New Commissions

Hi Guys
I've been busy with commissions, craft fairs and most of all a new job......

My latest commissions, what do you think?

New Sketch

OMG......how long at it been since I last blogged???? ages....

Can't believe how time has flown by....

Was made redundant and then found another job and it's closer to home which is great news - 

Anyway, that's the update done and the reason for the lack of blogging.....attended lots of craft fairs and had quite a few orders for sketches...my latest one is below...what do you think???

Easter is upon us!

Hi Everyone

Gosh Easter is here already.....no craft fairs this weekend as it's hubby's birthday. Having a birthday bash for him and our friends are visiting from Northamptonshire so busy busy!

Should be a good do.....lots of rock music to dance to and a greek buffet

Will be back in the craft circuit the week after though kicking off with the Bromley Cross Village Hall Craft Fair on Saturday 26 April

Don't forget to keep checking out my website for new products - I've also lowered some of the prices as I've found a cheaper supplier of products - yay!

www.jewells-shop.com

What a great day yesterday!

What a fab day we had yesterday....busy busy with over 200 people visiting us in the village hall....bouncy castle and banjo man entertaining us....

It was my first time showing my dog drawings and had a great response to them...lots of enquiries about dog portraits so watch this space!

Also had a good response about my bags although customers took some convincing that I had drawn the dog pictures lol....what do you think? I've uploaded the original photographs so you can see for yourselves

Tote bags with dog sketches digitally printed onto them

Close up of one of the bags

The original photograph of the Dachshund Puppy

Original photograph of the Labradoodle

Cushion Cover

                  

Time for the first craft fair in the village

Saturday March 29 - time for our first craft fair in Bromley Cross. Seems like forever since the last one!

Should be really busy though because it's on together with the annual bake off which will be held in the Church itself. I believe there are usually over 300 people attending the bake off so we'll have to be prepared for a busy day!

Then I'm off to pick my mum up so we can have her over for something to eat and drink for Mother's Day

Looking forward to a good weekend!

Latest Dog Sketch Commission

Here's a look at my latest Dog Sketch Commission.......

Customer was happy so I'm happy

New Product - Phone cover

It's arrived - my new phone cover with my favourite dog sketch - Bulldog

This phone cover fits my Samsung phone perfectly and I was showing it off today at my craft fair - lots of interest - what do you think?

This cover can be ordered through my website - in black or white but the dog sketch will be encased in a white square to show up on the black cover.

Make sure you add the type of phone you have so I can get the right cover printed for you.

Shopping bags and cushion covers on their way - watch this space!

New products coming soon!!!!

Hi Everyone

Well quite excited at the moment as we are looking into producing a new product. There was alot of very positive feedback for the tote bag with the majority of people confirming that the bigger shopper would be better with the dog sketches printed onto them. 

Quotes are coming in from all over the country and we're possibly looking at other items to be printed - maybe tea towels and cushion covers but we'll concentrate on one thing at a time I think

Anyway for those of you who missed the picture of the tote bag I had printed I've added it again - if you have any further feedback - please do send it to me - all gratefully received

www.jewells-shop.com

Another completed sketch - Labradoodle!

Hey - been busy finishing my latest drawing - A Labradoodle!

Already had interest in it as it's an unusual breed but soooooo cute!

What do you think? Cards and prints will be available through the website as usual......

www.jewells-shop.com

I have a couple of commissions to do next but will upload more sketches when I've completed them....off to Swinton on Saturday at a new craft fair so we'll see how they go!

Thanks again for your feedback, don't forget you can also send me your thoughts and orders through my facebook page www.facebook.com/JewellsCards

New Product

Well, we have a possible new product coming into the JewELLs family but I need some feedback.....

This is a cotton bag measuring 22cm x 26cm + an extra 8cm for the handles. It's perfect as a lunch bag or a handbag substitute.

Any of my sketches can be added on the front and I also have the choice of the larger shopper size with long handles.

Please could you let me know what you think about the bag size, size of print, long handles, short handles etc....this would really help when I'm ordering

Please take a look at the website for the dog sketches so far....I'm working on a Cairn terrier at the moment with a couple of commissions after that

www.jewells-shop.com

Thank you

Ellen xx

New Dog Drawings alert!

