Goring Craft Fair

Last week I told you that I would be at The Downley Makers' Market in November. Today I am letting you know that Katie Sarah will be at Goring Craft Fair on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th November.

I am busy beavering away at Christmas creations - greetings cards and hand knitted decorations - and even though it is still the middle of Summer I can already feel a yearning for all the festivities. It seems crazy but when you are surrounded by it every day you can't really help it!

I'll continue to post about upcoming events that Katie Sarah will be attending and will let you know more information nearer the time. I also plan to share more about the Christmas cards and gifts that I make which will be available for custom order.

Thank you for your time. I'll let you get back to thinking about July and Summer!

Katie

Hand Knitted Flower Garland

From my very first craft fair I have made and sold hand knitted garlands alongside my handcrafted greetings cards.

This string of flowers is one of the garlands that I offer. Each individual flower and leaf is knitted and assembled by hand.

They are a great gift and work well as room decorations. They also look really nice hung up outside in summer.

If you're in the UK and are interested in buying a hand knitted garland for £15 + Postage and Packaging, feel free to email me at katiesarah.makes@hotmail.co.uk for more information. Each garland is made to order and I am happy to make it in whatever colours you fancy. 

I can't quite believe the weather we've been having this week. I went outside to take these photos and the sun and heat almost felt too much!! Have you had a chance to get out and enjoy it?

Katie 

Pocket Rocket

Looking up at the sky at night and seeing the moon, it is incredible to think that humans have been there. Space travel is pretty remarkable.

By coincidence I had just finished reading The Martian when I first made this card. That's not especially relevant but it is still worth a read! I’ve since made this rocket in a range of other colours and it works well as an invitation too. I make each rocket by hand from textured and sparkly papers and this design stands forward from the card. 

Have a great week!

Katie

Thank You, Teacher!

For a lot of people the summer holidays are about to start and the sun has come out especially!

What is nice about this time of year is that people think about thanking the teachers that have supported them or their children throughout the year. I can name a few teachers who made my school experience so much richer and the least they deserved was a card!

Have a very happy sunny day!

Katie

Downley Makers' Christmas Market

Admittedly it is only the middle of July but for a lot of makers Christmas is already on our minds. We’re creating stock and booking or preparing for festive craft fairs.

I thought I would just let you know that Katie Sarah will be at the Downley Makers’ Christmas Market again this year. It is a really nice event with a lovely atmosphere, friendly faces and a great range of different crafts and creations to browse! The organisers have a great passion for handmade and it is lovely to be a part of the community they are creating. 

The market will be on Saturday 19th November from 10am - 2pm and you can find out more information about the event and its makers on their website or on the Downley Makers Market Facebook Page.
Put the date in your diary for the perfect occasion to do some Christmas shopping!

Have a great evening,

Katie 

Sprinkles and 99s

The sun today has left me dreaming of lazy summer days and ice cream vans, sprinkles and 99 cones.

These ice cream themed cards can be bought as greetings cards for birthdays and summer celebrations or they can be used as invitation cards for the perfect summer party!

I hope you had a chance to soak up a little bit of the sun today!

Katie 

Facebook

Katie Sarah is fresh and brand new to the world of Facebook!

A little bit like here on this blog and over on my instagram, I hope to share my creations as well as any news. If you are interested in staying in touch, go on over and give my page a like!

As always, if you would like to get in touch you can email me at katiesarah.makes@hotmail.co.uk. I am happy to discuss custom orders and designs with you.

Have a very good weekend!

Katie

Love Blossoms!

I made this Japanese blossom greetings card a couple of months ago for a wedding in May. I was asked to make a card that picked up on the themes of the invitation which also featured paper cranes and blossom.  

When I was first asked to make this wedding card I had visions of myself trying to conjure tiny little origami cranes out of paper. I abandoned that idea, and instead I layered small cut out paper parts to create the focal point of this design.

I framed the two cranes with two branches of Japanese cherry blossom. I used black for the branches in the style of some traditional Japanese art and design and I think this, with the white background, makes the other colours pop. For the blossom I combined my usual textured papers with sparkly pink and pearl centres.

I enjoyed making this wedding card. It was an opportunity to work with a theme in my style and try something I hadn’t done before. Custom orders are always fun!

I hope you had a good weekend!

Katie