OOAK - One Of A Kind and Handmade in the UK

Make: Cover a Container

2010-07-02T14:02:00.003+01:00

Hi all! It's been a while since we've posted anything so here's a little make to keep you busy. Very simple, but a great way to reuse containers and packaging simply by covering with paper or fabric!

Originally posted on TomatoTea's Blog.

What you need:

Container to cover
Fabric or paper you wish to cover your container with
PVA Glue
Brush
Scissors
Fabric Pen or Pencil
Ruler
String or Tape Measure

1. First of all, you need to find out the circumference of your container. This is where the string (or yarn in my case. Being a knitter there's loads of this lying around) comes in handy. Of course, if you have a tape measure, you could just use that. Wrap it loosely around your container and have it overlap by say half an inch and cut.

2. Measure your bit of string and take note of the measurement.

3. Next, measure the height of your container.

4. Using these measurements, mark out on your fabric or paper the circumference measurement and height measurement to make a rectangle. I used a fading fabric pen here.

5. Cut this out as neatly and precisely as you can. Probably easier to do with paper as fabric has a mind of its own. Or it does when I cut it.

6. Apply PVA Glue to your tube, taking note to apply liberally around the top and bottom edges and where your overlap will be.

7. Apply your fabric or paper to your container, adjusting it so it covers all of the tube.

And there you have it. A nice little tube to pop in anything you like. You could even decorate the lid by drawing around the base and cutting out some pretty paper or fabric to fit into the top.

Pretty simple, but simply pretty. And useful too.

Busy Bees

2010-05-01T20:27:00.007+01:00

Apologies to regular readers of the OOAK blog. Nicole and I have been snowed under with work for the past few weeks, meaning we have had very little time to dedicate to writing on the blog and other social networking sites.

So to signify our 'busyness' and spring time, here are some busy bees!

Echino Beehive from yunisacs: £11 - Yellow Bee Necklace from SpoiltPig: £12
Beehive Earrings from Rose and Raven: £7.50 - Amigurumi Bumblebee from Cute Designs: £6.50

OOAK my gosh...

2010-04-20T10:39:00.007+01:00

Website

New OOAK items are in production, keep an eye on the website for updates of all our new One Of A Kind summer goodies.

Recruiting new sellers

The OOAK family is growing, we have taken on some new members... interviews coming soon.

If you would like to join us please contact nicole.ooak@gmail.com or katrina.ooak@gmail.com to get an application form.

Craft Fairs

We are hoping to hold our very own craft fair in the near future, which we are very excited about. The event will be in the South, probably in Bournemouth. Again if you fancy joining in, do get in touch.

Creative collaborations

We are still busy working with as many creative types as we can to try and promote artists everywhere and rid the UK of mass production.

Flower by Hearts and Skulls

That's about all from us for now. What is keeping you busy this Spring?

-Nicole xox

OOAK loves...Lizzie Jayne

2010-04-13T20:34:00.006+01:00

Lizzie Jayne Designs

OOAKians meet Lizzie Jayne...

Lizzie Jayne is a talented London based designer who designs and makes her own beautiful and unique wedding dresses.

Lizzie Jayne designs are inspired by the 1950s, and are perfect for anyone who wants a wedding dress with individuality that you wont find anywhere else.

The dresses are available in many different luxurious fabrics and colours, and Lizzie works closely with each client to ensure every dress is a bride's dream come true.

Lizzie Jayne's latest addition to the collection is Grace. This simple and elegant design looks stunning with it's hot pink petticoat. A perfect summer wedding dress I think!

If you would like more information about Lizzie Jayne Designs, please visit the website

-Nicole xox

British Themed Crafts: Union Flag

2010-04-12T09:03:00.005+01:00

OOAK loves the UK so I thought we'd celebrate our love by sharing with you some awesome British themed crafts. Its double the love too, as these items not only celebrate UK themed things, but are MADE in the UK!

This week, it's the Union Flag, so lets have a look to see what's on offer:

iPhone Pouch from EgoorEngland: £18 - Love Heart from ilovehearts: ~£14
Ceramic Coaster from The Mosaic Garden: £3 - Felt Brooch from LandBaby: £8.95
Needle Case from SewRecycled!: £6.50 - Hand Printed Cushion from HelkatDesign: £26

Meet the Maker: Shadows and Tall Trees

2010-04-01T19:58:00.009+01:00

Today we Meet up with OOAK seller Charlie Poole of Shadows and Tall Trees to find out a bit more about her creative side.

