Fun in the Sun and Drinking Pimms!

Yesterday was a fabulous day. We, We Made It! Were at Wickhambreaux School Summer Fair. Great stalls, choir, brass band, family choir, glee club, good food, good company and fantastic sunshine! The We Made It! Message was very well received and we met more talented Artisans who are coming to visit our store. An afternoon well spent! Looking forward to seeing everybody at the open days today and tomorrow. Whatever you are doing, enjoy this beautiful weekend. Emma

Opening Hours!

Opening Hours
The We Made It! Pop-Up store will trade for six days per week. Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm. Except for Sunday 21st July 2013 when we will be closed (post launch party???).
We open our doors at 10am Tuesday 16th July 2013.

Opening Hours

Monday               Closed. For drinking Pimms and eating chocolate!
Tuesday               Open                           10am - 4pm
Wednesday          Open                           10am - 4pm
Thursday              Open                           10am - 4pm
Friday                   Open                           10am - 4pm
Saturday               Open                           10am - 4pm
Sunday                 Open                           10am - 4pm

All the best.
Emma & Lucy.

We Made It!

Supporting the Bohemian Community

enquiries@wemadeitstore.co.uk

Featured Artist Interviews.

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Featured Artist Interviews

As We Made It! is all about the supporting and promoting of local Fine Artists & Artisans we aim to (along with free advertising and invitations to trade events) publish interviews both here on our blog and on our website www.wemadeitstore.co.uk too. These will be interviews conducted between We Made It! and the Artist/Artisan, a feature on their work, their medium, style, why they do what they do etc. Whilst giving further exposure to the individual Artist/Artisan and their business, we also feel it is important for the followers of We Made It! to feel in touch with the Artists and their processes. It is nice to have a personal insight sometimes and feel connected.

This is a very short and simple example of what the Artist/Artisan and our followers can expect from the We Made It! Featured Artist Interviews.

We Made It!

Supporting the Bohemian Community

Featured Artist Interview

We Made It! talking to Emma Davis of Pumpkin Seed Creations in Kent. Emma is a Fine Artist, Toy Designer & Jewellery Maker who lives with her Daughter, a fat cat and a goldfish!

What do you create?

I create eco-friendly, biodegradable and educational rag dolls & toys directly from my own original artwork. I also make cotton & calico toys, ribbon dolls and bespoke creations directly from children's artwork.

What drew you to this particular art/craft?

It has been an organic process, which started when I was around six years old, watching and helping my Mother cut out templates for patchwork quilts in our home in Massachusetts. The eco side is a passion of mine and the educational aspect comes from teaching and caring for children.

Where do you sell your products?

Soon they will be available through the We Made It! store in Canterbury. I trade through the Artisan & Whitefriars markets, also in Canterbury and I have an Etsy page for Internet sales;

www.etsy.com/shop/pumpkinseedcreations

What are your two favourite products in your range?

That's a difficult one! I love the Isa-Rae Doll as it is based on my daughter and the Lucy-Lou Doll as this is based on my dearest friend. I really enjoyed drawing Sheldon the Number Gecko and Franny Fox too!

What inspires you?

My daughter, family friends, art, literature, music, nature, humour and random acts of kindness.

What is the biggest lesson you have learned running a handmade business?

That it is full time! I mean around the clock. If you love your hobby, and are good at what you do, you can turn it into a business with hard work. If you start to loose your passion it probably isn't for you? I'm lucky, I love what I do!

Please share any links you would like highlighted at the end of the article.

My email:                    emmapumpkinseed@aol.com

Facebook Page:          facebook.com/pumpkinseedcreations

Twitter:                       @emmapumpkinseed

Blog:                           www.pumpkinseedstore.blogspot.ae

Pumpkin Seed - Signature Doll

Isa-Rae Doll

Lucy-Lou Doll

Sheldon the Number Gecko

Franny Fox

Open Days for Artisans!

Open Days
Hello to all Artists & Artisans in the Canterbury area and Kent. The We Made It! store is holding two open days, Sunday 7th July and Monday 8th July, 10am - 4pm in the Canterbury store. Address 27-28, Burgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2HA.
Come along and choose your space, fill in your paperwork and pay your fees to join the We Made It! experience.
For those of you who don't have access to a printer we will have paperwork on site and can work out what you need on the day.
You pick your space/furniture, so this really is a first come, first served situation.

All terms & conditions are available on our website www.wemadeitstore.co.uk under Information for Artisans, user name and password are both Artist.
Should you have any questions, or cannot make these dates, but would like to be a part of this, do not hesitate to contact us at; enquiries@wemadeitstore.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you there, or hearing from you soon.

Emma & Lucy

We Made It!

WE MADE IT! Store Launch.

Calling all local Fine Artists, Artisans & Crafter's in Kent 

We Made It! Supporting the Bohemian Community, has been created to offer support to local Artisans & Crafter's of Home-made and Handmade British products. 

Providing an holistic approach to the supporting and nurturing of both the Artisan and their independent business. Enabling the growth of their trade opportunities by giving them options, free advertising, feature Artist interviews, trade events etc.

Store Opening

The first We Made It! Store is opening in Canterbury on 16th July 2013 and will run as a Pop-Up for eight weeks, closing its doors to the public on Sunday 8th September 2013.

Artists & Artisans can rent space within the store at very competitive rates and as a member of the We Made It! store will receive the following included in their pitch fee;

• A high profile location in Historic Canterbury.
• Professional sales staff.
• Till point packaging included (see Terms & Conditions).
• No daily set-up or removal of stock hassles.
• No necessity to be there as We Made It! will trade for you and deposit your takings directly into your bank account. Giving you the option to trade elsewhere, or build up your stock from your studio.
• Free Advertising.
• Feature Artist Interviews published on both We Made It! Blog and the We Made It! Website.
• Future on-line We Made It! Store as another trade outlet.
• Future Free business advice from local experts.
• Future Trade Events arranged by We Made It! representing those in the store.

Contact Us

We Made It! aims to support you and your business to the best of our ability, building and seeking out new opportunities for you all the time. If you are interested in joining us in the We Made IT! store please lodge your interest asap as space is going fast!

enquiries@wemadeitstore.co.uk

We will send you all the paperwork required. You can also view the paperwork at; www.wemadeitstore.co.uk

You will find everything you need under 'Information for Artisans' and will need to use the word 'Artist' as both username and password. You can also visit our Facebook page and LIKE us and spread the word if you know of other Artisans who may be looking for an opportunity in Kent.

www.facebook.com/wemadeit

We look forward to hearing from you.

Emma & Lucy

We Made It!

The We Made It! Moving in day snaps!