The Professional Crafters Guild Guild Publication - January 2016 A monthly collection of news and members from our business community.
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Welcome to the January 2016 Edition of the Professional Crafters Guild Publication
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Jewellery Designers Hand made Jewellery featuring Semi Precious Gemstones www.adiencrafts.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AdienandIrisBlue www.facebook.com/adiencrafts
Handcrafted jewellery and gifts creating using mostly kiln fused glass and other quality materials. Award winning designer who works closely with the fashion and animals rescue worlds.
www.artisandesignsuk.com
Gorgeous beaded jewellery, watches and gifts. Exclusively designed and created by experienced jewellery maker. www.wowthankyou.co.uk/bernadines-creations www.etsy.com/shop/BernadinesCreations www.facebook.com/BernadinesCreations
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Jewellery Designers Healing gemstone jewellery to help you through life. www.mysticearth.co.uk
Handmade, bespoke jewellery. www.elegancebysue.co.uk www.facebook.com/ElegancebySue
Mixed media jewellery designer maker. I use the mediums of clay and glass to make exclusive pieces of jewellery art. www.firefaeriedesigns.co.uk www.Facebook.com/firefaeriedesigns
Handstamped personalised jewellery and gifts www.handmadewithlovedesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/handmadewithlovedesigns http://craftersboutique.co.uk/sellers/handmadewith-love-designs/
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Jewellery Designers Sterling silver, copper, niobium and gold-filled chainmaille jewellery. www.jewellerymydesign.co.uk www.facebook.com/JewelleryMyDesign
Handmade Macrame Jewellery and Accessories.
www.kdjewellery.co.uk www.facebook.com/KDJewellery1 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KDJewellery1
Semi precious and wirework. www.maelotti.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Maelotti/245906838 821909?fref=ts
Handmade semi precious gemstone jewellery & accessories. www.semipreciousjens.co.uk www.facebook.com/semipreciousjens
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Jewellery Designers Traditionally handcrafted sterling silver jewellery. www.wowthankyou.co.uk/sally-davies-silver www.facebook.com/SallyDaviesJewellery
High quality affordable handmade unique & limited edition designer jewellery using genuine Sterling Silver, Semi Precious Gemstones, Pearls & Swarovski Crystals.
www.silver-sensations.co.uk www.facebook.com/silversensations www.wowthankyou.co.uk/silver-sensations
Hand stamped silver keepsake jewellery. www.facebook.com/TinyTreasuresKeepsakes
Handcrafted Silver jewellery www.etsy.com/uk/shop/VickyHibberdSilver www.facebook.com/VickyHibberdSilversmith
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Polymer Craft Designers Personalised cake toppers for any celebration. As individual as you are. www.acecaketoppercharacters.com www.facebook.com/acecharacters
Unique, high quality hand sculpted models made in polymer clay. www.cotswoldcharacters.co.uk www.facebook.com/ArgyleArt
Send in your: Events, Achievements, News, Fabulous customer reviews, product images For our January Issue! Email us at: info@procraftersguild.com Full Guild Membership means that you are featured for FREE in our directory listings.
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Artists Framed prints, jewellery. www.creativememorieswarwick.co.uk www.facebook.com/Creativememorieswarwick
100% Hand-Cut Paper Art Keepsakes. www.facebook.com/Paperama.Kerry
Bespoke Canvas and Framed Prints. www.super-canvas.com www.facebook.com/supercanvas
I personally design pictures into word art. www.facebook.com/Wordartdesigns
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Mixed Crafts Designers Alfie Moon Designs - Design and make character led, themed and craft based gifts - bags, t-shirts, mugs, miniatures, clocks, badges, wall art and more. All gifts can be customised and personalised.