Hey Charlie! Tell us a bit about you and your work.

I have always had a passion for arts and crafts and am always doing something creative in my spare time.

I went to Poole College where I attended an Art and Design Diploma course for two years. This course involved fine arts, life drawing, animation, sculpture, glass blowing and narrative image.

After leaving college I have still been very busy painting and creating clay ornaments and briefly had an arts stall at the Boscombe Underground.

I specialize in Icons and Movies but have recently been looking at masks and drawing my own designs which I hope to make soon. I hope to save up and get my own kiln so I can create more glass ornaments.

Doctor Who

How did you get into crafting/art?

Ever since I was young I have always loved to draw and make things. The only class I really enjoyed at school was art but after I left school I did not pursue this as I have always been told that I should get a “proper” job.

I went to college on an animal management course but soon realized that this was not for me and that to be happy in life I should follow my dreams and two years later, I quit the office to go back to college and get into art and design again. This was the best choice I ever made as I have learnt so much there and I am now drawing everyday and my skills are always improving.

Brian Molko

Who or what inspires you?

I am very inspired by music. I can just be listening to a song with a blank canvas in front of me and then an idea comes to me and I start drawing. Sometimes I don’t even know what it is until I finished and that’s the most exciting part.

I am also very inspired by movies and characters, I am a huge film buff so I love to paint my own interpretations of my favorite characters.

My artistic style is very unique, I do not worry much about proportions and perfection, making my work sometimes very quirky and surreal. I am very inspired by Tim Burton and his dark, yet beautifully gothic vision.

Dance of Death

When you’re not creating, what do you do?

These days it is very rare I am not creating. I have started to give myself my own projects to and I have been putting all my time into that.

I like to go to the cinema and out to gigs with friends as music and film are my other two big passions.

Cobain

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

I hope to have produced lots of artwork and have my own little shop in Camden with some other artists. I also hope to start designing and creating my own clothing range.

Ziggy Stardust

You can find Charlie's work for sale on OOAK, or if you would like her to do a commission for you please get in touch.

OOAK Loves Siân Lister

2010-03-29T10:00:00.011+01:00

Hello there! Please introduce yourself and tell us a bit about you and your craft.

My name is Siân Lister; I'm 20 years old and am a nature and portrait photographer from Dorset. Photography has always been a passion of mine, and I am entirely self taught. Over time, I have developed my own style and am always looking for ways to keep my work fresh and interesting. I pride myself on having all of my work produced locally, by small businesses, and love the personal touch that these businesses give to my photographs. I have won a variety of competitions, and also hosted my first solo exhibition in September 2009, which was a big success!

Colours of Autumn

How did you get into crafting?

I have taken photographs throughout my life, although I first really started showing a proper interest when I was 16. I was given a digital camera for Christmas, and that was it!

All My Love

Who or what inspires you?

Anything and everything! Shapes, colours, sounds, sights...absolutely anything will inspire me, and it usually happens at random. I don't go anywhere without a camera, just incase! When it comes to photographers though; I love the work of Izima Kaoru, Steve McCurry, and Horst P. Horst!

Durdle Door

When you’re not creating, what do you do?

I do a lot of crochet in my spare time, and love working on amigurumi projects! I also spend a lot of time out and about with friends, going for walks and just chilling out watching films. And when I'm not crafting or relaxing, I work in a women's fashion retailer.

Paradise

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

I would love for Siân Lister Photography to be somewhere in five years. It is a dream of mine to one day own my own studio, and make a living out of my passion.

Rebirth

Find out more about Siân Lister and her passion for photography on her website!

Fancy being interviewed? Drop us a line!

Easter Bunnies

2010-03-22T16:02:00.006Z

Easter is nearly upon us and for me Easter brings up images of spring which in turn makes me think of bunnies! Here are four bunnies from UK sellers to fall in love with:

Bouncy Bunnies

Bunny in a Teacup from sparklehen: £7 - Floppy Cotton Bunny from FruteJuce: £25
Lavender Rabbit from Pouch: £10.50 - European Rabbit from Urbanimal:£25

-Katrina
TomatoTea

And then there was OOAK!

2010-03-20T09:32:00.006Z

OOAK is now officially open!

Kitty Pinkstars

I am in love with all of Kitty's wonderful sock creatures, but this one named Chloe has to be one of my favourites. I just adore the colours, she makes me think of summer.

