Tuesday 22 December 2015

A day at the Guild - 22nd December 2015

Congratulations on upgrading your membership!

 Member No: 090713472
Jennifer Menzies from Semi Precious Jens
Handmade semi precious gemstone jewellery & accessories.
 
 
 

Thursday 10 December 2015

A day at the Guild - 10th December 2015

Congratulations on upgrading your membership!

 Member No: 191212383
Angela Smith from AnjiKrafts
Crochet, fabrics, bead & paper crafting.


 

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Supplier Member No: S241114116
Somerset Beads
UK based bead suppliers, we supply a wide range of jewellery making supplies and beads for jewellery making, crafting and other bead projects, including semi precious gemstone beads, glass beads.


 

Tuesday 1 December 2015

Current News from the PCG

It's December the first! Christmas is now officially on it's way!
Are you ready? Have you got all of your Christmas marketing in place?

We can help in many ways with our usual awesome Premium Membership options but two more ways are detailed below:

Our December publication
We'd like as many members as possible featured in our December publication so please let us know if:

  • You have news about your business.
  • You have won any awards or acheivements.
  • You are attending any events, craft fairs etc between 15th Dec - 15th Jan, if so  please let us know when and where.
  • You have fabulous Christmas themed products that could be featured?
  • You have any ideas for further sections to be added to the publication.
Don't forget that Premium Guild Members are always included FREE in the directory of our publication. More info here http://www.procraftersguild.com/directory.html

Our Guild Christmas Market
If you are a Premium Guild member you can join our market by sending me the weblink for a Facebook album of your creations. This will send visitors directly to your Facebook Page.
You can find more information here
http://www.procraftersguild.com/market-info.html I will be adding new links right up to Christmas.

We have lots of changes planned for the Guild in 2016 so watch this space for more information.

Monday 16 November 2015

Read our November publication!

Join us for our free fall to Christmas. This is a very busy time for creative businesses.
Each month we will bring to you a selection of our members with information about their businesses and interactive links to their websites.
Many of our members also win awards and gain other achievements so you will also be able to read about these.
Last but not least we will showcase creations from some of our registered businesses.

Join us for our next publication here 
http://www.procraftersguild.com/directory.html 

 

Tuesday 10 November 2015

A day at the Guild - 10th November 2015

Congratulations on upgrading your membership

Member No:211014636
Gillian Godjas from Daisy Chain Gifts
Gift shop featuring handmade soaps, bath products, floral arrangements, greeting cards, knitwear and homewares.
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Monday 9 November 2015

A day at the Guild - 9th November 2015

Congratulations on upgrading your membership

Member No: 210214531
Sharon Jardine from Pitter Patter Tiny Feet Knitting Emporium
Specialised, bespoke and designer knits for babies and children.


  
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A new Feature Page is LIVE!

iCandy Bouquets
 
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Friday 6 November 2015

A day at the Guild - 6th November 2015

Welcome to new Member

Member No: S061115119
Marshland Fabrics

Craft Fabric Seller


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Congratulations on upgrading your membership

Member No: 291012365
Marit Meredith from The Happy Ewe
 Needle felted items, animals, decorations and more.

www.facebook.com/thehappyewecrafts/


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A member feature page has gone LIVE!

Sally Davies Silver


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Are you a Premium Guild member?
Join us for our Christmas Market.
This event is included in your premium membership and we are waiting to add your information to our beautiful market page ready to showcase your festive products.
For more information see http://www.procraftersguild.com/market-info.html 


Wednesday 4 November 2015

A day at the Guild - 4th November 2015

Congratulations on a membership upgrade!

Member No: 290915725
Kelly Patricia Lawrence from Glitz and Grammar
Creating handmade cards & gifts including clocks, canvasses & photoframes, amongst others. Every item is unique - no 2 the same. Specialising in bespoke items. Handmade with you in mind!


 
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A new Feature Page is LIVE!

Feel Good Crafts
http://www.procraftersguild.com/feel-good-crafts.html


Tuesday 3 November 2015

A day at the Guild - 3rd November 2015

Congratulations!

Membership Upgrades to Premium Level.

Member No: 160715718
Sue Pyman from Pink Fountain
Handmade Greeting Cards







Don't forget to send us in information for our November publication.

http://www.procraftersguild.com/directory.html

 

Monday 2 November 2015

A day at the Guild - 2nd November 2015

The PCG Welcomes New Guild Member

Member No: 021115729
Julie Roberts from sewdivinedesigns
Specialising in personalised cushions and bags, newbie at CE certified soft toys and dolls.



