Enjoy and share!

Irish cottage ornaments from PuffinPatchwork

There is a great article on Irish Central about the Etsy Ireland team, thanks to Claire Kamber:


http://www.irishcentral.com/business/The-best-Irish-handmade-products-on-Etsy-PHOTOS.html


So take a look, give a delighted squeal, and share it with all your friends on Social Media and offline!

It's good. And very good for us, too!

Fresh 5 on Friday - Christmas Decorations

Today's Fresh 5 comes from Nicola of NicsGifts. She brings us a lovely selection of Holiday Ornaments from the very crafty Etsy Ireland Team!

1. FineFibre - Wishing well Fairies turquoise ornament
www.etsy.com/listing/66051227/wishing-well-fairies-turquoise-ornament?re...


2. PuffinPatchwork - Christmas owl ornaments. Set of 3. Free Shipping.
www.etsy.com/listing/85099614/christmas-owl-ornaments-set-of-3-free?ref=...

3.byAMOR - Beach Glass & Copper Christmas Ornament. Irish Tree Decoration or Pendant
www.etsy.com/listing/85653935/beach-glass-copper-christmas-ornament?ref=...


4. ooakie - ON SALE: Antique 6. Silver Luxury Christmas WINE GLASS CHARMS, ooak.ie, Set of 6
www.etsy.com/listing/33300897/on-sale-antique-6-silver-luxury?ref=v1_oth...


5. FEANOR1 - Christmas wreath white
www.etsy.com/listing/64050552/christmas-wreath-white

If you would like to suggest or curate a Fresh Five on Friday collection of your own, just send me an Etsy convo :)

Crafty News Desk

Deepavali (Diwali) Market in Little India Arcade, Singapore

Greetings from lovely Singapore! I've had a great day of shopping here, exploring the special Deepavali market and the Little India Arcade, and getting lost in the textiles and trimmings heaven that is Arab Street! My suitcase is now rather full!! (There may be more about my shopping adventure in Singapore in another post...stay tuned!)

Meanwhile, here's the weekly update of upcoming crafty events back home in Ireland:

Marlay Craft Fair is on Friday 25th November (6-9pm), Saturday 26th November (10-5pm) and Sunday 27th November (10-5pm) in Rathfarnham, Dublin.
Details and application forms for stalls on the website HERE.

Stallholders wanted for a Craft Fair in Athy, Co Kildare on Saturday 10th December.
Mount St. Mary’s Resource Centre located behind Perry’s supermarket, Athy will be holding a craft fair on the Saturday 10th December and are currently looking for potential stallholders to sell their crafts and produce. The fair will be held inside and tables are provided.
A pitch costs €25 and this money will go directly to the centre which runs a number of activities that are available to the local community.
For more information or to book a stall contact Bernie on 087 203 2487 or Nicky on 086 807 6365

Two Christmas Fairs in Wicklow in December:
Christmas at Killruddery, Killruddery House (The Orangery)Bray, Co. Wicklow. 100% Artisan Crafts & Food stalls from County Wicklow. All crafts will be represented. Fri, Sat & Sun - 17th, 18th & 20th November. 26 stalls in total with 8 stalls left. Price between €140-165 per space for the whole weekend! (+table hire if needed - €10)]
Christmas at The Gaol (Santa will be returning again this year!)Wicklow Gaol, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. Mostly Artisan Crafts & Food stalls (or unusual and not found on the high street items)and mostly from County Wicklow and surrounding counties.
Fri, Sat & Sun - 2nd, 3rd & 4th December
Fri, Sat & Sun - 9th, 10th & 11th December
Fri, Sat & Sun - 16th, 17th & 18th December.
30 stalls in the hall of the Gaol decorated in Christmas Theme in keeping with old style Christmas Santa Experience. Price between €140-165 per space for the whole weekend! (+table hire if needed - €10)
Contact: Sinead Quinn, CFL Events, 0872707496, cfleventsww@gmail.com

Swoop.ie - A Haven For All Things Handmade in Ireland
Calling all Crafters/Designer/Makers.... Fantastic new site coming online for selling Irish Handcrafted Products and Design. www.swoop.ie
A Haven for all things Handmade in Ireland! Contact Tanya@swoop.ie for further details!

I'm hoping over to Hong Kong tomorrow on a work trip for the next week, so next time I check in for the crafty news I'll be just back and I hope you will forgive me if I am a little jet-lagged!! If anyone has any crafty news that would be of interest to our team members, please convo me through my Etsy shop TheBlueSylph.etsy.com before next Monday.

