The decadent and gorgeous Tooting Tram and Social Club hosted a craftacular today! The venue oozes charm and hidden delights. Each wall is adorned with old pictures, mirrors, artefacts and shabby leather sofas are strewn invitingly around the huge space, hemmed by retro furniture. Candles and chandeliers create a cosy atmosphere. The managaer, Anna, takes great pride in her special charge.
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"Rita Mae", 21 inches tall, wearing a blouse made out of a 1930's hanky and tiny wedges
Lovingly hand-made by Forgotten Stitches |
Todays fair was organised by Lotus Events. Over 20 stalls proudly sold the best of hand-made ephemera, ranging from upcycled keepsakes to 1930's style dolls. Crafty Pint, who run regular workshops at week-ends, ran a DIY lounge. I learnt how to make a bow-tie from scraps of fabric. Original crafts and a magical venue!
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Delightful upcycled jewellery and gifts handmade from vintage ephemera
by The Aviary |
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| Chairs from a bygone age ...what secrets they must have heard...! |
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| Rummage heaven: a gorgeous pile of fabric scraps in the DIY lounge |
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| The atmospheric stairwell - framed vintage slippers and an old ironing board draped in bunting |
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| Crafty Pint Gillian and TTSC Manager Anna sewing away....& my bow tie! |
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| The plethora of stores and cakes and bunting.... |
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| Those glitzy chandeliers keeping an eye on events! |
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| A magpies nest of bitsies hanging from the walls |
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Handmade and printed cards and accessories by Sews Smitten
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