I think I started making stuff for my annual craft fair appearances pretty much straight after I had packed away from the last one I did in December 2022. My laser cutter is well past its sell-by date so I use it as much as possible before it fails (which can be abruptly and permanently). I’ve spent the last few days prepping the stall, checking, barcoding and pricing stock, working out how to use a new card reader and app and making last-minute extras.

Dates for your diary

• Active Arts Craft Market, Countesthorpe Academy (LE8 5PR)
  Saturday 28th October, 10-4pm
  Admission charge £2 for adults, children free. More than 50 stalls to browse and refreshments are available until 2pm.
• Whetstone Baptist Church Christmas Fair (LE8 6LJ)
  Saturday 2nd December – details TBC