Crafty News Desk

It's nearly time to get out your winter coat!! This lovely coat is made by Spiral Gypsy Creations.

Anne-Marie from byAMOR told me that a few team members are getting together for another 'Inspirational Day Out' to attend the Festival of Light in the RDS on 22nd October. If anyone is interested in joining in, there's more details HERE.

The Belfast Creative Crafts Show is on from 13 - 15 October 2011 in The Kings Hall, Belfast. This show covers all aspects of quality stitchcraft including cross stitch, sewing, card making, embroidery, knitting, patchwork, quilting, scrapbooking, ribboncraft, papercraft, stamping, beading, painting, dressmaking, tapestry, decoupage, crochet and many more popular stitch and creative crafts. More details HERE.

Here are some more upcoming craft markets (including Christmas fairs) which may be of interest to team members looking to sell their wares:


The Affordable Gift Fair - Sunday 20th November 2011 - 10am - 5pm - Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.

Weekly craft fair at old barn market Carlingford 12-6pm
special Christmas fair 26th and 27th November.
Contact in south Ireland Eileen 087 2030301
or in northern Ireland Frances 0799 9849607

St Davids School, Greystones, Co Wicklow - Christmas Fair - Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th December 2011

More local craft fairs around the country:

DERRY JOURNAL GIFT & CRAFT FAIR
13 November 2011: Everglades Hotel, Derry

AN TAISCE CRAFT FAIR
20 November 2011: Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

PEACOG CRAFT FAIR
27 November 2011: Gortahork, Co. Donegal

LETTERKENNY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
27 November 2011: Radisson Blue Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
27 November 2011: Ballinrobe Community School, Co. Mayo

And don't forget the Buttons and Bows Halloween Fancy Dress Market - 23rd October 2011 - Crumlin Road, Dublin 12. Sounds like fun!!

If anyone has any crafty news that would be of interest to our team members, please convo me through my Etsy shop TheBlueSylph.etsy.com before next Monday.

Next week's Crafty News will be brought to you from... Singapore!!! I'll be hoping to pick up some gorgeous fabrics in Arab Street for making lovely things like tribal belly dance costumes. I'll let you know how I get on, so watch this space next Monday!!
Natalie

Crafty News Desk

Hi Everyone!

Just a few tidbits of crafty news this week. Let me know if I am missing something important!

Craft Markets of Ireland Meet Up
Wednesday, October 5 · 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Exchange Dublin, corner of Exchange St. Upper and Essex St. West.
Craft stall holders and Market organisers are all invited and welcome to this Meet up. We are going to meet, chat and discuss topics relevant to how Craft Markets happen and work in Ireland at the moment. Whether you've been doing this for years or are a newcomer your thoughts are all welcome.The agenda will be decided on the day by those taking part. Come and meet other crafters, network and make friends.
This is a Meet up of the members of the Facebook group "Craft Markets of Ireland: Becoming Selective", that is open to all involved in craft markets. Crafters and Market Organisers are welcome to join the group, just look us up and ask to join. The group's aims include discussion and shared learning about how to make craft markets better. This is an open event, please pass on the invite to interested friends. If you cannot make it for the very start don't worry - come along when you can.
To find Exchange Dublin Collective Arts Centre on Google Maps click this LINK.

For anyone who is on Facebook, team member LolaDee Handmade is running a competition! You could win a custom zipper hair clip / brooch and matching pair of earrings. Details on the Facebook page here:
www.facebook.com/loladeehandmade

Buttons and Bows Market are will be holding a special Fancy Dress Halloween market on 23rd October in the Iveagh Grounds on the Crumlin Road, Dublin 12. Stalls will include jewellery, cards, candles, Face painting and crafts for the children. Stalls will cost €25. For further information on taking a stall please email buttonsandbowscraftmarket@hotmail.com

That's all from me for this week. If you have some crafty news please email me at thebluesylph@gmail.com or send me a convo through my Etsy shop The Blue Sylph before next Monday!

Natalie

Crafty News Desk

Hmm, it's not easy to get your work done when your cats seem to think your box of crafty scraps is their new bed when they're feeling poorly...

Hi Everyone! I'm Natalie aka The Blue Sylph and I am your new Crafty News Reporter! Those are my cats, but since that photo I have managed to keep them out of my crafty supplies, except for the bag of feathers they got hold of...

