At last, the beautiful Brisbane Winter sun has found us. How lovely to be enjoying the warming rays that have been cutting through the crisp air. Perfect for outdoor market strolling and lazy Sunday bike rides...
But if sunshine has been a little scarce around your neck of the woods, don't despair. Let this selection of sunshiny happiness warm the cockles of your heart, and bring a smile to you face :)
Indigo Tye
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'Indigo Tye'
Recently I have been looking at traditional Japanese, Indian, Roman/Greek
and other cultures textiles - that have been using Indigo dyes fo...
Vintage Pearls...for a Vintage girl
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I love old stuff! Except the old stuff I see in my mirror every day!
I found a little plastic bag of faux pearls in a vintage suitcase in The
Collective the...
Photo Advice wanted
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I get bored very easily.
This is ONE of the reasons
I find it hard to stick with a project.
Take a look around my studio
and you'll exactly what I'm on abo...
gettin' crafty in the city
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Well there's just so much crafty goodness happening in Brisbane city this
Friday 1st of June. Brisbane crafters sure know how to welcome in the first
day...
Shiny and new. Week 21
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I went to the hairdressers this week. It's been 4 months since I've been
last. I used to be a 6 week trim person but my first trimester and our baby
on the...
Lego Party
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Well Master almost 5 absolutely loves everything about Lego so with his
upcoming 5th Birthday at the end of June I decided that a Lego themed
birthday part...
Kina
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I'm ashamed to admit that this lovely piece of buttercup warmth lay
unfinished and idle for too long as I sulked about it. If you remember I
had a few is...
Giveaway ~ The Giving Bowl
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Today I’m honoured to share this giveaway from Cate Bolt and her project,
The Giving Bowl. I’ve known Cate online for years now (gosh, years?!) and
have wa...
The Finders keepers challenge update
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The stencil cutting has been completed. Phew, and now I can start
printing, yay. Here’s a sneaky preview of the new designs straight from the
cutting boar...
Our Little Poppet.....
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Hi There! It's been a while.....a long long while! I've missed sharing my
creative inspirations and adventures with you but I've been working on my
most co...
Canberra trip
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Who doesn't loves surprises? Pleasant ones that is. There we were on
Friday evening contemplating the weekend ahead when the phone rang. It was
my brothe...
Recovering from a lovely weekend celebration :)
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[image: Getting ready ;)]A milestone was celebrated this weekend[image:
Girlyhair and pastel white cho Oreos pops]With sweets, giggles and lots of
pink!wit...
Stitch n Bitch - Wednesday 30th May
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We were going to bribe you into coming with a croquembouche but those
things are just too darn hard to make. So come along for rum-balls instead.
We know i...
Beep Boop Internet – 28th May
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The Art of Mourning - Fascinating site about mourning, memorial jewellery
and symbolism Suck it up, buddy, She just didn’t like it – An Australian
playwr...
New Button Earrings
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I have been busy working on some new earrings for winter. When you are all
rugged up in winter often a necklace isn't visible underneath all the
layers so ...
To Market, To Market .... or not.
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I have just had the best night sleep! For the first time in ages, I slept
right through from 9:30pm until 5:30am the next morning! I obviously needed
it.
I...
Sneak Peek!!
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Hi All
Its been a while, but i have been working on a few new things. Here a
sneak peek of what i have been working on lately.
Hope that you like.
Thank...
One down, thirteen days to go.
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I've decided to go on a diet - but one with a difference.
It's no caffeine for me for 2 weeks (I'm potentially going to push it out
to a month, but all t...
I have moved - Come check out my new blog!
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*~ Visit My New Blog ~*
An era had ended - This is my very last post here on my Blogger blog.
I have replaced it with a preeeetty new one, which I've strea...
hello Markit
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If you are in Melbourne and seeking something fun to do today why not head
into the Atrium & BMW Edge Theatre, Federation Square and visit Markit.
There...
Karjalanpiirakka mmmmm
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Or, Karelian pies. These tasty little carbo fiends are a traditional
Finnish treat. My mum showed me how to make them a while ago and since then
Mr Reread ...
400 sales on Etsy!
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Woohoo!!!! Sneakily* my ETSY **store reached over 400 sales* over the past
few days !!!!!!!!!!!
So to celebrate, there is a sale until June 15, 2012 in my...
Upcoming Market Dates
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I've been organising myself for the coming months ahead.
A few new market dates to tell you about!
I'm all booked in for the *Home Style Market* in July an...
... on Thing #3: The Famous Five
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I've just unpacked a box of old books, and come across a treasure: my
Famous Five collection. When I was a kid, Enid Blyton made me want to be a
tomboy; ha...
Week Four....
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There's five days to go until the end of may, not that I am counting of
course.....
This week I have had a few repeats, more than I originally anticipated...
:: Summersville ::
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Making a start on some cushions for home, using Lucie Summers' gorgeous
Summersville range for Moda. Love it. A lot.