As with all Kitty's sock creatures Chloe has her own little story to share with the world. Chloe along with her other friends are now available to buy on our site!

We hope you like OOAK, please let us know what you think of the site.

-Nicole: Hearts and Skulls x

Tomorrow...

2010-03-19T19:16:00.005Z

...we open.

Samantha Gillingham

This particular bracelet from Gilly is my favourite. Yes yes, the designs are all very similar, she has more on the way but its the blue and bronze that does it for me. Its a combination you don't really see every day.

Sam will be bringing us silver versions of these bracelets very soon, which I am very excited about, as silver seems to go with everything. If you can't wait any longer, why not commission Sam to make you one today?

-Katrina
TomatoTea

2 Days!

2010-03-18T09:32:00.005Z

Shadows and Tall Trees

I adore this painting by Charlie of Shadows and Tall Trees. She really brings the Mad Hatter to life in all his colouful glory.

This painting really shows what Charlie can do. The original copy of this painting will be available to buy from the OOAK website. If you would like Charlie to paint you a character from a particular film, get in touch and we will see what we can do.

OOAK would like to wish Charlie a very Happy Birthday for tomorrow!

-Nicole x

3 Days...

2010-03-17T16:31:00.002Z

Samantha Harvey

I love this necklace.

18 hours of hard graft went into stitching this necklace together. It is simply stunning and will dress up any outfit. The best part is, is that it's black so you'll never fail to find an outfit that matches.

Sam has a knack for timeless designs and matching beads together for a piece. If you're looking for something a bit special, why not get in contact with Sam about a commission for a One Of A Kind piece of beaded jewellery.

4 Days

2010-03-16T09:28:00.008Z

4 days to go!

TomatoTea

One of my favourite TomatoTea products has to be the little birdie keyrings. With spring almost here these little cuties would be a gorgeous addition to any set of keys or bag.

Katrina of TomatoTea works wonders with wool to create beautiful textile based items for every season. Each product is unique, stylish and will make you stand out from the crowd.

-Nicole x

It's The Final Countdown...

2010-03-15T10:36:00.003Z

5 days to go.

And for these 5 days, we will be blogging about our favourite products from our sellers.

Hearts and Skulls

My favourite product has to be this amazing Batman Comic Mirror. It's perfect for any comic book fan, guy or gal and would look great in any modern home to add a bit of character to a plain wall. It'll be quite the talking point too, as its unique and one of a kind, as with all items made by Nicole.

As with all of Hearts and Skulls products, Nicole strives to upcycle as much as she can by searching out lost forgotten mirrors and frames in charity shops to make into her amazing, zany designs. If you're after a particular comic book character to be made into a frame, mirror or set of coasters, drop Nicole a line!

-Katrina
TomatoTea

About us

2010-03-11T11:36:00.012Z

With just 9 days until the launch of the OOAK website I thought it was time we told you a bit more about us….

Katrina and I have always been avid crafters. Whenever we meet craft is on our minds, we always dream about being able to make a career from our crafts. OOAK, which was originally known as oOAK Tree is the first step towards making our dream a reality.

OOAK is not just about us though, we want to promote independent artists throughout the UK, working together to encourage people to buy handmade items rather than mass-produced goods.

So who are we?

TomatoTea

Katrina is the Co-creator of OOAK, and the lady behind TomatoTea. Katrina makes the most delightful textile treats; you will fall in love with her beautiful yarn creations. Katrina’s famous snuggly neck warmers are a must, and were recently featured in the handmade gift guide.

Hearts and Skulls

Nicole of Hearts and Skulls is also the co-creator of OOAK. Nicole’s work is bright and unique; her love of comic books and all things cute gives her work a distinctive edge. Nicole creates a range of cute and kooky accessories that you will love.

Kitty Pinkstars

Kitty’s work is vibrant and quirky; her amazing sock creatures really make her stand out from the crowd. It is easy to fall in love with all of Kitty’s creations, each one of them bursting with personality. Kitty is a very creative and talented lady who is an inspiration.

