.
#CRAFTfest is a fab online craft fair showcasing a huge range of handmade talent.

Sophie of SMSdesign is one such talented lady creating amazing sterling silver jewellery.
CLICK HERE to see her stall.

I really love....

These beautiful cage hearts are one of the first designs I ever made. Wonderfully adaptable they can have any colour included with the addition of gorgeous semi-precious stones. They make a lovely valentine (or anytime!) gift. Simple and elegant design makes them so wearable they really will go with anything. £15

And this......

Beautiful and unusual sterling silver earrings. These earrings are handmade using silver wire. This pair is textured with a hammer for dappled effect which catches the light in a lovely way. They thread discreetly into an ordinary ear piercing with no need for stretching. £12

Waterlily Designs CRAFTfest stall

Carole Parker from Waterlily Designs
"I sell handmade personalised cards for all occasions, new baby keepsake albums, mini scrapbooks & die cut kits for all themes.
Any name/age/relation can be added to the cards and in most cases colours can be changed.
Paypal accepted and I do ship international.
Postage discount given for multiple purchases.
**Special Offer** Spend £20 or more and receive free UK postage."

Beautiful well crafted items, go to her stall here to check them out:
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/waterlily-designs-spring-craftfest-stall

Brilliant for mother's day!

Beautiful Birthday or Mother's Day Card - any name/relation/age can be added - made from quality white linen card, embellished with a beautiful bouquet and beaded spray with pink feather, glittercard hearts and butterfly's, diamontes and trimmed with organza ribbon & bows - Inside is a blank white insert for you to write your own message but I can also print a message/verse for you. Size 8" x 6" £3.99 + 1.50 UK postage

Introducing Dransfield & Proud CRAFTfest Stall

Dransfield & Proud make Handmade patchwork and quilted home wares made from a mixture of new, used, recycled and vintage fabrics.

Check out the products here:
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/dransfield-proud-craftfest-stall

Hand pieced patchwork cushion made from recycled fabric some of which has been discharge printed. Final piece is hand embroidered and beaded. Reverse of cushion is black. Zip fastening. 18" x 18" Only £25!

Uniquely Yours CRAFTfest Stall

Here is another amazing crafter this time working with yarn, introducing Linda Cooper with Uniquely Yours.
Linda says "Unique Accessories for Unique People. My designs handmade by me."
This will take you to her stall for Spring CRAFTfest
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/uniquelyyours-craftfest-stall

I really like this one totally my colours.

This beautifully crocheted snood is made in a lacy pattern, of my own devising, so it isn`t too weighty. Half is crocheted slightly looser so that it pulls up easily over the head, while the other half sits nicely around the neck and shoulders. This can also be used as a scarf in a variety of ways. The yarn is acrylic and ranges from a dark pink through to white with paler pinks in between. OOAK.
Is stretchable due to the pattern. Measurements are,as stretched.

#CRAFTfest Stall Mad Bags by Wendy

Ohh ohh this wonderful lady makes bags to die for, check them out!!!

But First a little bit about Mad Bags:
Handmade bags for all occasions. Shopper totes, beach bags ,clutch bags, shoulder bags and hand bags. Commissions for bespoke bags happily undertaken I endeavour to design and make bags of the highest quality and hope you enjoy looking at them or even buying one! Happy Browsing
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/mad-bags-by-wendy-craftfest-stall-1

I love this one:

£15 incl p&p (WOW!!!)
This shoulder bag can also be used as a handbag - just adjust the strap to the length you want.
I picked this fabric because it looked so unusual. I was unsure what it would look like made up but I am pleased with the overall effect - hope you like it too.

The outside fabric is a heavy duty upholstery fabric, whilst inside I have used a very strong curtain lining is a deep shade of yellow/gold. The double internal pocket has been made using an orange cotton
Three vintage buttons give the finishing touches to the bag.

CRAFTfest Spring Event My products

Another update from me.

On my stall you can find a range of my handmade fused glass jewellery today I will share some earrings with you.

Rich Ruby Red Earrings on Surgical Steel Posts and plastic backs £5.

