The team of elephant+bird is made up of Matt and Jo: Matt is Irish and Jo is Australian and together they now live in Auckland. They started elephant+bird as a creative outlet almost two years ago, only to watch it spiral forwards and take on a whole life of its own.
The Cheek Pinchy range of jewellery is designed and made by Kirsten Turnbull – a small town southern lass currently living in the big smoke of Auckland, with a passion for colour and all things whimsical.
Jeni Dickson founded Aviva out of dissatisfaction with the wastage in the fashion industry. Rather than continuing to be part of the problem, she decided it was time to be part of the solution!
Crafternoon Tea, 10am–2pm, Saturday 17 August, Auckland
Pinkie fingers out, Auckland! The next Crafternoon Tea is happening on Saturday 17 August in crafty Kingsland – and the array of makers is magnificent. As always, the Felt makers are out in force. Here’s a visual survey of some of the fabulous wares on offer…
Designer Bayley Collins lives in Grey Lynn, Auckland, with her husband (whom she married in Las Vagas last September), two cats, Ziggy and Zues, and an imminent new arrival. Combining her love of collage and illustration to create collections for her birdinabunnysuit label is her dream job. Her mission: portraying animals with personality.
Craft Harvest, 8am – 11.45am, Saturday 27 July, Jubilee Hall, 545 Parnell Road, Auckland
If you like the fresh local produce of the Parnell Farmers’ Market, you’ll love its newest neighbour: Craft Harvest, bringing you fresh, high quality and local crafty goodness.
Devonport Craft Market, 10am–2pm Sunday 7 July, Auckland
If you’re in Auckland, start saving your pennies now for the next Devonport Craft Market on Sunday 7 July, then make sure you head on down to check out the bright array of handmade gifts, homewares, kids’ clothes and toys, garden goods, jewellery, art, fashion, stationery, ceramics, vintage finds and lots more.
Lisa Craig, the talented brains behind Honeycakes original knitting patterns, has had a passion for yarn right from her childhood. “Ever since I was a child I have knitted. I grew up playing with buttons, trims, ribbons and yarn. Once I started knitting I never stopped making and creating…”
Every time Liora Saad and her sister called or wrote to each other, they’d use the same sign off: “Toodles Noodles!” This cheery salute became the name and set the tone for Liora’s stationery, which is all about sharing the joy of communication.
It’s nearly that time again. Time to gather your teacups, get on yer bike and head down to the Crafternoon Tea Market, where the representation of Felt sellers is just magnificent!
