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 ...
A Very Happy Birthday to Me (long post)
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Last week I reached a big milestone and clicked over to the “30 years and
older” category. I’d been approaching the date with a deeply embedded sense
of dr...
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 ...
Onesies
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I made a treasury on etsy. Its my first one, and its dedicated to squidlet,
aka baby girl on the way.
You can go and visit it on etsy here
I would happily ...
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....
Prettiness
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from Uncle PhuncleAt a Young Designers Market a few months ago I had a
stall next to Uncle Phuncle. They have the cutest dresses - I really love
this one, ...
Looking back...
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Image taken during an escape to the sunshine Coast
Time flies
Mind fills
A slight overwhelming feelings...
Decisions to make
Things happeningImage taken at...
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...
BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets!
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*Only one more sleep to go...*
*25th May (5pm to 9pm)*
The BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets in the heart of Brisbane's King George
Square offer a unique ...
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 ...
home industry
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I passed this house in my old neighbourhood the other day, it's the* highest
* high set I have ever seen.
I wonder where the owners are while the re-buil...
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...
Stencil cutting
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Today’s progress report: completed designs for 8 tea towels, 7 cushion
prints and 6 cards – stencil cutting has officially started. It’s a blur
of flas...
Move ya bloomin' arse!
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So many birthdays for me this month...
sister, friends, husband.
Time for me to...
*Move my bloomin' arse!*
And get to some card making ;)
*Linking up...
Sitting
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Oh my giddy aunt! I turned my head for what felt like a nano second and my
beautiful little downy haired man is sitting up..well, almost.
My gentle, twi...
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...
Stamping on Wood
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I love trying out new mediums to use with my rubber stamps and this next
little project is one that I have been meaning to try for some time. I love
having...
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 from scratch again with a new online store
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If you're wondering why I haven't posted much in the last couple of weeks
- this is the reason...
.... My brand new online store!
Isn't it pretty? (Say ...
Sometimes a little incentive is all it takes
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There are times when you need a nudge to get the creative juices flowing
again. I had been toying with the idea of making different shaped
garlands, using...
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...
A Wednesday night that has that Sunday feeling
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It's the tail end of ANZAC day; a day to remember and reflect on past
losses and sacrifices. A day off, mid-week, is also always a day to stop,
rest, and r...
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...
Friday 13th Sale
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Who's up for a Lucky Friday 13th sale?
Pop over to our website before midnight tonight (Brisbane, Australia time)
and enter the code *BLACKCAT13* on check...
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...
Jandowae Trip - Part 2
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The Jandowae Fire Station. Love the cut-out brickwork.
A long-shingled wall.
They have the pink pub, and the pink house. Am guessing there was a sale ...
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...
Handmade Highstreet: Re-stocked
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I popped into the lovely Handmade Highstreet in Annerley yesterday and did
a little restock. This is the cutest little store featuring handmade items
creat...
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'...
This week.....
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1. Making a pom-pom garland for my sewing room. I'm thinking of making a
few of these for my Etsy shop. They're so fun to make.....and colourful!
2. In...
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
Christmas!! Only 111 days away...
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Thought I would share my christmas creations for 2011... you are all
probably thinking why is she making christmas cards in september.. but
christmas is co...
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 ...
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