Silver Shimmer Royal Blue Earrings on surgical steel posts and plastic backs £5
Small and very easy to wear both under 10mm

Visit my stall here:
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/vibrant-glass-art-s-march-craftfest-stall

Introducing the Amazing MinXtures

Here is a little about MinXtures:
"Welcome to MinXtures!
I work from home, sewing clothes and bags and anything in between.
I make my own patterns so I am happy to make things to order if you see an item you like but would like a different fabric/colour/size or just something completely different just contact me and I will see what I can do to help.
I can also offer an alteration / repair service, please contact me for quotes."
The link for MinXtures main stall is here:
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/craftfest-minxtures

Very handy Drinks bottle carriers/bags with wipe clean nylon lining and shoulder strap £7.99 each.
These have been made using upcycled denim, cotton fabric and machine embroidery.
These little bags are perfect for carrying drinks bottles. Will accomodate sports bottles larger than the 500ml water bottle shown, up to 1litre!.
Great for kids to use and carry their own drinks while out and about in hot weather, sports or out walking.
These would also be suitable as wash bags or pencil cases!
Measured flat they are approx- 5.5" x 13" inches (14cms x 33cms) With a flat base.
They have a cord lock to secure and a piece of white cotton tape sewn in the top for writing a name on.

But hold on MinXtures also has a fab card stall too!!!
Here's the Link:http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/craftfest-minxtures-cards

Embroidered dragonfly with fringe detail. £3.50
I love the butterfly motif

Do you Love Chain Mail Jewellery?

I do I think its fab, Introducing Spiral Fountain Jewellery's CRAFTfest stall. CLICK HERE to view.
An array of inspirational wire & chain mail jewellery.
I love most of these items here are a couple of fav's.

This 8 inch chainmail bracelet has been created using silver, pink, violet & purple enamelled copper jump rings, completed with a silver plated filigree clasp.
Price: £17.50

This 16 inch chakra chainmail necklace has been created using enamelled copper jump rings & silver plated chain. The length of the chain can be customised if you wish.

Chakras are the energy ecosystem of our bodies, a belief derived from ancient Hindu texts. There are seven chakra's defined by rainbow colours from the purple at the crown to red at the base. Good health & well being are associated with the balance of these chakras.
Price:£18.75

All Things Blankets & More #CRAFTfest

A very talented crafter Rachel Twose is the brains and hands behind All Things Blankets & More.
In her own words "Welcome to All Things Blankets & More, the home of handmade personalised cat beds, blankets, cushions & throws (I cater for humans also). All my items have been designed by me and are individually handmade (knitted items) or are a combination of hand and sewing machine made; many of which are able to be personalised at no extra cost."

Follow the link to see her CRAFTfest stall
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/all-things-blankets-more-craftfest-stall

Love this cat bed:

Vintage Beadery CRAFTfest stall

Bringing you Vintage Beadery #CRAFTfest stall.
My personal favourite is the beautiful Flower Bracelet.

Pretty delicate bracelet, with a beaded daisy flower created around a little rainbow moonstone cabochon. The petals are created with brick stitch needle weaving with tiny seed beads.
The bracelet itself is a narrow rope of circular beading with four green beads, one bead is a lighter more sparkly one which gives a subtle spiral effect around the rope.
The fastening is a wide loop of beads on the reverse of the dais,y with a little T bar on the end of the rope which slides through the loop to lock on the other side, a bit fiddly but manageable. The rope is flattened to a 2 bead strip at the end so it lays better under the daisy.
Costs £20.00
CLICK HERE to view Vintage Beadery Stall

Another Stall for #CRAFTfest please meet....

Infiniti Jewellery.
Handmade jewellery with a wide range of products to suit anybody, all made by Lisa Green
Visit her stall here:
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/infiniti-jewellery-s-craftfest-stall

One piece that instantly caught my eye is this one,

Sterling Silver Lucite Flowers Charm Bracelet.

CRAFTfest Spring Event My products

Here is something else from me. View it here at my stall CLICK HERE

Elegant Swirl Fused Glass Set
Sophisticated set in an emerald green swirl.
With matching earring this set makes a brilliant gift for anyone.
Length chain 18"
Pendant 3cm x 2.5cm
Price £30

Introducing BeauBangles CRAFTfest stall

#CRAFTfest BeauBangles stall is all about, Handmade jewellery using gemstones, glass beads and crystals. One off items at affordable prices.
She also gives 10% of my sales income to two of my favourite dog rescues.
So beautiful Jewellery and helping rescue dogs it couldn't get better.
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/beaubangles-march-craftfest-stall
Prices start from £7

Purple cord with hematite beads (8mm) alternating with faceted AB crystal beads.

