Wednesday 16 September 2015

Too Early for Chrismas???

Afternoon everyone,

Yes, I am sure most of you are saying, it IS too early to be thinking of Christmas, but in the business world, it started months ago. In my business world it has just started. In my personal world, forget it! At least until the start of November.

However, I have had to start on the Christmas lines because I when I am exhibiting at fairs, most of my customers will see me only once before the big day, so I need to hit them with the stuff! I have a few things already made but I wanted to show you this:




This is Mini Burlap or Linen Christmas Bunting and I think that explains a lot (!) but I will add that it is made using really soft material that I have secured then frayed and adorned with cut little Christmas 'emblems' shall we say? The bunting can be hung anywhere, but would look really cute on a mantle piece or shelving unit. It is approximately 3' 6" long and has 12 flags.

So far I have made three sets and I will be taking them to my next fair - details coming soon.

Also on the Christmas theme, I was thinking parties and so have revived a line from the past:




These sold quite quickly the last time I made them and so I will make quite a few, Chalk Board Coasters. They are incredibly handy when entertaining as you simply write your guest's name on the coaster, so their drink doesn't become confused with somebody elses. They are also good for labelling food items that may be on the buffet, like nuts and sweets, so they are versatile and cute too!

Again I will be taking these to my next fairs and we'll see what happens.

This weekend I am going with my husband to the Bakewell Town Hall as there is a craft & gift fair on from Saturday to Monday, and he sells items donated to him to raise funds for the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). He asks for and people very kindly donate unwanted goods including ornaments, vintage glass wears, jewellery, wood items, antique items and silver wears and he sells them at prices much lower then in a retail shop, making it that the people who donate the items are giving to a great cause, and the consumers are gaining an actual physical item for giving to a charity. It's a win-win situation! On Monday there is a cafe in the hall too which is in aid of the Goboka Rwanda Trust, and over the three days there will be an interesting array of crafts-people displaying, talking about and selling their goods. Also on Monday, it is Market Day in the town and there is always a great atmosphere. So, if you want to start early with your Christmas shopping, you know where to come!

That's all for now, thank you for reading, either pass this on or leave me a comment. Thank you.

Julie. :)

(C) FMN Crafts 2015

4 comments:

  1. All of these look absolutely gorgeous, Julie. Very shaker style. :) If you would like to email me or pm me on Facebook with your address I will send you some jewellery 'bits and bobs' for your hubby. They are things I bought wholesale which are not really my 'style'. I try to help most charities but especially RNLI because in 1997 whilst the world was reeling from the death of Princess Di, my (late) wife and I had heard the day before that her son had been lost at sea in a tragic freak accident. The RNLI and RAF search and rescue spent a week searching for him (in vain) They are the real heroes in this world and do a magnificent yet often thankless job. God bless you both. Albie xx

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  2. All of these look absolutely gorgeous, Julie. Very shaker style. :) If you would like to email me or pm me on Facebook with your address I will send you some jewellery 'bits and bobs' for your hubby. They are things I bought wholesale which are not really my 'style'. I try to help most charities but especially RNLI because in 1997 whilst the world was reeling from the death of Princess Di, my (late) wife and I had heard the day before that her son had been lost at sea in a tragic freak accident. The RNLI and RAF search and rescue spent a week searching for him (in vain) They are the real heroes in this world and do a magnificent yet often thankless job. God bless you both. Albie xx

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    1. I have e.mailed you Albie, thank you so much. x

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    2. Hi Julie.
      I know I saw an email but somehow or other it has now disappeared. Please could you resend. Sorry :( x

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