www.alfiemoondesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/AlfieMoonDesigns
Sewing and embroidered gifts. www.facebook.com/AndSewItSeams?fref=ts www.facebook.com/DollsandbearsbyMissyB www.etsy.com/shop/AndSewItSeams56
Crochet, fabrics, bead & paper crafting. www.anjikrafts.com www.facebook.com/Anjikrafts
Favours and Gifts. www.charmsbyjoanna.co.uk www.facebook.com/charmsbyjoanna
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Mixed Crafts Designers Unique Gifts & Cards for all occasions. www.cherishthememory.co.uk www.facebook.com/cherishthememory.co.uk
Hand crafted gifts and homeware. www.colacreations.wix.com/colacreations www.facebook.com/Colacreations
Market place helping and supporting people with chronic conditions sell handmade craft products www.feelgoodcrafts.com www.facebook.com/feelgoodcrafts
Keyrings, bag charms, brooches, decorations and wall hangings made from quality felt, tweed, tartan and other fabrics all by hand. www.facebook.com/karenshomemade
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Mixed Crafts Designers Unique confectionery creations, including chocolate and sweet bouquets and edible gifts. www.icandybouquets.com www.facebook.com/iCandybouquets1
Decorated candles, plaques and wood items using mixed media, pencil portraiture. www.immortalcrafts.com www.facebook.com/immortalcrafts
Personalised keyrings and jewellery. http://Lozcc25.co.uk www.facebook.com/LozCC25
Individual items made from linens & cotton fabric and wool. www.oohilikethat.co.uk www.facebook.com/oohilikethat
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Mixed Crafts Designers Unique Quality Gift Baskets. www.poshbirdcreations.com www.facebook.com/pages/Posh-BirdCreations/865420413474481
If it's fabric, we can make it! www.romana-dawncreations.co.uk www.facebook.com/romanadawncreations
Specialising in personalised cushions and bags, newbie at CE certified soft toys and dolls. www.sewdivinedesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/sewdivinedesigns
Spratt's Prints & Crafts lovingly design and create a range of personalised prints (making it totally unique to them), a selection of artwork and a range of hand-created gifts. Sarah can also be asked to work on something you have in mind.
www.spratt-designs.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SprattPrints www.facebook.com/sprattsprints
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Mixed Crafts Designers Bespoke gifts, personalised products and homeware. www.t2kreations.co.uk www.facebook.com/t2kreations
Crocheted Accessories for Person and Home & Patterns, Needle felted Gifts,Word Art, Felted Soaps, Handmade Journal/notebooks.
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/UniquelyYourDesigns www.uniquelyyourdesigns.co.uk www.wowthankyou.co.uk/uniquely-yours
"Hi Karen, just to let you know I received my order this morning. I am thrilled with my beads thank you and the packaging was beautiful. I appreciate the other little touches you use to make the overall experience of dealing with Somerset Beads a sheer delight! I will be sure to be placing another order very soon. “
Somerset Beads www.somersetbeads.co.uk
“OMGosh...................... thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! My necklace you designed is absolutely beautiful. The earrings..............what a surprise. You are amazing, your talent is amazing, Lynne what a special gift you have and such a wonderful friend. I received it this past Saturday, and it made my weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a wonderful day my friend!!!!!!! - feeling thankful. “
Silver Sensations www.silver-sensations.co.uk
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Card Designers Handmade cards, pictures and gifts in cross stitch which can be personalised to you individual requirements. www.pigcornercards.co.uk www.craftymagpie.co.uk/sellers/pig-corner-cards www.facebook.com/pages/Pig-CornerCards/1556124751304035
Handmade Greeting Cards
www.etsy.com/shop/pinkfountain www.facebook.com/pinkfountain
Congratulations to Guild Member Kirsty from K.D Jewellery who has won not one but TWO awards over on Twitter!
#QueenOf Macrame Jewellery at www.theroyalconnection.co.uk
#TwitterSisters networking winner - the first of 2016!
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Gifts & Accessories Designers Handmade, bespoke jewellery.
www.elegancebysue.co.uk www.facebook.com/EnchantedElegancebySue
Wirework & Fused Glass Jewellery, Bags, Fabric Creations & Artwork. www.gertlushdesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/GertLushDesigns https://twitter.com/GertLushDesigns
Keyrings, bag charms, brooches, decorations and wall hangings made from quality felt, tweed, tartan and other fabrics all by hand. www.facebook.com/karenshomemade
High quality affordable handmade unique & limited edition designer jewellery using genuine Sterling Silver, Semi Precious Gemstones, Pearls & Swarovski Crystals.
