Saturday, 27 June 2009

WOW! Wincanton's Art Trail..

There are exciting things happening in Wincanton this week, the home of my little Purple Sparkle shop. Yesterday launched WOW! Windows of Wincanton, which is an art trail on and around Wincanton High Street..

Windows of Wincanton Art Trail


Almost every shop window is displaying artwork, and it's amazing how much talent there is here. I tried to take a picture of the work in my window, but my photograph just doesn't do it justice!

Work by Eve Nicholls


The artist is Eve Nicholls, and this what is difficult to see in the photograph is that this waterfall is entirely embroidered. The theads and the fabric sparkle in the light, it really is beautiful! The artist bio tells me that each piece takes months of work. I won't want to let this one go at the end of the week!

I have also this week stumbled across the work of The Artificers, who create incredible sculptures in their workshop in Wincanton. Their website has an online gallery which is well worth a visit.

Another artist who just amazes me is Tamsyn G. There doesn't seem to be anything that Tasmsyn can't put her hand to and create beautifully! So I'm very excited to have some of her creations in the Purple Sparkle shop.. these arrived yesterday...

Colourful Cupcakes by Tamsyn G


Aren't they lovely! There is so much more over at Tamsyn's website and you must see her paintings too, they're stunning - and a selection is currently being displayed on Wincanton High Street!

So, I really think that Wincanton is the place to be this week. I'll be here too, I'm mainly making candles that look like cupcakes, but then you probably know that already...!

See you soon,

Purpley :-) x

Wincanton Postcard


PS.. If you're wondering about the stamps reference in the jolly postcard.. it should be explained here.. Discworld Stamps

:-)

Sunday, 21 June 2009

Happy Fathers Day

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To my wonderful Dad!


This picture was taken in October 2007 when we had a 'retro weekend' on the Isle of Wight for Dad's 60th Birthday. It was a fantastic weekend, it was as though someone was making sure for us that everything that could go right did!

Dad was telling us a story about when he used to get the train to Ventnor when he was younger, and he used to love the sign in the train station, telling him that he was 294 ft above sea level.

That night we found a pub for dinner.. and what sign should they have recovered to hang up in the pub?

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We were so excited, I'm sure the staff thought we were nuts!

My lovely Dad has been quite ill for the past year, and is now going through radiotherapy. But he's doing great, and is putting up with all the 'zapping' that he has to have, with the help of his allotment! He's also a star for putting up with the constant Purple Sparkle chatter whenever Mum and I get together!

Love you Dad, Happy Fathers Day

xxx

Thursday, 18 June 2009

All that sunshine..

Has gone to my head and given me writers block - so here are some pictures for you instead to show what we've been up to at Purple Sparkle Crafts recently! Much better than reading my ramblings I'm sure..

Purple Sparkle dressed up for Homecoming Parade
We got all dressed up for the Homecoming Parade


New greetings card display

Handmade SIlk Brooches
We got lots of new handmade goodies in the shop


Purple Sparkle at Lacock
We've attended lots of craft fairs


Bath Melts Display
We've made some wedding favours


Patriotic Cupcake Candle
We got patriotic by making red, white and blue cupcakes...


Teacup Candle
...and candles in vintage teacups for the Great British Tea Party - Purple Sparkle Style!


We got mentioned in the Blackmore Vale Magazine..

And a review at Lushious Beauty..

And we've been making lots and lots of candles and wax melts for new Purple Sparkle Stockists in Kent, Aberdeen, West Wales and Holland!

This weekend, Bryn will be at the Welsh Game Fair in Llandeilo, and I will be at the Horsington Village Fete on Saturday.

But before then, I need to drive up to Wales to deliver some stock for Bryn, so I'd better get a move on!

Hope you are all having a great week,

Love from Purpley :-) x