Stocking-Fillers at CRAFTfest

Time for some Prints - hand printed by Inky Prints ones at that - limited edition and simply gorgeous.
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Or some Clay Creations by Tasha at Tasha's Creations
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Or, how about some Christmas Toy Stocking-Fillers by Mammazooms
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Or something from the stall by Kipper Tie and Cake!
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And did you know that there is also some beautiful necklaces from Hoobynoo World for stocking-fillers too!
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Or how about something for yourself by Kooshka.
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Cushions

There is always something that grabs your attention at the craftfest stalls and today's winner was definitely Jen Edgerton with her Cute Pet Gear Stall.  I'm not renowned for being an animal lover (anaphalatic allergy to horses and mild one to dogs) but I have to say some of these items just make me smile.  I think they are gorgeous.  Almost a worth a life-time on anti-histamines!!!







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Cushions are the In Thing!  Personal Space Interiors has already been mentioned as has Kooshka.  The next on this blogs list are those creations belonging to Charlotte Hingston.  I should point out that Charlotte has more than just cushions.  There are some beautiful banners and pictures also on her stall.









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Wreathes don't often bring me happy thoughts - but mixed with a collection of pillow boxes and clothes-pegs these wreathes came in as a wonderfully pleasant surprise.  I could really get hooked on the clothes-pegs though.  Cola Creations and Amy Mortimer have definitely got me re-thinking my approach to laundry chores!






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... and words fail me for this next stall.  How do you even go about starting to make the cloaks and capes that Paige Damien undertakes?  Each one hand-made and completely stunning!



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And finally,  How about some soap?  A welcome selection from the wonderful Cottage Soap Company.





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Lilac Lovelies Number 6

So the first few of today's posts are bright and cheery.  Just what you need when you feel the grey and bleak summer has taken its toll on you!

Have you ever heard of a Plushee?  No, nor me.  Still I have been put right now with some amazing Plushee's from Plusheze.  I absolutely adore some of their stuff.  There is a monkey I am particularly fond of. They are bound to do well at Craftfest.




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From Plushee's To Crafty Chics a great place to stop by for some scrapbook supplies!



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I mentioned elsewhere that I don't wear much jewellery.  If I did wear jewellery I believe this store would win me over.  I certainly need to start thinking of some adoptive children I could start purchasing these for.

These are bright, cheery, beautiful and full of colour.  Just what you need for a wet, dreary Irish Summer.







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For further therapy after this dreadful summer you might wish to go for some colour indoors.  What about some Kooshka cushions?  All I need to do now is light the fire-place and I'd feel almost prepared to settle in for winter.





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Now this one is going to be interesting.  Sara has decided to leave us all a little bit curious about her stall.

We only have a little glimpse of what is due to be an interesting stall at Craftfest.







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More Lilac Lovelies

So its time for some more lilac lovelies...

The team has grown somewhat since my first post.  I've since discovered another 18 people with stalls in the Lilac Team.  Thought it high time to start looking around to see what I might fancy.

A fellow stall holder from Ireland is the only proper place to start.  Siog Designs, I thought, made jewelry - but having just scouted out the stall I was most pleased to see the hats and bags that featured in the latter part of the stall.

Its the first big event for Mandy and I want to wish her all the best - It is also ours but we have had the privilege of a longer run-up!  Mandy, its over to you....









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Second stall today is that of Gill (Personal Space Interiors).  To be honest I am not sure how she missed out on my first blog as she was one of the first people I connected with in the run up to Craftfest.

Like the rest of the experts she has gone fore more than one stall.  There is the vintage stall and the "Home" stall.  I surprised myself but I've decided to feature her wonderful "home" stall.  I saw far too much that I fancied.

So Gill, Scentcosmetics "likes" you!....




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Finally for this post is Juliet Rogers

Tag'e'line is a small craft business creating colourful and playful unique baby and young children's blankets and accessories.

Juliet's aim is to create colourful, texturally interesting and beautiful tag-e blankets which babies and toddlers alike will enjoy playing with. If only Tobin was a few months younger!...
Frustrated by the predominantly pink, blue and neutral colour choice of clothes, toys and nursery items, Juliet tries to make products in a range of colour combinations - but she is not biased, she offers the standard colours too!




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For some of her stuff check out this album: