Jubilee Craft Fairs (Makers Boutique & Craftaganza)

Saturday 2nd June

The first Saturday of June.  It can only mean one thing.  

Makers Boutique Market!!! http://makersboutique.webeden.co.uk/

The first day of the 4 day Jubilee Holiday started off bright and sunny but unfortunately it was short lived.  The only draw back to having a stall outside the Unitarian Church - having to quickly adapt to the changeable British weather.  A few of my Foxy Friends went flying in the wind on more than one occasion but being a British crafter, I stoically persevered with a smile on my face and a Foxy Friend on my arm. (The bitter shandy I had may have helped a little too...)

Customers kept asking me where my 'Jubilee Stock' was so after explaining that I didn't really want to spend a lot of time making stock that I might be stuck with for another 60 years ;) -  I made a few Jubilee Crown Brooches (sold them all!) and gave my Foxy Friend a snazzy new crown. It seemed to do the trick.
Tehe.
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Monday 4th June


The start of a very exhausting but rewarding couple of days at the Brighton Craftaganza Summer Fair in the Fabrica Gallery and I had my usual pitch :) I love being nestled between those two pillars.  It feels a little like my very own shop (keep dreaming Lucy...)http://brightoncraftaganza.wordpress.com/

These handmade cards were also made especially for the Jubilee but I think they are perfect greeting cards for all year round. 'God Save The Fox'.

Grumpy Little TWO-FACE! I made a few of these guys again on the Sunday.  They are always a hit.  USP = They are great mood indicators.

Oh look, it's the Queen hanging out in the FREE WORKSHOP CORNER teaching a bit of crochet to the masses. How very generous Ma'am is with her precious time, especially on the Jubilee holiday ;-)


In all seriousness now - Craftaganza really went to town this month on it's organization, promotion and the brilliant addition of the Free Workshop Corner.  It was great to see kids & adults alike sitting down and trying their hand at crochet and needlework.  I saw the SuperSuperHQ girls teaching a bit of handkerchief tapestry on the Tuesday as well. http://supersuperhq.com/2012/06/07/a-super-june-craftaganza/

Cheeky!

The Fabrica Gallery: What a great venue!!! Definitely one of my favourite Brighton Craft Events! & it was especially fun this year due to the toe tapping playlist selection courtesy of the fabulous Kirstin Stride http://kirstinstride.com/ It had everyone dancing behind their stalls even when the heavens opened on the Tuesday afternoon.

Me & the Little Things i Make looking unusually bashful... 

Possibly the best cushions EVER (but maybe not one's for your Gran's sofa ^.^)I HAVE to get one next time I see Deborah http://www.thepinkminx.co.uk/

*PHEW* Well that about summed up my Jubilee Holiday.  Twas very crafty indeed and I wouldn't have had it any other way :) A big thankU to all the crafty organizers and also to everyone that was out at the Foundry Street Party on the Monday evening - what a hoot! If only it could be Jubilee every year...

BFW2012 Fashionista-Fox Brooches

I was lucky enough to be approached by Carmen Jose to make something to put in the VIP Goody Bags at the Brighton Fashion Week 2012 shows.  I jumped at the chance and after a little deliberation I designed these Little Fashionista Fox Brooches.  http://www.brightonfashionweek.com/
I wanted to make something small that would not only represent my work but also look cool enough to wear at a fashion show.  I obviously also wanted to get my details out to as many people as possible :D  Each Fox Brooch was attached to a *bling* card with all my details on the reverse. The brooch & card then was packaged in a cute little brown envelope - like a special little fashion pressie!! ^.^


I had some great feedback and I have already had people contacting me off the back of BFW2012! Not only did I have so much fun designing and making them but I also got onto the guest list for the BFW2012 Launch@Create Studios, Brighton Frocks & the Zeitgeist Fashion Shows.  It was a real treat to see the creations of the best of Brighton designers.  

(Oh, and I 'got papped' & ended up in Latest7 Magazine! Haha!)

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.