AJ Gift Studios

03/10/2026

Today you will find us at our usual haunt (get it 🎃) at Crossgates Shopping Centre Craft & Artisan Market 😄 Plenty of Halloween-y designs and products to find 👻 We hope to see you there!

🌟 TODAY - Sat 3rd October 🌟

Kicking off spooky season in style, our monthly Craft & Artisan Market returns to Crossgates Shopping Centre today

🎃 Pick up those Halloween treats
🎄 Start your Christmas shopping
☕️ Grab a coffee
🗣️ Have a chat

We bring the best of handmade to the Centre each month, so bring yourselves and enjoy what we have to offer!

🪵 Davenport's Handmade
🧶 Blossomdale studio
💜 AJ Gift Studios
🕯️ The Kitchen Witch Aromatherapy
🐶 Skylos Homemade Dog Treats

🗓️ TODAY!
📍 Crossgates Shopping Centre
⏰ 9am - 4pm

02/09/2026

We love being part of Crossgates Shopping Centre Craft & Artisan Market and you'll find us there this Saturday 🥰💜

🧡 Hello, September! 🧡

Where has this year gone? 😱 Fear not, we still have 6 amazing markets to bring you and the next one is THIS SATURDAY in Crossgates Shopping Centre

Come and grab your Sunday veg & roasting joint from Malcolm Michaels Quality Butchers Ltd, and explore our Craft & Artisan Market on your way through

This Saturday we bring you:
🪵 Davenport's Handmade woodturning
💗 Gentle Spirit Memorial Jewellery
🐶 Skylos Homemade Dog Treats
🧁 Braeside Bakes
🕯️ The Kitchen Witch Aromatherapy
💜 AJ Gift Studios Slate Art
🧶 Blossomdale studio Crochet & Macrame
🌸 Cherry Tree Glass

Come on over to Crossgates and start your Christmas shopping - you can’t beat the gift of handmade 🎁

08/08/2026

🚨 DRIFFIELD STEAM FAIR 2026 – 8th & 9th AUGUST 🚨

Driffield Showground 👌🏼

A full weekend of steam, rides, food, shopping, camping & family fun — all in one place! 🔥🚜🎡

Get yourself there and enjoy:

🚜 Working Steam Engines & Vintage Exhibits
💪 Tug of War Competitions
🎡 Fairground Rides & Games
🛍️ Trade Stalls & Autojumble
🍔 Food & Drink Vendors
🍻 NEW reasonably priced bar
🏕️ Camping Available
🎶 Live entertainment all weekend

There’s something for all ages — whether you love engines, fairground fun, hunting for bargains, or just enjoying a brilliant summer day out with friends and family ☀️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

You'll find us in the Traders Market 💜

03/08/2026

Next weekend you'll find us at Driffield Steam Fair (8th & 9th August) 💜

The trade area has a vast array of stalls, as well as an indoor craft hall (that's where we are) and a selection of food stands, along with many other things to see and do.

This event is absolutely HUGE, hundreds of vintage and classic vehicles will be gleaming and there is so much to do! Very family friendly and dogs are welcome too 💜

01/08/2026

Happy Yorkshire Day! You'll find us celebrating at Crossgates Shopping Centre Craft & Artisan Market today 💜 Hope to see you there!

🎉 YORKSHIRE DAY MARKET 🎉
Saturday 1st August

How quickly time flies! We’re just 2 weeks away from our next Craft & Artisan market in Crossgates Shopping Centre and it falls on Yorkshire Day! 🥳

There’s no better time to celebrate the best of handmade from your favourite local makers ❤️

🗓️ Saturday 1st August
📍 Crossgates Shopping Centre, LS15 8ET
⏰ 9am - 4pm

19/07/2026

Hornsea Carnival - wow!! What a weekend 💜 Thank you so much for having us and for putting on such an amazing event 🌞 An absolutely massive thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall and supported us, we are truly so grateful and beyond thankful to each and every one of you ❤️ We hope to see you all again next year!

Much love, AJ xx

17/07/2026

We're so excited to be set up (on time 🤣) in the trading marquee at this year's Hornsea Carnival ❤️ It's absolutely massive and SO much fun - if you can get across this weekend to have an amazing time 🌞🥳

🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER... HORNSEA CARNIVAL STARTS TODAY! 🚨

Months of planning, hundreds of volunteer hours and one amazing community effort all come together... because Hornsea Carnival 2026 officially begins TODAY! 🎉

Join us from 4:00pm as we kick off our 60th Anniversary Celebrations with an evening packed full of fun for the whole family.

🎡 Friday 17th July | 4:00pm – 10:30pm

✨ Fairground open from early afternoon
🛍️ Craft Tent open from 4:00pm until late
🍔 Food & Drink Traders open from 4:00pm until late
🎉 The Carnival will be officially opened by the Mayor
🎆 Spectacular Fireworks Display at approximately 9:45pm to round off the evening

❤️ As always, Hornsea Carnival is FREE to attend, but it isn't free to put on.

You'll see our fantastic bucket collectors out and about throughout the evening. Please have your loose change ready and, if you can, pop a donation in a bucket. Every single penny collected helps us bring Hornsea Carnival back next year and keep this incredible tradition alive for future generations.

Can't carry cash? No problem! You can also donate online and help support the future of your Carnival.

We can't wait to welcome you all for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend.

📅 Friday 17th July
📍 Hall Garth Park, Hornsea
⏰ 4:00pm – 10:30pm

Let's make the opening night of our 60th Anniversary one to remember! 🎉🎡🎆

14/07/2026

This year's Hornsea Carnival is celebrating 60 years!! It is going to be epic - check out their page to see just how much is going on over the 3 days and it's FREE!! We cannot wait to be back 💜🎪🎠🎡

🎨 Meet Our Amazing Crafters! 🛍️

One of the things that makes Hornsea Carnival so special is the incredible talent we have right here in our region. Below are the fantastic crafters joining us over Carnival Weekend.

From beautiful handmade gifts and artwork to unique home décor, jewellery and so much more, you'll find plenty of one-of-a-kind treasures while supporting talented local makers.

When you see their posts, please give them a like, leave a comment and share them with your friends. Every bit of support means the world to our crafters.

Who knows... you might just find the perfect treat for yourself! ❤️

- Candle Bright Co Ltd
- Quirkby
- Robbie's Bakes
- Hare lady Felts
- JoJo's Bling
- Fox and Bubble
- Oddsockzx Art
- Handmade by Helen
- Pop up Pottery
- The Ca'Kerry Station
- The Farm Yeard Baby and Toddler Clothes
- AJ Gift Studios
- Art Full Crafter
- Babylon Soaps Bath and Body & Home
- Living Unapologetically with Farmasi
- CherryHook
-Jewellery made with love by Rosemarie
-Wolds Woodworker
- Seed Creations - Plants, Wooden Handmade Garden Feeders, Bird Boxes / Tables

📅 17th • 18th • 19th July 2026
📍 Hornsea Carnival – Celebrating 60 Years

11/07/2026

We are all set up in Pontefract for the Liquorice Shoots festivities with KLH EVENTS ❤️ Stalls are set throughout the town centre (we're on Shoemarket) and there are rides, live acts and music all throughout the day, it's going to be amazing!!

08/07/2026

We are so excited to be part of this event! We'll be there on Saturday, you'll find us on Shoemarket 💜