Craft Fair Display Revamp

I've been tweaking my craft fair display recently. In the main I've used metal shelf raisers from Ikea and pinboards from Wilkinson that have been spray painted.

To tie everything together and add a splash of my beloved teal to an otherwise monochrome scheme I managed to find a twin pack of washi tape (again from Wilkinsons - bargain!), which together with a little lace create the large display boards.

These are then placed on display easels (I found The Works to be cheapest), which can be bolted down with g-clamps for outdoor events.

The new pendants on chain caused me a little head scratching before I remembered this box. I think it originally housed a toiletries gift set but has been holding tealights in a cupboard forever! I think it works pretty well as I've been able to use the clasp to attach them at the back and a simple tent card slots in nicely to label them.

Overall I'm pretty happy with the effect, and for very little outlay too!

Poor Neglected Blog! New Products and Upcoming Events

Poor poor blog, how I have neglected you! Lots have happened since my last post. I am now stocked in a real bricks and mortar shop! Ragdoll Embroidery & Gifts in Arnold have a lovely range of handcrafted gorgeousness and are having lots of fab crafty events too, including an upcoming Pattern Swap for charity, check it out!

My new jewellery range is the Rose Collection. These handcrafted polymer clay roses are available in all the colours of the rainbow and can be ordered as pendants (£16.50), hair grips (£6.50), cufflinks (£10), stud earrings (£6.50) or a brooch (£15). Until Saturday there's also a giveaway on this range to enter via my Facebook page.

This week I'm building up to the Furthest From the Sea festival in Derby. I'm taking part in the craft fair around the Guildhall area, but there's also comedy, music, street performances and craft workshops taking place all over Derby Cathedral Quarter.

Pearls & Lace

Up until this point my jewellery designs have been, in the main, gemstone designs. I love gemstones for their individuality and metaphysical properties, and they'll continue to be my main focus, but I just fancied a bit of a change!

I'd used Swarovski crystal pearls before, in my own bridal jewellery, and I loved the colours. I also wanted to incorporate more resin work into my designs.

I wanted a look that blended a vintage style with modern elements, like the coloured pearls and resin in the pendants and I'm really pleased with the results.

If you'd like to see some more pop over to the Etsy shop - www.Etsy.com/shop/EriminiDesigns

Christmassy Makes!

As I have so many markets coming up as we head towards Christmas I thought I'd have a go at some fun 'stocking fillers'. These earrings are pure Christmas, and just £2 a pair (or £4 if you prefer sterling silver hooks), making them perfect for the office Christmas lunch!

And I just love these charm bracelets, available in child or adult size, with green or red ribbon and your choice of charms. Again, perfect price for a stocking filler, just £4.50.

These are the events I'm at in the build-up to the festive period, hope to see some of you there!

OCTOBER

Saturday 26th - Derby Arts & Crafts Fayre, Market Hall, Tenant Street, Derby DE1 2DB 10am-4pm https://www.facebook.com/derbyartsandcraftsfayre 

Thursday 31st - SpiritualEyes investigation at Gresley Old Hall, Swadlincote https://www.facebook.com/events/549063768465578/ 

NOVEMBER

Saturday 9th - Mind, Body & Spirit Event at Derby Spiritualist Church, Charnwood Street, Derby DE1 2GU 10am-4pm https://www.facebook.com/events/525126530901824/ 

Tuesday 26th - SpiritualEyes investigation at Tutbury Castle, Tutbury https://www.facebook.com/events/1383526548527066/ 

Thursday 28th - Treetops Hospice Christmas Shopping Event, Derby Road, Risley, Derbyshire, DE72 3SS 7pm-9.30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/192282284278271/ 

Saturday 30th - Derby Arts & Crafts Fayre, Market Hall, Tenant Street, Derby DE1 2DB 10am-4pm https://www.facebook.com/derbyartsandcraftsfayre 

DECEMBER

Saturday 7th - Christmas Craft & Gift Fair at St Peter's Church, St Peter's Street, Derby DE1 1SN 10.30am-3pm

DIY Metal Bookmark Display

I have wasted spent many an hour on Pinterest looking at jewellery displays for craft markets. I've worked on a new table layout for my upcoming events, but I was very stuck on how best to display my beaded bookmarks and bag charms.

So, inspired by this image, I decided to have a go at making my own. Starting with an Ikea RIBBA picture frame, I painted the back board in black poster paint. Once this had dried I laid two lengths of thin ribbon around the frame, leaving the ends loose and untied at the side (well, this isn't what I actually did, but is what I'd do if I tried again!). I then replaced the glass and back board and secured the clips. I then pulled the ribbon tight and tied the ends, snipping them close to the knot.

I'm quite pleased with the finished article, it fits in quite nicely with my new logo, and I'm very excited about using it on my table at Derby Arts & Craft Fayre in a fortnight!

All go, go, go!

Its been quite a busy few days here, working on a new logo and branding, new packaging ideas and finalising my Christmas events. Not only that but settling my eldest into her new reception class at school! 

Today I've arranged to have a stall at the Christmas Shopping Event at Treetops Hospice, Risley, Derbyshire. It'll be on the 28th November, 7pm - 9.30pm and all of the profits of the event go to this excellent cause.

My next event is alongside Spiritual Eyes at the Galleries of Justice in Nottingham, where these haematite designs I've done today will be going, then Derby Arts & Crafts Fayre on the 28th, which is running alongside Derby Feste, so it should be a good day!

New Gift Designs and Upcoming Craft Fayres

I've been working on beaded gifts recently, ready for *whispers* Christmas. I'm doing bag charms and bookmarks this year and I've had pretty good feedback on the ones I've done so far. I've stuck with using gemstones to give the pieces a quality finish, and the uniqueness that is so important to me.

I've also booked a few events to get me back to craft fairs after the birth of my little boy in July. The dates are as follows:

Saturday 26th October - Derby Arts & Crafts Fayre, Derby Market Hall 10am-4pm https://www.facebook.com/derbyartsandcraftsfayre 

Saturday 9th November - Mind, Body & Spirit Event ay Derby Spiritualist Church, Charnwood Street 10am-4pm

Saturday 30th November - Derby Arts & Crafts Fayre, Derby Market Hall 10am-4pm https://www.facebook.com/derbyartsandcraftsfayre 

Saturday 7th December - Christmas Craft & Gift Fair at St Peter's Church, Derby 10.30am-3pm

Hopefully I may see you there!