I cannot believe it’s almost 5 months since my last post! Even more so, I cannot believe how many things (both good and bad) have happened since then. There have been further health scares but, on a positive note, there been increased crafting and I FINALLY (after how many years??!!) did my first market at the weekend!

I have been nicely productive with this and plan to ease myself back into updating She’s Crafty in the New Year so 2010 will without a doubt be my craftiest year yet. If you don’t believe me (I’d understand given my track record) then check out this selection of items from the fair:

Aaaaaaaand, with the items I had left over I’ve started a little shop on Folksy until I get one set up over at A Home For All Seasons. You can check it out here:  http://www.folksy.com/shops/ahomeforallseasons 

So, I’ll speak to you all again in January and, until then, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas, a wonderful New Year and that we all have a better year in 2010!!

Posted: December 14th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Given I’ve averaged about 1 post a month these past few months it probably won’t come as much of a surprise to hear I am putting She’s Crafty to one side for the foreseeable future.

The chest pains/issues from the beginning of the year have yet to leave (and are getting worse) and I when I’m not here wheezing on my couch, I’m out at the new house or making things for it.

I can hardly remember what free time is or indeed what being well/healthy is like either so I am going to at least try and rest and, unfortunately, that means leaving things a little quiet (or should that be quieter?) around here.

Thanks for the memories my crafty peeps.

Miss Crafty xx

Posted: July 26th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Hi there.

Yes, Miss Crafty is alive and so is She’s Crafty (even it does seem to be ignoring the seasons and slipping into a summery hibernation). It’s embarrassingly been about 5 weeks since my last update but I have been suitably crafty and busy in that time.

As expected, the bulk of my free time/money/effort and creative juices have gone into the new house. You can go here for more details on the house woes: http://www.ahomeforallseasons.co.uk/?p=194

I have been determined to ‘keep my hand in’ craft-wise so in the past few weeks have completed a gardening swap and, more recently, a pin cushion one. I love swaps!

I have also had a couple of loverly ladies contact me through the site and I’ve had a great time keeping in touch with them and seeing their own brand of craftiness.

Normal service should hopefully resume soon!

Hugs,

Miss Crafty

Posted: June 29th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Scottish Arts Council
Funding for Visual Arts/Individuals
Creative and Professional Development
Edinburgh, Scotland
2009/10

DEADLINE – 9th October 2009

The Scottish Arts Council serves the people of Scotland by fostering arts of excellence through investment, development, research and advocacy. Our corporate aims are: to support artists to fulfil their creative and business potential; to increase participation in the arts; and to place the arts, culture and creativity at the heart of learning.

Who can apply
• individuals working at a professional level in the arts
• groups of individuals working collaboratively, for example bands/groups/ensembles; partnerships where two or more people always work together on projects as one collaborative unit.
• individuals who are based in Scotland (unless otherwise indicated in the detail of the specific fund to which you are applying).
• organisations may apply for professional development funds on behalf of an individual, using the application form for individuals

Our criteria for assessment and decision-making
The criteria that we use to assess whether your proposal meets our priorities are:
• artistic quality – evidenced by your track record and quality of your work as well as that of others involved in the project
• benefit and demand – evidenced by the relevance of the proposal to your professional or creative development and the likely benefits to you/your sector
• how the project will be managed and delivered
• financial strength and value for money
• any other criteria specific to the fund that you are applying to

Fund Description
Bursaries of £1,500, £3,000 and £5,000 are available to artists to help with costs accociated with their creative and professional development, for example materials, research, production of new work, a residency, costs relating to an exhibition or publication etc.

This fund is also for curators to apply for creative and professional development costs. The maximum funding curators can apply for is £3,000.

Level of Grants: Fixed level bursaries of £1,500, £3,000, £5,000

Download:
Individuals Application Guidelines
Individuals Application Form
Supplementary Information Form for Visual Arts Creative & Professional Development
Creative and Professional Development Additional Guidance Notes

Full details available at the website: scottisharts.org.uk/funding

Help Desk can advise you further if required:
Phone: 0845 603 6000 (local rate)
Typetalk: 18001 0845 603 6000
Fax: 0131 225 9833
E-mail: help.desk@scottisharts.org.uk

Scottish Arts Council
Grants Department
12 Manor Place
Edinburgh
EH3 7DD

Posted: May 8th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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It may be the impending craftathon known as Christmas or just a coincidence but this weekend is packed full of great crafting events here in Glasgow.

First up there is Made In The Shade’s return to the Lighthouse .

Secondly there is Crafts for Scotland and Hobbycrafts at the SECC .

Or, there is Say No To Plastic charity vintage sale at Oran Mor.

And, for those of you wishing to go further afield, there is The Great Nothern Contemporary Craft Fair down in Manchester.

Posted: October 24th, 2008 under Events, Uncategorized.
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Indie Fixx
Handmade Goods for Your Indie Shopping Fix
Call for Designers/Crafters

Submit your products
Indie Fixx is always looking for new indie designers/crafters to carry in the store. If you think your products would be a good fit, send an email with your business info, 3-5 product images and/or your url. All are welcome to submit, no matter how big or small your shop is or even if you don’t have a shop yet.

Visit website for complete details: IndieFixx.com

About the Shop
Jen Wallace created the Indie Fixx Shop in 2007 as an extension of her blog, Indie Fixx, with the goal of supporting and promoting independent design and small DIY business people. Jen chooses products from the practical to the whimsical and offers goods that appeal to those who are looking to shop off the beaten path. The inventory changes often and there are periodic sales and other promotions, so make sure to check back often.

About the Proprietress
Jen is the writer behind the curtain at Indie Fixx and puts together the monthly juried showcase of indie made goods called the Indie Fixx Galleria . She also has her own jewelry shop called Tilting Swiftly.

Posted: October 5th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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I have been feeling particularly down in the dumps this past week or so but you know how sometimes there’s a line in a film that no matter how many times you’ve watched it, or how bad your day has been it still raises a smile? Well, for me at least, one of these has got to be Jack Black’s Barry in High Fidelty on his Cosby sweater rant, so imagine my amusement when I found out that you can bid on your very own original Cosby sweater right here. A snip at $5000 don’t you think

Posted: June 6th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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