Wednesday 25 February 2015

Seller on the Spotlight... My Doodles





MyDoodles Custom Crayons came about from my love for creating things.  I have always loved to draw, and have encouraged my children to do the same.  When the opportunity arose to start making fun crayon shapes got little hands, I grabbed it.  



I love nothing more than putting colours and shapes together, to make the best match.  Creating crayon shapes for little people makes me happy, knowing that a child somewhere is getting enjoyment from something I've made. 



I really enjoy custom work, making that special personalised gift for someone, or making shapes to match a party theme. 






All my crayons are completely non toxic and safe for anyone over 3 years old.




Monday 9 February 2015

Spotlight on the Seller....Guitar Geekery



Becky Moore: Guitar Geekery

 



My Guitar Geekery range started out as a little sideline to keep my happy while I was recovering from an injury.  Said injury was preventing me playing my guitar, and I was getting somewhat wistful about it.  Drawings happened.  And then started to take over.   I’m still known better for my textile work (www.beckymoorehandbags.co.uk), but the guitars do seem to be rather a prominent feature now!




Like many designer-makers I didn’t start out in the artsy-craftsy world at all.  I’ve been a play-worker, and a youth worker and an events manager and a writer and a trainer and lecturer, and a pizza chef, and a secretary, and an education officer and a community worker, and now, finally, a designer !  No formal training, but a lifetime of making and sewing has led me to this very happy place, at a workbench, researching, drawing, designing, sewing, running a business.



So back to the guitars…I begun playing as a child, and then kind of abandoned it as many do.  But eventually, after many years of good intentions I started playing again a few years ago.   I’m not an expert or anything, but I’m getting better (or so my teacher says)  I’ve got a really eclectic taste in music, and I’m trying to reflect that in my designs.  Lots of people say, Oh I’ve never heard of that guitarist, why are they featured?  And I say because they have made a huge contribution to music. Go check them out.  Maybe you’ll like them, maybe you won’t, but you’ll not know what you’re missing til you’ve heard them.   




This year I’m aiming to expand the range with more guitarists, more products .  I’m also being slowly persuaded to branch out into other members of the band, so watch out for brass players, drummers…..   but the guitar will always be my first love.


Sunday 8 February 2015

Spotlight on the Seller.....Louisa Kemp Arts



 

Louisa & Wendy Kemp work together in partnership ( mother & daughter) producing a collection of mixed media artwork inspired by architecture & skylines. 






As well as slab built ceramics. Some of their ranges include the popular people collection, hearts & stars & circles. All work ios handmade & personally designed, each piece is unique.








They have worked together for more than 18 years and share a workshop in south yorkshire. 







Wendy inspired her daughter to persue the job she loves and Louisa encouraged her mum to find her passion for art once again.