Heading to the city

If you find yourself in the city on Friday afternoon, drop into the Barbican library....
Have fun and do your Christmas shopping at the Barbican Library Christmas Fayre! In addition to craft and food stalls, games, music and dance for all the family, there will also be exciting activities for children including their own magic show and Christmas crackers to make.
4 - 7pm, Barbican Library, Barbican Centre, Silk Street EC2Y 8DS

Sad to see you go...

Hello teapots!

A big, big 'thank you' to all of you who came to the Crafty market last Sunday! What a great day. It was fantastic meeting so many followers and the feedback was so positive! You seemed to enjoy it as much as we did. Just how much talent did we squeeze into one flat! There really was something for everyone. The only downside was that the day had to end! I know nothing good lasts for ever, but even so.....

If for some (it would have to be good) reason you couldn't make Sunday but you don't want to miss out on buying some of the best gifts around, contact me and I can put you in touch with the designers: thehiddenteapot@gmail.com


Photos with thanks to Roadstar Multimedia – link below

MonkeyLeaf Soap, the more you wash, the more you help!

Davies & Daughters

Cakes and Puds, yummy!

Zozos: Sewing kits, Duddle's, puppets, cards... if you missed the stall check out notonthehighstreet.com 

Some of the gorgeous work on sale by Tess Hines. Beautiful lino-prints and cards

Magical array of Vintage China by Mary

It's cold? Check. Chunky knitted scarf? Check! These gorgeous knitted accessories are on-trend and chill-resistant!

A glimpse of Celia Reid's beautiful range

Compromised Position's LED-lit signs

Danielle Owen Photography. Check out Danielle's FB page for more stunning photos

Cushions, cards, baby bibs - handmade with love by Fabulous Fripperies 

Sew Cushty's mini guitars, sew cute!

Vintage 1920's-style crochet hats by tmy 

Original prints created by artist Antionietta

Roadstar Multimedia

Beckenham Crafty Christmas Market....

... will be open for business in just over 12 hours time!

Make your way over to The Knoll in Beckenham (BR3 5JW), follow the signs and find yourself at the coolest craft fair around.

See you tomorrow teapots x x

Crafty Profile – Sew Cushty

‘Sew Cushty’ was born from the desire for something a bit different. The designs evolved from a gift I made for a musician, creating a guitar shaped cushion and the ideas grew from there.

Cushty Guitar Cushion – who knew!

After studying art at university, I continued my creative interest by sewing interiors for personal use as well as for friends and family until I was encouraged to share my designs with a wider audience. My creations continue to be inspired by music and art, coupled with the use of salvaged materials.

The Hidden Teapot loves these! Too cute cosies

Super Cushions, available this Sunday! Come and meet the designer 

I am more than happy to help with any requests if you see something that you would like personalised or created to specification.

sewcushty@hotmail.co.uk

sewcushty.com

Crafty Profile – Celia Reid

A range of  luxury handmade cards and gifts made by Surface Pattern Designer, Celia Reid. 

Celia's signature-style gift tags

Beautiful Cards

Using vintage and new wallpaper that has been hand and machine stitched into layers that become 3-dimensional. Each design is then embellished with beads, buttons and fine glitter to add that touch of sparkle. My range of paper products includes cards, gift cards and tags, bunting, gift bags, brooches, badges and wall decor.  I also have a small selection of digitally printed cushions using my wallpaper designs.

Sitting comfortably? You could be with this lovely cushion 

I am happy to personalise items and commissions can also be made specifying which wallpapers you would like to use from a selection of my own vintage and new designs.

Hand-made brooches

Crafty Profile – Tess Hines

Tess Hines is a Beckenham-based linoprint artist who has been producing handmade prints and greeting cards for just over a year. Her inspiration comes from many things: natural forms including flowers, leaves, shells, fossils and wildlife, as well as Art Nouveau designs and beautiful silhouette illustrations and papercuts. 

Tess is passionate about printmaking and relishes the entire process, from sketching designs and carving the lino, to printing the image itself and lifting the paper to reveal the final image.  She is very excited to be attending the Beckenham Crafty Market and will have many of her beautiful card designs and prints on sale there. 

A selection of hand-printed, original cards

Who's at the Crafty Market?

Hello teapots
In the run up to the Beckenham Crafty Christmas Hand-Made Market (November 20) you will be able to preview some of the designer-makers who will be appearing at the event. A little taster of the delights that will be available and a snapshot of the designers involved. Enjoy. First up, it's Zozos....

Zozos

We are a small creative business, passionate about design and making.

We make high quality, unique individual pieces and are bursting with new and exciting ideas to add to the range.

A cute Duddle toy

Hand sewn ruffle tote

Zozos pride ourselves on using only the best fabric and materials. Care and attention to detail ensure that each item is made to the highest quality. Everything is designed and handmade by us. Many items are unique due to their patchwork nature and love of constantly thinking up new designs. 

Glorious handmade cards

We can personalize too. Add your name or choose your colours of fabrics. We are happy to help you make something just right for you.

I hope you enjoy Zozos products as much as we've enjoyed creating them!