ART@73 BRIGHTON MAY OPEN HOUSE

I had the honor of being asked to be part of Nick Orsborn's Open House, ART@73, during the May Brighton Festival. http://www.nickorsborn.com/  I love participating in the ART@73 Stanmer Villas open house as it has such a great vibe.  Not only because all of the artists work is bright and fun filled but because Nick and Moira themselves are bright & fun filled!!!  (and there is always a glass of Sangria waiting for you!)

Tehe - look at these guys hiding in the wonderful garden at ART@73.  These are just a few creations by the very talented Phil Duncan. His sculptures have so much character - what garden wouldn't benefit one of these heads? ! http://www.nickorsborn.com/may2012artists.html#philduncan 

Wee Baby Hare's by Victoria Lovell - SO ADORABLE! http://www.nickorsborn.com/may2012artists2.html#victorialovell 

These colourful bird bath's by John Warren made me feel like I was in Morocco.  The vibrant blue looked wonderful when the sun came out! 
 http://www.nickorsborn.com/may2012artists.html#johnwarren

Cat not for sale.

My Little Things i Make looking right at home at ART@73! http://www.nickorsborn.com/may2012artists.html#lucyashworth

Wonderfully illustrated badges & mirror by Claire Montgomery - her work is magical & I can't get enough of the glitter!! http://www.nickorsborn.com/may2012artists2.html#clairemontgomery

Nick & Moira selling (well having a good natter as well ! )

Beautiful hand painted ceramics by Rosemary Land http://www.nickorsborn.com/may2012artists2.html#ROSEMARYLAND

I absolutely ADORE! these whimsical ceramic bowls by Katherine Morton.  You can really see her illustrations coming to life in these creations.  I would have bought them all but I was very happy to go home with just one... This lovely blonde Mermaid Bowl below.  She now has pride of place in our flat and has become a real talking point.  I recommend that you check out the rest of her work as it's wonderful! http://www.nickorsborn.com/may2012artists.html#katherinemorton

Nick and his incredible jewellery range! It always makes me feel like I'm in a sweet shop and I just want a bit of everything!!! I came away with a sparkly Cicada Brooch which I love.  Nick makes them in so many different juicy looking colours that I defy not to want to start a collection :) http://www.nickorsborn.com/cicadabrooches.html

The lovely Moira and her wondrous Sangria!!!!!!!! I want to give her a big cuddle whenever I see her - we love to have a giggle at ART@73 :D

*hic*

Blue Fox Commission

'DON'T RUN WITH THE PACK!' Here is the Large Blue Fox that I was commissioned to make for the 'Conservatives Against Fox Hunting' Party http://www.conservativesagainstfoxhunting.com/blue-fox-blog/.  

I was very happy to make them this cheeky blue chap as it's such a great cause & a very unusual stance within the Conservative Party.  This Blue Fox will be making his way to Parliament in June so keep an eye out. 

Makers Boutique Market 7th April 2012

Here I am at the Makers Boutique Market looking more like the March Hare than anything vaguely Easter Bunny like!  What fun day though (as always)

Look at these CUTIES!!! I am so in love with making these Little Bunny Brooches - they have been a real hit as well (even with celebs...)! I think 3 for £10 is a bargain! 

Oh! Look who it is walking towards my stall...It's great British actor and all round hottie - 

MARK STRONG!!!!!!!!!

There he is - looking at my stall! He later complimented me on my work and bought 3 Little Bunny Brooches ! One was for his son Roman (best name in the world) and the other two were for Roman's cousin's.  I was so happy!!! What a great day.  I think I'll crack on with sewing a few more bunnies.  I wonder if I can get an endorsement...Hmmm... :D

Brighton Craftaganza Spring Market 24th March 2012

Had a really fun day selling the Little Things i Make at the Brighton Craftaganza Spring Market (http://brightoncraftaganza.wordpress.com/) on Saturday!!!  The organizers had really gone to town with the promotion and basically took over the web! The social media scene was buzzing with #craftaganza updates ;-)  I had the same stall spot as I had at the Xmas Craftaganza market so I was even happier.  I really like being at a diagonal to the entrance and I had these great old pillars to hang my Tote Bags & Long Legged Monkey Bear's from.  Oh & I had my lovely crafty Mum with me in the morning = an extra special fair!

A few of the  Little Things i Make  with hand knitted scarves on there.  With the weather we're having, I may have to start making swimming costumes & sun hats...

These BRAND NEW!! Little Bunny Brooches were a BIG HIT! They're available to buy online http://www.etsy.com/listing/95619161/little-bunny-brooch but I will be making more to sell at Makers Boutique http://www.makersboutique.co.uk/ next Saturday (&th April).


My Long Legged Monkey Bear's also had a A LOT of interest. People seemed to really like the individual labels.  These are also available online: http://www.etsy.com/listing/95786490/grey-long-legged-monkey-bear

THE VENUE: The Fabrica Gallery, Duke Street, Brighton. http://fabrica.org.uk/about-fabrica/
It's a really great space for an art event.  The only thing is that there isn't an imposing main entrance like the Unitarian Church so people could walk past and not know that anything was happening inside.  Saying that, that wasn't the case for this Craftaganza!!! The team were outside with balloons, handing out flyers and inviting people in to not only check out the wonderful handmade goodies that Brighton has to offer but also partake in a yummy Baileys Hot Choc!  Luckily the weather was GLORIOUS so I doubt the team minded being outside much... :D

There are two lovely crafty locals on the left sharing a stall.  Jude Turner and her wonderful handmade button jewellery https://www.facebook.com/JessieJumbles  the beautifully delicate silk hair ornaments & brooches of Emily Wright of https://www.facebook.com/CuttlefishloveKanzashi . Check them out!!!

There's my MUM!!! Perusing the stalls...

Illuminated in the right hand corner is the lovely Sarah 'rockcake' Meredith - Check out her great new designs at http://www.rockcakes.com/ (the 'Hello' necklace is a must have!)

All in all a great day! Not record sales but a lot of new contacts & great feedback. Thanks Craftaganza - I look forward to the next event!!!

Look at these CUTIES!!! These special hand sewn Long Legged Monky Bears are available to buy NOW! in my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleThingsiMake 

Grab them while you still can as each one is unique & they were selling like hot cakes at Craftaganza last Saturday!!!

NEW! Little Bunny Brooch Designs

Here are my brand NEW!! Little Bunny Brooch designs :) I have really enjoyed making these cuties.  I started making them with Easter in mind but they are so cute I think they would be a hit all year round!  I've been making them in lots of different colour combinations & I am now selling them online: Little Things i Make . I will be showcasing them at this spring's Brighton Craftaganza Market on the 24th March 2012 (more details to follow).