Much Too Fun!

Name: Mhairi
From: Much Too Fun
Occupation:  Graphic and website designer for my own company Mucky Puddle.
Favourite colour: Yellow
Favourite animal: Giant Tortoise
Favourite band: The Pixies
Favourite book: Noisy Nora 

Right, let’s get to the craft stuff eh?
Shop / Business name:
Much Too Fun

What you make:
Scottish slang inspired Perspex jewellery and accessories

How did you know you were crafty / artistic?
 I don’t remember this but apparently when I was still in nappies I totalled my Mum’s make up box and mixed lipsticks, blushers and eyeshadows all over her carpet, bed, wardrobe and dressing table. I think that was me in my pop-art phase.
Sarah has always loved knitting and does a mean pair of leg warmers, she is trying to teach me just now!

What was the first thing you ever made?
A mess.

Do you have any formal training or who taught you what you know?
Both my grandfathers painted in their spare time and became quite good as they got older, weirdly they also had the same birthdays. I guess being around them was what got me interested in the first place. I was always encouraged to be creative and loved drawing pictures from Smash Hits when I was younger. I went on to study graphic design at the Glasgow Building and Printing college and then finished off my education with a BSc in Multimedia and Graphics at Caley Uni.

How did your craft business come about?
There’s been a huge surge in craft in recent years and we noticed lots more people getting involved. I like to have creative outlets other than graphic design as sometimes being at the computer all the time is a bit of a bind. I set up Much Too fun as an online shop selling handmade bags and vintage charm jewellery last year and then earlier in 2010 my friend Sarah and I met up for a drink and came up with the idea for Bonnie Bling. We woke up with sore heads the next day after sounding out a whole load of Scottish words and phrases and decided to give it a go. The response has been incredible and we haven’t looked back since!

Where and when do you do your crafting?
Sarah and I work from The Hidden Lane in Finnieston one or two evenings a week, we set aside time where we are both together to work on things.

Tell me something surprising about yourself:
I cannot stand being around balloons.

Which Folksy / Etsy shop can you not get enough of?
I adore the beautiful bags on http://www.etsy.com/shop/breagha
Hoping to treat myself soon.

Why is handmade / crafting important to you?
It gives me a creative outlet that is more hands on and is away from my computer. I really enjoy the time Sarah and I get to spend together making our items and love seeing the faces of people passing our craft stalls and spotting the Scottish Slang.

Is it just me or is crafting really hot right now?
It sure is, it used to be tricky to find handmade funky gifts in Glasgow but now there are so many talented people popping up. Shopping local is really important and the talent we have here in Scotland should be  shown off to everyone.

Tell me why I should buy something from you!
Well because you’re a bit of a Blether! ;-)

Ok you’ve got me convinced!  Where can I find you?
www.muchtoofun.co.uk