Apologies for the lack of Crafty News during the last few weeks, but I am here to report now! Thanks to Mo's aka Huggleknits hard work as my predecessor I have big shoes to fill, so here goes...

Crafts people wanted for a new craft shop in Mallow Co. Cork called Truly Gifted. They only sell handmade Irish goods and will run workshops for adults and children alike.
They are also looking for people to give workshops in their craft as well.
For more information please contact Majella on 083 4123737 or e-mail info@trulygifted.ie or click HERE.

Wicklow Christmas Gift and Craft Fair Sunday, 27th November 2011 now taking bookings for stalls. Information HERE.

Crafters Ireland (craft & food fairs) have upcoming Halloween & Christmas fairs/events. Check out their website for details HERE.

If you are looking for an outlet to sell your work, there are a few spaces available in Design Shed Ireland. They showcase up to 14 artists and crafts people every week in Blackrock. They have a purpose built shop which has 5 wall spaces and 9 tables spaces.
So if you hand make jewelry, are a potter, weave baskets, make candles, are an artist or photographer, or even a wood turner this could be for you. And the beauty of it all is you don’t even have to be there and they advertise you all week on our website blog facebook and twitter!
With only 12 weekends left until Christmas and spaces filling up fast now is the time to get your space secured in time for the Christmas market.
The Market opens every Saturday and Sunday from 10.30 to 5.30, every Bank holiday Monday and the week building up to Christmas.
To get involved simply send a few sample images of your work to designshedireland@gmail.com for more information on how it all works.
Check out our website to view who is in the shop and see the shop layout. www.designshedireland.com

THE CREATIVE COLLECTION - Craft Fair at The Mall, 1st Floor GOREY SHOPPING CENTRES Sat 8th Oct 10am-6pm More than 24 stands of high standard crafts. This event is the first of three, the other two are 12th Nov. and 10th Dec. The venue is a wonderful bright airy space. It's very accessible from the main shopping area by lift and lift from free car park too, also on foot from Gorey Main Street-through the Civic Centre and its opposite the library. All enquiries to carolfcarr@yahoo.co.uk Phone 0876263463

Don't forget it's still the Year of Craft, so check out all the events on the website:
www.craftinireland.com

An interesting upcoming event is in Athlone this weekend, Great Big Craft Extravaganza
3 Days of Shopping, Classes and Demos - Crafts include cardmaking, jewellery, scrapbooking, felting, photography and more. Check out their blog HERE.
And there's more in this post HERE.

That's all from me for this week. If you have any other crafty news please add it in a comment here, or convo me through my Etsy shop The Blue Sylph.
Natalie

Merry Christmas!

 

...to all the hard working Etsy Ireland Team members whose creations will lie under many a Christmas tree!

Hope the snow did not keep you from your destinations, and you all have a wonderful relaxing time with your family and friends! 

CRAFTY NEWS DESK.....

Greetings from a Frosty News Desk......

Where did this snow and ice come from????

Hope you are all wrapped up warm where ever you are.

Well, I had my first real Christmas Market experience over the weekend in Marlay House, Rathfarnham and it was a great fun. Thanks to all the organisers.   I met some amazing people, including some of our etsy gang   designbirdie   spiralgodess   shop/dragonfly1760  and  helidesigns.      It had a marvelous choir on Saturday and a fairly steady trickle of customers but all markets across the country were hit by the bad weather.  Hope the cold snap improves soon.

News in this week:

• Christ Church Christmas Market, Dublin are offering a discount on stalls to Crafty Ireland Team members. Contact Lesley-Anne at lesley-anne@cccdub.ie and remember to include a link to your shop.  Refer to my earlier article for more details > link
• This week sees the National Crafts and Design Fair back in the RDS, 1-5 December  www.nationalcraftsfair.ie
• Christmas Fair taking place in the Silver Eel Bar & Restaurant, Grange, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon on Sunday 12th December from 1-6pm.  -spaces available @ €20 per table.  Contact Ursula on 0868534009
• Craft Market in Hollywood Town Centre from 11am to 4pm on 4 December
• Black Market in the Black Box, Belfast from 12 - 5 on 5 December

And back again we go to the running market list.  Who's up this weekend?

