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
Monday, 23 December 2013
Monday, 9 December 2013
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.
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.
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
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!
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!
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
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!
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!
Friday, 22 November 2013
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!
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!
Thursday, 14 November 2013
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
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!
Monday, 21 October 2013
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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