Our MySpace inbox has been pinging today with news of craft fairs/markets taking place over the weekend. They’re mainly in the north and north of the border. If there’s anything I’ve missed let me know and I’ll add it to the blog.

Have a good weekend!

Miso Funky Market
Hillhead Library
Saturday 12 May

Manchester Fashion Market
Tibb Street, Manchester (at the side of Debenhams)
Every Saturday (10 til 4)

The Cluny Market
Lime Street, Ouesburn Valley, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sunday 13th May (12 til 4)

Ooh and another one. And you don’t have to leave the house for this one!

Fashion Central Show
Saturday 12th May
Five themed slideshows with accompanying soundtracks to showcase work available from MySpace sellers.
Throughout the day from 10am to 10pm
Taking place online at myspace.com/_fashion_central.

Yasmin Bochi is a huge collector of all things vintage - books, magazines, handbags, furniture and photos. Many of her creations incorporate past and modern influences. She combines vintage materials with her own vector artwork and uses photo manipulation and experimental printing techniques to make bags, accessories and jewellery.

Old bags are given a new lease of life through image transfer and appliqu?.

And I couldn’t resist the Bienvenue A Paris Jeans.

All of above is available to buy from yasminbochi.etsy.com. And if your handbag is looking a bit drab, Yasmin will treat it to an exclusive revamp.

This yummy looking jewellery is made by Lisbon-based designer Ku-ki. Styles include cotton candy necklaces, cupcake earrings, tea time bracelets and sushi badges. Prices are in Euros and very reasonable with a pair of earrings costing just over £4.00.

You can buy online by emailing your order. Go to ku-ki-shop.livejournal.com for more details.

Messalina’s Box is brimming with exotic jewellery, incorporating Swarovski crystals, gemstones, pearls and handmade beads. Inspiration is drawn from empresses of the old world and the current collection focuses on Japanese, Roman, French and Egyptian queens.

And although the earrings are fit for a queen, the pricing is very reasonable at around £18 to £39.

Shop online at www.messalinasbox.com.

These customised tops by Miggipyn are really clever. If you look closely the images are actually reclaimed fabric pieces that have been appliqu?d onto the front of the shirts. The minute detail is beautiful, down to the gold embroidery thread used to create the belly dancer’s jewellery.

Miggipyn also creates quirky fabric collage cuffs and charm-laden jewellery.

Buy online from http://miggipyn.etsy.com.

It’s been such a lovely sunny week (which may not last because it’s almost Bank Holiday weekend) and so I thought I’d get this post in quickly. Designed by husband and wife team, Xenos Designs, the pretty and oh-so-sexy tops have been screen printed and hand embellished. The tee is also screen printed with motorbike icons and a ‘This is how we Ride’ slogan.

And of course I had to mention the Kawaii and Owl bubble pins because they’re just so cute and an absolute bargain at only $5.00 (around £2.50) each.

Take a look at www.xenosdesigns.com.

As well as stocking a good range of vintage clothes and accessories, Avant Gaudy is also well known for its repurposed vintage. Clothes have been cut apart, added to, sewn back together and generally revamped to create nostalgic and unique items. Vintage meets 21st century DIY with added sassiness.

Take a look at www.avantgaudy.com or join them on MySpace.