December
1-5 RDS National Crafts and Design Fair
4 ChristChurch Dublin
4 Christian Brothers School, Carlow
4 Holywood
4-5 Bray
4-5 Drogheda
4-5 Dublin Zoo
5 Inchicore, Dublin 85 Dunboyne
5 Slane
5 Adare
5 Punchestown
5 Black Market, Belfast
10-11? Westport
11 ChristChurch, Dublin
11 Letterkenny
11-12 Russborough House, Wicklow
11-12 Dublin Zoo
11 Glasnevin
12 Athboy
12 Leopardstown, Dublin
12 Loughrea
12 Souk, Belfast
12 Strokestown
15-19 Clonmee, Co Longford
18 ChristChurch Dublin
18-19 Dublin Zoo
19 Castleblayney
19/20 University Concert Hall Limerick

That's it for this week.  Hope you manage to stay warm and have a good crafty week ahead.
Cheers
Mo

CRAFTY NEWS DESK.....

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk.....

I can almost hear the sewing machines, knitting needles, jewelers pliers, glue guns, paint brushes and various crafting machines going at full steam as our Crafty Ireland Team members busy themselves making wonderful items for sale at the cornucopia of Craft Markets going on all over Ireland.

Latest Christmas Market news:

Marlay Craft Fair - 27th to 28th November 2010 - Marlay House, Dublin 16 (in Marlay Park)

Mandi from designbirdie and little ole me from huggleknits are just 2 of the team who will be in attendance. 

Call by and say hello - with me in Huggleknits you can get your hands on some knit and crochet accessories, greeting cards, the new Cozifone sleeve for your i-phone as well as knitting needles, wool, notions and beads to get you started on a new crafty passion.......  Are there any others from the team in Marlay? do let me know at the end of this articles so we can call and see you ....

28 November - Market Square, Bundoran Co Donegal
To book a table, email emma_m_corry@hotmail.com   or text/call 0851482304. Just let me know your name, your business name and the type of goods you will be selling if you are new!

4th December  - The Christian Brothers School, Carlow

Anybody interested in having a craft stall on the day can contact carlowspca@live.ie   or 0857225544/0873235947.

All proceeds will go directly to the welfare of the animals.

5 December - St. Michael’s Community Centre, Inchicore, Dublin 8.

Tables €25.00 payable in advance.

For application forms please contact Deirdre Coffey on 0863632462 or 01-4548329

4-5 December St. David’s Secondary School’s, Greystones, Co Wicklow

For further information on the event or stalls, please contact Veronica at 086 350 4997 or email stdavidsfair@gmail.com

And now for the running list . . . . .

November
26-28 Marley Park, Dublin
27 Ennis
27 Christchurch, Dublin
28 Ardee
28 Ranelagh, Dublin
28 Wicklow town
28 Ballinrobe, Co Mayo
December
4 ChristChurch Dublin
4 Christian Brothers School, Carlow
4-5 Bray
4-5 Drogheda
4-5 Dublin Zoo
5 Inchicore, Dublin 8
5 Dunboyne
5 Slane
5 Adare
5 Punchestown
10-11? Westport
11 ChristChurch, Dublin
11 Letterkenny
11-12 Russborough House, Wicklow
11-12 Dublin Zoo
11 Glasnevin
12 Athboy
12 Leopardstown, Dublin
12 Loughrea
12 Souk, Belfast
15-19 Clonmee, Co Longford
18 ChristChurch Dublin
18-19 Dublin Zoo
19 Castleblayney
19/20 University Concert Hall Limerick

That's it for another week.  Good luck to all with the rush for Christmas crafting.  Hope it goes well for all of you.  Don't forget to keep in touch.
Cheers
Mo
huggleknits

CRAFTY NEWS DESK.....

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk
(this weeks photo is of some summer memories - colours to soothe)

How are you all doing?  So many markets going on - how is business?  Are people buying for Christmas yet?  Are any of you out next weekend?  If so, why not put where in the comments - we would love to go and say hello.......

News in this week from Mary from fuchia of an unusual market opportunity coming up in CLONMEE ,LANSBORO, CO LONGFORD
on 15 Nov-19 Dec,12 noon-7pm daily ...that's right from now until 19 December.  A lady is opening up her house to exhibit approx 20 crafters items.  Ann is selling for the crafters with help from as many people that offer. All the money from the sales go to the crafters. She just asked for 15 euro each towards advetising which will be extensive in the area.  If you would like any information on this amazing offer contact Mary at her shop or ring Ann on 0433325049.  Good luck to all concerned - we would love to hear at the news desk how it goes.

