Monthly Archives: November 2009

Trip to Frankfurt christmas market, Birmingham

This German market in Birmingham was a good day out on Saturday, but it was so packed with people all over the place! I loved all the bright lights from the trees, christmas decorations on buildings, and lights on the wooden huts with all the scrummy food and handmade gifts inside. There wasn’t as many […]

Free surprise with every purchase!

From now until Christmas, all customers will receive a free surprise handmade gift with every purchase made from my online store or my Folksy shop! New items are constantly being updated in both shops so be sure to keep visiting. Just remember to e-mail or message me quoting “FREE SURPRISE 09” after completing your purchase. […]

Contemporary Craft Shopping Experience

I had a fantastic day at this event yesterday, it was one of the most successful craft fairs I have ever done! I was very impressed, especially because it was the first year the event was being held. The flow of customers coming in the door was pretty constant all day, it got very busy […]

Latest News & Commissions

Here are two latest commission pieces that are now settled in their new homes. The new owner of this hand built ceramic sculptural vessel piece has placed it outside at the bottom of her driveway, as she didn’t have a sign leading to her house. She lives deep in the countryside and plans to fill […]

Craft Fair Essentials – Check List

It’s too cold, wet and miserable to be out in the workshop, so I’ve decided to stay in the warmth and prepare for my next craft fair this Sunday – The Contemporary Craft Shopping Experience at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on 22nd Nov – This event has been really well advertised and promoted and should […]

Giveaway Competition – 100 Followers!

Firstly I’d like to thank those of you who follow my blog and find it interesting enough to read! I reached 100 followers yesterday, and to celebrate I’ve decided to run my first giveaway competition. The winner will receive a handmade ceramic turquoise magnet, a decorative shiny red hanging ceramic star, and a cream & […]

Local Craft Fair

I had a brilliant day at a local craft fair on Sunday, it was in Rugby at The Benn Hall. This was actually one of the closest events to home that I’ve ever exhibited, I usually go for bigger events but I was very impressed with this one. A good number of people were flowing […]

Christmas is coming!

I thought it was snowing the other day after a quick glimpse out of the window, but it was leaves falling from the trees! I can’t wait til Christmas, its my favourite time of year. I’ve made these tree decorations and glazed them with a shiny red glaze, and a volcanic crater glaze which looks […]

Trip to Germany

I had a fascinating stay in Germany last weekend, where I visited several towns and villages. My favourite experience was the trip in Rudesheim. The tour started with a cable car ride, gliding over the sloping vineyards and looking out from above onto the gigantic panorama. The view of the river Rhine was amazing, its […]