 Chouchou [pron: shushu] is a French word used to express your love for something that is dear to you. Many of you would use it to describe your favorite handbag, teacup, photo or painting.
For us Chouchou is about fighting the stigma of vanity often associated with these beautiful things whether that be fashion, homewares, jewellery & art. First and foremost we are about reusing, renewing, recycling, redecorating, recreating and “re-viewing” anything with a fresh pair of eyes and seeing it in a new light.
We want to bring things back to their original glory, allowing them to become your chouchou again.
Thanks to our craftiness and creativity we hope to promote products that despite being made out of recycled materials, are chic but inexpensive, inexpensive but high quality and a quality that is both functional and unique.
Through our business we would also like to showcase some beautiful hand-made, artisan products made in the EU, such us porcelain and pottery supporting folkloric art.
Funkywombatdesigns is a small craft business making and selling bags, banners and accessories from a variety of both new and upcycled fabrics. I (Maia Rees or the funkywombat!) started crafting about 15 years ago and the items I made then have evolved into the bags and the banners that you see today. Based in sunny Somerset all the items you see are handmade, unique and I hope fun, funky and eye catching. The banners can be made to order and no two bags will ever be the same!
Follow Funky Wombat Designs on Facebook and check out the website for more information.
 Deluwiel Creations makes bags, purses, phone cases, hair clips, fascinators and other small accessories from vintage and up-cycled fabrics, books, comics, fimo and anything else pretty she can lay her hands on!
Discover more of Deluwiel's Creations by visiting the website
Lollie Mitchel Aka The Jewellery Fairie has a long standing passion for style and accessories which she weaves into her jewellery with obvious relish. "I have been making jewellery for a few years now – and really enjoy it!! it is a lovely relaxing pastime." Lollie says, "I have created an eclectic collection of styles, which I believe are unique and beautiful."
The Jewellery Fairie's collection has a varierty of hand-made and bespoke fasion jewellery and hair accessories in a wide range of colours and styles. Lollie has an eye for colour contrast which she creates using beads to give a different hue. "I try to find beads which are more unusual...vintage beads, and beads from around the world as well as more conventional beads. I try, where possible to use recycled or reclaimed beads."
Enormous amounts of care and passion go into each piece, no two pieces are the same; you are guaranteed to pick up a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art from the Jewellery Fairie.
The Jewellery Fairie is available to take special orders to match any specific outfit or scheme - please call Lollie for details on 07528715607
 The Repossession Project is a small company making high quality clothes, bags, jewellery and all manner of useful and frivolous things out of up-cycled goods and materials. The founder of the company, Stacey, was inspired by a beautiful group of Eco Faeries while living in Perth, Australia. On her return to Bristol in 2011 she decided to start The Repossession Project. The main ethos of the company is to be sustainable, 99% of materials used are sourced from local charity shops, or donated by generous people. Renewable power fuels the studio and website server, even the business cards are printed with vegetable based inks on recycled card.
The Repossession Project’s clothes draws inspirations from nature, carnival fun, pixies, pirates and
faeries. Her unique clothing range is in its early stages with many ideas being worked on. Most items are one off's or limited edition's, very few designs are seen more than once. Alongside the clothing The Repossession Project create jewellery and array of utility bags for hula hoops, isolation hoops and yoga mats with more designs in the making.
If you are having a clear out and feel like donating any fabrics to The Repossession Project then please get in
contact with us through our website below.
 Bristol based label producing, bespoke and Limited Edition eco-fashion and textile art. Established by Gemstar Burgoyne, Tatty Gem’s has been a life journey of creative fizz, working with recycled and reclaimed textiles in a studio powered by 100% renewable energy. Tatty Gem's uses a range of maerials particularly natural cotton, hemp wool and silk. Each raw material is scrutinised,planned and utilised to create as little waste as possible, even the tiniest of scrap is used for stuffing.
Artist Gemstar Burgoyne says, "Most often, inspiration comes from the raw materials themselves, I love the challenge of utilising what is available to its maximum potential. By working in this way it means my creations are vast and varied which keeps the excitement alive."
Tatty Gem's offer's a bespoke service using fabrics selected by the customer, everyone has items
they no longer wear due to unflattering fit or style, but can’t bare to throw out that amazing colour, print or texture. By providing a bespoke service the customer can be part of the design process and bring life to an unworn item. Tatty Gem's works to raise awareness and demonstrate the differences between mass production and locally hand crafted. When buying ‘Tatty Gem’s’ you can feel confident that you have chosen to buy ethically and own a piece of truly Sustainable Style.
Visit Tatty Gem's on Facebook and Twitter, www.TattyGems.com (coming VERY soon)
 Joe Kang is a Bristol based maker/designer/photographer with a love for all things vintage, pretty & handmade! Red Bird Makes supports the handmade trade, providing unique items that have been created with love and care just for you.
Her designs are inspired by colour, nature, travel and all things old fashioned with an undeniable quirky approach. A huge believer in recycling, creator Joe Kang says "I just hate throwing things out, I have accumulated many fabrics and garments over the years, many of which have been transformed and given a new lease of life." This is the place for simple yet functional home-wares for you and your home.
Meet Red Bird Makes at our Spring Market at Windmill Hill farm, in the meantime you can find her on facebook, blogspot and etsy.
 My homemade Treasures brings you cute, kitsch home-wares, from cushions and peg bags to aprons (for kids and adults) and aromatic lavender bags. Everything is sourced from recycled materials where possible, creator Louisa Smith says "I feel that just because curtains are old that they shouldn't be discarded as rubbish."
These fun little treasures are inspired by coveted items from shops and magazines, My Homemade Treasures uses the beauty and uniqueness of fabric to create kitsch items from nothing, she enjoys the thrill of trying out new things and incorporating her love of fabrics, buttons, ribbons, bows and braids into every design.
Louisa has been sewing since she was very young, taught by her mother and is already passing on her skills and passion for sewing to her two girls.
You can find My Homemade Treasures at Bazaar Inspirations May market! Or check out her blog.
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