Another series of markets coming up in Dublin Zoo to coincide with their Christmas family event "Breakfast with Santa".  It will be held over the following three weekends, 4/5th, 11/12th and 18/19th of December. The event is fully sold out, 360 tickets per day sold and the market will be accessible to the Zoo's regular weekend visitors also. The market will run from 10am until 3.30pm each day. The cost for a pitch is €300 for the entire six days. Ideally they would like vendors to commit to the full six days for consistency reasons, but can be flexible if that doesn't suit.  Vendors will need public liability insurance and be able to provide they're own marquee/stand. The market will be outdoors. 
If any of your members are interested or need more info, contact Conor Tobin at 087 060 9479.

And now for the running list.......
November
19-20 Cookstown, Co Tyrone
20 Gardiner St. Dublin
20 Tournafulla, Co Limerick
20/21 Bunratty
21 Bray
26-28 Marley Park, Dublin
27 Ennis
27 Christchurch, Dublin
28 Ardee
28 Ranelagh, Dublin
28 Wicklow town
28 Ballinrobe, Co Mayo
December
4 ChristChurch Dublin
4-5 Bray
4-5 Drogheda
4-5 Dublin Zoo
5 Dunboyne
5 Slane
5 Adare
5 Punchestown
10-11? Westport
11 ChristChurch, Dublin
11 Letterkenny
11-12 Russborough House, Wicklow
11-12 Dublin Zoo
11 Glasnevin
12 Athboy
12 Leopardstown, Dublin
12 Loughrea
12 Souk, Belfast
15-19 Clonmee, Co Longford
18 ChristChurch Dublin
18-19 Dublin Zoo
19 Castleblayney
19/20 University Concert Hall Limerick
 
Thats it for another week.  Busy, Busy, Busy - - Good luck with all the work
Do keep in touch.
Cheers
Mo

CRAFTY NEWS DESK.....

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk
Some Autumn colour for you in this week's photo.


Great weekend for those who were involved in the Knitting and Stitching Show in the RDS. Well done to all especially the Irish Etsy Designers featured by Craft Guerrilla
Sorcha Gillett from dandeliondaydreamer
Laura Hogan from LHogan and
Kate Ramsey from feltfieltrofilc

Also at the show, some TV news coverage of the first day of the Show introduces the upcyclingof a jumper courtesy of Brigitte Purls. Go about 14 mins into the playback. TV Playback
More on this tomorrow in the Tuesday "How to..."


Some more market news for our run up to Christmas Listing:
Roisin from Roisins boutuque and beauty salon in Kilkenny has been in touch. She currently has 18 etsy suppliers in her shop. She is now in the process of opening another shop in the city of kilkenny The shop will be open for Christmas and is part of a large shopping area and she would be love to hear from crafters interested in supplying products for sale. Contact Roisin at roisinssalon@yahoo.com

Belfast Fashion Souk - Sunday 14 November from 12 to 5pm at the Ulster Hall. December's Festive Season Souk, Sunday 12 December from 11am to 5pm in the Waterfront Hall complete with fashion exhibition and bar facilities. Details from: link

Creative Crafts and Gifts Show, Kings Hall, Belfast -11 -13 November 2010. Information from: link

Christmas Craft Fair in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo on the 28th of November 2010.
Application form from link or by contacting Monica Horan, c/o Tacú, Glebe St., Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo Phone: 094 9542908 / 087 4111343 Email: ldyntacu@gmail.com

I see on Twitter that there is a Winter Fair in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone on ‎19-20 November. Details link

Other regular markets
Limerick - Milk Market link
Dublin - The Crafty Market - link
Dublin - The Ferocious Mingle link

I know there are other regular ones but I need the info to pass it on, so if you have any details of regular or special markets please let me know.

And now for the running list of markets - all details are given in earlier Crafty News Reports.
November
7 Rosscarberry
11-13 Kings Hall, Belfast
14 Bray
14 Navan
14 Bundoran
14 Ballinasloe
14 Killaloe
19-20 Cookstown, Co Tyrone
20 Gardiner St. Dublin
20 Tournafulla, Co Limerick
20/21 Bunratty
21 Bray
26-28 Marley Park, Dublin
27 Ennis
28 Ardee
28 Ranelagh, Dublin
28 Wicklow town
28 Ballinrobe, Co Mayo

December
4-5 Bray
4-5 Drogheda
5 Dunboyne
5 Adare
5 Punchestown
10-11? Westport
11-12 Russborough House, Wicklow
11 Glasnevin
12 Athboy
12 Leopardstown, Dublin
12 Loughrea
12 Souk, Belfast
19 Castleblayney
19/20 University Concert Hall Limerick

That's is for this week. Hard to believe it's November 1st already - so much to do, so little time to do it. Hope you all have a great week. Get in touch with any info.
Catch up next week
Cheers
Mo
Huggleknits

CRAFTY NEWS DESK.....

