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The Fairytale Fair - The Open Market Brighton 23rd November 2014

Last Sunday it was cold, miserable and very, very wet! But even that didn't stop the shoppers heading out to the totally magical Fairytale Fair. I had a brilliant day (even if I couldn't feel my toes) and the event was buzzy and fun. 

The organiser Claire Montgomery of Cat-a-Cake Creations (http://www.catacakecreations.co.uk) did a fantastic job. The Brighton Lindy Hoppers got everyone up dancing and The Patcham Band got us all in the festive mood. 

I myself was trying out a new display (see above) and I had a great reaction from customers. I sold one of my favourite necklaces (amongst others) and lots of my brand new keychains. So I am going to be really busy making more for the other Christmas events I am taking part in over the next few weeks! 

If you can't make it to any of my Christmas dates, please have a browse of my etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/claudiamadethis

Thanks for reading! 

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Etc Interview

Earlier this year I had an interview with Etc magazine about Claudia Made This & We Made This markets. It was a nerve racking experience, but I did enjoy it. Although I have decided to take a break from running markets to concentrate on the other work, i'd still say I was in 'Crafty Business!' 

To read the interview please follow the link below.

http://etcmag.net/crafty-business/

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Claudia Made This

New Beginnings 

So I thought it was about time I started blogging about Claudia Made This. I am not promising that it's going to regularly updated, because I am honestly not sure who would be interested in reading about my jewellery, but here goes! 

I have been crafting for several years now, I started working with polymer clay during my degree and launched Claudia Made This fully after I graduated in the Summer or 2014. It was a tough year, starting not only Claudia Made This, but also running my own market 'We Made This' in Brighton as well as freelancing as a Visual Merchandiser. 

My life is still really hectic, but I hope I have got the balance right now! 

Claudia Made This jewellery is largely made from polymer clay, or as you might know it better, Fimo. I love working with the clay, as the possibilities are endless! I have just started work on some beautiful silver and gold leaf pieces, which I hope to make available soon in my Etsy shop.

I sell my work at a number of Craft fairs, as well as in my Etsy and brand new Folksy shop. I will make sure I write a post about my upcoming Christmas markets and events too!

My jewellery is also stocked in Present in the Laine, and The Cactus Gallery in Brighton and I am always on the look out for new stockists!

Thank you for reading!

Claudia

Claudia Made This

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ClaudiaMadeThis