Meet the Sellers - Dorset Team Christmas Fair - Katherine from Wildkat Jewellery

Name: Katherine Hitchcock
Shop Name: Wildkat Jewellery
Shop Link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/wildkatjewellery
Located in: Bournemouth
Sells: An eclectic mix of vintage, modern and handmade jewellery

Makers Story: 

Wildkat Jewellery is a handmade jewellery company created by the need for fashionable, affordable jewellery that does not compromise on quality. At Wildcat Jewellery we love to source the most beautiful beads from around the world to create unique pieces made especially for you!

Dorset Team Christmas Fair: Katherine from Wildkat Jewellery will be selling her beautiful pieces at the Dorset Team Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne.

Please come along and meet Katherine and our other makers and sellers. Doors open at 10am and close at 4pm and it is free entry.

For more information please see our Facebook event page or blog post.

We've got those Winter chills all sewn up! Warming Gifts from the Dorset team.

Keep yourself and your loved ones warm this winter with a truly unique handmade gifts from the many talented makers of the Etsy Dorset Team. 

All in a spin, this patchwork baby quilt from DorsetPatchworks will keep your little one snug, whatever the weather.

Handmade Classic Palette Spiral Baby Quilt

Comfortable and fun to wear, this retro style poncho by Stitches in Colour is great for walking the dog or to throw on while driving.  Team up with a funky pair of cowboy boots for a real country and western look... ye-haaaa!

Retro style poncho

Banish those winter chills, wrap up with a with a looooong handknitted snuggly scarf from Tessicas.  These gorgeous colours guarantee to brighten up any dull winters day.

LONG SCARF


Aran jumpers just scream warm and cozy winter wear. This child's jumper from WilverlyWoollens is a great modern take on the traditional Irish sweater.  

Aaron top.


What better excuse to snuggle up than this fun polka dot underwear set from EmerylLingerie. You don't need to set the world on fire to spark a flame... 

Black Polka Dot Bralette and Knicker Set

Meet the Sellers - Dorset Team Christmas Fair - Gem from Snug Creations

Name: Gem Hanford-Phillips
Shop Name: Snug Creations
Shop Link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/snugcreations
Located in: Bournemouth
Sells: Hand knitted accessories for a snug family & home

Makers Story: 
Welcome to Snug Creations contemporary hand knitted accessories. Find knitted baby booties, knitted bonnets and newborn photo props, knit babies hats and kids hats, headbands and accessories, adult knit hats and accessories and knits for the home. Ready-to-ship items shipped within 2 business days | Made-to-order items shipped within 5 business days

What makes Snug Creations different? Over 10 years of knitting experience brings you:
• Quality handmade craftsmanship - Distinctive designs with high quality
yarn.
• Bespoke customer service - custom requests are a speciality.
• Family oriented values - whether it's for a windblown walk on the beach or accessories for the home, Snug designs envelop you in beautiful, natural comfort.

Dorset Team Christmas Fair: Gem from Snug Creations will be selling her beautiful pieces at the Dorset Team Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne. Please come along and meet Gem and our other makers and sellers. Doors open at 10am and close at 4pm and it is free entry.

For more information please see our Facebook event page or blog post.

Meet the seller - Dorset Team Fair - Slumbermonkey Designs

Name: Lindsay Buck

Shop Name: Slumbermonkey Designs

Shop Link: www.slumbermonkey.etsy.com

Located in: Durweston

Sells: Handmade illustrated jewellery and accessories, original illustration cards and prints, felted accessories.

Maker's Story: "Although I have had my shop a couple of years Slumbermonkey Designs has really blossomed since I moved to Dorset. I have always been interested in making and creating and gradually began to experiment with ideas using my own illustrations. I love wildlife, particularly woodland creatures, and my shop reflects this love. I design quirky and whimsical jewellery and design and sell cards and prints all in my unique style. In 2015, due to my husband's job, I relocated to Dorset along with our dog Holly. Our new house has a wonderful studio overlooking our garden where I now work, inspired by everything around me."