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk.

This weeks photo was taken early yesterday morning from Mulranny, Co Mayo.  So peaceful!!

News in this week from Ciara - mukkymonkey.   "We are planning on doing a Christmas Food and Gift ideas day at our market in Glasnevin, Dublin on the 11th of December, and want to get some local artists/craftspeople and artisan producers along for the day. Let me know if you would be interested (we have only about room for 10 stalls).   We will only be charging a nominal fee for the day, so overheads will be minimal."   She has also suggested that a few of us might be interested in putting together a group stall from the team.  More information: http://www.honest2goodness.ie/ or from Ciara's shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/mukkymonkey

Other markets new on the radar this week:

Russborough Artists and Artisans will stage a Christmas Festival, open to the public, during the weekend of the 11th and 12th Dec in the grounds of Russborough House with a host of makers demonstrating and selling their wares.  "We are presently taking applications from Crafts workers and artists who are interested in setting up their stand at the fair."

To apply, send an e-mail to Russ.craftfestival@gmail.com  Please attach 3 photos of your work or a link to your web site.   
Crafts should be… # Designed by you, or made largely by you (bought in goods will not be accepted) and made in Ireland
Insurance: market trader insurance is required.    Rent for the spaces is €50 per stand


Christmas Fair & Family Fun Day, Punchestown Exhibition center
12 - 6pm on 5th of December 2010
Exhibitors required for this Christmas fair in this great indoor location.   Horse racing enthusiasts have the option of seeing some grade 1 racing in the Durkan Chase Day on the day.
Cost of a stand is €40 so if you are interested you can email your details to secretary.ballymoreeustace.kildare@gaa.ie

Now for the big summary of Christmas Markets already mentioned in this column.

November

7    Rosscarberry

14  Bray

14  Navan

14 Bundoran

14 Ballinasloe

14 Killaloe

20 Gardiner St. Dublin

20 TOURNAFULLA, CO.LIMERICK

20/21 Bunratty

21 Bray

27 Ennis

28 Ardee

28 Ranelagh, Dublin

28 Wicklow town

December

4-5 Bray
4-5 Drogheda
5 Dunboyne
5 Adare
5 Punchestown
10-11? Westport
11-12  Russborough House, Wicklow
11 Glasnevin
12 Athboy
12 Leopardstown, Dublin
12 Loughrea
19 Castleblayney
19/20 University Concert Hall Limerick

There are also the regular markets in Limerick, Belfast and Dublin.


Thats about it for this week.  Do keep the news coming in.

Cheers
Mo

CRAFTY NEWS DESK.....

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk.
In this week's photo I am sharing the last summer strawberry from my garden with you. All we need now is some cream...mmmm!

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Loads of activity on the blog in the last week. Love the Treasury Challenge and also the Handmade Gift Guide..... oh we have such amazing crafters in the group.

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Latest news on upcoming Christmas Markets to add to our list:

Sunday 5th December Christmas Fair at the Castle from 12- 5pm Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, Dunboyne, Co.Meath Cost €50 per stand – Pre Paid. Cheques made payable to Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa.
If interested please email Joanne Quirke jquirke@dunboynecastlehotel.com with the following details:
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Contact Details:
Phone No: E-mail Address:
Type of Product which will be on display/for Sale on the day:
For any queries contact Joanne Quirke – 01 6816529 or 086 8660262

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The Holy Trinity National School, Leopardstown is holding it’s first Christmas Fair on Sunday 12th December. We’re looking for Christmas themed crafts & products.
Contact susanlynch18@hotmail.com if you’re interested in taking a stand.


