Life's Big Canvas
Jewellery and accessories made by local and national independent designers
We also have gift items, such as handsewn toys, sweets, tote bags, and purses, as well as a selection of greeting cards to give alongside them.
Customised jewellery can also be ordered, suitable for gifts or just a treat for yourself.
Chloe McGenn Reusing unwanted, salvaged items and playing with scale shifts are the two hallmarks of Chloe's jewellery ranges. Best known for necklaces made from old game pieces, such as Buckaroo and Monopoly, she also likes to use doll house miniatures. Chloe also uses fictional characters from her own stories as the basis for her jewellery collections. Her Mellifera dynasty includes steampunk elements such as watches and keys, wire wrapping, vintage buttons and resin film.
The Monster Project "Deep in an old dark forest, somewhere not too far away, there lives an old clockmaker. Not just any old clockmaker, but the worlds most fantastical clockmaker and Grand Master of his order - Cornelius Littlewort III." Shelly's handsewn felt monsters are just the beginning of the range; which has developed to include tote bags, tshirts, baby grows, hair accessories, bookmarks and greeting cards, all featuring the trademark button eyed monsters.
Monsters - ÂŁ1 0.50 Cards - ÂŁ2.85 Everything else as priced
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Monster-Project/
Designs by Dolly Sarah Warren specialises in making the girliest charm bracelets, necklaces and earrings, using silver-plated findings, cute charms, and glass beads. She also makes child sized wooden beaded bracelets, wine glass charms, and bag charms.
Charm bracelets - £8 Beaded bracelets - £5 Child's bracelets - £3 Bag charms - £5 Wine glass charms - £5 Everything else as priced http://www.facebook.com/pages/Designs-By-Dolly
Ethyl Ethyl is a collection of necklaces inspired by vintage decanter labels. Designer Melanie K was already making necklaces using vintage metal decanter labels, but they were becoming increasingly difficult to source. She had the idea to design her own in a variation of colours, using the shape and artistic flourishes of the originals. All necklaces - ÂŁ1 2
http://folksy.com/shops/Ethyl
Mer-made Jewellery 'Mer-Made was begun beside the sea in Brighton, making beautiful handmade jewellery. Each piece is made with love and care and every item is unique and individual in it's own little way, no two are ever the same. Lots of time is spent sourcing interesting charms, beads and materials from all over the world to inspire new ranges. Mer-Made started from one girls obsession with Mermaids and a love of skulls, tiki, Frida Kahlo, magic and Voodoo, Mexican Day of the Dead imagery and the seaside...
Imelda May wearing a Mer-Made necklace
Chip fork necklaces from ÂŁ1 2
www.mer-made.co.uk/
The Treasure Chest Unique indie inspired jewelley and crafts with a Skull or Pirate twist! I came up with The Treasure Chest after coming across some amazing Skull beads. I have a little bit of a Pirate obsession, and I absolutely love Sugar Skulls (Mexican Day of The Dead Skulls). I've made jewellery for a long time and after stumbling across some of the coolest beads I've ever found The Treasure Chest was born. I mean being a bit of a Pirate fan I couldn't call it anything else! I love unique vintage inspired pieces, and I also have a quirky sense of style, but affordability is my main aim. I want to bring you affordable, unique pieces of jewellery and accessories that you will treasure forever in your own little Treasure Chest! I do ladylike with a twist! You need never wear boring overpriced jewellery again.
www.facebook.com/ThePirateTreasureChest Photography Top - Foto Retro Middle - Amy Bottom - James Reynard
Calanooka "It started as a need to create imaginary worlds, then became an obsession with creating beauty, weirdness and wonder. Now art is something I can't escape from. Trying not to be an artist is like trying not to breathe. I have yet to limit myself by specialising in just one media. Some days I want to work with my camera, other days I want to use my coloured pencils, other days I'll create somethin...g from half a teddy bear, some coloured paint and a broken circuit board. My work also explores a variety of themes, from fairies to fingernails, from chakras to candy, from butterflies to blood. I work in a way that's instinctive and intuitive, and may switch from figurative to abstract, from expressive to surreal, as the mood takes me."
