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The Artisan Market.
On Saturday I packed up my teacups and teacup candles, vintage brooches and a box of my friend’s mum’s home made jams and headed for my first craft fair of the year. The Artisan market in Clitheroe is held on the second saturday of every month. Its a friendly fair in a local church with an eclectic mix of stalls.
I sold lots of teacup candles , which always makes me happy. 🙂
Opposite my stall there was a lovely lady who made beautiful felted creatures as well as other hand-crafted bits and pieces. You can see more at Clothfelt on facebook.
I also loved these sweet brooches made by Daisy Florence Design with their pretty floral designs. So wish I had treated myself!
I did buy a few presents though. Couldn’t resist. I won’t say who for ( incase they happen to be reading this 😉 ) but the lucky recipicants will recieve birthday gifts from the very talented Vicky at Daisy Louise Jewellery . She creates gorgeous pieces often with a steam-punk vibe. And she has also been experimenting with decoupage. 🙂
The folk at the fair were very friendly so it was nice to chat to other stall holders. I was immediately drawn to Pat’s( The Artistic Gardener) stall and her brightly hand-painted pebbles, rocks and field stones. Pat hasn’t got a website yet but i’m sure she will be at future events. 🙂
I had the bad fortune of being placed next to a chocolate stall ( I have given up chocolate for Lent, still abstaining! ) and I also had to resist the temptation of these tasty looking cupcakes made by Sugar Tart Cupcakery . 😦
I really did spend an enjoyable day at the Artisan market and it was good to get back into the swing of things as the last fair I did was before Christmas. I just need to update my own facebook page now Mrs Tibbs Teacupswith remaining candles for sale before Mother’s Day. I ‘m so not organized!
The Artisan Market is at The United Reformed Church in Clitheroe on the second Sat of every month. 🙂
What I received in the Thrifty Christmas Gift Swap. :)
Janet from the blog Words That Can Be Your Own recently organised a Thrifty Christmas Gift swap. I really enjoyed participating and the parcel I received from Leanne was just gorgeous. I managed to save it to open on Christmas day….with some reluctance I must say. Leanne must have done her homework as the prezzies she sent were all very me.
There were a couple of lovely decorations for my tree which are now adorning said tree of course.
A pretty wooden heart with the words Sunshine Always Follows the Rain inscribed on it.
A really useful little wooden make up mirror which will come in very useful on my summer camping trips. 🙂
A retro Drumstick lolly scented car air freshener which actually does smell like a real drumstick lolly.
A couple of cute coasters which say Cake Cake We Want More Cake on them. Yes my weakness is certainly cake!
A darling little Alice In Wonderland badge which I wore on Christmas Day. 🙂
Continuing with the Alice theme, an amazing Alice animation negative framed print. This is so thoughtful as for my birthday this year I had a Alice themed/vintage tea party. 🙂
Leanne also sent me a very cute handmade card which I love.
All in all I was thoroughly spoiled and I must say Leanne’s parcel was my favorite one to open on Christmas day. Thank you Leanne and thanks Janet. x 🙂
ps you can read about what I sent my recipicant Kate HERE
Cozy This Christmas. :)
My work mate Amy and I were discussing ‘Christmas jumpers’ over the weekend. I really want one this year! And festive pjs! And Christmas bedding ! So i’m super jealous of Amy’s Yuletide Primark haul. Loving the fair Isle style duvet set. She very kindly sent me some pics so here they are. 🙂
Amy’s Festive finds will keep her all cozy this Christmas and they have inspired me to look out for other seasonal snuggling and slumber wear. Here are a few of my faves. 🙂
Florence and Fred £22.
CathnKidston.
How will you be keeping cozy this Christmas? X
Crafty Vintage at Backridge Farm.
On Saturday I spent a good few hours perusing the treasures at a Crafty Vintage event at the lovely Backridge Farm near Waddington in the rural ribble valley. The farm has its own cozy restaurant and numerous local independant shops housed in its outbuildings. An old barn brimmed full of vintage and home made delights complimented the atmosphere perfectly.
I actually got organised this wknd and started my Christmas Present Shopping. I know its early but……..what better place to start!!
I found gorgeous gifts from Little Owl by Hazel Lyon, Nancys Craft Boutique and Realicoul who all had delightful stalls at the fair.:)
And of course I had to treat myself a little bit too. Two very chic little handbags for £5…….. just made to dance round. Tee Hee 🙂
Have you made a start on your Xmas shopping yet ? X
Fabulous Finds from the Craft Fair.:)
At the weekend I took my teacup candle stall to the Lets Get Crafty craft fair in Whalley. This is the main fair I do and happily I had a great day sales and fun wise. I was able to spend some of/ well ok, most of my earnings on a few lovely purchases at the fair. 🙂
There were as usual some gorgeous stalls. And Polly The Vintage Caravan was there serving tea, coffee and scrumptious cakes in pretty vintage crockery.
Here are a few treats and gifts I was tempted by :
This colourful cat cushion from Sew To Soul makes a purrfect addition to our bedroom.
I bought some Hot Paprika Puree from The Paprika Lady to add to chilli’s and stews. Looking forward to making some tasty Goulash.
These socks and beads are from the ethical and lovely One Planet stall and are a birthday gift for a friend.
