Craft Revolution

2011-01-21T20:42:00.000-08:00

Well welcome to 2011 everyone!

And I say hello to you all as a married woman!

Applications for stallholders are now open on our new website

for 2011 but if you are having problems you can use this link: https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?hl=en&hl=en&formkey=dENEZjNSYkpZNzFTMjI5VzJqaFJVWmc6MQ#gid=0

Merry Christmas

2010-12-21T18:27:00.000-08:00

Just want to say

"Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!"

We wish you all he best for 2011!

Remember to keep checking in at our new website:

http://www.wix.com/craftrevolution/craft-revolution-nz

Abi :)

Craft Revolution re-launch!!!

2010-12-10T20:54:00.001-08:00

Well the long awaited moment where the re-launch of

Craft Revolution and it's new website has arrived!

I look forward to your feedback!

Remember if you sign up to be a 'Friend of Craft Revolution'

on the competitions page by the 26th Dec you go into the draw

for a hamper full of yummy treats!

So click the link below to reach the new website!

NEW WEBSITE - CRAFT REVOLUTION

Enjoy, Abi :)

Market Saturday!

2010-12-08T12:38:00.001-08:00

Craft Revolution is back on this Saturday!

10am - 2pm @ All Saints Community Hall

in Howick!

You don't want to miss out on all the great

stallholders and potential Christmas

pressies for your family and friends!

We can't wait to see you there!

PS. Visit us back here to keep an eye out for the 2011

website re-launch this weekend!!!

2010-12-08T12:19:00.000-08:00

18th December

2010-11-16T13:57:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone

Well due to unforeseen circumstances with our venue hire on December the 18th

we have to unfortunately cancel this market. We are really sorry for the inconvenience

We do have a great alternative though! We have the December 11th Craft Revolution

2011 details are slowly being revealed on the 'TwentyEleven' Page so keep checking in

for more details

Abi :)

2 days until Craft Revolution!

2010-11-10T15:49:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone

Well just a few short days until Craft Revolution

and I am so so excited.

Check out our amazing crafters!

We have over 25 at our Christmas extravaganza!

Look forward to seeing you all there!

Abi :)

Te Tuhi Next Sat

2010-11-03T16:39:00.000-07:00

Changes

2010-10-26T17:16:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone

Craft Revolution is just a few short days away!

You may have noticed a few changes to the blog. If you can't find

application/booking forms you will find they now have their own pages.

The links are at the the top of the page under the logo.

This is to create a cleaner look.

Also check out of Crafters page which showcases all our

amazing stallholders!

Have a great day

Abi :)

A week to go!

2010-10-22T10:07:00.001-07:00

Well I am so so excited with just a week to go until Craft Revolution. We have a massive new sign going outside the church tomorrow which will be very exciting :) more publicity. Keep advertising it with people you know because this is going to be our biggest market yet with almost 30 stallholders wohooo. So looking forward to seeing you all there. Have a great long weekend
Abi :)

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Sneak Peek - Roscia

2010-10-19T14:35:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone

Here is a sneak peek at Roscia one of our new

stallholders. She does the cutest felt bears.

Her favourite is below:

To see more of Roscia's gorgeous

teddy bears head to:

www.roscia-nz.felt.co.nz

Have a great day

Abi :)

Exciting

2010-10-15T14:47:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone
Well after a good break I am back into evetything after some computer issues.
I am so so excited about the upcoming market with over 25 stallholders you are on for such a treat!
I will be showcasing all our stallholders over the next 2 weeks so come have a peep!
Hope you all enjoy your Saturday
Abi :)

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Craft Revolution - NZ Herald Editors pick!

2010-09-26T03:47:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone

Yes! You read correctly! Craft Revolution

was featured in this weeks NZ Herald Weekend Magazine

on Page 2! We were the one of two editors picks

for events on this weekend!

Such a great achievement and we are so stoked!

This is a nationwide publication so it's great advertising!

