Yes, I'm making things madly at the moment for Vintage and Handmade - less than two weeks away now. I'm getting very excited although I suspect Roland and Alexei are getting fed up with the amount of stuff that is cluttering up the table and that I keep forgetting to provide meals and walk around enthusing about nice string and cake decorations. All the exhibitors at Vintage and Handmade are contributing home made cakes for the day so you can shop and eat cake at the same time. Heaven.
Anyway this is what I needed the nice string for, although I think it is really called twine.
A Pixie Peg board. I've been meaning to make one of these for ages and ages but never got round to it. It's amazing what you can do if you have a deadline isn't it? Catherine from Mollycupcakes painted the pegs for me as Catherine's polka dots are the best -really precise and a nice dollop of paint. Roland is very impressed with the quality of her painting and he is possibly the fussiest man alive so that is praise indeed. I've put some in the shop and I will be taking them along to Vintage and Handmade.
Alexei has got one above his fireplace which is where most of his treasures are kept. Currently the Irish dancing trophy is in pride of place. I'm very proud of him of course. I love dancing too but the thought of dancing on stage fills me with horror.
Not forgetting, the winner of name the picture in the last post is Rebecca with "Hello sunshine" It was a difficult choice as there were lots of great suggestions. I know where to come when I get stuck for inspiration again.
Talking of inspiration, would you believe it but I've got LOADS of new ideas and sketches for drawing but, alas, no time to draw them up as I've got to get on with making stuff instead. Inspiration is like buses, none for ages and then it all comes at once. Sigh!
Oooooh you are going to do so well at the V&H fair, those peg boards are delicious. I agree with you about Catherine's dots. I am crazy about her stuff too.
Good luck Claire, wish I was going x
Posted by: donna | May 17, 2009 at 11:30 PM
That is gorgeous, i love it!!
Posted by: LissyLou | May 18, 2009 at 11:49 AM
What a fabulous peg board - I love it! I'm very much looking forward to coming to the Vintage and Handmade Fair...am counting down the days! Can't wait to come and see all the lovely things on your stall (and meet you)! Katie x
Posted by: Katie | May 18, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Can't wait to see you at the fair, I will be there in a shopping capacity - could be very dangerous for the (non-existent) bank balance!
Love the peg board, you're a very talented lady.
Julia xx
Posted by: julia | May 18, 2009 at 02:03 PM
Love it, those will sell VERY well.
Posted by: A Thrifty Mrs | May 18, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Having seen them first hand up close i have to agree with everyone else my fabulous friend. They are just beautiful and you are very welcome honey. You know I'm always ready to help with anything you need.
I really enjoyed doing the pegs, it was a lovely little job.
Hope they sell well at the fair and see you there sometime, not sure what time lol but Ben and I will be there. Purse inhand of course lol
Love,
Catherine x
Ps. ARGH! still working hard to get something of mine for you to take. When should i drop it round, is Thursday ok?
Posted by: catherine | May 26, 2009 at 07:06 PM
very cute! So many fairs going on lately! Wish I could attend. It's the time of the season! I have a new blog: http://thecatartgallery.wordpress.com
Come on over when you have time! Tell all your friends! Big hug, Deborah
Posted by: Deborah | May 28, 2009 at 07:45 PM
It was lovely to meet you at the Fair today! Katie xx
Posted by: Katie | May 31, 2009 at 12:39 AM