Hiya

[Fluffy Squirrel]

Hi all,

I've only been on the forum for a couple of days and I must say that I'm finding lots of great and exciting ideas. I'm based in Stoke on Trent and between my hubby and myself we handcraft candles and greetings cards, keepsake cards and are branching out into wedding stationery.

We're on the lookout for reasonably local craft fairs and new and exciting ways to sell our items. We already have our own website and Ebay shop but at the moment things are fairly quiet. Not really sure how to get noticed when there is so much great competition around. Any help or advice is appreciated.

At the moment I'm looking for something personalised... not sure if anyone can help or point me in the right direction. Basically I'd like a photo frame which is personalised with names and date of marriage in specific colours to tie in with our wedding theme... we've been married for over three years and as yet still don't have a decent framed photo of our big day... shocking I know!! Sadly, I can't afford anything too expensive at the moment due to other commitments (family and holidays!!) but am looking to see what options I have available. Can anyone help?

Hope to speak to you all soon.

LJ x

[Beadservice]

Hi Fluffy and welcome to the forum (welcome)

DEBBIE

[Fluffy Squirrel]

Thanks Debbie :D

[Focus on Life]

Hi and (welcome) to the forum

Off the top of my head, when you mention personalised frames, we have a forum member called WoodTattoos who makes lovely personalised frames - check him out (no doubt he'll be along to say welcome anyway!)

And you're welcome to check my Blog to see what I do, I multi-layer your photos up & make them 3D and put them into recessed frames along with any mementos you may have from the day - orders of service, garter etc

Enjoy the forum
shaz x

[indri]

(welcome) to the forum!!!!

[candles by lisa]

Hello and welcome to the forum from me too!

I was going to mention Woodtattoo too as he posted not so long ago a personalised picture frame.

Cheers.

Lisa

:D

[sweet]

Hello...welcome to our online world of addiction

I agree about woodtattoos too!

[marra]

i am new today, and just wanted to say hi ! im in stoke too !!!

[Fluffy Squirrel]

Thanks everyone. I'll definitely have a look at Woodtattoo :) and I've had a look at your blog Shaz which I think looks brilliant... would you be able to pm me with an idea of prices, etc?

Marra, where abouts in Stoke are you? What is it that you do?

LJ x

[marra]

im in hartshill , to be honest i dont have a "thing" i like all crafts , i do cards , jewelry ,glass painting but a the mo i want to start fimo figures ! i know nothing about them but i will have a good try lol :)

[Fluffy Squirrel]

Cool, we're in Blurton... near the Dougie Mac.

I've been making cards for a while now but hubby and I have only recently branched out into doing candles. I;ve never used fimo either but from what I've seen you can get some really good results with it.

Do you attend craft fairs with your items?

[marra]

no , just family and friends . i did a stall at our school fair last year ! im not that good really lol . they have one in may , i could ask if they have a space for you this pm ?

[DemonDaisy]

Hi,
Hello and (welcome)
I'm not sure about the personalised frames sorry but will keep an eye out!
Nice site, I love the butterflies and you're cards and candles are lovely.
Claire xx

[marra]

i did do a wedding fair at keele once , does that count lol ! (but i did that coz i do ann summers partys too ) i did have some cards out tho , but not much trade from it . ive seen those wedding frames and they are nice !

[ilovecrafts]

(welcome)(welcome)(welcome)(welcome)(welcome)(welc ome)(welcome)(welcome)(welcome)
thought I'dput afair few for you 2 stokies to share:D

[marra]

lol thanks for the welcome x x

[Fluffy Squirrel]

no , just family and friends . i did a stall at our school fair last year ! im not that good really lol . they have one in may , i could ask if they have a space for you this pm ?

If you wouldn't mind asking that'd be great. There doesn't seem to be all that much in this area so all opportunities are welcomed with open arms *so to speak*

I'm in the process of looking into card and candle parties - similar to the Ann Summers set up so hopefully that will be another outlet, we'll just have to see what happens though I guess.

And don't put yourself down, I'm sure your cards are great ;)

Thanks for everyone's comments and thank you for the positive feedback on my website Clare - it's much appreciated!! :D

[wyattbean]

And a (welcome) from me too. Hope you find someone to help you with your frame.
Sue

[saraeden]

Hi there and (welcome)