I've just completed some new drawings so will be taking these along to my first craft fair of the year. Have got them mounted ready for framing, mounted in cards and also in keyrings so we shall see how we get on.

Let me know what you think about the new additions to the dog portraits as usual by inboxing me or leaving a message on the website

www.jewells-shop.com

Thanks

Ellen x

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exciting new items!!!!!!!!

February and I've not blogged for you - disgraceful! where has the year gone already???

Exciting news.......

I've been resurrecting my drawing skills and am now selling prints of my drawings....I have updated my website - www.jewells-shop.com so you can buy directly from there or of course, email me for multiple purchases for a lower P&P

Check out some of my drawings - let me know what you think or if there's a particular breed you fancy me trying my hand at....can't wait to show them off at my first craft fair of the year - 23 February - roll on!

Borzoi

Corgi

Miniature Schnauzer

Retriever

Schnauzer

Spaniel Puppy

Spaniel

Merry Christmas from JewELLs

After a great couple of weeks at Christmas craft fairs, JewELLs is taking a well earned rest until the new year.

Merry Christmas to everyone and see you in 2014

Another crafting weekend

Well another crafting weekend has gone by....some days better than others but that's how it goes in the crafting world!

Sharples Primary School on Thursday 5 December - quite a few people through but no-one seemed to be buying much apart from curries and samosas (I bought some for my tea lol)

It was freezing in there because we were near the entrance and the outside doors were held open so the wind was howling through....we had coats, scarves and gloves on but still couldn't feel our feet!

High Lawn Primary School on Friday 6 December - I was in the main hall and it was packed most of the night. I didn't do too bad but some ladies were in one of the classrooms with the tombola - they didn't sell anything because no-one could get in or out because of the tombola queue. I think it needed to be in there on its own! There was a real reindeer outside but I didn't get a chance to visit it :( 

Accrington Town Hall on Saturday 7 December - Once I found the place (thanks to the caretaker and not my satnav!) we were on the 2nd floor in the ballroom. Lots of stalls and again, lots of people coming through most of the day but not alot were buying. Seems to be a trend at the moment although I went into Warrington town centre and there was a gift and craft marquee. Most of the stalls in there were quite expensive but people were buying so not sure what to make of that!

The Brierfield on Sunday 8 December - A charity craft and gift fair for people with a rare skin disorder. You cannot imagine what it's like when a child has it so severe.....well done to Jolly Pops for organising it...just a pity we didn't get more people through supporting us....until the next time!

Only 2 more craft fairs left this year....Smithills High School on Saturday and the Last Drop Village on Sunday....think after a rest from a full time job and craft fairs, I'll get my stock replenished ready for February when we kick off again

I have some of my pictures and poems in Craft and Crumpet 70 Blackburn Rd, Accrington BB5 1LE, although they're in the window of the shop so you can't see them lol. I also have some in Create Bolton on Bark Street so pop along if you're in either of these areas.

What an Amazing Weekend!!!

Back to work for a rest lol

What a great weekend for crafters we've just had!

Turton High School on Friday was very busy for the couple or so hours we were there. Saturday at the Church Hall started off a little slowly but by 11am we were busy all day until around 4pm....it was my best day ever! Customers wanted a mixture of things which was great

Then back again on Sunday after lunch to the Church Hall to carry on....was a little quiet but we got our stalls for free in the end so good all round.

I've got a very busy week again this week as I have craft fairs on Thursday and Friday evenings, Saturday at Accrington Town Hall and now Sunday at The Brierfields on Blackburn Road.....phew!

Craft Fairs Galore!!!!

After a disappointing craft fair at Salford, I am now looking forward to a few really busy weekends. We have alot to pack in!

Friday 29 November - Turton High School Christmas Craft Fair
This is on from 6pm till 8.30pm

Saturday 30 November - Bromley Cross Village Hall Craft Fair
From 10am until 4pm. We are on later because we have the Christmas Tree Festival on the same weekend which is why.......

