Goring Christmas Craft Fair

On Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November I will be at Goring Craft Fair again! This is an event I really like to be involved with each year. It is a great way to spend a wintry weekend day, and it is great for all the family. There will be all sorts of handmade gifts with hot drinks, food and activities for kids too!

This year the craft fair will be hosted by the Goring CE Primary School PTA. All proceeds will go towards school projects to support the children's education at Goring Primary School. The perfect excuse to have a go on their raffle!

It is the 25th September. Three months is too early to start a Christmas countdown but we'll take note of the date anyway!

Katie

Cacti Love

This cacti card is one of my favourites from this year. Plants are everywhere at the moment and I enjoyed making some of my own. I've been working on another house plant design this week at the same time as dreaming of the perfect plant to go on my bedside table.

I hope you have a good weekend. I am off on a lovely adventure and I can't wait!

Katie

A Thursday Evening Daydream

Today has felt very Autumnal - A chilly day ending in gorgeous sun. It felt like we'd said goodbye to Summer. I will never wish the summer away but there are a few things that I am really looking forward to. 

1. Chilly walks in the sun. Long sleeves, walking boots and a scarf. Bliss.

2. Hot drinks outside in the cold. Its like eating your breakfast outside in summer -  when the sun is out but there is still a morning chill in the air. Cold cheeks and warm coffee in Autumn is fine by me.

3. Pumpkin Barn. A necessity for October. I love seeing the mass of orange at our local farm shop every year.

4. Orange. In the trees or in decorations - I can't get enough of it at this time of year!

5. Cosy cardigans and layering up. Can't bloomin' wait.

Bring on Autumn!

Katie

BECCMARK

Last week I shared that I will be at Downley Makers' market in November and I am back to tell you a little bit about Bourne End Community and Craft Market. I will be there twice in the coming months -  once in October and once in November.

Saturday 14th October and Saturday 11th November

Pop along for a selection of handcrafted greetings cards! I will have some Christmas cards at the October event and some Halloween bits too. In November I will have a full array of Christmas goodies including cards, gift tags and my hand knitted garlands.

For more information visit BECCMARK's website or Facebook page.

Happy Wednesday!

Katie

Downley Makers' Market

Prepare yourself. I'm about to mention the C word. Christmas!!

It is September now and although I am reluctant to let go of Summer, I can't wait for Autumn. Crispy leaves, scarves, and preparations for Christmas. It is always around this time of year that I start to be on the lookout for present ideas. But what I really love to do is save some really special purchases for any craft markets I visit.

This brings me rather nicely to what I wanted to share today. I am happy to say that I will be at The Downley Makers' Market again this year and I am already looking forward to it!

I am always happy to be at this event! It is well worth popping along for some really gorgeous gifts as well as the lovely atmosphere!

You can find more information for this event here.

I will let you know about some of my other events at another time, and will probably remind you about this one nearer the time too!

Have a very lovely day!

Katie

Etsy

My Etsy shop is now open! 🎉 

My handcrafted greetings cards are available to buy online in the UK. Pop on over for special birthday cards and Christmas cards too!

Happy Tuesday!

Katie 

Day Dreams and Ice Creams

It has been grey for the last few days. Where has Summer gone? I'm finding it a little hard to believe that we still have August to go - right at this very minute it feels like it could be September and Autumn next week!

So I will day dream about sunny days and ice cream lollies instead. We can pretend we want to reach for sprinkles and strawberry sauce rather than kettles and cups of tea! This is another card from my sparkly birthday range - it is perfect for birthdays or as an invitation, and can be custom made in any colours.

I've just checked the weather with great optimism. It is looking a little brighter next week. I will cross my fingers and hope for Summer!

Have a great weekend!

Katie

Christmas Puddings

Yesterday I shared my hand knitted Santa hat garlands and today I am back with Christmas Puddings!

There are five Christmas puddings on this garland and I knit each part by hand -  that's the pudding itself, the holly leaves and the berries.

The garland is £12.50 + postage and packaging, and if you're interested in getting one please contact me on Facebook or by email at katiesarah.makes@hotmail.co.uk.

Also available to order are my Christmas pudding tree decorations!

These decorations are the perfect addition to any tree or room for Christmas time. Not only are they seasonal but, hanging on trees, they are also the perfect counter to playful pets and wandering fingers. They won't break if they fall!

Each little pudding is £3 + postage and packaging and they are strung on dark blue satin ribbon.

If you would like to order either the garland or the decoration, please get in touch. I would be happy to answer any queries.

Have a very merry day!

Thank you,

Katie

Christmas Hat Garland

Every year I fill a bag with tiny knitted hats and make these handcrafted Christmas garlands.

I love to make them and to see them come together as the perfect festive decoration. I made one for my family and it has adorned the mantel piece at Christmas for a few years. These hand knitted garlands are nice decorations for your home but they also make lovely gifts at Christmas - in a stocking or as part of advent.

For as long as I have been attending Christmas fairs I have been selling garlands alongside my handcrafted cards and this year I am excited to say that I am making my Christmas garlands available to order!

The standard garlands are a 10 hatted string for £10 and a five hatted string for £5 + postage and packaging. Each hat measures approximately 3.5cm x 4cm.

If you're interested in a custom garland, with any number of hats, I would be happy to discuss this and pricing with you.

To order a garland, please get in touch on Facebook or by email at katiesarah.makes@hotmail.co.uk.

It seems a little early to be talking about Christmas but I wanted to let you know that ordering is now open! I will be back tomorrow to share another of my Christmas garlands!

Thank you,

Katie

Sunday

I spent the morning wandering around outside a really gorgeous house, surrounded by beautiful flowers and plants. I had a cup of coffee under the shelter of an enormous barn, and then got a little lost in some other gardens and barns. It was lovely even when the hay fever hit!

I came home and dosed up on cups of tea before ending up here! All I have are a few little musings about what I've been up to in the last couple of weeks.

They have been a mish mash of all sorts. As per usual for our British weather we've seen blazing sun, as well as dull, grey skies that looked like they needed the pixar cloud treatment. In a similar fashion I've been making fun, colourful summery designs at the same time as creating for Christmas. On my desk there have been penguins and robins alongside ice creams and cupcakes! I'm not complaining - I like both seasons and enjoy making for both too!

Unbelievably, I don't think it will be too long before I will be sharing some of my Christmas designs for this year. Expect Penguins in hats, mistletoe and sparkly Christmas cupcakes! For now, I am enjoying summer and I'm hoping we're in for a few more sunny days. I've got plans and the cold and rain might put a dampener on them! :)

Happy Sunday. Have a good week!

Katie

Thank You

The summer holidays are almost here and it is that time of year again. Time to say thank you! I remember a certain amount of pride in choosing a small present for my teacher and writing in their card. The day I took it into school meant that I had weeks of holiday ahead of me and everyone always seemed to be in a good mood.

I know more than one person who is a teacher or who works in education, and I have volunteered at my local primary school before. I know the effort and ethic involved in this kind of work and, while I did appreciate it while I was at school I find it even more admirable now.

Thank you to everyone out there who supports, teaches and guides us!

Katie