Check it out if you got the Saturday Herald!

Enjoy, Abi :)

Craft Revolution at Uxbridge!

2010-09-26T03:41:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone

Well Craft Revolution was such a success yesterday! We had some great feedback!

A BIG thank you to Uxbridge!

Our next Craft Revolution Market is:

30 OCT - 10AM - 2PM

Look forward to seeing you all then

Abi :)

Just a matter of HRS til Craft revolution tomorrow...

2010-09-24T06:25:00.000-07:00

Or today! Why am I up this late!

We would love to see you there

at UXBRIDGE ARTS CENTRE

35 Uxbridge Road, Howick

10AM- 2PM

It will be a beauty rain or shine!

Come and visit us we would love to see you there!

Loads of contemporary spring handmade products for you to see & purchase! :)

Abi :)

Sneak Peek for the Weekend!

2010-09-21T16:17:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone

Hope you are all surviving the wild weather of Auckland.

Here is a sneak peek of some of the products

at Craft Revolution this Saturday at our first

market at UXBRIDGE :)

Enjoy

Abi :)

ADDITIONAL location!

2010-09-14T23:00:00.000-07:00

We are very excited to announce that in addition

to our two existing venues in the east Auckland
area we have a new venue!

We will be having a market at Te Tuhi Arts Centre in Pakuranga

on Sat Nov 13th .

Bookings are now open.

We would love to see you there!

Sneak Peek for September

2010-09-14T22:27:00.000-07:00

Hello Everybody

Well we had a very successful market in August and are now

just 2 weeks out from September's market at UXBRIDGE

Here is a sneak peek for you all:

1. SEED

2. Mamma Mia

3. Baka

4. Define Design

Enjoy, Abi :)

September Market

2010-09-14T22:19:00.000-07:00

Craft Revolution TOMORROW...

2010-08-27T05:13:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody

Just one more late night post before

Craft Revolution in the morning!

We would love to see you there its going to be

a great market! Come grab a coffee and a yummy

treat. Get out of Aucklands crazy weather and enjoy

the range of contemporary crafts

(Check in previous posts for images)

If you are having trouble locating us

check the image below...very self explanatory.

Search on GOOGLE 'Craft Revolution Howick'

and it comes up on google maps!

Gives you best bus stops, driving, instructions, street view...

Everything you need to find us!

Can't Wait to see you there.

Come and say hi!

Abi :)

Holly Christina

2010-08-25T15:45:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone

Just 2 more sleeps until the weekend and CRAFT REVOLUTION!

This will probably be my last update but I wanted to introduce to

you all...Holly Christina!

Holly Christina is a singer/songwriter. She writes original material with

a unique melodic blend of rhythmic vocal and guitar delivery

with refreshingly insightful lyrics.

She will be playing this Saturday! She has played many shows

and met with stars such as John Mayer...

She will also be selling her albums.

She brings such a beautiful sound and we are so

excited to have her on board for Saturday

Abi :)

4 Days to go until Craft Revolution August

2010-08-23T04:35:00.000-07:00

Well hello!

I am getting very excited for Craft Revolution

this Saturday! It's going to be our best yet

thanks to our amazing stallholders!

Here are some stall holders at this Craft Revolution!

We have over 25 Stallholders but here is a sneak peak at a few!

1. S.E.E.D

2. Tina G

3. Avoir

4. Nobue Kinoshita

5. Mamma Mia

6. Baka

7. Define Design

8. Uxbridge - retailing BamBam

9. Sarah C Artworks

10. FINCH

11. Karin Jewellery

10. Haute*Nature

11. Delicious Bags

12. 3 French Hens

13. Sylph Glass

14. Adele's Mosaics

15. Island Claire

16. Sew Funky

Check back tomorrow for another announcement!

Hope this cured your Monday-itis!

