Tell us a bit about you and what you make, what can we expect to see from you at Craft2.0?
I do a lot of work with using ponoko designing and making laser cut jewellery. So except to see a new range of tree pendants, and also a lovely set of teapots and cups that might appeal to anyone who love a nice pot of tea.
I’m also launching 2 new magent sets, one based on the original Alice in wonderland drawings and the other, well wait and see….. but it’s badge form as well
How did you get started selling your creations?
honestly i had been going through a very bad time health wise with the double whammy of CFS and double depression. One thing that helped me get though everything was crafting. Making things by hand pretty much helped me get though each day at a time. From that i tried selling at a little fair and i discovered that selling was fun, so it’s just grown from there.
What i mostly sell are my laser cut creations, all made using the services of the extremely wonderful ponoko. I’ve developed a whole new set of skills and made some beautiful things.
What’s the one thing you’ve made that you’ve most loved?
I have the very best memories of the time i got to make paper with malo and finn, the 2 greatest craft helpers in the world.
Have you set any goals this year for your crafty life?
To accept that if i want to be a success i need to do more than just make things and hope people will buy them. Step 1 was learning how to take better photos of my jewellery, step 2 is learning how to market myself.
Turn the clock back to when you first started selling, what advice would you give yourself, or what advice would you give someone now?
Make things becuase you love them, make things you want or you would want to give to friends. Because at 2am when having to stick magnets on the bottom of 500 badges it’s really important to like what you doing.
If I can’t make it to Craft2.0, or want to go shopping before then how could I do that?
head over to my website www.supervery.com, from there you can find my online shops
Tell us a bit about you and what you make, what can we expect to see from you at Craft2.0?
Roger prints cool adults (and soon to be kids) T shirts.
Catherine makes funky felt creatures; brooches, mobiles, toys for babies…cute (mostly) and colourful.
How did you get started selling your creations?
We’d been making things for a while on a very small scale, and encouraged by friends and having been to a couple of craft 2.0 fairs we decided to take the plunge. Its been all good since!
What’s the one thing you’ve made that you’ve most loved?
Probably my first mobile- I made it for our baby son Felix; the look of delight on his face when he saw it convinced me to make more.
Have you set any goals this year for your crafty life?
To try and make a little more time for my crafting; what with working part time and looking after Felix life is pretty busy. Mantra for 2010: Less faffing about, more crafting!
Turn the clock back to when you first started selling, what advice would you give yourself, or what advice would you give someone now?
Be a little more organised and be confident in what we do and enjoy it!
If I can’t make it to Craft2.0, or want to go shopping before then how could I do that?
Special Treats for Friends and Shoppers
It’s only 2 sleeps till Craft2.0 and I wanted to let you in on all the amazing treats & specials you’ll find when visiting us at TheNewDowse this Saturday.
Free Making Station
Hosted by the lovely folks at Craft House
It’s not a Craft2.0 without cupcakes and kids can craft their heart out making cute cuttlebug cupcake cards
Craft House will also be selling other craft kits so there’s making fun all day long .
Snap that Moment
This Saturday also see the appearance of The Amazing Travelling Photobooth
Grabbing some snapshots is a perfect addition to a Day out At the Fair
Spot Prizes for Shoppers
everyone who spends money at Craft2.0 this saturday is in with the chance to win some exclusive craft.
spot prizes will be handed out at random during the day to shoppers, it might be something big, it might be something small. I guarantee it will be handmade with love and from one of the following extra special crafters
When you arrive at the fair or if you sign up to become a Friend of Craft2.0 on Saturday you’ll receive
- A Pendant from SuperVery
- An exclusive March 2010 fair badge
- Sugary treats to sustain a Craft2.0 shopping marathon
all this lives in a shopping bag made from recycled materials that is itself 100% recyclable
everyone who is a friend before the fair is 100% guaranteed the lovely shopping bag of treats
for those who sign up to become a friend on the day these gift bags last until they run out (don’t worry we have quite a few)
Friends of Craft2.0 enjoy exclusive early shopping from 10.15am till 10.45am
forget the crowds and score a crucial advantage when much of the craft on offer is one-off or limited editions
Finally Friends of Craft2.0 also have access to some exclusive specials from the following Crafters when they go shopping on Saturday
Miss Millie
Friends of Craft 2.0 Sock Monkey Special $47 ($15 off) + get a free Perky Nana! Only available during the friends pre show shopping.
Madame Cake
gift with purchase Only available during the friends pre show shopping
SuperVery
gift with purchase Only available during the friends pre show shopping
Little Ladies
a little ladies gift card with a tile purchase to friends of Craft 2.0.
Superlative
discount to friends of craft 2.0 of $1 off a pair of booties and $2 off a hat
Imba Design
free gift to Craft 2.0 friends with purchase
Haus Frau
pack of bird postcards with every purchase.
Hilary Munro
a free hair tie or clip with every hat sold – all day or as long as they last.
Freestyln
free cool bookmarks to all craft 2.0 friends with any purchase all day long
a free gift with purchase and a discount on purchases too.
See you at TheNewDowse this Saturday
The fair Starts at 10.15am for Friends of Craft2.0 and 11am to everyone else
Craft 2.0 kicks off 2010 with a fourth birthday bash from 11am to 3pm, Saturday March 6, at TheNewDowse in Lower Hutt.
Craft2.0 is an indie craft fair featuring the best and brightest of the New Zealand craft scene. Our unique in NZ show highlights a wide variety of handmade goods, including handbags and jewellery, baby gifts and paper products, clothing and housewares, one-of-a-kind plushies, cucpakes, candles and original artwork.
For spot prizes, the ever-loved kids’ craft table and a bunch of brand new retailers, Craft2.0 promises to be a great day out for all. Join us on March 6th from 11am till 3pm at TheNewDowse in Wellington