Samantha Harvey

Samantha makes beautiful beaded jewellery. Her intricate designs really are a treat for the eyes. Samantha’s careful beadwork gives a stunning effect., each piece is timeless and unique.(see our jewellery on OOAK post for pictures)

Samantha Gillingham

Samantha Gillingham has a real eye for jewellery making and she knows what looks good. Her designs are very complimentary, putting the right colours, findings and beads together to create a perfect piece of jewellery.(see our jewellery on OOAK post for pictures)

Shadows and Tall Trees Art

Charlie is a talented artist with a darkly distinctive style. Tim Burton inspires Charlie and this really shows in her creations. As well as her unique artwork Charlie creates a range of wonderful and strange little creatures that you will adore.

Watch this space for interviews with each of our sellers. You will be able to buy their work on our site, hope to see you there.

The countdown begins: 9 Days!

-Nicole x

Beautiful Buttons

2010-03-08T12:23:00.005Z

Okay, I admit it.

I am a button addict.

But lets be honest here. I think all crafters have a soft spot for those cute, round embellishments, don't they? They can be used in so many ways, and artisans are finding new ways all the time too! So heres a selection from UK sellers:

Emerald City Bracelet from MrsGibson: ~£20 - 'Nautical But Nice' Necklace from Made by Kate D: £12
Flower Brooch from MiloMade: ~£12 - Girlie Bobby Pin Trio from Discerningchichi: ~£5.50
9 Handmade Buttons from RedRobinDesigns: £1.60 - Funky street from HodgePodgeArts: ~£10

-Katrina
TomatoTea

Flowers in my hair

2010-03-03T21:25:00.020Z

Spring has almost sprung, the sun has decided to show up a little this week, and I am really looking forward to seeing all the lovely things that Winter has made me forget.

Spring always fills me with the need to adorn my hair with flowers. I thought I would put together a little post, showing you some pretty things that I would like to wear in my hair this spring.. What do you think?

I love the colours in this, is enough to brighten anyone's day by tiedandfeathered

This hair accessory by AAliciaAccessories looks elegant and in pretty silver tones:

I am digging creamrose's etsy store, check out these kitsch spring time ponytail holders:

Lupin works wonders with felt, I adore this gorgeous hairband:

and finally a few of spring hair accessorise by ME that we be available to buy on our new website... which is opening in the next few weeks :D

Have a great day

-Nicole Hearts and Skulls

Get Well Soon

2010-03-01T09:30:00.008Z

Having had a pretty bad weekend of stomach trouble, which has now been topped off with a cold, I thought I would see what items were available to people wanting to wish others to 'get well soon':

Get Well Soon

Get Well Soon Wish from Origami: £8 - Red Cut Out Card from Storeyshop: £2.95
Button Card from StuffedNonsense: £1.50 - Tissue Holder from LAMdesigns: £7.50
Heart Meter Pin from OMEGAZOID: £5 - Yellow Cut Out Card from Cosmo Cards: £2.75

-Katrina
TomatoTea

We love Alice

2010-02-25T10:30:00.001Z

Here at OOAK we think Alice in Wonderland is great.

To celebrate the release of the new film we have searched the web for UK makers who have been inspired by Alice.

These are made by Hearts and Skulls (ME), see my blog for details.

You would have to be Mad as a Hatter not to love this notebook by thegiftshed,

This beautiful Alice inspired print would add a bit of wonderland magic to any room by Champignons

Make sure your copy of Alice in Wonderland never goes missing with these gorgeous Bookplates. From adorapop

This Cheshire cat by FeltLikeStitchin certainly brightens my day.

I love Alice <3

-Nicole Hearts and Skulls

Jewellery on OOAK

2010-02-22T09:58:00.007Z

Today we greet two lovely ladies in to the OOAK family. These ladies make amazingly beautiful jewellery in two distinct styles which we think are fantastic. Here's a peek at what they do:

Samantha Harvey

Sam makes the most intricate jewellery pieces by using beading techniques in her spare time. I am fascinated by the craftsmanship that goes into her work, as she carefully pieces each bead into place. Her work stems from simple designs to let the beads do the talking, to complex and intricate bead work which, quite frankly boggles the mind.

Samantha Gillingham

Gilly, as Sam is affectionately known by her friends, creates jewellery due to a profound love of beads. She seeks out beads and findings which appeal to her, building a collection over time in either colour, shape or size. When she feels she has completed a combination, she pieces the beads together using the findings she feels complement the beads best.

Samantha Harveys' and Samantha Gillinghams' jewellery will be available on our up and coming website. Although they are both studying, they are happy to receive custom orders. Please contact us for any questions or requests and we will pass them on.

-Katrina
TomatoTea

We love...

