One Year On - Photos

This year I was selected to showcase my work as part of the established One Year On section of New Designers.

It was a fantastic compliment to be chosen and not only did I meet some fantastic people but made some brilliant contacts too.

The exhibition was curated by Thorsten Van Elton and a cardboard theme was used throughout both weeks of New Designers to present the products being showcased in One Year On - which looked fantastic! The boxes were re-used afterwards for their intended storage & packaging use too.

The week gave me the opportunity to present some new pieces to the public - including this decorative crochet necklace, made from bin liners and second hand plastic faceted buttons. This design differs from my usual technique as it has not been heat treated, but still has a soft texture.

Here is another new design debuted at O.Y.O. My newest pieces have really been focused on creating a big statement - I like the idea of my creations growing in every sense of the word; it is another common feature of nature.

There were some old favourites back - glad to say that the bees were just as popular as ever!

For more information please see:

http://www.newdesignersonline.co.uk/laurabaxendale

Or my website:

http://www.laurabaxendale.co.uk for further information of upcoming shows, latest news & my online shop.

Gimp Crafts - Online Store

Gimp Crafts is a recently set up online store specialising in handmade items & accessories - especially of the recycled and sustainable variety!

I have recently set up my own shop within the website -

check it out at www.gimpcrafts.com!

More items to be added soon!

Alternatively, see my website www.laurabaxendale.co.uk

RANK @ Grundy Art Gallery

A selection of my jewellery work is currently being showcased as part of the

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exhibition at Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool.

The exhibtion is of the touring variety and is unleashed 22nd August untill mid October. (Exact closing date TBC).

Visit www.grundyartgallery.com for more information on the gallery, exhibition and fellow exhibitors.

My crochet bees and recycled carrier bag necklaces will be rubbing shoulders with fellow exhibitors from the likes of the V&A, Tate and British Library; as well as an array of other emerging designer/makers.

My pieces will be available to buy and there is a larger selection to view and purchase on my website www.laurabaxendale.co.uk.

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Grundy Art Gallery

Queen Street

Blackpool

FY1 1PX

01253 478170

grundyartgallery@blackpool.gov.uk

Recyling the 'un-recyclable'

Tetrapak cartons cannot be recycled; which has been bugging me for a while now.

So instead of throwing them away, I decided to make them 're-wearable':In the guise of bracelets!

They're fab, as each one is slightly different!
What's even better is that they're only £1 each!

Click here to help recycle & get your own unique piece of arm candy:
http://www.freewebs.com/laurabaxendale/recycledtoyrange.htm

Now selling in SHALAMAR BAZAAR, Colchester

My jewellery can now be found in Shalmar Bazaar, Colchester!

Located just off the high street, this shop boasts an array of interesting, fun & originial arts, crafts & accessories - even more reasons to go for a visit!



There's a bit of everything from my jewellery ranges; recycled bottle tops, crocheted carrier bags & re-invented toy treats!

CHECK OUT MY JEWELLERY RANGES ONLINE TOO AT http://www.laurabaxendale.co.uk/

http://www.shalamarshops.co.uk/

Shalamar Bazaar
10 Short Wyre Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1LN

ONE YEAR ONE @ New Designers

I have just found out that I have been selected to be part of One Year On at this year's New Designers!

Fantastic news - New Designers was the starting point for a lot of opportunites for me last year, so it is brilliant to be able to return.

I will be attending Week One of New Designers - 9th - 12th July, with the Awards Preview Night on 8th July.

For more information please visit: www.newdesignersonline.co.uk

Craft Business Magazine Interview *ONLINE NOW*

My interview with Craft Business Magazine is now available online!

Click the link below to have a read:

http://craftbusiness.com/site/index.php/content/trendreport/something_old_something_new/

or have a look right here:

Magazine Articles posted online

Images of the features of my work from Knitting Magazine Jan 09 and Simply Knitting April 09 (Out now!) have now been posted on my previous blog entries for you all to see!

Have a butchers at them here: http://laurabaxendale.blogspot.com/2008/12/feature-in-knitting-magazine.html and here: http://laurabaxendale.blogspot.com/2009/02/feature-in-simply-knitting-magazine.html
Click on the images to take a closer look!
http://www.laurabaxendale.co.uk/

I'M ABSEILING DOWN CANARY WHARF FOR CHARITY! Please help sponsor me!

Hello one and all! On Sat 9th May I'm abseiling down Canary Wharf to help raise vital funds for Cancer Research!

There's a minimum amount of sponsor money I NEED to raise in order to be allowed to go through with it on the day; I won't tell you how much as I don't want to guilt anyone but it's a fair bit.... So any contribution will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

Here is the link to my online sponsor page:

www.justgiving.com/laurabaxendale

It's all nice & secure & done through paypal without you needing an account :)

You can also come along on the day and watch me do it too!

I'm VERY excited and really want to do it so please please if you can spare any money however great or small to help me that would be absolutely fantastic :)

Also, all the funds go straight to CANCER RESEARCH UK so it's for a very grand cause and one I feel greatly about :)

Many thanks & best wishes!

Laura
xxx

www.laurabaxendale.co.uk

Feature in Simply Knitting magazine

"Designer Laura Baxendale reveals that accessories knitted from waste materials are anything but rubbish."

In this month's Simply Knitting magazine my crocheted jewellery & accessories made from recycled materials are the feature of this month's 'Knit one, purl fun!'

One of my favourite sections of the magazine and I am absolutely delighted!

The magazine is full of it's ususal knit-tastic-ness too so get your pennys together, go grab yourself a copy, read on and get knitting!

For more information on Simply Knitting you can have a gander at their website here: http://www.simplyknitting.co.uk/

Or if you'd like to have a nosey at some of my crochet goodies please go to: http://www.laurabaxendale.co.uk/

The Article:

Contents Page Extract:

Old games learn new tricks...

A few of the new jewellery items I have been working on, after the discovery of many old board games that haven't been played for donkeys and some unwanted Christmas craker presents that needed a new purpose!

CLICK HERE TO BUY ONLINE!

Domino Broaches

Lego Earrings

Blue Lego & Pearl Bracelet

Large Lego Orange Bracelet

Yellow & Black Chunky Lego Bracelet
www.laurabaxendale.co.uk

More coming soon; including bracelets made from recycled toy cars and badges & earrings from Christmas cracker toys to name a few!