Handmade gifts galore

Stallholder Christine Bride from Bunyip Bears with Make and Mingles Craft Fair coordinator Bev Griffiths. 370806 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

The Beaconsfield Baptist Church transformed into a treasure trove of craft creations and bric-a-brac over the weekend, as part of its annual Make and Mingles Craft Fair.

Initially starting in 1999, the craft fair was a way for the members of the Make and Mingle group to sell the craft items they had made during the year and has now evolved into a large-scale community event.

The event showcased a number of local businesses, including Bunyip Bears, and a wide variety of craft items for sale, including wooden toys, handmade greeting cards, quilts, jewellery, knitted toys, crocheted rugs, scrap booking supplies and baby clothing.

Make and Mingle is a friendship and craft group for people in Beaconsfield and the surrounding community which meets from 10am to noon each Wednesday during school terms.

For more information, contact makeandmingle@beaconsfieldbaptist.com.au