In fact Kerry who does the One Planet stall took some of my candles to sell at the One Planet shop in Accrington. 🙂
Here is my favourite and biggest purchase from the fair. I really treated myself !
Its a beautiful duck egg blue lovingly upholstered chair.Looks wonderful in my blue and white bedroom.Very Shabby Chic. Another treat from Sew To Soul
I’ve said before that craft fairs and independant shops are ideal places for buying unique and gorgeous gifts. I also discovered a newly opened shop in my home town at the weekend called Urban Sheep where I bought a pretty blue bunny pattened summer bag as a present for a friend. I am truly tempted to indulge in one for myself!
Thanks for admiring my pretty purchases. Check out your local craft fairs and independant shops. Who knows what treasures you may find. 🙂
Crafty Vintage Fair.
Today I took my tea cups along to the Crafty Vintage fair at the st Marys centre in my home town of Clitheroe. Crafty Vintage fairs are held here on the last saturday of every month. Here are a few snaps I took of some treasures on sale. I ended up buying several birthday gifts and some treats for myself. Couldn’t resist. 😀
I definitely recommend buying presents from craft fairs as there are so many talented people creating unique and beautiful gifts.:-D
This post represents day 25 in the Rosalilium Blog Every Day In May Challenge.x
Making Tea cup Candle’s :)
Hi my #BEDM post today is supposed to be about my first job but as I am still working in my ‘first job’ and have been for about a gazillion billion years I am wandering off the topic today. I know i have blogged about how to make a tea cup candle before but I thought I would do a fresh post for any new followers who may have a penchant for vintage teacups.:-D
I think they make lovely gifts as they look adorable and if made in a bone china tea cup the candles give out a pretty translucent glow.
You can also scent your candle with a heavenly fragrance.I buy mine from Justasoap Today I shall make a couple of Rhubarb & Custard scented one’s.:-D
You will need:
A bone China Tea Cup ( Pick one up from a car boot or charity shop).
Soy Wax Flakes.
Pre waxed Wick.
Metal sustainer.
Blu tack.
Two long matches or reed difuser sticks.
An old microwavable jug.
An old fork or spoon.
Fragrance oil.
You can buy your candle making supplie’s such as wicks,wax and sustainer’s quite inexpensively on Ebay.
Method ( Makes one candle).
1) Thread your wick through the metal sustainer and attach to the bottom of the teacup with a small blob of blu tack.
2)Hold your wick in place inbetween two long match sticks or reed difusers.
3)Pour two teacups full of wax flakes into your jug and bob in the microwave on a medium heat for 2 mins or until melted.
4) Stir in your fragrance oil if desired.
5) Pour the melted wax into your teacup and leave a couple of hours to set.Trim the wick with scissors if needed when set.
And Voila your candle is ready!
If you don’t have a microwave simply melt your wax in a small pan inside a larger pan of water on a low heat.
You can also use paraffin wax instead of soy wax if you wish though soy wax is more enviromentally friendly.
If you don’t fancy making one yourself why not take a look at Mrs Tibbs Teacups N Candles on facebook.:-D
This post is part of the Blog Every Day in May challenge over on Rosalilium.
Teacup Pincushion
I thought I would try something a little new with my Teacups after a suggestion from a friend.Here is my first attempt at making a pincushion in a Teacup!
You Will Need :
An old Teacup
A small scrap of fabric
A needle and thread
Cotton wool stuffing
Hi Tack All Purpose Glue ( I got mine from Clitheroe market)
First draw a circle on your fabric a little more than twice the size of the top of your teacup.
Using a needle and thread sew a simple running stitch around the edge of the circle.
Then pull both thread ends tight so the fabric bunches up.
Fill the gathered fabric with cotton wool stuffing.I bought some from a needlecraft stall on Clitheroe Market.
Use Craft Glue on the inside of the cup ( in the bottom and around the lower inside.) Stick the pincushion inside!
Voila! A Tea Cup Pin Cushion! I think I should have maybe stuffed a little more stuffing in my cushion…..but not bad for a first attempt. Stick in some pins and decorate with ribbon.:-D
More Craft fair Finds. :)
I had a stall at The Crafty Vintage fair in Clitheroe at the wknd.I was selling some of my teacup candles.
I always end up spending the money I make on the other stalls! Can’t help myself.So many pretty things.:)
The girl on the stall next to me makes bespoke handmade paintings, jewellery and cards.I treated myself to this darling shabby chic birdy picture for the bedroom.She paints the birds onto the fabric and makes the frames herself too.:)
She has more lovely things in her folksy shophttp://www.folksy.com/shops/hannahangela
I fell in love with this Owl as soon as I saw him.He is meant to be a present but not sure I can give him up…
Another present I found was this fab retro upcycled vinyl clock.
For More funky gifts in this style look for VANILLAZURBANART on facebook.
I love Cath Kidston so I was overjoyed to find a stall selling this pretty handmade tie pull bag.I think I will fill it with bath bombs.:-)
And a final treat! These sweet hair grips with hearts on.:)
The Crafty Vintage Fairs are held at the st Marys centre in Clitheroe on the final saturday of every month.
What have you found at your local craft fairs?X
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