Fabulous Wooden Creations at Stamford Christmas Market 2009

We have two wonderful Wood Turners attending the Stamford Hand-Made Christmas Market on 6th December 2009 - Barry Windsor and Mike Dewsbury.

Both Barry and Mike will be displaying a range of exclusive wood turned items created within Lincolnshire. Each piece is unique and totally hand crafted which is what makes it so special.

I purchased a really well-made Charm Stand from Barry Windsor at the last Stamford Craft Market in September and I cannot stop singing it's praises. It's added a new dimension to my hand bag charms display. In fact I am thinking of ordering a second one to place at Greensleaves Florist where my jewellery is on display.

And I think Mike's wood turned toadstools are just so cute, I'd love to have one on my desk.

Do come and meet these very talented Wood turners and get to know more about their craft and how they make these lovely items. There are some very special Wood Turning Christmas presents waiting to be picked up at the Stamford Christmas Fair on 6th December 2009.

More about Barry Windsor, Mike Dewsbury and other Artisans attending the Christmas Market on Stamford Artisans Guild

Beautiful Wooden Puzzles and Decorations at Stamford Christmas Fair

Children’s Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles, wooden animal Paint your own templates, wooden fretwork wall pictures, wooden Christmas decorations and more by Alan Moir

We are so excited that Mr. Alan Moir will be bringing his range of handmade wooden items to the Stamford Artisans Guild Christmas Fair on 6th December 2009. I think I now know exactly what gifts my step-grandchildren will be getting for Christmas this year. Yes Wooden Puzzles to get their imagination going. They are 5 and 3 years old and these would be perfect. I am tired of looking through mass produced toys at just about every shop each year. For Christmas 2009 they get something unique and locally made too! All puzzles are constructed and finished in child safe materials and there will be many "paint your own" items as well. I can just visualise the little ones sitting at their little tables being creative :-)

And there are fretwork Christmas decorations and a hand-made Santa that I want for me!

Come and have a look at Alan's page on Stamford Artisans Guild website

Two Krafty Kats at Stamford Christmas Market

Over the next few days I will showcase the various artisans who are participating in the Stamford Artisans Guild Christmas Market.

The Two Krafty Kats are Sarah and Janet from Stamford. They create a range of handmade gifts and cards for all occasions. Everything they sell is hand-made by themselves.

The two Krafty Kats will be displaying a range of hand made cards and knitted toys at the Stamford Christmas which will be perfect for all the Christmas Shopping our visitors are planning. Janet will be at the stall all day to have a chat with you and answer any questions about their hand made creations.

More about the Two Krafty Kats on Stamford Artisans Guild

More Craft Stalls at Christmas Fair in Stamford

Since my last post we have had interest from several other very talented local crafters and artists to be a part of the Stamford Artisans Guild Christmas Fair on 6th December 2009.

I am really looking forward to displaying my jewellery at Stamford's Own Handmade Christmas Fair and also getting all my Christmas shopping done at this event. It would be great to be able to buy unique, hand crafted Christmas presents for friends and family in a relaxed way from Designers and Makers who have put in so much love and care into their beautiful creations.

Stamford Artisans Guild Christmas Market

I am really excited to see the number of Artisans who will be part of the Stamford Artisans Guild Christmas Craft Market.

The response has been fantastic so far and I can promise you there will be some beautiful hand-made creations on display and sale at the 6th December Christmas Craft Market at the Stamford Art Centre

Here is a little taster, I will write about individual artisans in the coming weeks in separate posts.

The Stall Holders

And some examples of the Quality Crafts which will be on display

Stamford Artisans Guild

Great News for Designers, Artists and Makers in the Stamford, Lincolnshire area!

A new Artisans Group - The Stamford Artisans Guild - has been been formed which aims to provide information about Locally Created Arts and Crafts in this area to people looking for something unique, hand-made and local.

Come and see us at: www.stamfordartisansguild.co.uk

Big Pink Heart Respecting our Communities

Jewellery By Shalini is very proud to be part of the Respect Event organised by BigPinkHeart.

A little bit about this fantastic organisation:

Big Pink Heart is a not for profit social enterprise committed to making positive changes to behaviour and lifestyles.

BigPinkHeart, is run wholly by volunteers, and They are campaigning for an annual National BigPinkHeart RESPECT Day on the 12th October. BigPinkHeart Day is being launched to celebrate neighbourly love and respect and encouraging community cohesion in a positive social manner.

And I'd really love to hear from everyone what RESPECT means to you. Do leave your comments and let us know. I will be happy to share your interpretation of the meaning of Respect with visitors to the Respecting our Communities Event. Let's get a dialogue going and spread the message of positive behaviour and understanding.

To help kick start National Day of Respect on Monday 12th October BigPinkHeart is launching their: Respecting our Communities Event at Sykes Lane, Rutland Water North Shore, LE15 8PX, Sunday 11th October 2009

• FREE entry (£3 car parking all day at Rutland Water)


• Live music stage, with music from Irene Rae and more!supported by Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge
  


• Health & Fitness zone promoting 'Respecting Ourselves' featuring Westside Gym & Curves of Stamford


• 'Respecting Each Other' zone with local businesses & community groups' stalls, talks and presentations about respecting our environment.


• 'Respecting our Communities' zone with our Armed Forces and the Emergency Services showing us what they do


• Children's entertainment


• Food stalls and a licensed bar

Are you a local business? Please contact us & book a place in your zone!

Businesses - You will need to supply your own stall / shelter, we are asking for a £10 donation to secure your spot, which will be used to fund our future events and our local schools events.

Contact: hello@bigpinkheart.co.uk

or visit http://www.bigpinkheart.co.uk/hello.asp

BigPinkHeart would be pleased to hear from schools and clubs that would like to be part of our Respect activity which will run from Monday 12th October for one week! Please contact Sharon or Carol as above or through the website.

You can now buy BigPinkHeart merchandise. Help support us and be proud to show you are following the BigPinkHeart code!! Wear your Hoodie (and/or T Shirt) with pride and show that positively respectful and BigPinkHearted people wear Hoodies!

Please help us to keep this worthwhile cause going. We need some help so if you would like to volunteer please contact us. Alternatively you could make a donation on this site which will go towards delivering our events. 'Every Little Helps'!