World's End Christmas Craft Fair

What a gorgeous afternoon it is. It is my favourite kind of day. It is sunny with a bit of a chill in the air. A chill which reminds us that Christmas is now not too many months away. Weak link? Okay maybe it is but I just wanted to let you know that I have booked another day World's End Christmas Craft Fair.

A little hut will now be home to Katie Sarah on Thursday 24th November. I will be there from 9am until 8pm if you're interested in a spot of late night shopping.

The full list of times and dates that I will be at World's End is now as follows:

Sunday 13th November 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 16th November 9am - 4.30pm
Thursday 24th November 9am - 8pm
Sunday 27th November 10am - 4pm

Have a lovely afternoon and a great weekend!

Katie

Christmas is Coming!

My life is Christmas at the moment! If you're interested in a card for someone special this festive season, get in touch! I'd be happy to make up any of my designs for you or I do custom orders too. :)

You can reach me on Facebook or you can email me at katiesarah.makes@hotmail.co.uk.

Have a good evening!

Katie 

Ladybug Love

When I was at school, there used to be a tree that was home to a good handful of ladybirds. It was known, mindbogglingly, as 'The Ladybird Tree.'

I don't know a lot about creepy crawlies but if I had to choose a favourite (if choosing my favourite  was ever actually necessary) the ladybird would definitely be up there in the top three! I am talking about the striking scarlet and black, spotted kind; the sort that despite their tiny size, stand out from any foliage.

This card is actually one of my most popular when it comes to craft fairs. It has been bought for birthdays, thank you letters and just 'thinking of you' notes. It has one I rarely stop making!

Legend has it that if a ladybird lands on you, your wish will come true! Where are you when I need you little ladybug?!

I hope you have a good day!

Katie

Happy Hedgehog

I don't think I've ever actually seen a hedgehog up close but I think they are really sweet. I'd love to have one of those hedgehog homes in the garden! 

This birthday card was a commission from a couple of years and was really quite fun to make. I make all my cards by hand with a pair of scissors so it involved cutting out a lot of pointy triangles - quite repetitive but also relaxing! These layered prickles together with the hedgehog's head and feet cast shadows and give some depth to the design which I think is quite appealing. 

I hope you have something nice to look forward to this weekend! Have a good one. 

Katie

Up, Up and Away

I love coming up with new card designs and this rocket was one of my favourites. I like when I can customise a card for a special occasion and that certainly applies for 5th birthdays!

If you're interested in getting a card for a notable birthday or perhaps an invitation, do get in touch at katiesarah,makes@hotmail.co.uk

Have a lovely day!

Katie 

Lollipop Lollipop

Last week I shared my sweet treats greeting card which was inspired by a visit to a local sweet shop. This lollipop, a larger version of the one on that card, is just as colourful with summery pastels and glittery white sprinkles. This lollipop comes wrapped in thin, clear plastic too!

It can be customised in any colour and is just as perfect for a party invitation as it is as a greetings card. If you're interested, please do get in touch.

Happy Monday!

Katie

Sweet Treats

I created this greetings card having visited a sweet shop in a local town. It had the feel of an old fashioned store with rows of jars filled with colourful sweets but there were plenty of more recent and American treats around too.

The swirly lollipop, in a similar style to my sparkly birthday range, and the jelly beans reminds me of Honeydukes in Harry Potter!

Each part of this design is cut from textured, coloured paper, with some parts standing forward from the card and others wrapped in thin, clear plastic and ribbon for the full sweet shop effect!

I hope you had a good weekend!

Katie

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