Great 'SEO' results!

I've been working hard on our 'Search Engine Optimisation' over the last few weeks and it looks like it's really paying.  Here's a screen grab from this morning and the Easter craft fair occupies the top 7 results...a great result!!

Jewellery at the Easter craft fair

We have a selection of Jewellery crafters at the fair,

"Koko creative handmade jewellery"
Unique and affordable beaded jewellery made by me.  As my business is fairly new I do not have a website as yet, but please take a look at my facebook page to see some of the things that I have for sale, and also please hit 'like'.  At the moment I will deliver items FREE in the IP4/IP5 areas of Ipswich, otherwise postage and packing is £1 for a limited period.  I am doing a special offer at the moment which is buy a linked necklace and bracelet set for £7.50 and get a pairof matching earrings FREE.  I also make items to order in your choice of colour.

"Nicola Morse Jewellery"
Jewellery made form Polymerclay and Copper, includes bracelets, earrings, bag charms, necklaces and brooches.

"Angelic Bead"

Handmade beaded jewellery, handmade childrens jewellery and also handmade Alpaca wool bags.

"Bespoke Jewellery Designs"

All their fantastic designs can be found at www.bespoke-jewellery-designs.com

We also have "Alaric Clothing and Accessories" 

We sell ladies clothes, jewellery and accessories. all at a fraction of the prices charged on the high street!

Our boutique is next to Kiln Saddlery on Layer Road, Kingsford, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0HT run by Lisa Merrett.  Contact Lisa on 07828 366 057 or merrettlisa@yahoo.co.uk

and "Tigerlillies Accessories" www.tigerlilliesaccessories.co.uk that sell bagsilk and cashmere pashminas, hats,belts, scarves and gloves.

So I'm sure your'll be able to find that perfect Easter gift!!

'Ipswich 24' advert

This is the article going into 'Ipswich 24' March issue, looks great and hopefully will attract plenty of visitors.

Only 5 tables left at the Easter fair in Hadleigh.

Bookings are going very well for the Easter fair and we only have 5 tables left which is fantastic news.  I am searching for crafters that would like to hold either a worshop or demonstrations on the day, I have put out plenty of requests and adverts but have yet to find that person...the search goes on.  I think it would add a extra dimension to the fair and a bit of variety.  One of my bookings yesterday was from 'Fresh Start Beauty' which I am very pleased about as Dave and Sue attended our last event, they produce the most fanstastic range of soaps, creams, lip butters and bath bombs, I'm looking forward to meeting them again.  Lin Holding is also coming back with her beautiful handmade furnishing and Lisa Merrett from 'Alaric Clothing and Accessories' will be joing us again...looking forward to seeing you all.  If anyone knows a crafter that would be interested in holding a workshop, it doesn't have to be big, then please let me know.

Very talented crafter attending Easter Fair at Hadleigh

I'm very pleased to announce we have confirmed booking of 'Butterfly's Upcycled', Louise turns unwanted, tired items into beautiful pieces of craft.  She will be bringing a selections of items with her to the fair including some furniture pieces, I can't wait to see them.  Louise has written a piece about herself and her inspiration...

"Butterfly’s was first started as a hobby during my maternity leave. I have been painting furniture for myself for a few years, but in 2012 I turned it into a full time passion and started juggling family life with Butterfly's as a new thriving business.

The name Butterfly's derives from my love of seeing the transformation and the new life my designs give a previously unloved piece of furniture.

I adore the shabby chic style and it plays a major role in my work. To get this vintage country home feel I use Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint, as it's developed especially for furniture and gives a fantastic aged and worn feel to pieces, especially when used with different waxes. The paint also has an extremely low VOC, so it fits in with the whole environmental outlook of Butterfly's, recycling and upcycling existing pieces. Why buy new when you can re-love the old!  

I tend to work with delicate, muted colours such Old Ochre and Country Grey. Subtle shades blend into most modern homes and let the natural grain of the wood still come through. This means my furniture can enhance a variety of decors and compliment your existing furniture beautifully.

Inspiration for my one off pieces comes from designers such as Rachel Ashwell. This influence is reflected in my love of working with wood, raffia and cotton in warm pastel shades such a cream, green and natural browns. The stylist Selina Lake, who adds splashes of vivid colour to her room settings, also inspires me and you can see this with my touches of gingham fabric, lace, butterflies and roses.

I love to undertake individual commissions and I also produce hand decorated country style home decorations, to compliment my hand painted furniture, so you can achieve a complete look for any room with my designs. "

Here are a few items she will bring along to the fair...

Advertising

I have been arranging advertising over the last two weeks to promote the Easter Fair at Hadleigh, 23rd March  2013.  There will be large adverts going into two publications, 'Ipswich 24' covers 18,000 homes and businesses in the Hadleigh area right over to Ipswich and 'Hadleigh Community News' goes into 8,500 homes more local to Hadleigh.  Both the adverts are going to have editorial with them so if any crafters attending the fair want a mention then please let me know asap and I can include you.

Dates for 2013

Happy new year to you all!!

I have been busy booking dates for this year and have 3 confirmed.  Our first fair will be at The Town Hall, Hadleigh, on 23rd March 10-4pm,  in the fantastic Grandhall, we will have 30 stalls in this venue and they have almost sold out.  The Spring Fair will be at St. Peters Church, Sudbury on 4th May, 10-4pm.  This is a fantastic location, right at the centre of the town on market day, it's sure to be busy.  Our Summer Fair is in the Arts Centre, Haverhill on 13th July, 10-4pm, another great location in a busy market town.  I look forward to seeing you all there.

If you would like to request a booking form for any of the events please email me info@simplyevents.me or leave me a comment or visit us on facebook from the link on the website.