Cavan TV interview

Want to see Tom's recent interview with Brian Daly for The Business & Enterprise Show on Cavan TV? You can see it here http://vimeo.com/73814352

Note: This interview went out live and not realising at the time and only noticing now we have watched it back it has come to our attention that Brian mistakenly gave the impression that we organised the craft fair events at the O'Reilly Festival and the Backyard and unfortunately we didn't catch it to correct him. We cannot take credit for these events as they are not ours, we did however this year hold fairs in the Farnham Hotel Cavan, Slieve Russell Hotel Ballyconnell, Milltown, Derrylin and Enniskillen. Apologies for any confusion this may have caused.

Customer Order

Another order complete, had to take the picture on my phone as I haven't replaced the camera I dropped yet. You may have seen the facebook post...lol!

Signs are up

End of summer?

Well how the devil is everyone out there in blog reader land? Is the weather still good in your area? Or is there a distinct chill in the air? If the sun is still shining where you are make the most of it but maybe stock up on supplies for the coming season. What a great summer it has been even if it is coming to an end but hey more excuses to stay inside and craft.

I've spent the last few days adding lovely new things to the website so make sure you pop over and have a look, although not finished uploading yet so keep checking back. We've got new ribbon, glitter, adhesives, storage sheets and more!

Our next fair is on the 1st September in the Farnham Arms Hotel, Cavan Town and is a regular event that is especially favoured by some of our regular exhibitors and we always have a great day!

Have you started making your Christmas projects yet? I know the dreaded 'C' word but if you are making to sell then you probably have either started making or started shopping for supplies. Do check out what we have to offer at www.downland-crafts.com and if you are looking for something that you can't find it is always worth asking, we want to stock what you want to buy so talk to us.

The new forum has a few members now but we need more to make it a place worth visiting, you can access this from the menu bar on our website. It is free to register and unlike facebook etc. you don't need to display your real name, so can chat virtually anonymously if you wish. It is also dedicated to the Irish Craft Market which seemed to be hard to find online. We have set up sections for tips and techniques, events including a place to review fairs you have visited either as a customer or exhibitor, business information including registering for tax and public liability insurance and more. Why not take a look now, register and say hi.

Right then better sign off for now as the tea won't cook itself, oh what a glamorous life I lead. Until next time.....happy crafting x

Happy Birthday to us!

Wow! What a busy day it's been today. Yes Downland Crafts is 3 years old today, where did that time go? Oh crafting...that would be the answer and chatting to our lovely customers and followers on the blog, facebook and twitter pages, not to mention emails. We want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has sent well wishes and congratulations, they are truly appreciated.

If you haven't done so already then pop over to our website, we are celebrating with birthday specials all this week and new items will be added as and when the mood takes us so check back regularly!

Oh yes, I mustn't forget to tell you the news. Due to requests we have set up a new forum which is only 2 days old, to access it please go to our homepage www.downland-crafts.com and click on 'Craft Forum' from the menu bar across the top of the page. If you want to join in the chat all you need do is click 'register' in the top right hand corner. Please take time to read the rules, then enjoy. There are sections for events, supplies, tips & techniques, to say hello and general chat, there's even a place for your suggestions. The Irish Craft Forum is still a baby but we hope it will grow into a great source of help, advice and information for many crafters and especially focused on the Irish craft market.

A quick reminder that our next event is in The Enniskillen Hotel in less than 3 weeks time, there are still a few spaces left and if you are interested in exhibiting visit our website for more information http://www.downland-crafts.com/august-fair-eh.html

Until next time...happy crafting!

News Update

Well I thought it was about time I made a new post as there is a few things to tell you all about. Firstly our next Craft & Gift Fair is only just over a week away. It promises to be a great day out for all the family with over 40 stands offering a wide variety of beautiful things to see and buy including greeting cards, beaded, gemstone and resin jewellery, knitted and crocheted items, room accessories, artwork, sewn items, mosaics, children's clothes and hair bands, wood crafts, glassware, skincare, candles, incense and holistic products, plus food items such as chutney, pesto, tea, honey, jam, cakes & pies, we even have a face painter so truly something for everyone, admittance is FREE so why not pop along and see what we have to offer!

If you are interested in joining our exhibitor team just give us a ring on 087 189 6229 or visit our website for information. There are still a few spaces left for certain categories for this fair, unfortunately our September and December fairs have now sold out. You can be added to our waiting list for any sold out fairs and also join our mailing list by clicking the relevant links on our website and submitting your details. There are even maps to the venues.

Our monthly newsletter has also just gone out so if you are a member check your inbox for all the latest news. Not a member yet? No problem just click the link on located on the right hand column on any page of our website and sign up for free! You will be send an activation email which will entitle you to access our members only special offers page, and start you subscription to our monthly newsletter which goes out on the last Friday of every month. You can of course unsubscribe at any time.

Keep any eye on our blog as we will be adding projects in the very near future featuring some of our available Christmas craft stock. And did you notice that we have now added a new feature to the right hand column so if you have a google account you can now join using google friend connect by just clicking the button.

There is lots of lovely new stock to be uploaded the website so better go and get on with it so you can see what new goodies we have for you, until next time...Happy Crafting!

Busy, Busy, Busy!

Hello again, I know it's been a while since I made a post, there just never seems to be enough hours in the day! We've been busy with quite a few fairs happening lately, as well as our own we have been doing fairs in conjunction with fleadhs and festivals. Our next one is no exception as is being held in conjuction with the 3-day event that is the Milltown Mid-Summer Trad Festival. You may well have already seen the signs we have posted along the roads or the posters in local shop windows. With over 30 stands this fair will showcase a wide variety of handcrafted goods, artwork and giftware being offered by both local and nationwide exhibitors. Stands will include crafting materials, greeting cards, jewellery,  knitted & crocheted items, candles, wood crafts, artwork, sewn items, incense, glassware, Avon, Aloe Vera products and food items such as marmalades, jams, sauces & chutneys. There will also be a facepainter so pretty much something for everyone and the addmittance is FREE! There are also many activities going on in the town for the whole family so it's well worth a visit.