Leap on over

Sale Trio Spring Trims, a photo by kirstyfish on Flickr.

So if you don't know that 2012 is a leap year where have you been hiding? I am so happy that we get an extra day this year, I feel like it is already flying by so the more extra time we can have the better in my eyes.

My friend Kirsty over at Paperfish is having a Sale day with free UK postage on top on the 29th February only. She has 4 etsy shops, yes 4! so you are sure to find something you like. Be it a handmade gift or some crafting supplies or even a Christmas decoration ready for December you will find it in one of her shops. I know I will be having a good flick through her pages to see what bargains are to be had. Just make sure you use the code above when you check out to get the free shipping.

http://PaperFish.etsy.comhttp://www.etsy.com/people/PaperFish
http://BigFish.etsy.com
http://SnowFish.etsy.com
http://FuzzyFish.etsy.com

Spring Flowers and New Places

 A new year bring new and exciting things to Laurafallulah. Firstly new items in the shop, I always love this part of my job. Its so nice to have fresh new designs in there along side the best sellers.

 

 These bright yellow daisy earrings are so pretty, a great pop of colour to brighten up this dreary time of year.

 

 When I saw these rose cameos I knew they would be perfect with the rest of my work. Such beautiful detail and a great modern take of the classic cameo. I have put one of these pink and mint ones aside for me, also in blue and white which looks very Wedgewood.

 And these new cameo rose brooches are my take on this style. I love the ripply outer which frames the 3D rose and little leaves. Comes in this classic red and grey colourway and a more modern pink and grey too.

Secondly the new year bring two exciting new stockist for Laurafallulah. Most excitingly is that they are both new ventures, I love that people are setting up their own businesses in this economy it is very encouraging.

 

Firstly a multifaceted venue called The Step. As soon as I read their email about their concept for The Step I knew it was somewhere I would love to sell my wares. A cafe/bar/shop based in Bowes Park, North London, promoting local food, drink and showing off the best of handmade design, perfect! Plus the stunning Art Deco branding is really up my street, I do love a bit of old fashioned Hollywood style glamour. The Step is due to open at the end of this month so keep an eye out on their facebook page and follow them on twitter, you can also see their process of gutting out their building to create The Step from scratch.  

 

 Secondly this cheeky little fella represents Craft Guerrilla, a retail and craft workshop space set up by the lovely ladies at the East London Craft Guerrilla collective. Based in the Wood Street indoor market in Walthamstow, East London so pop over for a bit of stitching and shopping. They have a great range of handmade items from UK designers and crafters. Check out their facebook page for more info as well as keeping up to date with events and the comings and goings. These ladies have been running markets and crafting events for a long time and the shop is an great addition to their repertoire, I am in no doubt that it will be fantastic.

We Make London Christmas Pop Up Shopping Experiance

Still have some Christmas shopping to do or just fancy a fun and festive day out? pop along and say Hi at We Make London's Christmas Pop Up Shopping Experiance this Saturday 10th December at Battersea Arts Centre. It is always a great event and this year looks like the best yet. Do some screen printing, buy presents and even get them wrapped for free!! There is something for everyone. Take a look at the WeMake blog for more info.

Let the celebration begin!

I know that a lot of you like me LOVE Christmas but im sure there are as many who get annoyed with the way people seem to start celebrating earlier and earlier each year. Well I have waited until a month before to do something seasonal so that is pretty late for me.

To celebrate my favourite holiday I have set up a discount code in both of my etsy shops laurafallulah and fallulahs. Just type the code YAYCHRISTMAS in when you check out and you will get 20% off all purchases.

Designers/Makers Handmade Christmas Shop

Started your Christmas shopping yet? if you haven't then pop along to the Designers/Makers Handmade Christmas Shop on Exmouth Street, London for a really great selection of Handmade goodies, including Laurafallulah of course. Even if you have started go along anyway and treat yourself to something for being so god damn organised. As you can tell I am not one of those organised people which is why there is some hostility in that last sentence.

Renegade Review Guest Post

Pop over the the fab Bugs and Fishes by Lupin craft blog to see my guest post review of this weekends Renegade Handmade Craft Fair in London.

 I am very touched that Laura, the owner of Lupin Handmade, liked my writing enough to feature it on her popular blog. Check out all of her tutorials posts too, my favourite are her Christmas Crafting ideas.

New things - rings and earrings

I've been busy applying for Christmas Craft fairs for the last few weeks as well as trying to retake all my product photos so that they are all the same. Today I finally got round to photographing some new products to put into my own shop as well as my Notonthehighstreet shop. These new earrings and rings have been selling really well with other stockists as well as at the Thames Festival last month so I decided it was time for them to go online.

I have only put a restricted range of colours online but if you come along to any of the events I am taking part in over the Christmas season then you will also be able to buy even more, or email me with a colour request and I can raid my stocks for you. Or check out HannahZakari for alternative colours. The earring photo above will give you a better idea of what sort of colours are available.