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.

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 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 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.

Mother's Day Gift Guide by the #DorsetTeam

Mothering Sunday is fast approaching (6th March) so this week we wanted to share our brand new Dorset Team Mother's Day board.

The board is full of wonderful Mother's Day items by members of the Dorset Team and has been beautifully curated by Frankie from Frankie and the Buttons

Mother's Day Gifts by #DorsetTeam curated by DorsetTeam on Etsy

The board includes both handmade and vintage gifts which would be perfect for Mother's and Grandmothers.

Please share far and wide so we can show everyone what amazing gift ideas the Dorset Team has for Mother's Day!

Find the full collection here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/pages/dorsetteam/mothers-day-gifts-by-dorsetteam

Here are some of our favourite items from the #DorsetTeam Mother's Day collection....

#1 - Hearts and Flowers Necklace by Lynn Davy (Nemeton)

Photo Credit: Lynn Davy

This bright and cheerful necklace will be sure to bring a smile to your Mum's face this Mother's Day. The necklace has been made from pressed glass beads and has been made by Lynn who is based in Wimborne.

Find the necklace here in Lynn's Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/268152203/hearts-and-flowers-bright-multicolour

#2 - Why my Mummy is Brilliant Book by Lou Brown

How adorable is this "Why my Mummy is Brilliant" book?! The book can be personalised for each Mummy from each child.

Find the book here in Lou's shop. Lou is based in Bournemouth

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/157861292/why-my-mummy-is-brilliant-personalised

#3 Wooden button sign by Mantra Makes

Photo Credit: Mantra Makes

This giant button sign has been handmade by Mummy of two, Samantha Wilcock from Mantra Makes. Samantha is based in Bournemouth and you can find her giant button sign here in her Etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/264006256/wooden-sign-mothers-day-gift-gift-for

Treasury Tuesday: Gift Guides

Happy Tuesday everyone!

This week's Treasury Tuesday theme is Gift Guides!

We would love to see you make a Christmas gift guide of your choice. Not sure how to make a treasury? Please click here for more information: https://www.etsy.com/teams/14319/dorset-etsy-team/discuss/16990487/?ref=team_page

It has been fantastic to see lots of treasuries being made already. Here are some of our favourite collections from today. Each treasury collection features products from the Dorset Etsy Team.

First up, Lynn made this beautiful treasury for Animal Lovers featuring stallholders who will be at our Christmas Fair on the 5th December.

Gift Guide for Animal Lovers

From stallholders who will be selling at the Dorset Team Christmas Fair on 5th December

Whether you're into sharks or unicorns, whether you're a dog or a cat person or a bird lover... Dorset Etsy Team has the perfect gift for you! Come along to our Xmas Fair, more details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/866031100155674/

Archival Giclée Open edition print on 100% cotton rag of a Leopard by Nkolika Anyabolu. Signed and dated by artist. ArtbyNkolikaAnyabolu £50.00	Fox Felt Miniature Animal Needle felted from Wool Apulina £40.00	stone - unicorn - à mon seul désir IV littlevagaries £8.00	Vintage French Decor Style Cushion/Pillow Cover with a Running Hare, Laura Ashley Linen - Le Lievre - Shabby Chic - Country Decor EnglishNordic £17.00
Rabbit Stud Earrings ~ Cute Woodland Accessories Winter Wedding Alice Inspired Jewellery. Slumbermonkey £7.00	You Lookin' at Me poppydot £10.00	Hare Crochet Cushion Kit - Complete Craft Kit HawthornHandmade £35.00	SALE!! A fox in his trunks with a medallion. hand made cloth doll art doll The fox thecatintheshoe £55.00
Personalised Wooden Pet Bed Dog Cat Bed Apple Crate Handmade Shabby Chic Small Pet Bed, Free Delivery Uk Applecratescouk £26.99	Christmas Decorations, Bird Food, Tree Decorations, outdoor decorations, Mini Wreaths, garden decorations, UK Gifts, Gifts For Mum, Dad, TheBirdBakery £12.99	Shark Fin Shark Tail Kids Costume thetiredbears £35.00	German Pointer wire sculpture figure NicoletteDawn £225.00
Winter Animal Card- Squirrel TERRIPEAY £2.50	Custom pet glitter portrait StudioPickles £25.00	Needle Felted little robin MADE TO ORDER using a selection of quality wool tops MaryJaneLillie £25.00	Corgi Heart Card - Perfect for Any Corgi Lover! Choose Your Colours, Paper Cut Card ChibiChiDesigns £3.00

Gift Guide for your Best Friend 

Made by Natalie and Jo from Studio Pickles

Wonderful gifts for your BFF! Everything from iPad cushions to knitted bags to fairy doors! The Dorset Team has such wonderful and unique gifts.

