Etsy shop now closed

Just a quick note on the blog to let you know that I'm closing my etsy shop.

I had used it as an online place to sell my vintage finds but these seem to be going well at my Fairs so I've decided to close it.

But never fear, you can find the full range of jake and jasper handmade jewellery and crafts in my Folksy shop which is going from strength to strength.

Visit jake and jasper this weekend!

Christmas is coming. Geese are getting fat. Have you done any Christmas shopping yet?

If, like me, the answer to that question is a big fat no then fear not. Come and see jake and jasper this weekend at the Vintage Fair and Tea Party in Wolverton, Milton Keynes.

Held at Madcap it will be a festive celebration of all things vintage and your chance to see all my wares and choose some wonderful gifts. I will be on hand to gift wrap any items you buy meaning that all you need to do is put them under the tree.

For more information about the Fair see the Facebook page.

Hope to see you there! :)

Special Offer for December

It is that time of year again - Christmas! So make sure you have all the gifts that you need with my jake and jasper special offer.

For anyone who follows me on Twitter, 'likes' my page on Facebook or adds my shop to their favourites on Folksy I will be offering 10% off everything.

Tell your friends! :)

Vintage Finds - grab a little bargain

Treat yourself to a little something from my vintage finds. Every item is just £3 including UK postage. See the Vintage page for more details.

Folksy Friday - Wrapping Up Warm: A Knitting Special

This week it is all about keeping warm. I don't know about you but I've been really feeling the cold this week, it seems to have got nippy again all of a sudden. While I was out running in the pouring rain I thought about what my theme should be this week and as the wind tried to freeze me to the core I realised there was only one option - knits to keep you warm or entertain this Winter.

First up are these lovely cosy winter bed socks from Alice Makes. They have been on my 'Favourite Items' list of Folksy for a while now and this week the weather reminded me of them all over again. Knitted to order they can take 1-2 weeks to arrive but you can request another colour so order now to have warm tootsies all winter long.

Proving that knits don't have to be just for your toes or nose, or really any part of your body and riding the latest meerkat trend is this great knitted meerkat from Nifty Knits. Knitted to order in the colours of any football team it is a great gift for the footballer in your life.

And finally another item to wrap up warm in, this time when you are out and about in this biting wind. This 'Let's Do The Twist' Cowl by LoveD will keep you lovely and warm while you are doing your Christmas shopping. Also made to order you can request another colour to match your favourite winter coat.

Have a wonderful weekend and keep warm!

Happy Halloween - Folksy Friday

As it is the end of October that can mean only one thing - Halloween! But if you really want to get spooky the best place to go is Folksy for the best as showcased on my Halloween Folksy Friday.




These cute decorations are from the quick crochet fingers of Simply Creative. Give a ghoulish feel to your house or office with these cute little decorations. You can choose from the pumpkin, ghost , eyeball or bat but all are guaranteed to send the shivers down your visitors backs.

Put a little fright into any outfit with these cute brooches (pictured left) from Fabric Nation. Choose from these brooches or a rosette.

And finally for those who prefer to show off their hair and not their hat, why not wear both your witches' hat and your fabulous hairstyle with this wonderful witches' hat alice band from Made with Love.

Happy Halloween!

My first craft fair

I am pleased to announce that you will be able to visit jake and jasper at my very first craft fair next week.

I'll be at the vintage art and crafts fair at Buszy in Central Milton Keynes on Thursday 4th November. Run by Mad or Make a Difference it will be an evening of crafts and all things vintage from 6-9pm. For more information visit the Mad website here.

All the usual jake and jasper items will be available, jewellery galore as well as my new cake stands. I'm even sewing up a storm this weekend to do some punk-style Christmas decorations - keep an eye on the blog for pics.

Hope to see you there!