2010-02-18T18:04:00.014Z

Love is still lingering and here are some of the things we are loving at OOAK:

You
Firstly, a massive thank you to everyone who has become a fan of and invited their friends to become fans of OOAK on facebook. We are so chuffed to have made it to and past the 100 mark. Check out our facebook page for details of our giveaway.

Envelopes
We can’t get enough of making them, you can make them out of so many different things in lots of different sizes.

Check out the selection of ours below, which will soon be available in our web store Yay!

Spring
It’s on its way and we can’t wait for the warmer weather. Here is a sneak peak of some spring flowers we have been making...

Spring Sellers
Here are some of the things that are on our spring wish list:

By janecatonart

By silverstorm

By WizzyWoo

By Covetables

By FruteJuce

What are you loving right now?

Nicole – Hearts and Skulls

Super Cute Sock Creature Feature!

2010-02-15T16:40:00.006Z

It's quite amazing what you can make out of a sock or two. Here's a selection from UK sellers on Folksy:

Super Cute Sock Creatures

Johnny from Katies Corner: £8 - Monsieur Alphonse Poissonnier from Cirque de Chaussettes: £12.50
Fred and Kenny from Kittypinkstars: £20 - Special Edition Valentine/Mothers Day Sock-Cat from Pussy Galore! £18

-Katrina
TomatoTea

OOAK Update

2010-02-11T13:53:00.008Z

Here at OOAK we have been busy bees. Here is what we have been up to:

Website

The website is coming along slowly but surely. We can’t contain our excitement! We are currently working on adding the photos and product descriptions to the site. Be sure to keep an eye on our blog to find out when the grand opening will be.

Super Recycling

We have been scouring the charity shops for supplies. It is always great to take something unwanted and make into a fantastic new creation for someone else. Among some of the other things we found we came across these amazing old maps, which we hope to use to create some beauties.

Here at OOAK we think recycling is great, and can’t wait to show you our range of recycled goodies. In the meantime why not check out JUNKY CHICKEN, who creates some fantastic products from recycled materials. It’s great to see other sellers out there using recycling in crafts.

Stationery

We are working on a new range of stationery for our online store. This will include funky pens, gift tags, envelopes and note paper. So watch this space.

Loved up

Well Valentines day is on the way, and you can’t ignore the hearts everywhere. Feeling inspired from our last Valentines blog I set out to make a cute valentines decoration, let me know what you think, it's just a prototype but hope to work on the range for next year <3

We want to hear from you

If you are a artisan and would like to get involved with OOAK, why not e-mail us at nicole.ooak@gmail.com or Katrina.ooak@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you, any comments, suggestions or queries are welcome.

Keep Crafty

-Nicole
Hearts and Skulls <3

Indie T-Shirt Designs for Men

2010-02-08T12:50:00.011Z

A male friend of mine was asking about t-shirts and wanted something different from the rest of the stuff you see on the high street that everyone else is wearing. So here's a selection of items for men from some indie shops based in the UK, that I reckon fit the bill:

T-Shirts For Men

Worm Gut £15 - CrossBarks of the World £6.25
Howling on the Wind £20 - Eagle £15
Sunglasses ~£15.50 - Mr Britain ~£15.50

-Katrina
TomatoTea

Lookie!

2010-02-04T16:04:00.000Z

Hello there,

We have been very busy taking photos today to use on our new website (coming soon!)

Here are some of the goodies that will soon be available in our online shop:

Huggable Handwarmers

Comic Coasters

Cutie Pie Keyrings

Hero and Villian Rings

To have a further sneak peak of the goodies going on the website please check out our Facebook

-Nicole xox
Hearts and Skulls

Valentine Gift Ideas

2010-02-02T10:15:00.007Z

I've been looking around the internet for some Valentine ideas from UK Artisans. There's so much to choose from, but here are my favourite ideas for men and women:

Men

'Mr. Britain' Tshirt £14 - The Knitted John Tie £12
Hotdog Cufflinks £9.99 - 'Bad Music' Tshirt £15

Women

Little Plush Owls £6 - Jingle Jangle Ring £22.50
Winter Flowering Tshirt £12.50 - Gingham Handbag £15

-Katrina
TomatoTea

Features

2010-02-01T13:06:00.015Z

I want to showcase a few UK Artisans who I love and adore. Most of which I know from Coriandr, a super UK based marketplace for handmade goodies. I love their work and want to share it with you! Here are my three picks for this week:

Dig The Earth
Blog - BigCartel - Coriandr - Etsy - Folksy - Zibbet

Kev of Dig The Earth is well know for his modern cards and prints. He packages his items beautifully and all his cards come in biodegradable packaging. Need a birthday card with a certain age on it? Kev has it covered with his POP! cards, available in 2 different colours and ANY number!