Have framed 7 favourite prints in w...
It's Raining Again!!
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Sadly as it's raining this afternoon I won't be attending this Friday
nights market. I have been inside all this week nursing a cold so I didn't
think it ...
Kewpies
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Now I may have been having a few too many late nights lately, look what I
have done to my kewpies!!
I had lots of fun embellishing their already cute faces....
This little piggie went to market
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When I was a child my favourite rhyme was always the one about the pigs
going off to market, despite knowing that a tickle attack would follow
shortly afte...
Business Card Display Board and Recipe Holder
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Oh. My. Goodness. What a day! In fact, what a week it has been!! Talk about
crazy, non-stop, headache-inducing busyness. *Sigh* Okay, now that I have
that ...
Ready To Go!
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My new designs have now been printed as tea towels and placemats. In my
MadeIt and Etsy shops now!
Oh - and a cute little kangaroo paw purse
Plus lots o...
Kookaburra Visits
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Here are two little Kookaburras who visit my house quite often. It might
be because I feed them strips of steak! I love to see them sitting on the
ver...
Japan Day Eleven - Kyoto Temple Market
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Kyoto, my beloved Kyoto. Our last full day in Japan was spent in my
favourite city in Japan, and even better that it was to go to a flea market
held in go...
NEW doll and toy making craft KITS!
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I’m so excited to show off the brand new Funky Friends Factory toy making
KITS! Korina of Korina’s Kreations has agreed to join me as the OFFICIAL
Funky Fr...
2012 It's All Happening!
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In the words of Bette Davis - "Attempt the impossible in order to improve
your work"
This is exactly what I've been doing lately. I've been trying new way...
Caravan-a-go-go!
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We have lift-off!
The BrisStyle Craft Caravan has hit the road!
With support from the Brisbane City Council, BrisStyle - our collective of
crafters, art...
Starting again
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Image from Heart Box Studio
A whole month has passed since I’ve been back to blog about the things that
are happening in our world. Part of it was a choic...
Shop Update - Hand Dyed Yarn
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Over the past weekend, while I was working, Scott put in a big effort into
updating the shop. I am very happy to announce that the full range of hand
dyed ...
Collage
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I'm going through a bit of a collage thing at the moment. I was doing some
of my own for a bit but mostly I was ending up with a lot of cut up
magazines an...
Market To Market stock list may 2012
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Here are the final works being supplied to Market to Market in Toowoomba.
For those wanting to visit the shop the adress is Shop 1, 188 Margaret
Street, To...
More Hooky and a little Cooky...
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Time hurtles at a frantic pace at the moment and I feel as though I'm
getting pulled this way and that with little achieved at the end of each
day. I mana...
I have been activating
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Last weekend I went activating at Lismore Car Boot Markets. I helped to
collect money for the charity of the day, CSG Free Northern Rivers.We
raised a reco...
{sunday snippets} and a Thank you
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{sunday snippets}: a collection of photos from your week. No need for
words. Let the pictures tell your story. Pop over to here for more
snippets. ♥♥♥♥♥...
Rainbow Girl Wall Clock - $70.00
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This wall clock has been lovingly designed by Hungry Designs own Amanda
Whitelaw. Measuring just under 12" tall, she has been fitted with clock
hands and a...
my creative space
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I've been slogging away at prototypes this week for a new product, after
four attempts the pattern was perfected :)
Yes, it is a completely self-indulge...
BrisStyle indie Twilight Markets this Friday!!
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Hey folks! Apologies for being a little quiet in here. I'm getting
prepared for markets.
If you're in Brisbane this Friday, make sure to come along ...
What I'm Working On
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Already shared on Facebook this is a picture of what I am currently working
on. These are the upper pair of wings for a butterfly focal for what will
be a...
Winner
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I have just drawn my giveaway the old fashioned way and the winner is....
Melody, I have just sent you an email as you are the lucky winner.
Thanks for ente...
SEEING DOUBLE
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Today I decided to layer up two of my 'abstract dome necklaces'. The top
one (shorter) is a sterling silver dome necklace, and the longer one is a
slightly...
How to Lino Print
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Welcome, happy Thursday blog post! Today I going to give you a bit of a
pictorial sneak peak into my lino printing process. 1. These two photos
show some o...
the new shop help
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This lady arrived yesterday afternoon to help me out in the shop from now
on. She doesn't require much, just a skirt and a top (the dummy...came
naked!). S...
Kitty Boo Boo Handmade Wedding - The Accessories
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We made so much for this wedding, many of them the tiny details like the
necklaces, the bouquets, the clutches, the ring dish, the place cards, the
table t...
i am currently obsessed with....
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bananas and peanut butter! Mashed together, separate, on celery, in
smoothies, on toast, on bread, together in pancakes (amazing, by the
way!).. the list i...
