Firstly, a virtual tour of Summer Street Fair. These are some all encompassing snaps of the fair layout and all of the wonderful stalls for you to look at.
Now, it's time to introduce to you all the lovely folk that make up Summer Street Fair 2012.
Judy
Meet Judy - creator and the wonderful soul that runs Summer Street Fair each year. Judy says this about her craft:
Judy
"I am a draw-er of fish and creator of steam punk models bordering on sculptures. I also make jewellery from vintage pieces. I have been running Summer Street Fair for 17 years now and was a stall holder for 5 years before that. It’s interesting to see the way the fair has morphed and developed over the years and that people who first came here with their mums are now coming here to shop handmade and vintage with their children."
Meet Joanne - the face behind Joanne Adams - Antique Linen and Collectibles. Joanne says this about her craft:
"I source and supply vintage linen and collectibles including vintage jewellery. I attend local Fairs and Markets in the Albany area."
Jules Jewels
"I source and supply vintage linen and collectibles including vintage jewellery. I attend local Fairs and Markets in the Albany area."
Meet Julia - the face behind Jules Jewels. Julia says this about her craft:
"I have always loved jewellery and love creating things. I am currently obsessed with my brass
"I have always loved jewellery and love creating things. I am currently obsessed with my brass
Steam Punk style
pendants and necklaces."
This Paper Cut Life
Meet Sue – the creator behind This Paper Cut Life. Sue says this about her craft:
"I create paper cuts, wood cuts and laser cuts. My designs are created from life experiences and tell stories about places and family, making them quite personal. I find that people are drawn to, and connect to my art because of this."
DEL-icious Designz
Meet Del – the creator behind DEL-icious Designz. Del says this about her craft:
“I create lots of different things and specialise in Spoon Jewellery and Crochet Goods I also make Festive Flag Bunting, Tea Cosies and Crochet Toys. I have designed patterns for and made my own line of Cabbage Patch style hats and lots of other character hats.”
Maddabling
Meet Samara - the creator behind Maddabling. Samara says this about her craft.
"I make pretty things and never leave home without a camera. This year I have added to my Bath Milk and Herbal Bath Tea Bags and tried my hand at making some Goats Milk Soap with great success! My Signature Line is Kilt Pin Brooches which I have been making ever since my very first Summer Street Fair. I am also committed to promoting Australian Handmade on the Maddabling Blog and I am one of the Team Admins for the DUST team (made up of the cleverest bunch of creators in Australian ETSY land)."
Sugagirl Cakes
Meet Shevi – the creator behind Sugagirl Cakes. Shevi says this about her craft :
Sherree’s Stitches from the Heart
Margot’s Creations
Meet Samara - the creator behind Maddabling. Samara says this about her craft.
"I make pretty things and never leave home without a camera. This year I have added to my Bath Milk and Herbal Bath Tea Bags and tried my hand at making some Goats Milk Soap with great success! My Signature Line is Kilt Pin Brooches which I have been making ever since my very first Summer Street Fair. I am also committed to promoting Australian Handmade on the Maddabling Blog and I am one of the Team Admins for the DUST team (made up of the cleverest bunch of creators in Australian ETSY land)."
Meet Shevi – the creator behind Sugagirl Cakes. Shevi says this about her craft :
"I specialise in novelty cakes and cakes for all occasions. I really enjoy getting into the kitchen to create unique goodies especially Christmas Goodies like Cherry Bourbon Balls and brandy Christmas Cakes just to name a few."
Meet Sherree – the creator behind Sherree’s Stitches from the Heart. Sherree says this about her craft:
“I have fun sewing and quality matters to me. I make things that others don’t including custom orders. It’s the creative urge that keeps me sewing and I find it very relaxing.”
Meet Margot – the creator behind Margot’s Creations. Margot
says this about her craft
“I started to knit when
I was young, before I could read and write. When I arrived in Australia I became
passionate about working with wool and creating colours which makes me happy. I
also enjoy spinning. At the Denmark Markets I am known as the Sock Lady. I
specialise in knitting and dying natural fibres, including Alpaca Wool, Cotton
and Silk.
Sew What
Meet Carol – the creator behind Sew What. Carol says this about her craft :
"My passion is Colour and I am addicted to fabric. I am a Fabric-holic. I started to sew when I was ill and this helped to bring out my creative side. I specialise in hand sewn bags and toys. My next project is to start painting and drawing on fabric to create my own fabric designs and to start to create my own fabric patterns."
I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about the Summer Street Fair Makers, and if you haven't had the chance to visit us yet, we are open for a little longer. Pop in and say hello - and remember: "Keep Calm and Shop Handmade This Christmas"
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