Dorset Team Christmas Fair: Lindsay will be selling her illustrated jewellery, accessories and cards at the Dorset Team Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne.

Please come along, meet Lindsay and our other makers and sellers.

Doors open at 10am and close at 4pm and it is free entry.

For more information please see our Facebook event page or blog post

Meet the Sellers - Dorset Team Christmas Fair - Andrea from Kiss The Frog x

Name: Andrea Pittam
Shop Name: Kiss The Frog x
Shop Link: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/kissthefrogx
Located in: Poole
Sells: Textile art, paper mache sculptures and handmade items

Makers Story: 
"Hello and welcome to Kiss the Frog x. My name is Andrea and I am a self taught artist. I create pieces of art and items for the home which are romantic, whimsical and sometimes quirky. I am a UK artist specialising in textile art, photography and styling."

Dorset Team Christmas Fair: Andrea from Kiss The Frog x will be selling her beautiful pieces at the Dorset Team Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne.

Please come along and meet Andrea and our other makers and sellers. Doors open at 10am and close at 4pm and it is free entry.

For more information please see our Facebook event page or blog post.

Meet the Sellers - Dorset Team Christmas Fair - Jules from Dorset Made

Names : Jules
Shop Name: Dorset Made
Shop Link: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/dorsetmade
Located in: Wimborne
Sells: Unique hand sewn gifts using hand embroidery, freehand machine embroidery and quilting.

All designs are created by us but we can always make to commission or personalise our existing items! We've made bags, wall hangings, hoop framed embroideries, cards, quilts, cushions, tea and mug cosies..the list goes on!

Makers Story: 

I love making items that mean something to people; I have taken great enjoyment in watching the smile on my friends' and family's faces when they open a pressie that has been made with them in mind. I have made children's quilts, cushions, mug warmers and all sorts for my special people and I thought that it would be fun to offer these type of items to others to share, hence the start of Dorset Made! 

Dorset Team Christmas Fair: Jules from Dorset Made will be selling her beautiful work at the Dorset Team Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne.

Please come along and meet Jules and our other makers and sellers. Doors open at 10am and close at 4pm and it is free entry.

For more information please see our Facebook event page or blog post.

Meet the Sellers - Dorset Team Christmas Fair - Caroline from Buttons And Bits

Names : Caroline Pass
Shop Name: Buttons And Bits
Shop Link: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/buttonsnbits
Located in: Sturminster Newton, Dorset.
Sells: Buttons And Bits creates necklaces and bracelets from various different buttons and beads, some sourced from other artisans.  

Makers Story: 

"Button and Bits started with the re discovery of two huge Button tins from my Mum, Grandma and probably Great Grandma.
From that day on my love of buttons and beads has grown into a passion for creating one of a kind pieces of jewellery from buttons, beads and alsorts of other bits, new and old. Many of the pieces I make feature handmade components from some of the many talented Artisans I have discovered." 

Dorset Team Christmas Fair: Caroline from Buttons And Bits will be selling her beautiful jewellery at the Dorset Team Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne.

Please come along and meet Caroline and our other makers and sellers.

Doors open at 10am and close at 4pm and it is free entry.

For more information please see our Facebook event page or blog post.

Meet The Seller - Dorset Team Christmas Fair - Sally from AtticLightHome

Name: Sally
Shop Name: AtticLightHome
Shop Link: AtticLightHome.etsy.com
Located in: Dorset
Sells: Clocks, chalk boards, coasters, greetings cards and fine art prints of my art work.

Maker's Story: Attic Light came about in June 2015 when Sally Davies and her daughter Erika Morgan began working together. Sally is a designer and artist who had been working on her photographic art since 2006 following a career in fashion design. However, Sally was becoming increasingly frustrated with juggling creating art and trying to keep the admin going. Erika has a 20 years experience in running events, marketing, intellectual property and web design so Sally enlisted her help. Together, they formed Attic Light and set about organising Sally's work and making it visible to a wider audience.

