Crafting for Christmas 2009, let's begin again.......

NEgirl

Im going to try and get in the mood to book more craft fairs so ive been looking through at some of the stuff i made last year and thought i might as well upload some here and theres loads more on my blog too of the actual fair set up as well

Tea Towel hangers

Odd sock hangers...
Chocolate Bouquet...
one of the fair set up pics......

One of the best sellers last year was the chocolate logs - one brown and one cream face cloth rolled together, cellophaned with a little sprig of holly on the top - everyone loved them
Yep after doing that i think im getting in the mood to get the fair stuff ready

Claire_Bear

Hey NEGirl, how do you find where the craft fairs are? I assume you're in the north east (either that or you're a WoW player :rotfl: ) which is where I'm currently looking for fairs (mainly Middlesbrough) and not having much luck with Google. Are there any websites with lists up? Thanks

Kim_Possible

NEgirl wrote: »

Odd sock hangers...
Chocolate Bouquet...

How did u do the chocolate bouquet its fab!

irishgirl62

wow NEgirl love your stuff! I am already a follower on your blog:D can i ask how much you sell ur swiss rolls for? I have made a few for mums senior club lost as to what to charge for and mum is not helpful by giving me prices that is way too expensive!

furrychimp

stardrops42 wrote: »

Here's a little doll I made which I am giving as a gift for christmas. The pattern is from the "sew pretty homestyle" book which I love:j I've just sent for the "christmas gifts" book from the the Tilda range as well, can't wait till it arrives:j

Stardrops, she is gorgeous!! I have the Christmas book and want to make the angels, do you mind me asking where did you find the fabrics for the dolls (the skin coloured one especially) as i'm having a bit of trouble?! i can't seem to find one that is the right shade, they are too "peachy" or too beige looking! also, is it a linen type or just ordinary cotton?? Thanks!:D

NEgirl

Thank you

I went to the local florist and they sold the cardboard collapsible boxes used for bouquets etc....50p each Oasis in the bottom, sweets on skewers fastened with sticky tape and then use a big square of cellophane, pull it up around the cob and secure with a fancy ribbon

Clare will send you some links as i need to dig them out first

ali.b.123

NEgirl - beautiful stuff on your blog - was going to ask but Claire Bear beat me to it where in the ne are you?? Love going to craft fairs!! Claire Bear have you tried the fair at Natures World near Stewarts Park - I think its on the first Sun of every month?? Not sure if you are looking to do one or visit one - thats the only one I know of in the Middlesbrough area (I am at Ingleby Barwick).

NEgirl

irishgirl62 wrote: »

wow NEgirl love your stuff! I am already a follower on your blog:D can i ask how much you sell ur swiss rolls for? I have made a few for mums senior club lost as to what to charge for and mum is not helpful by giving me prices that is way too expensive!

I only charged £1.50 as its basically only 2 facecloths, a sprig of holly, small amount of cellophane and ribbon I know a lot of people said i should be charging more but i always think its best they sell for what its worth than me be left with loads after christmas

irishgirl62

Thanks NE girl

NEgirl

ali.b.123 wrote: »

NEgirl - beautiful stuff on your blog - was going to ask but Claire Bear beat me to it where in the ne are you?? Love going to craft fairs!! Claire Bear have you tried the fair at Natures World near Stewarts Park - I think its on the first Sun of every month?? Not sure if you are looking to do one or visit one - thats the only one I know of in the Middlesbrough area (I am at Ingleby Barwick).

Im in Durham but mum lives near Berwick so im willing to travel :rotfl: