THE HAND-CRAFTED HOME IN OCTOBER

What a super day we had yesterday at my Hand-Crafted Home Fair at Stanwick Lakes.

I have to say the prospect didn't look good - high winds and torrential rain all night, and still raining when I set out first thing, but as we were setting up the day began to brighten - the sun shone a bit and the rain stopped only to begin again as I was driving home - perfect!

We had really super visitors who were genuinely interested in what we do - they spent time chatting and asking about our work and most importantly - buying some of our work.

My stall holders too, as usual were amazing - truly beautiful stalls - and I never cease to be amazed at the diversity of ideas these fantastic artisans come up with.

Thank you too to Stanwick Lakes - especially Liz with all her help rescuing tables and chairs from the cupboard without causing a landslide, and for organising the free tea and coffee for the stallholders - and thanks to the lads in the kitchen for providing it!

SO A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO ALL CONCERNED and HERE ARE THE PICS!!

Belinda

Carolyn

Caroline and Michelle

Caroline

Lesley

Daisy and Pauline

Sandie

Shelley

Sue

Me

The next Fair will be at Stanwick Lakes on Saturday 9th November from 10.30 to 4.30.

Will you join us to find some really beautiful and unusual hand-made gifts for your friends and family this Christmastime ???

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COME TO THE FAIR !!

Hi Everyone,

I can't believe that the next Hand-Crafted Home Fair at Stanwick Lakes is this Saturday - 12th October open from 10.30 to 4.30.

Well, I do know, but it does seem to have crept up on me this time!

We will have a full compliment of fantastic stalls, so do come along - it really is time to think about a bit of Christmas Shopping now - and what could be better than superb quality, original hand-made pieces locally produced - and made with love and care instead of being thrown together in some far off, dismal factory!!



This month you will find:

Semi-precious gemstones, pearls, crystal, glass and shell jewellery,

Really super greetings cards - so much better quality and cheaper than those in the shops!

Fleece Blankets
Hair Accessories
All sorts of knitting

Felt flowers
Candles

Soaps and lip balm etc
Home fragrances
Bag and wine glass charms
Children's clothes

Decoupage bracelets and picture frames
Button art
Small items of restored furniture and other wooden pieces.

Why not take a walk, call into the Visitor Centre for a cup of tea and a bun, and visit my lovely stallholders and me  - we will be waiting for you !!!

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ANOTHER FAIR HAS COME AND GONE!

The day began quite wet and miserable for my latest Hand-Crafted Home Fair at Stanwick Lakes, but the rain stopped, the ground dried up a bit and we had a nice trickle of interested customers for most of the day.

My stallholders, as usual were just great - I'm sure the quality of both the stalls and the products gets better and better.  Someone even said to me that our products looked so good, people might not realise we had made them ourselves - I think that is a compliment - what do you think?!!!

So here are the pics and thank you so much to Karen, Diane, Pam, Carly, Lesley, Analiza, Ally and not forgetting Jamie of course!

Ally

Analiza

Carly

Diane

Jamie

Karen

Lesley

Pam

Me - Jumping Lamb

Thank you too to George for the complimentary tea and coffee for the stallholders - it was much appreciated and last, but certainly not least, THANK YOU to our customers and visitors.

We hope to see you again next month on Saturday 12th October 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Stanwick Lakes.

Why not hop across and visit my new website - Jumping Lamb to see what else I am up to.

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NEXT FAIR ON THE HORIZON

We all say it, but "Doesn't time fly?"  

I must admit, now that my sons are up and grown long ago, I don't get caught up in the school year as I used to, except through my grand-children, and as we live next door to the village school, I suddenly notice a flurry at the gates morning and afternoon again, and in September see the new starters and each year marvel how tiny they look!

And so, September is here and on the 14th my next Hand-Crafted Home Fair will be open for business again at Stanwick Lakes.

