WELL DONE CHARLIE BOLTON.......

Well done Charlie Bolton for successfully organising your first craft event, it was great.

18 year old entrepreneur and crafter Charlie managed to get some great traders for the first of what will be a regular monthly event at Whalley Village Hall in Lancashire.

NEXT EVENT 18TH AUGUST

Look at the lovely tiles made by  WWW.TILEPRODUCTIONS.CO.UK .  These are made from the offcuts of their floor and wall tiles.

I could'nt resist buying one of these vintage cup & saucers filled with hand poured scented wax by   MRS TIBBS TEACUPS & CANDLES (LINK)

 I wanted everything on Catkin Jane's stall, it was all so beautifully made

WWW.CATKINJANE.CO.UK

Here are links to some of the other crafters that were there

 a lot of them will be at the Browsholme Farmers/Craft event on Sunday 5th August

Quality high end of the market pet leads, collars and coats.

FELIX AND FIDO PET BOUTIQUE

 Very talented woodturner with a fabulous range of stock

DEREK MALCOLM WOODTURNER

This lady creates fantastic quilts for children

N5NSY'S CRAFT BOUTIQUE

 My mum bought a gorgeous Italian blouse from Jules of

TUSCANY ITALIAN BY DESIGN 

She also bought a bracelet & necklace set from
WWW.SILVERBYCOE.COM 

I had to have this pretty purse for £7.50 from Kathryn owner of 

FAIR NECESSITIES (LINK)

all her products are from fair trading companies.

Don't forget to go and support this lovely young man on the Saturday 18th August 10am-4pm  Whalley Village Hall. To keep upto date with his events link onto

LET'S GET CRAFTY 

So thats my budget blown for the week.  Hope nothing catches my eye when I go scouting round the Vintage Market at Altrincham today.  Its my first visit, so watch the blog to see what happens there.

WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK

WELL DONE CHARLIE BOLTON.......

Well done Charlie Bolton for successfully organising your first craft event, it was great.

18 year old entrepreneur and crafter Charlie managed to get some great traders for the first of what will be a regular monthly event at Whalley Village Hall in Lancashire.

NEXT EVENT 18TH AUGUST

Look at the lovely tiles made by  WWW.TILEPRODUCTIONS.CO.UK .  These are made from the offcuts of their floor and wall tiles.

I could'nt resist buying one of these vintage cup & saucers filled with hand poured scented wax by   MRS TIBBS TEACUPS & CANDLES (LINK)

 I wanted everything on Catkin Jane's stall, it was all so beautifully made

WWW.CATKINJANE.CO.UK

Here are links to some of the other crafters that were there

 a lot of them will be at the Browsholme Farmers/Craft event on Sunday 5th August

Quality high end of the market pet leads, collars and coats.

FELIX AND FIDO PET BOUTIQUE

 Very talented woodturner with a fabulous range of stock

DEREK MALCOLM WOODTURNER

This lady creates fantastic quilts for children

N5NSY'S CRAFT BOUTIQUE

 My mum bought a gorgeous Italian blouse from Jules of

TUSCANY ITALIAN BY DESIGN 

She also bought a bracelet & necklace set from
WWW.SILVERBYCOE.COM 

I had to have this pretty purse for £7.50 from Kathryn owner of 

FAIR NECESSITIES (LINK)

all her products are from fair trading companies.

Don't forget to go and support this lovely young man on the Saturday 18th August 10am-4pm  Whalley Village Hall. To keep upto date with his events link onto

LET'S GET CRAFTY 

So thats my budget blown for the week.  Hope nothing catches my eye when I go scouting round the Vintage Market at Altrincham today.  Its my first visit, so watch the blog to see what happens there.

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

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

Doodly Birds fly in to help with Christian Aid week

 The Doodly Bird army flew in to Castleton Moor Church yesterday to help raise money for Christian Aid Week

They held aloft this board game where visitors could guess the name of the Doodly Bird on the bag.

After a lot of cups of tea, plates of scones and a great deal of debate as to whether any of the names on the board were suitable. 

The winner was Sue Parker who chose the name RITA

With the bring & buy money, entrance fees and Christian Aid donation envelopes

and the Doodly Birds of course, our little church managed to raise £250.

Well done everyone.

The little fellas are back in their nests now until Thursday when they will be putting in an appearance at the Coffee & Craft event at Sunnybank Day Centre, Market Street, Whitworth, Lancs.  1.30pm-3.30pm

www.doodlybird.co.uk

Doodly Birds fly in to help with Christian Aid week

 The Doodly Bird army flew in to Castleton Moor Church yesterday to help raise money for Christian Aid Week

They held aloft this board game where visitors could guess the name of the Doodly Bird on the bag.

After a lot of cups of tea, plates of scones and a great deal of debate as to whether any of the names on the board were suitable. 

The winner was Sue Parker who chose the name RITA

With the bring & buy money, entrance fees and Christian Aid donation envelopes

and the Doodly Birds of course, our little church managed to raise £250.

Well done everyone.

The little fellas are back in their nests now until Thursday when they will be putting in an appearance at the Coffee & Craft event at Sunnybank Day Centre, Market Street, Whitworth, Lancs.  1.30pm-3.30pm

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 

CLOCKING IN WITH THE DOODLY BIRDS...

There will be some new faces appearing at the Bolton craft fair at the Last Drop Village.

Doodly Bird clocks, available with a red, white or black frame.

Each clock has a hand illustrated face, so each one is unique and a one off.

 There will also be money boxes, mirror compacts, a new range of cards and some surprises.

Don't forget you can have a name of your choice added to most items to make it into a special gift.

CLOCKING IN WITH THE DOODLY BIRDS...

There will be some new faces appearing at the Bolton craft fair at the Last Drop Village.

Doodly Bird clocks, available with a red, white or black frame.

Each clock has a hand illustrated face, so each one is unique and a one off.

 There will also be money boxes, mirror compacts, a new range of cards and some surprises.

Don't forget you can have a name of your choice added to most items to make it into a special gift.