Design blog featuring arts, crafts, fashion and culture
I love buying handmade from designer-makers. I’m not as interested in bagging a bargain as I am looking for quirky and quality crafts but this is how I assess the value of the item before I buy (bear with me).
First, I calculate how many pairs of store-bought knickers (panties) I can get[.....]
Nearly 40 per cent of people will pay more for customised products and services.
As London Fashion Week embraced technology and bloggers to become a live digital event watched by millions across the globe, another fashion revolution is bubbling away under the surface ready to turn the fashion industry on its head.
That revolution is customisation.[.....]
24.08.09
Well, gosh a’mighty! Those ladies at BUST sure do know how to throw a craft bash don’t they? I had the great pleasure of attending the second ever BUST Craftacular event in London Town this weekend. What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than by browsing (and buying) the work[.....]
This year the V&A Village Fete celebrated its 10th year in traditional British style with a Jubilee celebration, rain and all! We’re sad to say it WAS the last ever Village Fete but with a whole host of talented designers presenting fun and imaginative games for a very up-for-it public to take part in[.....]
Call for applications: 2009 BUST Summer Craftacular, London, August 22.
BUST Magazine’s London Summer Craftacular is a shopping bonanza running from 12pm until 8pm at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, featuring crafters, DJs, drinks and dancing.
Shoppers can down a pint or sip a spritzer as they browse through hundreds of the[.....]
Made in Manchester
Craft Shop – Royal Exchange Theatre – Manchester
30th June – 29th August
The Craft Shop at Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre is hosting “Made in Manchester” from Tuesday 30th June until Saturday 29th August 2009.
This new exhibition has been curated to coincide with the Manchester International Festival and showcases the work of[.....]
Craft Candy is are proud to present Candyfloss – a superb summer craft fair!
Building on the success of our Spring Fling craft fair we are now taking bookings for Candyfloss which will feature over 30 stalls of art and craft, showcasing the best of Sheffield and beyond.
This time we are holding the[.....]
Thank you to Claire, owner of Miso Funky and seasoned crafter, for this practical advice on selling at craft shows.
Seeing as it’s now well and truly craft fair season, I thought I’d share my top tips for getting prepared for market with you. I’ve been going to markets and craft fairs as a stall-holder[.....]
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