Hello Beautiful Personalized Handmade Coin Purse/ Change Purse/ Mini Wallet - Customized Gift for Girls doalittledance Sold	Knitted Adult Santa Hat, Santa Hat Adult, Adult Christmas Hat, Hand Knit Adult Hats, Chunky Pom Pom Hat, Hat With Ears, Ready to Ship SnugCreations £16.75	sew-your-own Little Flying Friends paperandstring £15.00	French Bulldog Fun Plush Cushion Pillow perfect to decorate the kid's room or for a dog frenchie fan gappyGOBS £29.00
Fairy Door AnniesFarmhouseCraft £15.00	Fairy ice earrings, cluster earrings, winter shades WychwoodDreams £7.50	Deer Cotton and Velvet Animal Shaped Pillow SkySioukisShop £20.00	Handmade iPad cushion woodland theme fabric gadget cushion handmade cushion SunnyBunnyCraft £12.00
6 Bath Bombs AromaticHolisticUk Sold	Original watercolour sea shell illustration painting ocean beach series SeasideStudiosUK £40.00	KITTEN - Kawaii Pin Badge TomoIsland £0.80	Sterling Silver Star- Friendship Bracelet- Wish Bracelet- Sister Bracelet- Sister Gift- Cord Bracelet- Colour Choice WishCharms £4.95
Immortalise Your Cat in Glass, Custom Quirky Cat Pendant or stick pin brooch, 1 Cat, One of a kind, Handmade Lampworked Glass amareargentum £25.00	Letter Initial necklace in silver on 16 inch chain - monogram necklace - name jewellery - personalised silver metal alphabet etsy uk etsyuk TheDorothyDays £6.00	knit felted bag - Irish moss floral Kareykitkatz £45.00	Floral hanging hearts mobile LeaLucy £3.99

Gifts for Her

Textile Gifts for Her curated by Lynn Davy 

Another beautiful collection by Lynn of textile gifts for her. These talented textile artists will be at Dorsetteam's Etsy Made Local event on Dec 5.

 https://www.facebook.com/events/866031100155674/

Felted bag - Very berry, stripey knit felted handbag Kareykitkatz £35.00	Baby Pink Knitted Bow Headband, Knitted Headband, Oversized Bow Headband, Cute and Cosy Ear Warmer in Pastel beauxoxo £14.00	BABY BALACLAVA pink/purple Bearinthehood £10.00	Heart Keyring ChalkhillBlueCrafts £6.50
Embroidered Cards CoraliesCraftsGifts £3.50	Unique Crochet "Home" bunting, banner, garland, wall hanging with coordinating flowers, buttons and tassels. Unique and handmade. DAISYandARTHUR £15.00	A light drawstring children's bag that is a great gift to remind a special little one in your life that you love them! Dorsetmade £15.00	Individually Designed and Handmade Bumble Bee and Red Ticking Cushion - Country Decor - Rustic Decor EnglishNordic £17.00
Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle 5 Gutermann Country Chic Cottage Dusky Pink and Beige - UK Shop - Craft Supplies GreenCallow £12.99	Kit to make two needle felted strawberry brooches from wool tops, with full colour, easy to follow instructions GRADED: EASY MaryJaneLillie £8.00	Amigurumi Afternoon Tea Pattern - Crochet Pattern by DMC MysewingboxUK £3.00	Three flower posy needle felt necklace / pendant hand made one off. StuffmadebyEmma £25.00
Dinosaur Ball-Oon Ball TinkerTemptress £7.50	Fabric iPad cat theme cushion with removable cover gadget cushion beanie handmade gifts for teens gifts for her etsy uk SunnyBunnyCraft £10.00	Wristlet. Clutch purse. Clutch bag. Purse, in Ndieh's Designs Sunshine fabric NdiehsDesigns £12.00	Pretty in pink - Pink rose silver hair slide tenandsixcraft £10.00

We would love to see all your treasury collections. Please remember to tag them with 'dorsetteam' so that we can find and share them or share them to #dorsetteam on social media.