Devonport craft market - done and dusted (for April)

Had a BUSY week last week making and creating enough stock to take to the Devonport Craft Market on Sunday. I worked like a crazy woman every time my boys let me - and really got into it when they were sleeping!

It ended up being a lovely day at the market - sunny and almost summer like - probable the last of this wonderful weather before the real cold sets in.

I got lovely feedback (and some sales) with my creations, and it makes it really worthwhile to see someone else appreciate my craftiness!

My mini maracas with the cute ice-cream design.

In between I even got some time to make a new bracelet. I crocheted a cute bracelet with some colourful electricity wire while I was chatting to customers. Now I need to get my hands on more wire...

I also started making jewellery from those gorgeous silver spoons and forks I bought at the op-shop the other day. They are still a bit rough, and not as perfect as I want them, but it is a start... will be perfecting them soon ( I hope!)

Wire beads and an upcoming market

OoOoOo!!! Pretty excited about some wire.... that I've made into beads. Gorgeous copper, gold and greens. It's so much fun!

I have a coiling gizmo, that I purchased about 6 years ago, and  I've FINALLY started playing with it.

I know. I know... 6 years! I just kept it in its little box in my drawer, promising myself to do some creating with it as some stage when I have time... and well... just never had the time! Also I have to admit, it sounded complicated to use, and above my skill level.

But I was wrong! Not too difficult (just a little hard on the fingers) and HEAPS of fun! I can see myself go through stacks of wire with this.

Here is some of the beads:

I decided to make a bracelet with them, and I am quite happy with how it turned out:

I also booked a stall for my first market with Once Again. It will be at the Devonport Craft Market on Sunday 3rd April 2011 at the Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street, Devonport.10 - 3pm. Now I have to move my butt (when the kids are sleeping) to make enough stock! Eek! Looking forward to showing all my handy work to the public though!

Funky wheel earrings - up-cycled from my boys broken toys!

Here is also a preview of some of the other items I made this week:

Necklace in brass made with hand stamped disc, heart made from a broken up-cycled teacup, and charms.