Abi :)

Define Design brings more decals in August

2010-08-17T17:13:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone

Well once again Auckland promises crazy weather

Wind, Rain and Sun and it is only midday!

Well here is something to brighten up your home on

the craziest of days in the city of Auckland

Define Design is back and their wall decals look

amazing!

Define design also does car decals but they are intercahngeable and

you can use them on your car or in the home.

(As shown on bottom-left)

They bring something fresh and stylish to a room!

My in-laws to be picked one up at our last market

and we got so many comments about it at our engagement party!

If you want to check out more of Define Designs products head to

http://www.definedesign.etsy.com/

Abi :)

Mamma Mia brings childrens style in August!

2010-08-16T15:39:00.000-07:00

Hello Everybody

Well the sun has finally decided to shine today

and hopefully it will when we have the market!

I am excited to share with you all that Mamma Mia

will be joining us as a new stall holder in

August.

She brings flair and style in her range of childrens wear!

Cute dresses, hats, jackets and more

for your princess!

Isn't her daughter such an adorable model!

Well hope you all have a great day

Abi :)

Avoir brings is bringing style in August!

2010-08-15T19:32:00.000-07:00

Well I hope you are all having

an awesome Monday!

To bring some joy to start of the week

we are happy to give you a sneak peek

at a new stallholder AVOIR!

Avoir brings edge and style with their

hand painted garments and accessories!

Their graments and accessories are like

works of art you can wear for all to see!

To check out more of Avoir's pieces

head to:

www.wix.com/avoiryoung/avoir

Less than 2 weeks to go!

Abi :)

Baka is joining us at Craft Revolution in August!

2010-08-13T11:56:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone

Well I am VERY EXCITED to have Baka on board

for our August Market!

Baka is a new stallholder who makes the most gorgeous

handmade notebooks!

I have one myself which is gorgeous with all my wedding plans

in it!

Here is a sneak peek at her products!

Super Cute!

You can check out more of Baka's range at:

http://www.baka.felt.co.nz/

Can't wait to see Baka on the 28th August!

Hope you survive the wet & windy weather today Aucklanders!

Abi :)

Nobue Kinoshita is back in August

2010-08-11T22:25:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!

Well Nobue Kinoshita is back in August!

I just loved her products and they are gorgeous!

Here is a sneak peek at what she sells and will

have at Craft Revolution on the 28th August.

You can check out more of her products at http://www.flickr.com/photos/nobuekinoshita/sets/72157617806582071/

Her jewellery will be a true gem in your jewellery collection!

Can't wait to have Nobue there!

Have a great evening everyone

Abi :)

Exciting news..

2010-07-26T16:30:00.000-07:00

Well as you may have heard we now have a second venue!!

Craft Revolution will now be also be at Uxbride Art Centre.

Uxbridge is in the heart of Howick and is a popular arts attraction

in the East Auckland Area.

We are so excited to be working with them

and having a second venue for some new market dates!

Abi :)

Update...

2010-06-30T14:40:00.000-07:00

Well we are not even a month out yet from our next market and
we have some great new stallholders joining us as well as our stallholders
who attended in June!

Some of the new products we have coming in are journals, moisturisers,
hair accessories, mosaics, imaging, homewares and clothing!

So all the more to get excited about!

On a totally unrelated market news...I have got engaged!
So I will be looking for heaps of new additions for my new home in January!

Hope you are having a great week!
Abi :)

Craft Revolution

2010-06-08T04:21:00.000-07:00

WOW it was so fantastic over the weekend!
It was a great weekend for all with such a wide variety of amazing
stallholders!

Thanks to Classic Hits for randomly advertising it on Saturday Morning!
Nothing like free advertising without you knowing about it!

Hope all of you that came had a great time and will look forward to seeing you
next time!

We have had a lot of interest after the success of the last market so apply
now if you are thinking about it so you don't miss out!

Abi :)

2 days to go...

2010-06-02T16:03:00.000-07:00

Well its been an eventful few days for me but I won't let anything

stop me from being there on Saturday!