Sunday 1 December - Bromley Cross Village Hall Craft Fair
From 12.30 until 3.30pm

Then.......................

Thursday 5 December - Sharples School Bingo Night & Craft Fair
From 6pm until 8.30pm

Friday 6 December - High Lawn Primary School Christmas Craft Fair
From 6pm until 8.30pm

Saturday 7 December - The Mayor's Christmas Craft Fair at Accrington Town Hall
9.30am until 3.30pm

Then..........

Saturday 14 December - Smithills High School Craft Fair
From 10am until 3pm

Sunday 15 December - Last Drop Village Craft Fair
From 11am until 4pm

So plenty to keep me going I think before a well earned rest for Christmas!

Disappointing!

Extremely disappointed in the Sunday craft fair at the Salford City Stadium!

Hardly anyone came through the doors which was unbelievable as it's such a big place and supposedly very well advertised. however, there were no banners on the roads leading up to it, no posters around the area, no signs on the road to the stadium, no posters in or around the stadium......mmmm

All the advertising seemed to be done online - a high percentage of the people who attend these events like signs to let them know what's going on and where it is so I suppose it's no wonder there were no customers.

There were around 40 stallholders and I'm not sure many of them will be returning or giving it positive feedback - such a shame as it's a nice venue!

Well a weekend off this week then back to a full weekend of craft fairs - GREAT!

Salford City Stadium Craft & Gift Fair

Busy busy busy!

Our next craft fair is at the former Salford City Stadium on Sunday 17 November and it's on from 11 until 4. it's for a great charity

I've also been busy drawing, painting and making pictures and gift boxes in readiness.

Here are some of my smaller pictures that measure around 4" x 3" and are silver plated photo frames

 

As you can see they're only £3 - bargain eh!

One of my drawings/paintings is below. he took me a few hours to draw then paint and frame but really pleased with him lol. I've also done one of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Winnie the Pooh with Tigger. There's a picture of my stall below and you can just see Mickey on the stand

So, let me know what you think and what other drawings I should be attempting!

See you on Sunday!

Next Craft Fair

Our next craft fair is on Saturday 26 October at the Village Hall in Bromley Cross, Bolton. We've been full for a while now and have some new crafters with us which is great. Can smell those bacon butties now coming from the cafe lol.

The last 12 months have been up and down in the crafting world and I have come to a decision. There are far too many people making cards out there and it's so difficult trying to sell them sometimes because no matter how different and beautiful these cards are, they're still a card. I have the same problem with crafters wanting stalls for my craft fair....I have over 70 on my waiting list JUST wanting to sell cards.

So the decision is...............

I'm selling off all my JewELLs Cards at £3.50 each which only just covers the cost of making them but if I can do that, then I can put that money towards my other crafting....my poems (all written by me), hand finished and framed. I'm also selling framed pictures which I've also made so will have to get the camera out and put some pictures on here for you to have a look at.

Will be updating my website shortly with all the new prices and stock...

Exciting times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Long time no see - craft update

Well, it's certainly been a while!!!!!

Work, holiday and more work seems to have got in the way of my blogging and craft fairs...so a brief update...

The next craft fair will be the Bromley Cross Village Hall Craft Fair on Saturday 28 September then BCA Craft & Gift Fair on the Sunday

We have some new crafters coming along on the Saturday, new signs have been ordered to let you all know where we are and we've been full for a while so should be a great day

I've also got some other dates coming up:

Friday 11 October - Canon Slade High School, Bradshaw, Bolton
Saturday 26 October - BCVH Craft Fair, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Saturday 9 November - Smithills School, Bolton
Friday 29 November - Turton High School Christmas Fair, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Saturday 30 November - BCVH Craft Fair & Christmas Tree Festival, Bromley Cross, Bolton
Saturday 14 December - Smithills School, Bolton

There will obviously be more dates of fairs but at least you can get these in your diary

I have had alot of orders to sort out for my personalised, hand finished framed poems which has been great - and not just orders for one specific topic which is also good!

Don't forget to check out my website - will be updating that next

www.jewells-shop.com