Match book Calendars

Less than a week to go...I'm nearly, nearly ready for the Christmas Market. I have a few more items to stamp and package, but if I do a little each night, it should make it manageable and I won't have a mad rush on Thursday night.

One last thing to do is add '2010' to these little calendars and embellish them: they're the size of match books and very handy to have around.

More items for the Friars Christmas Market

Just thought I'd pop in and share a few more photos. I'd forgotten about some of the items as I made them back in the summer. I've made prototypes and a few one-offs that I'm unlikely to make again, unless there is a demand for them,  like felt hearts and stamped bookmarks, but I'll bring them to the Market in case anyone is interested.

I've shown a few of the items to my crafty friends and they suggested I display prices and advertise to staff about the blog. Despite the following list, take it as a general guide, as the prices may vary, depending on how many extras are added to the item. If there is anything you want to reserve, please let me know, ASAP. I have limited stock and will need to know what to replace before the 4th of December. (That's only two weeks away!)

• All Boxed Up - £5.00
• Mouse Pads - £3.00
• Button Hearts - £2.50 (see photo insert)
• Long Notepad Wallets - £3.00
• Long Notepad Refills - .50p
• Post-it Note Wraps - £2.00
• Hanging Notepad - £3.00
• Pencil Holders - £2.00
• Felt Bookmarks - .50p
• Glass Magnets - .30p or 4 for £1.00

Glass Magnets: These are made from florist glass pebbles, with one side flat. They are backed with colourful paper or stamped images and a magnet attached. There are plenty of these and if you like a particular style or colour I can make up some more.

The purple and green item below is a reused coffee tube. My flavoured coffee comes in this and I've altered it for a new purpose. Most people use it as a pencil holder, but it can easily convert to a 'piggy-bank'. These are VERY limited, I can only drink so much coffee :) {For testimonials see NHB or many pupils in 8E!}

The two pieces of ribbon are actually bookmarks. The ribbon is velvety and fabulous to touch and the flowers are made from felt. I made only a few of these; I wasn't sure what the demand would be as it's an unusual style of bookmark, so it may not be suited to all tastes, but it's very tactile.

The refills pictured are for the Long Notepad Wallets. If you're buying the 'Wallet' as a present, you may want to add the refill for the receiver's convenience.

 I hope you've enjoyed browsing. Be sure to check out the stall on December 4th; there will be many items not featured here.

Friars PTA Christmas Market

I'm pleased to announce that I have been preparing a variety of stationary and craft items to sell at Ysgol Friars Christmas Fair - Friday, December 4th. The proceeds will go to the English Department and help towards the purchase of a digital projector.

Some of the items, like notepad holders, require refills so I'll be preparing these throughout the academic year for anyone who needs a 'top up'. Have a look at the photos and if you have any questions, leave a post.

The following is a notepad holder with a clothes pin holding a pencil (K & Co papers used) :

These next photos show my take on the Papertrey Ink template All Boxed Up. The inside holds a notepad and the envelope on the right side can keep another notepad or receipts.

I've adapted another notepad idea from Papertrey Ink from their Notepad range. However, because I couldn't access their products within the UK, I had to find local supplies to create something similar, so the sizes aren't the same, but the overall effect is. I've also designed the covers so the notepads can be removed and replaced so you don't have to replace the whole cover.

The following post it note holders are refillable as well. This is a design I created myself.

And last but not least, as I have made other things as well, is the mouse mats made of felt:

Thank you for looking.