www.silver-sensations.co.uk www.facebook.com/silversensations www.wowthankyou.co.uk/silver-sensations
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Textiles Designers Textile Artist & Designer Maker. www.beadieeyededie.com www.facebook.com/BeadieEyedEdie
Fabric hand-made goods for the home and giftware. http://brigscrafts.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/BrigsCrafts/138161206364718
Vintage style gifts and cards. www.caroleecrafts.com www.facebook.com/pages/CaroleeCrafts/48769671593
Handmade cushions and other items using vintage embroidery and fabrics www.wowthankyou.co.uk/gingham-glory www.folksy.com/shops/lal179 www.facebook.com/GinghamGlory
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Textiles Designers Family run business manufacturing our own products here in the UK Our items are British Made. www.honeybselection.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/HoneyBselection/223 305561084246
Handcrafted products for home and family. www.gotshop.co.uk/seller-profile/its-the-foxes www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ITSTHEFOXES www.facebook.com/itsthefoxes
Traditional Handicrafts, making gifts for home and family. www.loopysplace.co.uk www.facebook.com/LoopysPlace?ref=hl
Hand stitched cards, art and gifts. www.natalietiltman.blogspot.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/natalietiltman www.facebook.com/thistledownstitches
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Textiles Designers Rag rugging: designer, commissions & Kits, embroidery:designer, teacher & stockist. ww.ragrugtextiles.com
Patchwork, applique, sewing. https://beta.folksy.com/shops/TheOldButton http://theoldbutton.blogspot.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheOldButton
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Paper Crafts Designers Handmade-cards and papercraft art. www.cardtherapy.co.uk
Creating handmade cards & gifts including clocks, canvasses & photo frames, amongst others. Every item is unique - no 2 the same. Specialising in bespoke items. Handmade with you in mind!
www.glitzandgrammar.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Glitzycards www.Facebook.com/glitzandgrammar
Handmade cards and paper craft items. www.folksy.com/shops/HandmadeByHelen1 www.facebook.com/HandmadeByHelen
100% Hand-Cut Paper Art Keepsakes. www.facebook.com/Paperama.Kerry
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Paper Crafts Designers Handmade cards, pictures and gifts in cross stitch which can be personalised to you individual requirements. www.pigcornercards.co.uk www.folksy.com/shops/pigcornercards https://www.facebook.com/pigcornercardsandgifts
Scrapbooking, Paper Crafts, Wedding Stationery. www.scrapbookerry.com
Handmade cards, stationery and gifts. www.facebook.com/scrumptiousdesign
Altered art, memory albums, and home dĂŠcor items. www.simplyuniquecrafts.net www.facebook.com/pages/SimplyUnique/173693672814436
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Paper Crafts Designers Cards, Keepsake Boxes, Wall Hangings and do much more! www.thecodicotecrafter.co.uk www.thecodicotecrafter.com www.facebook.com/pages/The-CodicoteCrafter/1461692517475714
Professional digital and paper scrapbooker, paper artist and photographer. www.thescrapbooker.co.uk www.wowthankyou.co.uk/the-scrapbooker www.facebook.com/pages/The-ScrapbookerUK/261817810495019
Handmade cards, invitations, place cards & all Wedding Stationery Items Handmade knitted clothing, goods & photography props. www.tmd-crafts.biz www.facebook.com/tmdcrafts
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Wood Crafts Designers Personalised wooden wedding horseshoes,hearts, spoons, rolling pins etc. www.blackberryweddingdesigns.com www.facebook.com/blackberryweddinghorseshoes
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Hand Decorated Clocks, Decorated Wooden Shapes and Handmade Cards. www.franscrafts.co.uk www.facebook.com/FransCraftyMakes
Personalised handmade wooden crates & signs. www.therusticcarpenter.co.uk www.fontwelldesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/therusticcarpenter
Glass & Lampwork Designers Creating Bespoke Fused Glass Items for the Home and as Unique Gifts. www.glasspirations.co.uk www.facebook.com/Glasspirations
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Your journey to bigger and wonderful things starts with just a couple of simple building blocks. Each quilt begins with just one block. Find out how by joining us for Patchwork for Beginners from Guild Member Jane from Loopy’s Place. In this class, we will cover the following: Equipment Choosing Fabric Cutting Fabric Basic blocks of patchwork-squares and half square triangles Sewing block together Borders Simple quilting Finishing-either as a wall hanging, table topper or small pillow Included in the price of the class: 6 weeks complimentary membership of our Craft Club with access to our Facebook Group At least one live Q&A session Access to Jane via email, messaging, Skype, Google hangouts or in the group for help and advice (Jane will still be around to answer questions after the six weeks, so don't panic) Lifetime access to class page with video tutorials and PDF instructions
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Candle Designers I specialise in making scented candles in vintage teacups and coffee cups. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MadeBySuzi www.facebook.com/pages/Made-BySuzi/207767575964979
I hand pour scented Soy wax candles & make reed diffusers in matching fragrances. www.PureIndulgenceCandles.co.uk www.facebook.com/PureIndulgenceCandlesLondon
Customisable Handmade Soy Wax candles and other aromatic products. www.sweetaromas.co.uk
Soft Sculpture Designers Artist and designer of award winning collectable mohair bears... www.mohairbears.co.uk www.mohairbearmakingsupplies.co.uk www.facebook.com/arctophillia
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Millinery Designers One-off design millinery, bridal hair accessories and jewellery. All our collection are totally handmade including hat blocking. www.customhairaccessories.com www.customhairaccessories.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/Custom-HairAccessories/175756329114735
Stunning, practical, affordable hats along with unusual hair accessories and brooches. Lojango Design combines eye catching designs with superb craftsmanship resulting in wearable items you will treasure for ever.