I have lots of lovely new stallholders once again as well as some old friends and for your delectation we will be offering:

Pam's happy hats,

Hand-woven bags,

Jewellery of all sorts

Shell jewellery boxes

Marshmallow sweety things and more

Hand-made children's clothes

Baked treats from Miss Bumblebee

Personalised wooden items,

Greetings cards

Embroidery

Jigsaw and stamp designs from Banmars Barn

Cushions

Vintage floral peg-bags and aprons

Heart door decorations

More fabric products of all sorts

and, of course,

Hand-Knits from Jumping Lamb

So, if you are around, come and see us - it's never too early to start your Christmas Shopping - and your presents will have been well thought out and designed exclusively for your friends and family.

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YESTERDAY'S FAIR

Once again a most grateful THANK YOU to all my stallholders who made such a super Hand-Crafted Home Fair yesterday at Stanwick Lakes, with their beautiful products displayed in such attractive and professional ways.

There seemed to be a good atmosphere, Stanwick Lakes was quite busy, and hopefully, we all had a good day.

Here are the pics - if you would like to see any more of my stallholders' work, do contact me and I will put you in touch.

Alex' Scrummy Cakes - 

I had the most fantastic Coffee and Walnut Muffin with my coffee - 

I feel so sorry for those who missed out  !!!

Emma -

her beautiful and unusual felted and beaded artwork are as vibrant as she is

Jumping Lamb - 

A new look for me following the going live this week of my website

www.jumpinglamb.co.uk

See lots more there

Lydia - 

Her bright and fun beaded jewellery would enhance any outfit

Maggie - 

Her delicate and intricate beadwork was simply a joy

Pauline -

Fantastic button art - and Pauline runs workshops too

if you would like to have a go

And with Pauline, her friend -

with some unusual and quirky hand-knits and crochet

Paula - 

Incredible sterling silver jewellery hand made, of course

and showing here my favourite of her pieces - an Amethyst pendant,

and super hand made cards from her Mum, Marsha too!

Pauline -

One of my regular ladies with her so cute children's clothes -

One little girl's gran bought a dress for her and she just wore it for the rest of the day!

Steph -

A stall just packed with the most beautiful cushions, bunting and more

in colours all little girls dream of.

Victoria - 

An array of spectacular oil paintings -

wouldn't you like to own an Art Original?

Zoe - 

Sumptious, glinting beaded jewellery and gorgeous hand knit bags too

Thank you so much for reading and don't forget -

THE HAND-CRAFTED HOME FAIR 

will be at

Stanwick Lakes

on

SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

with more fantastic hand-made products

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JUMPING LAMB AND HAND-CRAFTED HOME FAIR

Shortly my new website www.jumpinglamb.co.uk will go live, where you will be able to see and buy my hand-knitted items.

Within my Jumping Lamb website you will find an Inspiration tab where you will be able to see my designs come to life, find where my Inspiration comes from, and a little about me.

So do come across and have a look and find Individual and Unusual Hand-Knitted pieces to enhance your home, whether you are DREAMING, GATHERING, REFRESHING or RELAXING

I MUST OF COURSE ALSO SAY:

The next

Hand-Crafted Home Fair at 

Stanwick Lakes is on 

Saturday 10 August from 10.30 to 4.30 

where you will find 

Hand Made Jewellery,

Hand Knitted and Crocheted Bags,

Home Made Cup Cakes, Scones and Baked Goodies,

Cushions, 

Vintage Floral Items, 

Aprons, 

Peg Bags, 

Heart Door Decorations,

Hand Made Children's Clothes, 

Oil Paintings, 

Button Art, 

Cross-stitch,

Hand Embroidery made into Pictures, Key Rings and Embellished Items, 

Felt Brooches, 

Canvas and Beadwork Art, 

Hand Knitted Bunting 

and much more.

Where else could you find all these wonderful goodies under one roof - and so come to Stanwick Lakes, take a walk, let the children play in the nature based playground, have a coffee or a tea - but mostly 

VISIT 

THE HAND-CRAFTED HOME FAIR.

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