Getting ready for the new Jarrow Market

Craft Market Preparation This Sunday (16th October) I am selling at a brand new market in Jarrow, Jarrow Stalls @ The Viking Centre. It is an exciting opportunity to support other local businesses and meet lots of new people. We are expecting a great turnout for this event so I want to be prepared. Getting ready …

Craft Market Disaster

Hello Friends, Well it has been one of those weekends. I thought this year I would try something different, I've waited until May to start selling at craft fairs and markets as past experiences have taught me that I get very few sales in the months after Christmas. I have booked 5 outdoor markets at …

My New Obsession

I love making jewellery, and I've got lots to learn and lots of ideas I want to create. When I'm not making jewellery I love to crochet, and my favourite thing to make is toys. It is great fun, time consuming but very rewarding. This is the first large bear that I've made, it was …

Reflections and Plans

Since the launch of Ava Kitsch Jewellery at Easter it has been an exciting adventure and a learning experience and I can't wait to see what 2013 will bring. I've enjoyed spending weekends selling at the Helping Hands Maker's Market, it can sometimes be lonely working on your jewellery at home, so it is wonderful …

Branding

I love the blue design of my jewellery cards, however I also know the importance of having a strong brand image. Recently I have started to do a lot more print marketing for Ava kitsch Jewellery, instead of just focusing my attention on social networking I have also produced a leaflet to give out with …

Crocheted Jewellery

I love to try new ideas when I'm making jewellery, and a couple of weeks ago I decided to buy some wool and learn how to crochet. It's fun and I prefer it to knitting because the results are fast and with a few basic stitches you can do a lot. My favourite thing to …