Meet the Seller - Jennie from A Little Vintage

 

Meet the very talented and creative Jennie. Doll maker extrodinaire.  Jennie has become a regular at the Devonport Craft Market over the last few months, and we are thrilled to have her with us. 

Find out a little bit more about Jennie - you need to come and see her exquisite dolls in person!  

How long have you been involved in your craft?
I've been making the dolls for about a year.

What is your craft?

Mainly handpainted dolls. Some are custom made from childrens old baby clothes. Its a bit nerve-racking having to cut into something so special, I'm really appreciating the trust mums have in me! Some examples of orders I've had are: - Bride and groom - Identical twin girls - 40th birthday present made from the ladies 1970's toddler clothes - Lola doll from the childrens books 'Charlie & Lola - And a doll for a girl with Down's Syndrome, with features like her own. I also make different things like recycled LP record bowls, doily doorstops and various styles of cushions.

 

How did you get started creating? My daughters favourite toy(Gordon) needed re-stuffing, so her Dad went out and bought a HUGE bag of polyester filling. I had to do something with the rest of it!

What inspires you?
I liked the thought of original one-of-a-kind items. There was also the need to make something different but also affordable. Our children are extremely inspirational. With Greta(3) and Eva(8) at very different stages of childhood, I get some interesting viewpoints and opinions on what I am creating! The dolls were originally named Miss Greta and Miss Eva according to which hairstyle they had. And of course the real brains behind the softisaurus dinosaurs was really Greta!!

What is your favourite book?

I do love anything about travelling op-shoppers!

 What is your favourite food?
Everchanging, but at the moment feijoa ice-cream. Feijoas are a delicacy for me after being out of the country for so long! (13 years)

Favourite inspiration site; blog or online shop Though there are so many wonderful sites/blogs out there, I am finding its the fabric itself that leads me into creating. Especially if its had a previous life.

How did you come up with your stall / shop name?
As I am using new/recycled and vintage fabrics, I am using only 'a little vintage'. But also it refers to the dolls being little people mostly made from older/vintage fabrics.

Apart from The Devonport Craft Market, Where can people buy your work?
I usually have what is currently available on my blog. Artefact at the New Zealand Steel Gallery in Pukekohe, Craftworld in Westgate, Riverside Crafts in Helensville. Also various markets around Auckland.

 

Thanks Jennie!

Your next opportuity to see Jennie will be at the next Devonport Craft Market on the 14th Feb.

2 weeks and counting!

The Devonport Craft Market

Valentines Day (Feb 14th) 2010

10-3pm

Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street.

It's nearly time for the first Devonport Craft Market of 2010!
We are excited - are you?

There are some great new sellers at this market, so there will be lots of new goodies for you to see and buy. We also understand that our lovely regulars have been hard at work over the holiday period, developing and making new products to tempt you with! Very exciting.

You will see on the right hand side of the blog that there is a subscription box for the Devonport Craft Market newsletter. This newsletter will be sent out once a month and will give you a taste of what to expect at the next market, as well as features on our sellers, special events and special offers. It will be well worth a read, so sign up to receive your copy! We will never spam you and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Looking forward to seeing you on the 14th!

The C word is Cool

We've been telling you Craft is cool and you didn't really believe us did you? Have a look at this amazing new advert by Craftscotland

Things are happening....

The applications are now open - check out the right hand side of the blog. There is an application for New stall holders and existing stall holders. Make sure you get your application in by Friday - we will get back to you Monday 18th.

Check out the lovely design for this months poster from Olivia of Lily's Make Believe.  Thanks Olivia.

Print and web versions available from the download section of the blog.

See you soon

SB & SM

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to you all.

We hope you are having a wonderful and relaxing New Years holiday.

We are back in a little over 4 weeks and we can't wait!

Applications for stalls for the 14th Feb market open on the 11th Jan and will close on the 15th January so make sure you head to the blog to make your application.

New and existing stall holders are welcome!

We are looking forward to 2010 and all it brings.

Best wishes
The Sarah's