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Join us for our November publication.
☼ Advertise your business
☼ Tell us your news and achievements so that we can include them.
☼ Show us your Autumn themed products to feature.
(Guild members only)
For more information and our October edition please visit us here
http://www.procraftersguild.com/directory.html


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Monday 26 October 2015

A day at the Guild - 26th October 2015

New Member

PREMIUM MEMBER
Member No: 261015728
Nicole Hellyer from Feel Good Crafts
Market place helping and supporting people with chronic conditions sell handmade craft products



Thursday 22 October 2015

A day at the Guild - 22nd October 2015

MEMBERSHIP UPGRADE

CONGRATULATIONS TO
Loella Harris from Loz's Crafty Corner
Personalised keyrings and jewellery


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Tuesday 20 October 2015

A day at the Guild - 20th October 2015

New Members

PREMIUM MEMBER
Member No: 201015727
Karen Marshall from Handmade by Karen
Keyrings, bag charms, brooches, decorations and wall hangings made from quality felt, tweed, tartan and other fabrics all by hand.






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We have a new Membership Category!

GIFTS & ACCESSORIES DESIGNERS

If you would like to be moved into this category please email us at the Guild
To add on an extra category for £1 please complete the form here





Monday 19 October 2015

Does the colour of a logo determine how you feel about a business?

This is an interesting question.

Here is one of our Guild Buttons in different colours.

Which one apeals to you and why?


Social Media Today have an interesting article about emotional responses to colours.You can find the entire article here.
The black and gold are the actual colours of our button and when asked, our members agreed that it is luckily the one that they prefer. But how do the others make you feel?

The red and blue catch my eye the most out of all of them but they lack the professionalism and luxiousness of the black and gold. (In my opinion)

The yellow is bright and cheerful and the green nice and soft.

Which would make you want to find out more?

 

Tuesday 13 October 2015

Our October Directory and news publication is now out!

Halloween is almost upon us. This is a very busy time for creative businesses.
Each month we will bring to you a selection of our members with information about their businesses and interactive links to their websites.
Many of our members also win awards and gain other achievements so you will also be able to read about these.
Last but not least we will showcase creations from some of our registered businesses.

Embed our publication in your website or blog

Book your spot in our next issue


Thursday 8 October 2015

A day at the Guild - 8th October 2015

New Premium Member Feature Pages

Lojango Design





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Upgrades to Premium Membership!

Member No: 080714597
Samantha Tanner from iCandy Bouquets
Unique confectionery creations, including chocolate and sweet bouquets and edible gifts.

www.icandybouquets.com
https://www.facebook.com/iCandybouquets1

 

Time is nearly up to join in our October Directory Publication!

Time is nearly up to join in our October Directory Publication! 




Market your business in our sparkly new publication published monthly.
Premium Members are included free as charge as part of their membership package.
Standard member prices start at £4
(Don't forget that upgrading to premium is available at a discounted rate of £25 so why not take the plunge and treat your business)

Book your place here by Midnight on Sunday 11th October

Wednesday 7 October 2015

A day at the Guild - 7th October 2015


Membership Upgrades to Premium

Member No: 300413439
Lynne Jacinth Mathews
Millinery and Textile Designer.


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Member No: 260814623
Lanie Edwards Murphy from Arctophilia
Artist and designer of award winning collectable mohair bears...



 

Current News from the PCG - 7th October 2015

Current News from the PCG!

October 7, 2015

This is a last call to promote your business in our October Directory publication.

Premium Members are already included, any standard member wishing to market their business please complete the booking form on the following link. (Any standard members ugrading to Premium before 11th October will also be included in the next issue)

http://www.procraftersguild.com/directory.html

Small Business Saturday - 5th December 2015
5 million businesses, 1 big day!

This year, the Professional Crafters Guild is getting involved with Small Business Saturday on the 5th December. We invite all of our members to join up on the main SBS website and then post their link on our new Facebook page Small Business Saturday with the PCG where we plan to promote websites, Facebook pages etc from now until the 5th December.

To get involved please follow the steps below:

  1. Register your business on the SBS website: https://www.smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com, very easy to do and when you register you will get an opportunity for a directory entry.
  2. Then go to our new SBS page Small Business Saturday with the PCG and post the link to your directory entry on SBS (please note you may have to wait a few days for the entry to appear)
  3. Any business not registered on SBS will be contacted to do so, this is to promote hand in glove with SBS. Posts from non members will be removed, please see our joining information to become a member of the Guild.
  4.  Make sure you add the SBS logo to your Facebook page, website, blog and any other social media that you use.
Our involvement with this fabulous event is being run by Guild Committee member Caroline Nash who we would like to thank for her hard work in making this possible for us.

Together we can make this day special.



