Straw, cats, monkeys and a pocket watch

Bet you can't guess what this is ?

Well the Doodly Birds were sat on top of it yesterday

It's my new oilcloth table cover.   It looks like everything is sat on top of a bale of hay.

We did'nt make pots of money at the Pendle Heritage Centre Craft/Farmers Market yesterday, I think the mens Wimbledon final kept people in.

But I did meet some nice people, like 18 year old Charlie who established his business in 2006 at the ripe old age of 12.  To quote Charlie himself " I started my business by sewing two pieces of circular felt together, drawing a smiley face on with a marker & sewing a safety pin onto the back then selling 200 of them for a £1 each",  and the rest as they say is history.

Crafts by Charlie Link

Charlie is also putting this Craft Event together for next Saturday. He is a real entrepeneur.  I will be going and taking my Mum.

Lets Get Crafty Link

As is the norm I spent my profits.  This time (excuse the pun) on this great pocket watch on a pendant £16, made by Victoria of Daisy Louise Jewellery. Have a look at her website her designs are quite unique.  She will also make you a piece of  jewellery out of some of your own old pieces or favourite buttons etc.

www.daisylouisehandmadejewellery.co.uk

 My little sock monkey now has a playmate from the lovely Donna of Heartfelt Creations.  Donna had some gorgeous handmade bags as well, but I resisted.

You can see her stall at the monthly Pendle Heritage Centre Market or contact her on

 07964 4296859 if you want something to order.

ALL IN ALL WE HAD A GREAT DAY OUT.

OUR NEXT OUTING IS AT PROM ART AT GRANGE 29TH JULY

 WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK

Straw, cats, monkeys and a pocket watch

Bet you can't guess what this is ?

Well the Doodly Birds were sat on top of it yesterday

It's my new oilcloth table cover.   It looks like everything is sat on top of a bale of hay.

We did'nt make pots of money at the Pendle Heritage Centre Craft/Farmers Market yesterday, I think the mens Wimbledon final kept people in.

But I did meet some nice people, like 18 year old Charlie who established his business in 2006 at the ripe old age of 12.  To quote Charlie himself " I started my business by sewing two pieces of circular felt together, drawing a smiley face on with a marker & sewing a safety pin onto the back then selling 200 of them for a £1 each",  and the rest as they say is history.

Crafts by Charlie Link

Charlie is also putting this Craft Event together for next Saturday. He is a real entrepeneur.  I will be going and taking my Mum.

Lets Get Crafty Link

As is the norm I spent my profits.  This time (excuse the pun) on this great pocket watch on a pendant £16, made by Victoria of Daisy Louise Jewellery. Have a look at her website her designs are quite unique.  She will also make you a piece of  jewellery out of some of your own old pieces or favourite buttons etc.

www.daisylouisehandmadejewellery.co.uk

 My little sock monkey now has a playmate from the lovely Donna of Heartfelt Creations.  Donna had some gorgeous handmade bags as well, but I resisted.

You can see her stall at the monthly Pendle Heritage Centre Market or contact her on

 07964 4296859 if you want something to order.

ALL IN ALL WE HAD A GREAT DAY OUT.

OUR NEXT OUTING IS AT PROM ART AT GRANGE 29TH JULY

 WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK

DAYS OUT ..... Pendle Heritage Centre

After church last Sunday I went on a bit of a reckie with my friend Barbara to Pendle Heritage Centre at Barrowford, near Burnley.

The purpose being to have a look at the Farmers Market and Craft Fair. I had a nice chat with  some of the stallholders and Angela the event organiser. After which I decided to have a stall with my Doodly Birds  www.doodlybird.co.uk  at the July event.

 

 This cute sock monkey was made by young designer/maker Donna of  Heartfelt Creations and was only £3.50.  She also makes cards, invitations, knitted items, handbags and other textile gifts. She has'nt got a website yet but if you want to see her work you can contact her on
 07964 296859 or email andrewsherlock7491@hotmail.com

I am going to have a go at making these covered buttons with this kit  (£3) I bought from Kath Heywood and Ann Boocock. 

  You can see Kath's art and textile work at this link www.folksy.com/shops/kathheywood  and

 Ann's textile crafts at www.folksy.com/shops/annbheartsandflowers

   I got some beautiful bread and scones,  local meat and homemade cake at the Farmers Market and chatted with the friendly stall holders as well.   If you are in that area go for a visit, it has its own free car park as well.

The next event is Sunday 10th June.  It is always the 2nd Sunday in the month.

10am - 2pm

Link for Pendle Heritage Centre 

DAYS OUT ..... Pendle Heritage Centre

After church last Sunday I went on a bit of a reckie with my friend Barbara to Pendle Heritage Centre at Barrowford, near Burnley.

The purpose being to have a look at the Farmers Market and Craft Fair. I had a nice chat with  some of the stallholders and Angela the event organiser. After which I decided to have a stall with my Doodly Birds  www.doodlybird.co.uk  at the July event.

 

 This cute sock monkey was made by young designer/maker Donna of  Heartfelt Creations and was only £3.50.  She also makes cards, invitations, knitted items, handbags and other textile gifts. She has'nt got a website yet but if you want to see her work you can contact her on
 07964 296859 or email andrewsherlock7491@hotmail.com

I am going to have a go at making these covered buttons with this kit  (£3) I bought from Kath Heywood and Ann Boocock. 

  You can see Kath's art and textile work at this link www.folksy.com/shops/kathheywood  and

 Ann's textile crafts at www.folksy.com/shops/annbheartsandflowers

   I got some beautiful bread and scones,  local meat and homemade cake at the Farmers Market and chatted with the friendly stall holders as well.   If you are in that area go for a visit, it has its own free car park as well.

The next event is Sunday 10th June.  It is always the 2nd Sunday in the month.

10am - 2pm

Link for Pendle Heritage Centre