www.lojango.com www.facebook.com/lojango www.etsy.com/UK/shop/LojangoDesign
Decor Designers Hand made creations of Garlands, Wreaths, Candle Jars, Bunting & more! www.fromtheheartcreations.co.uk www.facebook.com/pages/From-The-HeartCreations-FTHC/562293043886907
IFrames and plaques to hang in your home. www.facebook.com/uniquescrabble
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Needle Felting Designers Memories in Felt!! Ooak felt products including pet portraits, pictures, bags cushions, scarves, etc. www.facebook.com/SheepyCreations www.etsy.com/shop/SheepyCreations
Needle felted items, animals, decorations and more. www.facebook.com/thehappyewecrafts/
Soap Designers Gift shop featuring handmade soaps, bath products, floral arrangements, greeting cards, knitwear and homewares. www.daisychaingifts.com www.facebook.com/DaisyChainGifts
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Crochet & Knitting Designers Bunnies 'n' Blankets, Hats 'n' slippers, shawls, throws, gloves. www.jellypoppy.co.uk www.facebook.com/JellyPoppy
Specialised, bespoke and designer knits for babies and children. www.pitterpattertinyfeet.co.uk www.facebook.com/PitterPatterTinyFeetKnittingEmporium
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Handmade cards, invitations, place cards & all Wedding Stationery Items Handmade knitted clothing, goods & photography props. www.tmd-crafts.biz www.facebook.com/tmdcrafts
Hand painted designer yarns in luxury natural fibres, knitting and crochet designs and kits, threads for embroidery and lacemaking, project bags, beaded stitch markers. www.watercoloursandlace.co.uk www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WatercoloursandLace www.facebook.com/WatercoloursAndLace/
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Crochet & Knitting Designers Hand-knitted shawls, scarves, cowls, hats and gloves. www.wrapped-incolour.org.uk/Wrapped_In_Colour/Welcome.html
www.facebook.com/WrappedinColour
Online Marketplaces We are a online marketplace that supports handmade and small businesses, we also have a fantastic community for our sellers and live chat! www.gotshop.co.uk www.facebook.com/gotshopping
Online Marketplace www.wowthankyou.co.uk www.facebook.com/WowThankYou
Beading Supplies UK based bead suppliers, we supply a wide range of jewellery making supplies and beads for jewellery making, crafting and other bead projects, including semi precious gemstone beads, glass beads www.somersetbeads.co.uk www.facebook.com/SomersetBeads
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I have run a handmade business on and off for over 40 years, in that time things have changed as have I. One thing that has never changed though is my love of vintage styling, this was the original direction of my business but due to suggestions I was swayed away from that path. 2015 brought me to my senses and I realised that mass making of the same item is not for me. 2016 is back to what I love to make, mainly OOAK's (one of a kinds) in a vintage style but with a modern twist such as machine embroidery. My drive is now back and I love to source vintage embellishments or those with a vintage look to add to my new creations. Vintage markets are a fantastic source for searching out piles of lace, glittery trinkets to add to a design. Craft fairs have changed from being very strict to what they accept to gradually seeing the odd franchise appear such as Jamie at home and Phoenix cards. Hence my decision to step away from craft fairs but try Vintage and Handmade instead. The organisers seem to search for stall holders that will fit together well and ensure that handmade is what it says own the tin. One thing I have learned is we all start some where and over the years make probably reinvent our style as many times as Madonna does. Crafting as a business never stops evolving, the secret is to search for trends, check out what is on the catwalk for colours styles etc. Check out sites such as Etsy, Dawanda and Folksy not just what is being sold but of those sellers how many sales they have made. Be open to the US market, they appreciate handmade to some extent more than buyers in the UK and they understand the prices charged for unique items. Professional Crafters Guild is a fantastic place to find information on all sorts of topics relating to running a business, the sources and help never cease to amaze me.
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