Just Bunting - Handmade Bunting, Lampshades and workshops

Largest commission so far!

Karen Davey — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:16:21 +0000

I was asked to make some Just Married bunting, for a yacht! This equates to 2 flags per metre, 8 metres in length!

Not a great photo, but I don’t have a wide-angled lens and it was pouring down and blowing a gale!

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Upcycled headscarf lampshade

Karen Davey — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:09:46 +0000

I seem to have a good eye for gorgeous fabric when I’m out and about. Yesterday was no different, I found this pretty bird headscarf in a charity shop, and knew exactly what I would use it for!

£30 plus £4.95 P&P. Suitable for either ceiling pendant or table lamp.

Contact me to buy, [...]

Change the World Finalist

Karen Davey — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:02:48 +0000

One of my good friends, Pauline Giles, has been shortlisted for a Global Thought leader competition.

Pauline runs a breast cancer charity Bosom Buddies UK, whose aim is to inform, educate and potentially help save lives of both men and women by showing you how you can look for the earliest signs of Breast [...]

New Animal Fabrics

Karen Davey — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:50:01 +0000

I love my postman! Especially when he brings me new fabrics! Today I have received this chocolate labrador fabric and chicken fabric. Ready to make into tote bags, cushions and lampshades.

Lined tote bags are £20. Lampshades are £25 for a 20cm diameter, £28 for a 30cm diameter. Cushion covers are £18 for a 40cm [...]

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip visit Charlestown

Karen Davey — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:45:56 +0000

[[Show as slideshow]] We welcomed celebrities John Thomson and Hermione Norris to the Old Workshop in Charlestown, as well as the experts, Catherine Southon and Mark Stacey.

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip will be aired in the autumn, and we can’t wait to see which team won. Look out for Just Bunting bunting on the steps! [...]

Bunting Ceremony!

Karen Davey — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:48:47 +0000

Feedback from a proud grandmother who ordered some personalised bunting for her new granddaughter:

Emma’s bunting has arrived and it is even lovelier than I had visualised! I shall be seeing the family at the beginning of July so we will have a special ceremony to hang her bunting in her bedroom!

She will [...]

Corporate Nautical Bunting

Karen Davey — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:38:17 +0000

We were delighted to make some nautical stripe bunting for Bourne Leisure to celebrate the £5m refurbishment of their premier holiday park in Weymouth Dorset.

We also received the photos above, with a message from Joanne, who said ‘Hi Karen, As promised, please find attached a few photos of the bunting in situ. [...]

Lampshade Commission

Karen Davey — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:14:44 +0000

I was delighted to receive this commission for a brand new house close to the sea near Bude, Cornwall. The customer was able to choose the size of her handmade lampshades and the coastal fabrics look splendid!

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Coastal Script Cushion Inspiration

Karen Davey — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:01:02 +0000

These DIY Cornish Coastal Script cushions have been a favourite for the JB team for a while now, they have been on some adventures around our county! Perfect for your seaside home, or taking on a trip to the local beach.

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Vintage Doily Finds

Karen Davey — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:38:33 +0000

I took a trip to my local town of Lostwithiel in Cornwall today, visiting the regular vintage fair and antique fairs that are regularly held on Sundays.

I couldn’t resist this little bundle of vintage doilies, which I will upcycle into bunting for a beautiful vintage themed wedding.

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