All cards ÂŁ2 or 3 for ÂŁ5
www.facebook.com/CalaNookaArt
PennyDog PennyDog Jewellery is inspired by pretty fabrics and bits and pieces. It is made by Kerry who enjoys trying to mimic popular sweets and making custom moulds to create unique pieces. ÂŁ1 from each sale is donated to the Retired Greyhound Trust.
www.penny-dog.co.uk
Gemma Correll
Hello, I’m Gemma. I’m a freelance Illustrator and comic-making person. I currently live in Norwich, UK with my trusty sidekick-Pugs , Mr Norman Pickles and Bella. What other people are saying about my work … “wtf. worst cartoons ever!” – Luc Hook Walker of Australia “ugly, pig-faced drawings” – Angry Canadian lady “so, do you draw anything other than cats?” – various people
Tote bags - £1 0 Pocket mirrors - £3 Zines - £3 Cards - £2.50 www.gemmacorrell.com
Louise Atkinson So here I am. What is my name and where do I come from? These questions should not be taken for granted. Everything is in flux. Nothing is fixed. I have a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary practice utilising a wide range of media including paper, photography, print, artist books, textiles and found objects. Louise provides the shop with handmade books, handsewn animal cushions, and origami bird earrings.
Animal cushions - £1 5 Handmade books - £1 0 Origami earrings - £5
louiseatkinsonblog.blogspot.com/
Galibardy Galibardy create unique, covetable jewellery designs with a tough-luxe edge. Recently seen on Jessie J, Kelly Rowland, Fearne Cotton and Pixie Lott, these designs are often sold out within days online.
Jessie J at Glastonbury wearing a Galibardy ring
www.galibardy.com
Hey Cutie! We are a small little bunch from Sheffield who make custom designed jewellery! We love being quirky and kitsch jewellery is the best.
Necklaces - ÂŁ8 Rings - ÂŁ4.50
www.heycutie.co.uk
Butterscotch & Beestings Confectionery and Magic featuring original illustrations and stories made by Camilla. Two fictitious characters, Betty Butterscotch and Bumblewick Beesting, are best friends and together own the (also imaginary and very magical) Butterstings Circus. Betty runs the circus sweet shop, selling delicious traditionally made candy, while Bumblewick is the ringmaster and conjurer who also pedals his potions and spells in the magic shop. Our mission is to draw people into the magical world of Betty Butterscotch and Bumblewick Beesting, and their adventures in the circus.
All sweets - £2.85 Except for coconut ice fudge £3.20 Bowls - £22
www.butterstings.com
Finest Imaginary Defeating bland outfits and boring spaces with a single purchase! Purveyor of fine & fabulous things. Finest Imaginary creates laser cut plastic & wooden jewellery, screen printed tshirts, and a range of accessories. Based in the UK Laser cut plastic & wooden necklaces, from original designs.
www.finestimaginary.com
People we sponsor
The Wet Spot, Leeds Dr Sketchy's, Leeds Katie Farr, Miss University UK Imogen Hey, musician Scarlett Sta Burlesque, Portsmouth
Other occasional suppliers
Little Bobbins - handsewn cute gingham hearts, covered photo albums, tote bags Crown & Glory - handmade hair accessories from Bristol Girl From Blue City - handmade fimo sweet jewellery from Cardiff Arcanum - handmade latex accessories Biscuit Boutique - handmade biscuit jewellery Clutterfly - handmade tattoo inspired heart necklaces Decole - cult Japanese accessories Matilda - cult Japanese homewares Beatles Inc - cult Japanese homewares Little Odd Forest - cord woodland inspired purses and bags We also showcase artwork by Chloe McGenn - custom pet portraits available on request
Twitter: PeskyChloe Facebook: LifesBigCanvas web: www.lifesbigcanvas.co.uk
Winner - Best Jewellery Leeds Retail Awards 201 1
Bird's Yard First Floor 83 Kirkgate Leeds LS2 7DJ
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