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WEST LIMERICK BOWLS CLUB ARE HOLDING AN INDOOR CHRISTMAS ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET ON SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2010, FROM 11AM -4PM AT HALLA TADHG GAELACH (COMMUNITY HALL) TOURNAFULLA, CO.LIMERICK.
CONTACT JILL ON 0834355635. PRICE OF A STALL IS 8 EUROS

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Clare Crafts Christmas Fairs - 2010
Nov 14th Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe, Co.Clare
Nov 20th & 21st Bunratty Hotel Bunratty. Co. Clare
Nov 27th (Sat) The Holy Family Hall, Ennis Co. Clare
Dec.5th Woodlands Hotel Adare, Co. Limerick
Dec 12th Lough Rea Hotel Loughrea, Co. Galway
Dec 19th & 20th (Sun & Mon) University Concert Hall Limerick
All fairs are from 11am to 5 pm, except UCH which starts at 12noon
ALL CRAFTS SOLD AT OUR FAIRS ARE 100% IRISH MADE
Free admission to all our fairs.
Any queries contact Karen English on 087 7439198

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Market Square Shopping Centre’s next Craft Fair in conjunction with Glamour Girl & Little Angels’ first anniversary.
Date: Sunday 14th November, 2010
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Venue: Market Square Shopping Centre (Lower Floor), Station Road, Bundoran
Fee: €10 per table
Christmas stalls are more than welcome.
stalls are for locally produced arts & crafts, and craft suppliers only.
To book a table, email emma_m_corry@hotmail.com or text/call 0851482304. Just let me know your name, your business name and the type of goods you will be selling.


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Ranalagh Multidenominational School, Ranalagh Road Dublin 6 - Christmas Fair, Sunday 28th November 2010 11-5pm
4ft table 35 euros, 6ft table 45euros
Contact: Katie Woollett 0868165722, Ann Turpin 0863761425
Please note all articles for sale must be handcrafted in Ireland


Now for the big summary of Christmas Markets already mentioned in this column.

November

7 Rosscarberry

14 Bray

14 Navan

14 Bundoran
14 Ballinasloe
14 Killaloe
20 Gardiner St. Dublin
20 TOURNAFULLA, CO.LIMERICK
20/21 Bunratty
21 Bray

27 Ennis
28 Ardee

28 Ranelagh, Dublin
28 Wicklow town

December

4-5 Bray

4-5 Drogheda
5 Dunboyne
5 Adare
10-11? Westport

12 Athboy
12 Leopardstown, Dublin

12 Loughrea
19 Castleblayney

19/20 University Concert Hall Limerick

There are also the regular markets in Limerick, Belfast and Dublin.

Thats all for this week. Keep the info coming.
Cheers till next week.

Mo
aka www.huggleknits.etsy.com

CRAFTY NEWS DESK.....

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk
(This weeks photo shows the surprise I found this morning when I delved into the tomato plants for some ripe ones for breakfast -a red pepper- life is good)

What a great Etsy meeting on Saturday with Liz from HQ.  27 crafters turned up.  Big thank you to Birgitte, also fondly known as PURLS, for organising it.  A report is due later here on the blog so stay tuned.

Some news in this week:

Craft and Christmas Fair in the Martello Hotel on Bray Seafront on Sunday 14th November
The Fair is in Aid of Suicide or Survive
Contact Deirdre at : deirdrejsullivan@gmail.com

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Christmas Fair -St Davids School, Bray, Co Wicklow - 4th and 5th December 2010
St.David’s School on the Seafront in Greystones is holding their fourth annual Christmas Fair on 4th & 5th December 2010 from 11am until 5pm
Contact Veronica Sheehy - email: stdavidsfair@gmail.com phone: 086 3504997

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What follows is a short summary of the Christmas Market information I already have in the Crafty News reports on this blog where you will find more information and contact details:

November
7          Rosscarberry
14        Bray
14        Navan
14        Ballinasloe
20        Gardiner St. Dublin
21        Bray
28        Ardee
28        Wicklow town
December
4-5       Bray
4-5       Drogheda
10-11? Westport
12        Athboy
19        Castleblayney

There are also the regular markets in Limerick, Belfast and Dublin.

I would be great to have a full list of markets so if I have left any out please let me know and I will have the list updated for next week.

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Hello to all the new crafters I met on Saturday and those I could'nt get to.  If you want to contact me with items of interest just get in touch through my shop www.huggleknits.etsy.com or use the big pink+green link button on the right hand side of this blog.  If any of you would like to contribute to the blog reports please contact Purls through her shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/purlsofcolour

That's it for this week. 
Cheers
Mo

CRAFTY NEWS DESK.....