I am so so excited about the range of crafty creations we will have this Saturday!

I encourage you to come out and check out the work below:

Howick Village is buzzing on a Saturday with lots going on

and some great little cafes so its worth the visit!

Plus dont forget to treat yourself to our caterer 3 French Hens'

muffins, savouries and other yummy things!

We also have an activity for your littlies

so you can shop in peace!

So make sure you pop along this Queens Birthday Weekend!

You will not be disappointed!

Abi :)

Delicious Bags is attending Craft Revolution...

2010-06-01T16:51:00.000-07:00

Delicious Bags are attending Craft Revolution.

Deb makes a range of handbags, small make-up purses for

in handbags, tote-bags, coin-purses, key-rings, pin-cushions,

pencil-cases, book-bags & swim-bags.

All handmade gorgeous products for

everyone!

We are looking forwrad to having Delicious Bags

at Craft Revolution this weekend

Abi :)

s.e.e.d is attending Craft Revolution...

2010-06-01T16:37:00.000-07:00

For those of you know I am not just the event manager

for Craft Revolution but I am a part of s.e.e.d and

we will also be attending Craft Revolution

We mother and daughter team and our wish is to sow a little light,

inspiration and positivity into your life with our creations.

Where possible we aim to reuse, upcycle

and recreate.......giving new life to old.

Our unique, handmade jewellery makes delightful and affordable

gifts to share with others or to treat yourself!

We can custom make items to your specification,

please feel free to contact them with any questions.

To see more of our work head to

http://www.seed.felt.co.nz/

Abi :)

Sew Funky is coming to Craft Revolution...

2010-05-31T14:54:00.000-07:00

Sew Funky is coming to Craft Revolution with her upcycled,

vintange, unique crafty creations!

Dione makes gorgeous brooches, loyalty card wallets,

tea wallets, cards, rings, softies...

There is something for everyone and I have a few

things I am eyeing up already :)

To check out more of Sew Funky's

range head to:

http://www.sew-funky.com/

Abi :)

Fish Dreaming is coming to Craft Revolution...

2010-05-31T14:45:00.000-07:00

Fish Dreaming is coming to Craft Revolution!

Alison shows her passion for creativity

and life with her colourful work,

inspired from many sources.

Her pieces are highly detailed and

expose a fertile imagination!

They are whimsical and quirky, theatrical

and mysterious often displaying an unlikely

mix of characters and elements.

Dream-like and ethereal they hint at a

world deep within our minds.

I must get my hand on some of these crosses!

Along with her crosses she does orginal artwork

and handmade jewellery which you can

check out on her website:

http://allys-limited-edition-art.com/

Abi :)

3 French Hens is coming to Craft Revolution...

2010-05-31T14:34:00.000-07:00

3 French Hens Catering is coming

to Craft Revolution and their food is delicious!

They are a local business who have also won Metro awards and

cafe awards so their catering is of a high standard.

They will be selling a range of muffins, savouries

Coffee and more!

So bring your spare change and treat yourself

to something to nibble and drink.

To see more of what 3 French Hens does head to:

http://www.3frenchhens.co.nz/

Abi :)

Nobue Kinoshita is coming to Craft Revolution

2010-05-30T14:39:00.000-07:00

Nobue Kinoshita is coming to Craft revolution with a range

of modern and classic sterlingsilver jewellery you will love!

All handmade and jewellery to be treasured!

I love some of her classic pieces most and you

don't want to miss out on getting

your hands on one of her great

items!

To view more of what Nobue Kinoshita is bringing

head to:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30254067@N07/sets/72157617806582071/

Abi :)

Define Design is coming to Craft Revolution...

2010-05-26T14:08:00.000-07:00

Define Design is coming and I can not wait

to view their things!

They sell original car stickers and wall decals.

She also makes something a little bit different to put on your car windows!

These are designed and made by Janet.