Creativesque
Blog - Coriandr - Etsy - Not On The High Street

Stacey-Ann has a way with paper. She makes the most beautiful paper goods and hand finishes them all. All of her cards are unique as she hand makes each and every one. From gift tags to illustrated bookmarks, Stacey has it covered.

Kitty Ballistic
Blog - ArtFire - Coriandr

A great creator of plush characters, Helen breathes life into her felt creations by giving each and everyone a name and back story. You can't help but fall in love with them, even if they are a zombie potato or a shifty looking lemon with a moustache. Helen also creates jewellery with unique charms and beads she finds in Holland.

Look out for more features next week!

-Katrina
Tomatotea

Happy Belated 2010!

2010-01-28T15:27:00.003Z

The new year has been a quite exciting time for us as we're going through the process of setting up a business plan and building a new website.

We're also going to blogging a little more about our own crafty adventures, and asking our members to do the same in the future!

You can find us on our new Facebook fan page and follow us on Twitter for even more updates!

Keep Unique!

Nicole xox

The KUBE Art Boot Sale and Events Amendment

2009-09-01T08:09:00.003+01:00

On Saturday, Nicole (Hearts and Skulls) and I attended KUBE for an Art Boot sale.

It was a windy day and our stock didn't always stay on the table, but we had fun.

While it wasn't particularly busy, we did meet some wonderful artists and crafts people such as Judy and her wonderful artwork, Linda a fellow knitter and Junko a passionate crocheter. We hope to keep in contact with them and expand the network.

We have also decided not to attend the following two Art Boot Sales on Saturday 26th September and Saturday 31st October. We hope, however to attend a Christmas handmade only event at KUBE which will be held on the last weekend of November, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th. And, of course there is also the Craft and Zine fair in Southampton the weekend before this! One slight hiccup is that I now have a weekend job and with theses events being near Christmas, it may not be possible for us to attend, but watch this space.

New Events For August Through November!

2009-08-25T21:34:00.006+01:00

Its been a while since we've blogged but thanks to some hard work, mostly by Hearts and Skulls I might add, we have four up and coming events we are attending as oOak.

The first three events are at KUBE gallery in Poole. The Art Boot Sale is held the last Saturday of each month and, although it is open for all arts and crafts, each month they focus on a specific area of art, such as this Saturday the focus is on "Fine Art and Craft".

Entry is free and is open between 11am and 2pm. We will be attending the following dates:

Saturday 29th August
Saturday 26th September
Saturday 31st October

We also hope to have a full table at the Craft/Zine Fair being held by The Art House Southampton. This will be a weekend event for November the 21st and 22nd, 12pm til 5pm. We're not booked in yet but watch this space for updates.

Remember, if you want to become a part of oOak Tree just email us with details of what you make and the area you are from and we'll get back to you!

H@andmade Winchester

2009-07-05T19:09:00.002+01:00

Hello,

Phew what a day. Today was oOak Trees first ever craft fair. It went really well! It was really inspiring, if not a little intimidating to be around experienced crafters that make the most beautiful things. It was really busy and a lot of people seemed to take an interest in oOak Tree. If you saw us at Winchester, please do say hi to us on here.

oOak Tree is now ready to spring into action for a summer of events, and is getting ready to get some new recruits on board. If you live in Dorset or the surrounding area and would like to become a part of oOak Tree please get in touch.

So what exactly do we have in mind...
Workshops
Craft Fairs
a new website... all coming very soon.

Hope to see you all around.

Nicole @ oOak Tree

Winchester Handm@de

2009-06-27T12:23:00.004+01:00

First of all some bad news.

oOak Tree ceased trading at the Boscombe Underground on Tuesday 23rd June. We sincerely apologise to everyone, particularly those we were sharing the stall with and the landlady, Ruth who was very kind to us. We hope that anyone who had orders or queries with us will stay in contact with us, emails are in the sidebar to the right.

However, we are hoping to attend some more events in the future, one of which is Winchester Handm@de on July 5th 2009. TomatoTea and Hearts and Skulls will be sharing a stall, supporting and promoting oOak Tree whilst they are there.

