Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Hazel Fisher from Hazel Fisher Creations

What will you be selling at the Spring Fayre?

I will be selling original artwork and prints – mainly of animals and illustrations based around my fictional town of Hexley. My Hexley illustrations range from clockwork birds to dirigibles and a submarine shaped like a fish! Other items I will be selling are greeting cards, bookmarks, magnets and keyrings made from my art. I will also be taking commissions.

What are your favourite materials to work with?

I love to work with a range of materials. My art is usually made with a combination of pencil, pen, watercolours and digital painting.

What inspires your creations?

Trips to Colchester zoo and my pets inspire my animal art.

The Victorian and Edwardian eras fascinate me. This combined with science fiction has influenced my creation of Hexley which is also inspired by Steampunk (alternate history science fiction set in the 19th Century where steam power is widely used).

 Visit Hazel's website: http://www.hazelfisher.co.uk/

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Danielle Mansell from Booties by Dannie

What will you be selling at the Spring Fayre?

will be selling a range of crocheted toys and collectables, including Star Wars characters and The Angry Birds. I will also be selling crayon rolls, hair accessories and other small accessories.

What are your favourite materials to work with?

I love working with all kinds of yarn, wool and wool blends, but I find myself mainly using acrylic yarns as its hard wearing and easier to care for!

What inspires your creations?
Everyday life inspires me. I've always loved knitwear so making anything that I know will be loved by others is enough for me.

Visit Dannie's website: www.bootiesbydannie.com/

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Linda Wright from Jazzlins Designs

What will you be selling at the Spring Fayre?

I will be selling handmade cards and taking any comissions on the day. 

What are your favourite materials to work with?

I love to work with paper and card, the prettier the better, then I love to embellish it with anything sparkly, and feminine.

What inspires your creations?
I get my inspiration from all around me, the garden, home interior magazines and other card makers too.

I am now doing card making lessons from the beginner to those who already craft. If anyone would like to join a class please email me at littlepopits@aol.com I am based in Aldham, Colchester, but have classes in Shalford too.

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Vicky Poon from CHC by Little Paris

What will you be selling at the Spring Fayre?

I will be selling mobile pouches, drawstring pouches, passport holders and handbags.

What are your favourite materials to work with?

My favourite material is Japanese imported fabric.

What inspires your creations?
Sewing is something special and personal. Without care and love, you will never get the machine working properly, the stitches will never be neat and tidy. I love sewing and it reminds me the old Singer machine owned by my grandmother and the pajamas she made for me when I was a child. Although as a typical child, what you want is a pajama with cartoon printing, I never learnt how precious those handmade things are until I made my first bag. Being able to travel to Asia, this unique opportunity has opened my horizon to the amazing world of handcraft.

Visit Vicky's shop: www.cozyholidaycottage.etsy.com

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Rebecca Steele from Bath Blitz

What will you be selling at the Spring fayre?

I will be selling quality handmade Bath Bombs in a range of colours, scents & shapes. Classic Fizzing bath bombs & Bubbly bath bombs including my new range of Bubbly cupcake bath bombs with real frosting!

What are your favourite materials to use?

My favourite materials to work with is the range of amazing scents I have to offer from Babypowder to cappuccino.

What inspires your creations?

I am inspired to make my creations because I love a long soak in the bath and enjoy it even more by adding a lovely scented bath bomb.

Visit Rebecca's website: http://www.bathblitz.350.com/

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Nicola Morse

What will you be selling at the Spring fayre?

I will be selling jewellery including necklaces, bracelets and earrings created from my own handcrafted polymer clay beads

What are your favourite materials to work with?

I work with polymer clay (Fimo) to make my beads which are baked to harden. These beads together with other spacer beads made of wood, silver, bronze and copper are used to create my jewellery.

What inspires your creations?
I am inspired by pattern, colour and geometric shapes which I use in my designs.

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Sarah Wood from Sarah's Sparkles

What will you be selling at the Spring fayre?

I will be selling handmade jewellery, made with Swarovski crystals or semi-precious gemstones along with jewellery made from a large range of other beads including millefori, fire polished crystals and czech glass.  There will be birthstone jewellery for all 12 months of the year and gemstone jewellery made for its natural properties to help in all sorts of situations. I will also be taking orders for any custom jewellery you may require or like designed. I have a new range of charm bracelets as well as some childrens/teen jewellery. For the Spring Fayre I have am also offering free delivery or post and packing for any orders so if there is not exactly your size or what you would like then it won't cost you any extra to place a order. Prices start at just £2.99 so definitely something for everyone.

What are your favourite materials to work with?

I really like working with 925 sterling silver, although a lot of my pieces offered are in good quality silver plate to offer more value for money. Of course any of these could be made up in 925 sterling silver. I love using all different types and shapes of Swarovski crystals, especially the AB varieties that add even more sparkle!

What inspires your creations?

Many of my creations are inspired by fairly classic upmarket designs. A lot of my gemstone jewellery is made with their healing properties in mind and I enjoy creating jewellery that is not only pretty but functional. Gemstone jewellery can help in a huge variety of ways, from giving confidence to the wearer to helping with indigestion!

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Pauline Sfendilis
What will you be selling at the Spring fayre?
At the Spring Fayre I will be selling crocheted and knitted adults' tops, cardigans, sweaters and jackets. I also have a new range of scarves and beanies.
My 'piece de resistance', this year, is a crocheted silk Christening ensemble consisting of coat/dress, bonnet and booties. The price will include a presentation box to make it a beautiful gift for a baby girl or boy.

What are your favourite materials to work with?
I love working with wool which has a high content of cotton, it just flows through my fingers!

What inspires your creations?
I can be inspired by a painting or by observing people in the street. I'm very much influenced by colour.

Meet the stallholders Spring 2011...

Cristy Poole
What will you be selling at the Spring fayre?
I make a wide range of different items from beaded rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces and these are my own designs that are different from the normal jewellery that is sold.  I sell my items at very competitive prices, this gives everyone a chance to buy something and I hope remind them of my work.