Dorset Team Christmas Fair: Sally will be selling Clocks and other goodies at the Dorset Team Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne.

Please come along, meet Sally and our other makers and sellers.

Doors open at 10am and close at 4pm and it is free entry.

For more information please see our Facebook event page or blog post

Meet the Sellers - Dorset Team Christmas Fair - Natalie and Jo from Studio Pickles

Names : Natalie & Jo
Shop Name: Studio Pickles
Shop Link: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/StudioPickles
Located in: Highcliffe, Dorset.
Sells: Studio Pickles designs and creates original jewellery, arts and crafts which are handmade in Dorset by the sea. 

Makers Story: 

Natalie & Jo have been friends for a LONG time (since primary school) and have both always enjoyed learning new crafts and playing with creative things. They love to create whatever takes their fancy. 

Natalie is the 'make it happen' part of the Studio Pickles duo. She has been best buddies with Jo for eons and endures her ramblings about how she wants it to snow, why mashed potato is the best food and renditions of what crime Quincy has solved. 

Jo is great with ideas, not so great with getting stuff done. Which is why her and Natalie make such good friends, despite the fact she has to endure a lot of wibbling about science, space and death in space.

Dorset Team Christmas Fair: Natalie & Jo will be selling their beautiful jewellery, art and gifts at the Dorset Team Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne.

Please come along and meet Natalie & Jo and our other makers and sellers.

Doors open at 10am and close at 4pm and it is free entry.

For more information please see our Facebook event page or blog post.

Meet the Seller - Dorset Team Christmas Fair - Sarah from Ten and Six Crafts

Name: Sarah Taylor
Shop Name: Ten & Six
Shop Link: http://tenandsixcraft.etsy.com
Located in: Sixpenny Handley
Sells: Handmade fascinators, hair accessories, bags, purses and jewellery

Maker's Story: 

Hi, I'm Sarah, the owner, creator and chief tea drinker at "Ten & Six".

Ten & Six began back in 2014 with the design of a headpiece for me to wear at Royal Ascot that year. After a career of 20+ years in financial services, my full time job is now to design and make unique headwear and other apparel, such as bags, purses, earrings and cufflinks, from my spare bedroom in home on Cranborne Chase in Dorset. And I love every minute of it! 

In the last year or so, I've extended my product range to include hair accessories such as 1950s style headbands, kiss clasp purses and bags and the occasional piece of jewellery. Whatever I create, I try to make it quirky and fun.

I thank my lucky stars every day that I live in such a beautiful place and spend my days doing something that I love.

Dorset Team Christmas Fair: Sarah will be selling her handmade fascinators, hand accessories, bags and jewellery at the Dorset Team Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December at the Allendale Centre in Wimborne. 

Please come along, meet Sarah and our other makers and sellers.

Doors open at 10am and close at 4pm and it is free entry.

For more information please see our Facebook event page or blog post

3 weeks until our Dorset Team Christmas Fair - Etsy Made Local

Dorset Team Christmas Fair - Please feel free to share this graphic on your own social media pages!

It is just 3 weeks until our Dorset Team Christmas Fair! Hope you are all as excited as we are! We have been enjoying seeing all your photographs of your work in progress products, fair preparations, demo stall layouts and sneak previews! Please keep them coming and remember to share @etsyuk with the hashtags #etsymadelocal and #dorsetteam 

We will be sharing some of the posts using the hashtags and Etsy are keeping an eye out and sharing some of the posts too!

Word about the fair is spreading fast and it has been fantastic to see the numbers on the event page grow daily https://www.facebook.com/events/866031100155674/

Hope all your preparations are going well. We have some fantastic blog posts from last year that will help you prepare for the team fair or any other events that you might be doing.

#1 - Custom Orders - http://dorsetteam.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/advertise-custom-orders.html

#2 - Practicing your stall layout http://dorsetteam.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/the-big-practise.html

#3 - Creating a product crib sheet http://dorsetteam.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/create-product-crib-sheets.html

You can find more blog posts by searching back through our team blog.

Can't wait to see you all at the fair!