The Handm@de craft fairs are THE place to find awesome British handmade goodies. The first fair was held in Oxford last year in November with great success and as such they decided to make it an annual event! With a growing number of people becoming interested, 2 new avenues were created for 2009: Cambridge and Winchester.

Cambridge was first up in April and was well received, so much so that there is a new date in December! The Handm@de group is continually growing and so we hope to support our artists attending any of the Handm@de fairs!

We hope to see you at Winchester!

BU Update

2009-06-18T09:50:00.008+01:00

Its been a fairly good first week at the Boscombe Underground, we've already noticed that we're getting slightly busier this week which is great! We've had loads of people take cards and show an interest in the Network, which is fantastic news for oOak Tree!

Heres a couple more pictures from the Underground:

I painted a sign on an old college canvas and put it up with the help of the boyfriend on Tuesday. Not sure if its really worked yet as people still seem surprised when i tell them the products are handmade by locals!

Nicole bought in a new table for us to display some more items on, as well as making these new displays too!

Theres a lot more stock now, so the stall is looking great with all the different handmade products!

Don't forget, if you're local to Bournemouth and would like to sell your items at the Underground, but don't have the time or funds to do so, we can do it for you! Just get in contact with either myself or Nicole and we'll give you some more information!

Boscombe Underground Pictures

2009-06-08T18:09:00.002+01:00

The Mayor of Bournemouth Offically opened the Boscombe Underground on Saturday 6th June 2009!

Here are a few pics of the Ooak Tree stall. This will gradually be changing each week as stock is sold, so there will always be something unique for you to see!

Boscombe Underground

2009-06-06T21:33:00.002+01:00

Today was our first trading day at the Boscombe Underground alternative market! It opened at 9.30 and we had a slow but steady stream of customers all day, most coming in after the Mayor officially opened the Underground.

We were surprised at the interest in our stall and were very pleased to receive sales! A lot of people picked up cards and complimented our items so we are really pleased to be a part of the BU!

If there are any artists out there who hand make their own products and would like the opportunity to have their items on show at the Underground, please do get in touch. We only charge a commission of 20% on a sale and return basis, which is a lot less than most shops would charge and we are more likely to take on your stock! If this sounds like a good opportunity, please contact either myself (Katrina) or Nicole, our emails are found on the sidebar to the right.

We hope to post some pictures of the stall and market up soon, so please stay tuned!

-Katrina

Coming Soon...

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...is a new way for crafters in the South to show off their products, is a new place to learn a new craft, is a new network for all things Handmade...

We are the oOak Tree.

The One Of A Kind Network.

About The Artists...

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Cherry Cheesecake
...is a crafty boutique full of handmade goodies, made just for you! I make a range of pretty, handmade bits & bobs for people who love and appreciate homemade things. Every item I make or customize is unique, no two are ever the same! Ta-ra for now! Katie (The lady behind 'Cherry Cheesecake')

Cherry Cheesecakes's Links:
Blog
Online Shop
Twitter
Cherry Cheesecake Facebook Group

Hearts and Skulls
Hearts and Skulls products are about finding something you love with that certain kooky edge that can't be found anywhere else.

Its founder, Nicole, makes and customize all kinds of accessories for you and your home to give you that something a bit special. From funky aprons to bottle top gift tags. If you want something with pazow then look no further!

Heart's and skull's Links:
Blog
Online Shop
Twitter
Hearts and Skulls' Facebook Page

TomatoTea
...is a name thought up by 23 year old Katrina. How the name came to be, she's not really sure but it probably has something to do with her love of home grown tomatoes and a good old cuppa.

Katrina mainly dabbles in all things textiles, from hand knitting and crochect to sewing, embroidery and even spinning! She likes to experiment in other crafts from time to time so there will always be something new and fresh!

TomatoTea's Links:
Website
Blog
Online Shop
Twitter
TomatoTea's Facebook Page

OOAK - One Of A Kind

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OOAK is a creative outlet for handmade artists in the UK to sell their work.

We aim to promote modern crafts throughout the UK.

OOAK looks to encourage people in their teens and twenties to think twice about buying mass produced items and to become more aware of the unique products made here in the UK by local artists.

To make handmade artists work available to the public, OOAK aims to inspire and educate people to value creativity.

If you are interested in becoming a member of OOAK of have any questions, feel free to email us.