More good (ie) s

The goodie bags for the Makey do will be amazing. I know that's a big statement, but it's also something of which I'm confident. I ordered my pay-day treat from Folksy and cheekily asked Viv from Concept Design Form if she'd like to put some extra business cards in for the bags, she did just that and I'm sure people checking out her shop will be really impressed by what they find. I also had some 'products' in the post which is really exciting! Meplusmolly had said she would send some lovelies and before I even opened the package the scent of lavender got me all excited.

I wasn't very disciplined about opening the parcels with lots of photos- I was too excited!

Yep, that's right there are sixty beautiful badges brooches and lavender sachets all with the most amazing textures and colours. I am so impressed. I would say this was worth a 10a.m visit to Sandwich Guildhall on July 11th, wouldn't you? Do have a mooch around meplussmollys other work, it really is beautiful.

I am obviously more than happy to receive more contributions for the goodie bags. The bags themselves have arrived. I am using nice brown paper bags with handles and will stick the Makey do logo and blog address to the front for advertising on the day, so plenty of room for more loveliness. Looby was kind enough to post the event on Misi and I have two more offers from sellers there for items. Neroli has kindly offered to do the same on Coriandr- (thanks, I promise I will send you the press release soon!)

All coming along nicely, the next stage is getting quotes for other advertising, finding more stall holders and talking to the local schools about getting fliers in book bags. All good!

Let's meet Looby!

Isn't she lovely? This is Lou, and this is her amazing work. I am so pleased she is coming along to the Makey 'do', her wares are really different from the other stalls. I really hope she brings along some of her Hello Kitty goodies, I have a little girl here who would love it! Read on to find out more about her, then hop over to her Misi shop to make your shopping list!

1) If you were a cake, what kind of cake would you be?
Definitely a chocolate fudge cake – yummy, soft and gooey!

2) What will you be doing at “A Makey ‘do’”?
I’ll be selling my handmade wares! Namely cards, notelets, notebooks, clipboards, gift boxes, gift tags, trinket boxes – and anything else I make between now and then!

3) Fish and Chips or Curry?

Neither – don’t like Chinese either, but I am partial to a pizza every now and then!

4) Where else can your wares usually be found?

In my misi store at http://www.loobycrafts.misi.co.uk/, and you keep up with my other (non-sale) crafty makes on my blog – www.scraphappylou.blogspot.com

5) Do you usually hang out in Sandwich, or are you a visitor?

A visitor – I do live in Kent, but over the side in Gravesend

6) Who is your all-time hero?

I honestly can’t think of any – what a boring answer!

7) Who got you started on your crafty journey?

I always loved making stuff as a kid, my Grandad was a carpenter and I loved playing in his workshop, nailing random bits of wood together – so maybe that’s where it all started?!

8) What colour draws you most?

Anything bright – I love fuschia pinks, lime green, orange – really funky colours!

9) Where do you go for inspiration?

Into my craft room! I find these easiest way to overcome Crafter’s block is just to work through it, and once I start pulling out gorgeous papers and stuff I’m away!

10) Do you dunk?

Most definitely not – that just leads to soggy badness!

Goodies!

I have had more free lovelies for the makey do! Firstly a big wodge of envelopes, courtesy of B.A.S.H (thanks!) it might seem a small thing to be pleased about but anything I don't have to pay Makey 'do' money for means more promotion for the event. If you have been waiting for a receipt for your table money the arrival of these means you should receive one soon! Talking of table money, the last cheque I needed to cover the hall hire arrived yesterday form an unexpected corner- I had begged and nagged Dad to bring along some of his and Uncle Bens lovely wood work to the 'do'. I knew he wouldn't let me down and now it is his table cheque that has put me in a good place to start the exciting bits next. Thanks Dad! I will be posting Dad out an interview tomorrow so hopefully the next Makey do artist to be profiled will be my favourite beardy wood turner!
I also received a big package yesterday which has given me the backbone for the goodie bags. I e-mailed Workbox magazine to ask if they could put the event in their 'What's on' section and offered to put fliers in the goodie bags. They said 'yes' to the first and 'no' to the second-fliers aren't very exciting, we'll send you 60 copies of the current magazine! I love Workbox, it is a really well balanced magazine and I hope that the first 60 through the door love it too! I have had some more kind offers of goodies from my friends on Folksy, I also have a Misi stallholder who has offered to put the event on the forums there. I just need a Coriandr seller and maybe an Etsy seller who is a member of a U.K sellers group. Any help for that very gratefully received.

Lush and Lovely

I am now having a healthy flow of cheques coming in for the 'do' and have had lots of good news over the last few days; 1) The venue has fixed last years prices so just two more tables to sell and I can start on the fun bits. 2) A local young stitcher has agreed to run a softie making table for me at the event, I love the idea we will introduce younger types to sewing! 3) Two magazines have now agreed to list the event in their 'what's on' sections, and one has promised 60 back issues for the goodie bags. 4) the gorgeous Lush and Lovely has sent me her interview responses so read on for another sneaky peak of what you might be seeing in July!;

1) If you were a cake, what kind of cake would you be?
One with lots of layers and tons of icing

2) What will you be doing at “A Makey ‘do’”?
Selling my jewellery

3) Fish and Chips or Curry?
Love both equally

4) Where else can your wares usually be found?
Online – check my website lushandlovely.com for details

5) Do you usually hang out in Sandwich, or are you a visitor?
I’m not a local – from North London

6) Who is your all-time hero?
Depends on which mood I’m in – Hunter S Thompson is always up there!

7) Who got you started on your crafty journey?
Been making stuff all my life – I blame my nana, the demon knitter of Glasgow, the woman could knit anything!

8) What colour draws you most?
I love fresh greens, milky whites and shiny blacks

9) Where do you go for inspiration?
Nowhere specific, whatever hits me when I’m messing around with my materials

10) Do you dunk?
Do you mean what I think you mean or is it a euphemism for something else. If it’s what I think it is then no.

Thanks Lush and Lovely! Any other stallholders who want to have a go at the interview just let me know.....I may have led a really sheltered life (though I think not!) but the dunking question?....it IS about biscuits!

First Freebies

Look what the postman bought this morning! Swirly was the first to respond to the call to arms for freebies for the Makey 'do' goodie bags and I can't believe what a great start we have! In the box was Swirlys' business cards, (which are punched and stitched!), Cuteable business cards which Swirly writes for and 60 samples of Swirlys work which you can see more of in her Folksy shop. I just knew I'd be a bit jealous of the goodie bag recipients but Swirly put prezies in for me and my children (THANKS SWIRLY!) so I shall live with it! I have had another three offers of freebies so far and a confident that I should be able to put together something really lovely, if you'd like to contribute do please let me know.

I have e-mailed or posted out the sign-up forms for the event so if you would like one and have not yet received one; just ask! I have even had my first cheque back. I need to 'sell' ten tables at £15 each to cover the hire of the hall so will be really happy when that is under my belt. Poster design has now been approved by B.A.S.H and they have started going up around the town. If you live in Kent and could display a 'do you want a table?' poster please leave a comment and I can send one.

Thanks all of you for all your support, I do see this as a joint effort and a real community event---it's great!!!! xx