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Christmas fair double whammy!

6/12/2014

I had two very different Christmas fairs this week; the first was freezing cold and the second toasty warm, but they were both very successful.

Cefn-y-bedd Christmas Market

The first one was Thursday evening in Cefn-y-bedd outside Discount Mayhem. There was an inflatable Santa's Grotto, mulled wine and real ale, a mini fun fair and two groups of carol singers.

I was able to bring electric spotlights with me to this event so I was very well lit up, although there was a black out for about ten minutes when the generator gave up! I did take battery powered back ups with me so I ws still a little lit up even then.

Christmas stall all a-glow.

It was a great night even if it was bitterly cold. The carols were sung first by Ysgol Estyn and then later by Bitesize Theatre. There was good footfall all evening and I had lots of compliments about my stall.

Penley Rainbow Centre Christmas Fair

A nice warm stall at last.

My second fair was today at the Penley Rainbow Centre. It was a much bigger event than I had envisioned and it proved very popular. There were also carols here sung by the Maelor Adult Choir. Santa and his elves also made an appearance despite being very busy this time of year.

I sold out of a lot of craft items at this fair, so my table may look a tad empty at my final fair next Sunday. It's better to sell out than have loads left though!

So far it's been a very good Christmas fair season!

Baubles in the real world.

6/12/2014

I love it when I get to see my work out in the world being loved by others. Sometimes you guys send me photos which is great. Here a few of my doggy baubles adorning Christmas trees and garlands across the world!

Taking pride of place up north.

On a Christmas tree in Barcelona!

Holywell Christmas light switch on.

29/11/2014

Yesterday was my first Christmas craft fair of this year. It was part of the Holywell Christmas light switch on, and inspite of the cold, damp weather it was a wonderful night!

The day started at 10:00 and was a bit slow to get going at first. This prompted a couple of stall holders to pack up early, however had they stuck it out they would have found the rest of the day to be a big success.

My stall at the start of the day.

My new pallet display unit

I debuted my new pallet display unit, which definitely helped me dislplay my stock in a more visually interesting way. I also used my new table for the first time which saved me from a mini will-itfall-over panic whenever anyone knocked it or there was a small gust of wind.

A nice sturdy craft table!

My new bottle top keyrings made their first appearance.

The flowers friends were at their usual adorable best.

A lot of the children mistook my red gazebo for Santa's grotto!

The official light switch was at 5:00 but I had my own little one at around 4:00. A little assistance from a street light would have been very welcome, but my little camping lanterns didn't do too bad a job of lighting up my stuff.

My new fairy lights looked very pretty in the dark.

Despite a slow start this craft fair turned out to be my most successful one yet, and I will definitely be returning to Holywell next Christmas!

The Holywell Christmas lights!

Christmas cards. . . finally!

26/11/2014

After many months of drawing, painting, editing, ordering, waiting and packaging I've finally got my Christmas cards on Etsy. I did two collections again this year; a fun one and a more grown up one. I also went for a square shape this time as I've noticed it seems to be a more popular shape these days.

Now that they're out there lets hope they sell!

P.s. It's nearly Christmas! Yay!

Got a lot of bottle. . . tops.

24/11/2014

Only four days to go until my first Christmas fair of the year so this week is all about finishing touches and getting everything ready to make sure my first one goes as well as be.

New bottle top key rings

I'm adding yet another craft item to my stall this Christmas - bottletop key rings! My dad and my boyfriend have struggled their way through lots of beers and ales to get me some fun and unique bottle tops, and I hope everyone will love what I've done with them!

I wonder if this will be my big seller this Christmas season?

Stockings and bells.

19/11/2014

My Christmas decorations collection is getting larger! I've added some felt Christmas bells, with ribbon and button details. Plus I've made a new batch of red stockings, as they were very popular last year.

It's nearly Christmas market time!

How to paint a doggy bauble.

29/10/2014

I thought I'd show you how I paint my Doggy Baubles. They are painted in acrylic, and mostly follow the same path with regards to how they're painted.

I start with a pencil outline, then fill it in with a base coat (usually the mid-tone although not always, depending on the colour of the dog). Then, usually starting with the left ear if the dog is facing front on, I block out the larger areas of light and shade. I then add finer highlights, shading and texture. I always finish off with the eye, as this is where the dogs character shines from, and that is most important thing to capture.

So with a very small paint brush and quite a lot of patience that's how it's done!

Baubles off the port bow!

27/10/2014

Today saw the commencement of this years batch of doggy baubles. This is a photo of the first five, in varying stages of completion.

Lets hope they're as big a success this year as last! Also, well done to those of you who got your place in the bauble queue in advance. It's nice to see some of us are well organised (I can't always include myself in that group I must admit).

Now that the gingerbread men are out there and the bauble ship is well under way it's safe to say the Art Bunny Christmas season had started! Ho ho ho!

The first doggy baubles of 2014

Gingerbread photo shoot.

22/10/2014

Looking good guys!

My christmas craft bits will be up on my Etsy shop page this week. The gingerbread men spent the morning getting ready for their photo shoot today, and don't they look adorable! They're bound to bring some festive cheer to any christmas tree!

Invasion of the gingerbread men.

6/10/2014

Today I finally finished this years batch of gingerbread men christmas tree decorations. Five varieties this year, and very soon they will be up on Etsy and following me to various craft fairs. Coming soon to a christmas tree near you!

What a festive bunch!