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk.
(This weeks photo was taken this morning here in Dublin when I was out for a ramble to the shops.  Amazing Autumn sunshine but you can feel the chill in the air too.)

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How excited is everyone heading for the Etsy meet ups on Wednesday in Galway and Saturday in Dublin.  Say a big hello to Liz from all of us who cant make it.  We will look forward to a report later in the month.  If you don't know what I am talking about go here: http://etsyireland.blogspot.com/2010/09/etsy-galway-and-dublin-meet-ups.html

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News in of a number of Craft Market opportunities coming over the next few months:

Christmas Fair - Castleblaney, Co Monaghan - 19th Dec 2010

All expressions of interest for a Christmas Gift Fair in a Community Centre,Castleblayney Co Monaghan  -Sunday 19th December, 2010.

Looking for crafts; gifts, foods (we have Jams ; Chutneys ; Jewellery).  Admission to the Public will be free.  Cost to traders to be decided.

email incatrail10@yahoo.ie  

Westport Christmas Fair 2010  (no dates given but if similar to last year 10/11 Dec approx)

For the second year running, Westport will be holding a major Christmas market along the banks of the Carrowbeg river in Westport town, incorporating Santa’s grotto in the old BoI courtyard.If you would to trade at this market, pls ph. 098 273 75. or email: killiandunford@gmail.com

Crafters Ireland Christmas Fairs 2010 

Sunday 14 Nov: Ardboyne Hotel, Navan

Sunday 21 Nov: Royal Hotel, Bray

Sunday 28 Nov: Ardee Parish Hall, Ardee

Sat and Sunday 4&5 December: Boyne Valley Hotel Drogheda

Sunday 12 December:  Darnley Arms Athboy

All events run 11-5 pm Santa will be there along with free kids face painting and entertainment. Extensive advertising as usual with a Crafters Ireland fair. All Xmas fairs will be free entry in for the public.

All events are 75 euro per day and boyne valley will be a two day fair for 140 euro. Spaces being reserved now for just 25 euro deposit.

We are looking for crafts and foods, flowers and any other exciting exhibits. We are full for jewellery…

Please call Scott on 085 2828420 or email craftersireland@gmail.com  to request a space.

As always check our facebook page for news of giveaways.... 

If you have any news for me please get in touch.

Happy Crafting till next week

Mo

aka http://www.huggleknits.etsy.com/

CRAFTY NEWS DESK.....

Greetings from the Crafty News Desk.
Sorry I am a bit late this week - came back late from my hols last night and I have spent the day catching up on sleep, emails and phonecalls.....

Thanks again for keeping in touch with what's happening out there.  Here is this week's update:

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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR –

Sunday, 28th November

Grand Hotel,Wicklow Town                                                                        

6 ft Stands are priced at €70.

All sold on a first come first served basis and we aim to minimise direct competition by having a variety of different crafts on offer.

All profits in aid of the Glebe National School.

Contact Sandra Dunne 

sandra_dunne@hotmail.com

or 087 930 6912.

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Elizabeth Longwill is looking for craftspeople for a NEW MARKET in Naas, Co Kildare.
Facebook > http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/The-Warehouse/148256251872019

It will be held in Unit D3 in the M7 business park on the 25th September. The business park is located just off the M7 beside Naas, Co.Kildare. It will be a family day out with facepainting, music and cupcakes.  It is hoped that it will become a monthly event and breathe some life into a large empty industrial unit.
Cost for the day is €30
Application forms from Elizabeth - use the following contact details.Email: elizabeth@chuffeymedia.ie
Mobile:+353 86 3846506
www.chuffeymedia.ie


Halloween craft and food fair
Lisdoo House, Dundalk - Sunday 31 October 11am - 5pm.

60 euro for a table and advertising for the event will include leafleting, newspaper adverts, radio coverage, PR in other local press and posters across the town and local villages.

The Lisdoo is a popular place for meals and we have a strong customer base in the area to draw on.
For more information please email Alexandra at faireire@gmail.com.

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Thats about it for markets for the moment - thanks to all who got in touch.  I hope to have a more comprehensive listing for next week.

In the meantime if anyone living in Dublin is interested in learning to knit or crochet, at both beginner and improver level, I will be teaching in the Firhouse Community College over the autumn/winter months.  Details from https://vecweb.vecnet.ie/web_aeccodublin/WEBBOOK/webbookcourse.html?loccode=AL 

Cheers till next week
Mo
aka http://www.huggleknits.etsy.com/