Upgrade to Premium Membership at a permanently reduced rate of £25 per year here
http://www.procraftersguild.com/membership-upgrade-form.html

Friday 18 September 2015

Weekly Digest - 18th September 2015

New Members

Member No: 140915723
Sandie Ralph from Krafteekrafts
Handcrafted jewellery and accessories, gifts.


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Member No: 160915724
Mandy-Jayne Osborne from Akamar Balla Contemporary Artisan Jewellery
Hand Made Hand Stamped Contemporary Artisan Jewellery.

Monday 7 September 2015

Weekly Digest - 11th September 2015


New Members

Member No: 100815720
Clare Skeggs from The Codicote Crafter
Cards, Keepsake Boxes, Wall Hangings and do much more!


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PREMIUM MEMBER
Member No: 040915721 
Tim Bird from T2Kreations
Bespoke gifts, personalised products and homeware


  
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Member No: 070915722
Loella Harris from Loz's Crafty Corner
Personalised keyrings and jewellery

www.facebook.com/LozCC25

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A new Premium Member Feature Page for
T2Kreations

http://www.procraftersguild.com/t2kreations.html

 

Friday 24 July 2015

Weekly Digest - 24th July 2015

New Members!

PREMIUM MEMBER
No: 200715719
Jo-Anne Cartwright from A Flower Fairy's Garden
 Fully trained floral artist with over 40 years experience

Website coming soon!

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Membership Upgrades!

Member No: 070312242
Gaynor Jackson from Artisan Designs UK
Handcrafted jewellery and gifts creating using mostly kiln fused glass and other quality materials. Award winning designer who works closely with the fashion and animals rescue worlds.



Friday 17 July 2015

Weekly Digest - 17th July 2015

New Members

Member No: 160715718
Sue Pyman from Pink Fountain
Handmade Greeting Cards 


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Upgrades to Premium Membership!

Member No:130415693 
Christine Brown from Alfie Moon Designs
Make and sell original design, themed & craft led products - bags, mugs, clocks, badges, wall art & more.


 

Friday 10 July 2015

Weekly Digest - 10th July 2015

New Members

PREMIUM MEMBER
Member No: 060715716
Marion Sparrow from JellyPoppy
Bunnies 'n' Blankets, Hats 'n' slippers, shawls, throws, gloves


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Member No: 080715717
Janice Woo from Lamplite Jars
Hand painted jars, bowls and vases

www.facebook.com/lamplitejars

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A new Premium Member Feature has gone LIVE!

Jelly Poppy

http://www.procraftersguild.com/jellypoppy.html


Friday 3 July 2015

Weekly Digest - 3rd July 2015

New Members

Member No: 250615714
Chris Brooking from FirecraftMiniatures
Dolls House Miniatures


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Member No: 290615715
Vicky Hibberd from Vicky Hibberd Silversmith
 Handcrafted Silver jewellery


Friday 19 June 2015

Weekly Digest - 19th June 2015


New Members

PREMIUM MEMBER
Member No: 150615712
Elaine Hemingway from Ace Characters
Personalised cake toppers for any celebration. As individual as you are.



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Member No: 150615713
Gemma Williams from Babyprints Cheshire & North Wales
Professional Casting Service & Silver Print Jewellery

www.facebook.com/Babyprints.co.uk.bygemma
www.babyprints.co.uk/franchises/gemma-williams-goodman-your-local-nantwich-babyprints-specialist/
www.facebook.com/Babyprints.co.uk.CHESHIRE

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Membership Upgrades

Member No: 300812337
Claire Ann Strevens from Maelotti
Semi precious and wirework

http://www.maelotti.co.uk/
www.facebook.com/pages/Maelotti/245906838821909?fref=ts


Friday 12 June 2015

Weekly Digest - 12th June 2015


New Members

Member No: 100615711
Claire Jarman from Little Stitches Dorset
Gifts and children's textiles
 

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Membership Upgrades!

Member No: 030315675
Bernadine Makins from Bernadine's Creations
Gorgeous beaded jewellery, watches and gifts.  Exclusively designed and created by experienced jewellery maker.


Friday 5 June 2015

Weekly Digest - 5th June 2015


Exciting news!
Guild Members can now get 10% discount on Craft Insurance from the new CraftCover.com which is the first fully automated Quote & Buy insurance product, designed especially for the handmade industry.
Discount code is in our members area on the PCG website.


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We have an exciting opportunity coming up for a selection of our members to become part of our Guild Committee. Providing the chance to be more involved with the Guild and take an active part in our Community.
Look out for further information soon, it's all very exciting!

 

New Members

Member No: 020615709
Hannah Beth Yeomans from Hannah Yeomans
Freelance Artist and Exhibition organiser for The Arts


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Member No: 050615710
Grace Palmieri from Grace Palmieri Art
Artworks and gifts