Gems of Hope CRAFTfest Stall

Gems of Hope describes her stall "I love working with seed beads to make beaded jewellery. I also make awareness jewellery to promote awareness of different illnesses and causes."
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/gems-of-hope-craftfest-stall

I like this one:

An unusual bracelet with tiny seed beads and triangle shaped beads which have been woven together in a spiral design. It has been finished off with a pretty silver clasp. It is approximately 7 1/2" in length. £12.
Gems of Hope range starts from £3.

CRAFTfest introduce Grace and Faith Die Cuts

Here is the information about their stall.
Grace & Faith have a wide variety of die cuts for all of your craft, card making and scrapbooking needs. We are a small home run business who aim to provide high quality craft products at low, affordable prices.
We can provide die cuts in most sizes and colours to suit your specific needs. If you need something unique or out of the ordinary which is not listed, please contact us and we will aim to help you in any way we can.
Link to stall:http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/grace-and-faith-die-cuts-craftfest-stall

Die cut butterflies. Only 10p per butterfly!!!!

Lionheart Stationers CRAFTfest stall

Quirky hand illustrated personalised stationery for all ages and occasions, designed and printed in our studio.
They do anything from thank you notes to christening invites, party invites - for kids and adults, birth announcements, correspondence cards or new home cards, save the date and bespoke artwork.
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/lionheart-stationers-craftfest-stall
Prices start from £5.50, I really like this design.

Fairies are a serious matter when it comes to our girls. So make sure you choose a vibrant, friendly, bright one like the one in our hand drawn illustration. Cute is an understatement.
£5.55 per pack of 8 invites with envelopes

CRAFTfest Spring Event My products

#CRAFTfest Spring Event, I thought I would also share with you products from my own stall with you.
Link to my stall is http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/vibrant-glass-art-s-march-craftfest-stall

Deep Rich Royal Purple Fused Glass Bracelet £30

Amazing deep rich royal purple fused glass bracelet with 99.9% silver fused into the glass, allowing the bracelet to sit flat against the skin.
Length 18cm Width 2cm

Prices start from £10

CRAFTfest Stallholder Twinkles and Sparkles

Twinkle and Sparkles creator Emma Quinn has created Beautiful Handmade Jewellery & bag Charms. With some pieces have been specifically designed for 'Mother's Day' making a unique Gift.

Her stall link is:
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/twinkles-sparkles-handmade-jewellery

Prices start from an amazing £5

CRAFTfest presents Samantha Louise's Stall

Samantha Louise makes Gifts and accessories for your little ones. Items can be personalised for free unless otherwise stated.
Some very cute bears and lovely bunting.
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/samantha-louise-s-craftfest-stall
My favourite bear is this one.

Introducing Lemur Lady

Lemur Lady is all about unique and eye catching accessories, hand crafted with love just for you.
No boring chintz or run-of-the-mill fabrics here, all her items are made from funky fabrics by designers such as Michael Miller and Robert Kaufman, with the odd vintage or Japanese kawaii gem thrown in.
If you can't see what you want in stock, get in touch and I can custom make something just for you - in the past she has made knitting bags, travel document cases, artist brush rolls and more!

Her Link for CRAFTfest Spring Fair is:
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/lemur-lady-s-craftfest-stall

One design I really like is:

Prices start from £8.50

CRAFTfest Stall Designs by Jojo

Here is what Joanna Duncan says about her stall "Items for my CRAFTfest stall ranging from hand made wedding invitations, greeting cards,favours and contemporary beaded and silver jewellery. Custom orders welcome too, just message me thanks Jojo of Designs by Jojo"

Here is the all important link:
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/craftfest-march-2012-designs-by-jojo

A colourful purple basket ball, crochet and glass beaded choker necklace finished with a silver plated magnetic clasp - funky and fresh!
Price: £13.50

Introducing DysfunctionDesigns

Here is Dysfunction Designs stall for Spring CRAFTfest.
http://creative-connections.ning.com/photo/albums/dysfunctiondesigns-craftfest-stall

Dysfunction designs has been up and running for the last year and is now focusing on creating unisex tribal jewellery, using clay,bone,wood and horn beads. Amazing beads and design.

Prices start from £8.

Introducing CRAFTfest stall holders.

Over the next few days I will introduce some of my fellow CRAFTfest stall holders.

CRAFTfest is an online craft fair open to all.

10th to 18th March.



You can see my stall by clicking here