Is that...
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It wasn't until I looked at this photo this morning that I realised the
picture on the left is the Post Office in Bangalow.
I've always wondered about the ...
Week 5 - 52 pairs of earrings a year challenge
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This week, before I could get to make any new canes...I made myself clean
up first! So I used up some odds and ends of canes I had made recently in a
new S...
Time to Simplify...
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Hello all. I thought it was time to freshen up the blog again ... I clearly
have too much time on my hands, don't I ;) I was wanting really clean and
simpl...
Super easy pin cushion
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Hi there! I've been looking for an easy pin cushion tutorial for a while
but couldn't find any cute and easy enough. They were all too time
consuming to m...
New Year at the Studio
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Hi all
Happy Chinese New Year.....it's the Year of the Dragon!!! Well with all the
rain we are finally getting this year I have been at the Studio teaching...
Avant Garde Photoshoot
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Last weekend I had the photoshoot for my Avant Garde design. With the help
of the lovely Janeke (MUA) and Zoe (Model) the day was a great success!
Couldn't...
A New Year......
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As Cross Your Heart approaches its' first birthday, excitement is brewing
about a new product range and new ventures for 2012......
My heart is full of expe...
New Tutorials POSTED!
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Woot, I have added 2 tutorials for your learning pleasure! Check out the
new Tutorial menu option up at the top of the screen to check them all out!
Visions of the future.... Hopefully...
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Happy Monday! I just wanted to share these images with you made by my
lovely husband of how our (yet to be built) house should look at night....
Can'...
weasling my way back in....
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*well you could say i was gone but not forgotten yeah? *
*Taking a well earned break i have restored my creativeness and getting
back on track with some n...
Etsy Front Page for BrisStylers
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Today was a very exciting day. Lots of BrisStylers got featured on the
front page of Etsy. My Black and White pocket mirror was among them. Lots
of sales r...
Thought for Thursday
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We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.
Cynthia Ozick
At Button Central this week, we are grateful for excellent teac...
Markets
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Here is my market schedule for the next couple of months: BrisStyle indie
Eco Market || Racecourse Rd, Hamilton || Saturday 12th November Madam
Sparrow’s M...
Time for a maxi dress.....
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My two daughters wear their maxi dresses all through summer - they are
such a versatile wardrobe staple around here. When you need a bit of
flair, they l...
Deadlines and whatnot
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Thank you everyone for being so supportive of our new adventure.
Some beautiful flowers I grew last year - now to grow a business!
We are working on our d...
Let's Go Shopping!
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Story Book Ranch Etsy Treasury
It's Saturday so that can mean only one thing...playing along with BrisStyle's
Lets Go Shopping meme! Our inspiration this ...
Mrs Smiley's Treasures
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My new blog has now been launched, *Mrs Smiley's Treasures*. Pop on over to
see what fabulous treasures I have discovered.
Love
Mrs Smiley's
FINAL REDUCTIONS
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Just a quick post to let you know that I have marked down whats let of my
current range of tea towels with a Final Reduction. Pop on over to any of
my sto...
HI:
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hello, my friend, now you will be one beneficiary from five billionsin the world,people all over the world are paying attention to it, itis the shopping webs...
New Collection :: Fine organza roses in bloom.
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I would like to present my new collection for ‘Rock Ribbons’, handcrafted
fine organza roses in bloom with beautiful large pearl hearts. Each rose is
handc...
Finders Keepers
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I had such a fab day with my boy at Finders Keepers.
The Old Museum building is breathtaking .. such an amazing setting.
As if the amazing buil...
Xavier's 2nd Birthday!
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Well it's been a few weeks, but I just wanted to share a few pictures from
Xavier's 2nd Birthday! I don't know where the last two years have gone and
a few...
Something for the Boys!
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Well you know I am really motivated by all things girly and pretty, but I
do have some little special items I make for the boys. I love these little
cool ...
Moving!
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I have decided to move my blog (again) back to another blogging site. I
will be trying to export my content from here to the new site – fingers
crossed. Pl...
New and Improved Blog
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Hello lovelies!
This is just a quick post to let you know that I have now moved my blog
over here.
Why?
Just some technical difficulties with email accoun...
Gotta LOVE autocorrect
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OK. So this is not jewellery related or in the slight artsy, sophisticated
or deeply thought-provoking. It's just hilariously funny....so if you've
had a b...
BrisStyle Mother & Child
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Just a very quick note. I had my jewellery featured on the BrisStyle Blog.
I feel so honoured to be included into this amazing group crafty people. I
am ...
6 comments:
those cupcake toppers are just the cutest!!
BrisStyle sunshine is the best.
This is a great post Bec, loving those ruffle pants!
Lovely post. I love the cake toppers - cute as bees knees!
I would hate to have to choose my favourite from this lot - they are all so delectable!
I'm loving all the orange, such a happy, creative colour
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