Friday 27 January 2012

Introducing Littleowll

I would like you all to say a big hello to Mary from Littleowll, Mary studied textiles and art and design at college and has now opened her brilliant etsy shop to sell her crafty makes. She has a passion for cats and shoes and would love to meet up with other crafters from the Longridge area of Preston.

"Mary, who inspires you?"
 "Cath Kidston I would say when I saw her stuff when we were doing a project at college I was like WOW I would love to do that"

"what type of crafting do you like to do most"
"Well I did textiles at college for 2 years so mainly interior textiles like cushions and bits and bobs for homes.. and I have just started doing the jewelry side of things.

             "is there any kind of craft you would love to be able to do"
               "I would love to do proper jewelry making like with silver and things"


 "if you could have 3 wishes what would they be, remember dream big"

"I would love to be able to make my crafting into a career and have lots of cats and possibly be able to work with animals like conservation or something"

                                                   You can find Mary's designs on Etsy
                         Go on spoil yourself and help out a new crafter, much love Dotty x

Thursday 26 January 2012

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Wednesday 25 January 2012

3 of the best

Well the planning for the amazing fair is underway and it's all coming together nicely, we have a great array of stalls, all quality and all different, I want to share some of our stall holders with you, please like their pages, leave them a nice comment or just say hello, creating can be a lonely business when your at your studio or home all day and I know every comment and like is truly appreciated

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This guy paints onto vinyl records, he has a bold, colourful way about him and he does take commissions. He shows his work in galleries and sells at festivals and fairs, he is one to watch I think he is going to be big.


Next we have a lovely lady who embroiders, sews and creates lovely pieces Netty Zenner handcrafted pretty things. Each piece she makes is a unique creation, from a small bookmark right up to a stylised personalised wedding picture perfect for a special mememto of an extra special day

This lady is an excellent felt maker, her designs are quirky, fun and feel fabulous,
she makes jewelry and accessories from various materials including beads, silver, wool, felt and wood.

Sunday 22 January 2012

Biggest ever vintage and handmade craft fair!!!


I have taken the plunge and gone and book one of Blackpool's greatest landmarks The winter gardens for a summer vintage and handmade craft fair!!

its going to be a two day spectacular of crafts, vintage, entertainment and music with craft workshops, a vintage tearoom and lots of handmade goodness.


There will be over a 100 stalls selling the northwest's finest gifts, clothes, toys, accessories, food, art, cards, homewares and much ...more. We are lucky enough to have two performances on the sunday from the very lovely burlesque performer Kitty Koko and I am so hounered to annouce that the amazing Kirsty Almeida will be performing too - how amazing is that.
We shall be having various bands performing over the weekend on the stage and tea and cakes served on vintage china all in the beautiful art deco surroundings of the Pavilion theatre at the Winter Gardens situated in the middle of Blackpool town centre 23rd June 10am - 5pm and 24th June 2012 10pm - 4pm Free entry.

Stalls are still available but going fast £25 for one day or £45 for the full weekend. We can set up from 8am and as it is a secure locked area you can leave your stalls set up overnight if you are doing a full weekend. You will get a table and 2 chairs with extra space around you if you want to bring rails, furniture etc, please let me know in advance of any requirements you have regarding this so I can accommodate you.

There are people coming from all over, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Cumbria, Yorkshire to name a few so if you want to have a stall but don't drive just get in touch Im trying to organise a lift share.

Any questions please feel free to ask, I know this is going to be an awesome event and can't wait to see you there. If you can will you share this link with your friends and followers, if you share it leave me a comment in the comment box on here or send me a message on facebook (Dotty D Lightful) with a link to where you have shared it and you will be entered into a prize draw to win some lovely handmade goodies x
https://www.facebook.com/events/274062292649467/