She also designs beach bags and day bags.

And will also have some spiffy 'ruffle' bags for sale on the 5th June!

What really won me was the goregous wall decals.

If you want to check out more head to

http://www.definedesign.etsy.com/

Abi :)

Haute*Nature is coming to Craft Revolution

2010-05-20T15:40:00.000-07:00

Haute*Nature brings a range of floral jewellery!

They come in a range of styles and colours.

There is room for one of these in

your jewellery collection!

We are so pleased to have Haute*Nature

attending!

Make sure you head along to the market on the

5th June to check out more of their range!

Abi :)

Uxbridge is coming to Craft Revolution!

2010-05-19T14:49:00.000-07:00

Uxbridge Art Centre is bringing a selection of beautiful

handmade goodies from their fabulous art store!

They will be bringing a range of ceramics, jewellery,

glass and textiles.

We would like to thank them for all their support

in this new venture.

We love how different aspects of the art community

can work along side each other and it's great to

have them on board!

If you would like to see more about what's going

on at Uxbridge head to:

http://www.uxbridge.org.nz/

Abi :)

Chickabella is coming to Craft Revolution!

2010-05-18T15:46:00.000-07:00

Chickabella is a range of designer t-shirts and hoodies!

The limited edition designs offer you a chic t-shirt that gives you a point of difference in a massed produced market. A luxurious addition to your wardrobe or a beautiful gift for a friend!

I just LOVE Chickabella's range!

A personal favourite is her ballet range!

Absolutely gorgeous clothing!

If you want a sneak peek at more Chickabella will

be having for sale at Craft Revolution head to:

http://www.chickabella.co.nz/

Im so excited to have you on board!!

Abi :)

Just a reminder...

2010-05-17T18:38:00.000-07:00

Its not too late to apply!
Applicatons are still open for stall holders for the 5th June!

Abi :)

3 weeks to go.....

2010-05-17T15:36:00.000-07:00

Well I am getting so excited with just 3 weeks to go!
We have had fantastic response and have some amazing
stalls for you to come and check out!

Keep an eye out over the next few days as we announce
who is coming to the very FIRST Craft Revolution

Abi :)

New dates and location announced!

2010-05-05T14:00:00.000-07:00

Due to some unforseen circumstances we have had to pull a few dates from our original schedule. Now the market will run bi-monthly which will make it all the more special!!!

All Saints Community Centre is a fantastic venue which is on Cook St, Howick. It has ample free parking all around it and is in a highly visible loctation! The Hall is spacious and light filled. It also gives us plenty of room to grow so if you are still thinking about being a stall holder - apply now!

We also have excellent kitchen facilities and are inviting applications now from caterers who may be keen to provide yummy treats for all!

Abi :)

Tweet! Event!

2010-04-28T16:40:00.000-07:00

So more exciting news we are now on twitter!

http://twitter.com/CraftRevolution

Check it out - add us!

Also we are now promoting on Event Finder!

http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2010/jun/howick/craft-revolution

The word is getting out but we need your help to get the word out further!!

Abi :)

Things are under way!

2010-04-27T20:38:00.000-07:00

Well arrangements are all coming together!
We have booked our venue and have dates planned right up until Christmas!
The first Craft Revolution will be on Queen's Birthday Weekend...

SAT 5th JUNE!

So make a note in your diaries because you don't want to miss out!

Applications are now open...link is on the sidebar!
We would love to have you a part of Auckland's newest contemporary craft market!

Abi :)

Craft Revolution is coming to East Auckland

2010-04-25T22:59:00.000-07:00

We are launching East Auckland's very first contemporary craft market!

It will be joining the scene on Queen's Birthday weekend in Howick.

This will be a selected market so it will be of the highest quality and you

are guaranteed to find something truly unique and handmade!

More information coming shortly so get excited and note it in your diaries!

Applications will also be open shortly

Spread the word!

Abi :)