Back in the saddle.

After quite a few days/weeks off it was back to 'work' yesterday. Fair Trade Design had exhibition space at the Nas/uwt young teachers conference held at the Metropole, Hilton Hotel. Once again, what a nice day we had and who said ' no such thing as a free lunch ' ? there is and we had a very nice one - thank you very much. ( just one of the perks ) We all so sold some jewlellery and had some nice chats with some young teachers. One Lady callled Jackie does the voice coaching workshop, she reckons that silk scarves are very soothing on the throat and you should wear one when relaxing in the evening ( after a hard day shouting at the kids methinks) this is fine by me as I have a lovely selection for sale and she promotes them so well......

Back to work !

Good Morning ! I finally decided that I had had enough time off and that it really was time to get back  to work. I hope you all had a great Christmas and a very Happy New Year ( seems ages ago now dosen't it?) I wasn't  quite sure were to start so thought my inbox was a good place. It seems there's a lot going on already in the Fair Trade World with plans being made for Fair Trade Fortnight. I will post more specific information as it comes in. So for today my plan is to go through my emails,do a stock take and tidy up paper work ( that's me for a few hours......) See you soon Gillx

New followers!

Hello to you all especially to one of my new followers, lovely friend Sian Miller who does fab fund raising stuff take a look at http://www.pollicottbelles.blogspot.com./ Rob and I ventured down to Pollicott on Friday afternoon to do a fund raising jewellery sale for Sian and the other Belles and although Friday night wasn't a particularly good turn out the bar was well a truly raised on Saturday with amazing sales which generated £80 in a donation from Fair Trade Design for Helen and Douglas house. 

My really busy silly season is coming to a close now with only a couple of sales left to do. The craft Market at Birmingham Uni tomorrow will  most definately be cold but it is usually a really good day for sales. My very last event is on Saturday night when I am having a stall at a concert in Knowle which is being held to raise money for a childrens charity in Nepal.

See you all soon

Crinkle Silk Scarves

The Crinkle Scarves have finally made it on to the website! Fair Trade Design This one is my favorite its called Damson & Crown Jewell there are lots of other colours why not take a look and tell me which one you like best? at £14.99 each they make great presents or maybe just a treat for yourself.

Time to get busy

Well, one thing I found out about Vegans..... only a few are interested in Fair Trade ! since Saturday I've been sorting lots of things out, I'm all ready for the next show which is a global gift fair in Nottingham on Saturday. I can take all the lovely wool felt bags and the silk scarves this time so hopefully sales will be good. I know the people coming along are already 'buying into' Fair Trade so a much better market place than in Wolvo last week. I also need to get busy making some more charm bracelets and earrings which are always good sellers- especially pink ! Hope you all have a good week.

Oh Dear!

I really can't believe nearly three months has flown by since I last updated my blog- not good !
Anyway just a quick update, tomorrow I'm off to the Civic Hall in lovely Wolverhampton to have a  stall at the Vegan Fesival. This is quite a new forum so we'll see how the sales go. I have a fab new range and all the old stock has been greatly reduced. If you are local to Sutton Coldfield why not pop by to the CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENING 12th Nov 7.30pm at Duke street Chapel , Duke street. There will be lots of stalls selling a range of Fair Trade, Ethical and handcrafted goods. See you soon ?

Buttons, beads and bobbles

I had a lovely day on Tuesday when my good friend Carrie from Carries creative cards came over, we had a great time nattering and doing a bit of crafting- well Carrie made a card for me to send and I sorted beads ready to make charm bracelets, Carrie soon  joined in on that activity and I am now ready to make about twenty charm and button bracelets. I have a couple which are on stretchy links which make a change, i'll upload them on to the website soon Fair Trade Design

I've been waiting for my delivery of Fairly Traded felt goodies to arrive this morning and here are just a couple of pics to whet your appetite!

There are some other designs, Bumble bees and Butterflies they are all really sweet. The bobble bags retail at £18.95, the cupcake bags are £10.95 and the purses are £3.95 they are handmade in Nepal by women who have been rescued from being trafficked.