Trip down memory lane!

This week I had two successful stalls;

Monday I had a trip back to my old pre-school! Apart from the room looking MUCH smaller than I remember, everything was awesome, everyone was SO welcoming and I had a fabulous night :) I even won an amazing raffle prize!!

Here is me and my stall:


Yesterday I went back to my old primary school! It was a bit sad to see that the school has changed beyond recognition (well, one half of it has anyway) but it was still a good afternoon and it was nice to see some faces from the past!

So a BIG thank you to Vicky and Susan for all their help and organisation :)

NOW, I just have to complete all my orders before Christmas!
I better get sewing....

Successful Stall!

I had an AWESOME time with my stall over the weekend,
Here's a picture of the stall:



It went SO well, I sold some stuff from the table but I also have 14 orders for name drops! Madness, so far I've completed one... so 13 to go I guess :P

So a BIG thank you to Julia and family for hosting the whole event and to the other stall owners and all the fabulous people who decided to come along, do a bit of shopping and support charity :)

Buying Opportunity and Purses!

On Friday and Saturday I shall be round the corner at Julia's fairtrade coffee morning thing with my own Newton Rose stall selling handmade stocking fillers, decorations and gifts!

When? Friday 15th October, 10am-3pm and 7pm-9pm
Saturday 16th October, 10am-12.30pm

Where? Esnadene, Sedbury Lane, Tutshill

Why? Solve all your christmas gift issues, drink tea, eat cake and support charity while you're at it :)

I've been busy making things for the stall and have my usual felt badges and hanging birds and hearts (although some with a chirstmas twist)but I've also been making purses!
I first made one for the awesome Jemma for her birthday and just got inspired:

Here's Jemma's:



My new ones:

First Stall and I made a skirt :)

My first Newton Rose stall took place on Sunday! Amazingly it was a REALLY sunny day and although I got a little sunburnt, I had a really nice day! And made a bit of money too :P I didn't take many good pictures on the day but this was my 'test stall' I did in the living room the day before :)





I've also been planning on copying a dress I saw in Topshop the other week that was REALLY nice but just completely the wrong proportions on me! It involves an elastic waistband so, since I've never sewn with elastic before, I thought it might be a good idea to try a skirt first! I'm SO pleased with the result:

Buying opportunity!! (and labels)

I am now very much sure that I'll be at the 'Memorial Hall Summer Fete' in Tutshill!

The Fete will be held on August the 15th on the Rec in Tutshill and some of the proceeds will be going to the Memorial Hall fund.

I've started making a few bits and pieces to sell so if you're around and free you should come and check it out!!!! :)

ALSO - I've been working on my 'Newton Rose' labels lately and am pretty sure that keeping it simple is the best plan: