Craft Fair! - Tunbridge Wells Pantiles

Well - my first "proper" craft fair - or Craft Market as it is officially called. Spent every spare hour preparing, writing lists, stressing. Still didn't have enough stock really to fill up the stall but it wasn't a problem in the end as I only sold three things!! So depressed! Think I am better spending off my time selling online - so my next job is to list everything on my Esty and Folksy stores - can't get any worse I guess!! :0(

Top Totes!! KaireK

In case you were getting tired of my work I have included some examples of more inspirational totes you may like. The first examples are from KaireK who has a shop on etsy and more examples of her work can be seen on her flickr pages - beautiful designs, fabrics, colours and detailing. I aspire to all these things . . .

nanaCompany

Love Love Love nanaCompany . They have an Etsy shop but you can see more of their pieces on flickr. Above are just a few of their adorable creations.

Folksy - Etsy for the UK

Not sure when this launched (haven't done my research as usual) but there is now an Etsy for the UK called Folksy. Don't think they are affiliated (could be wrong - research research!!) but the idea is the same. Handmade precious items sold by the makers - wonderful!!

House Cushions!

Came across these characterful cushions whilst browsing Etsy the other day. By a company called LeiliLaLoo have at look at their shop - many other wonderful things on there - you won't be disappointed.

Tote Bags

Ok - I've gone sewing crazy. Currently obsessed with tote bags. So expect multiple posts on this subject. Currently faves are this twee tote from RobinsEggBlue on Etsy, and the huge array of skillfully crafted bags from Raspberryfairy . Only wish I could sew that well - just a few more decades of practice required!!