Friday, January 25, 2013

Crafty D.I.Y

Hello,

Today a round up of super cool tutorial found on the Etsy blog!

I don't know about you but men gifts are always a little challenge here...
But not anymore with this  DIY geek power tie!

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This article is just something worth a good read...How to get your creativity flowing.
Everyone has some  stuck moments  haven't we so read on!

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And what about trying to knit your cute little pencil?

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Happy DIY!
Sandrine x

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Crafty Biz Carousel - 24/01/13


Hello lovely creatives! 


I've got some absolutely golden posts for you this week - including the definitive answer to that old 'how do I run a giveaway on facebook' question.

  • Product Marketing Breakthrough - a free video series of Andreea Ayers of LaunchGrowJoy. Fabulous info to help you grow your business.
  • Facebook Giveaway/Contest Rules Explained by Rafflecopter. They also have a post here that outlines how you can easily run a giveaway on facebook using their free app.
  • Not sure what Google + is all about for your biz? Have a read of this great series from Just Paint It.
  • Finally, you might have seen that I've launched a brand-new site this week - Create & Thrive. It's a site for those who want to learn how to turn their handmade hobby into a full-time business, from those that have actually done it! Along with me, there are 4 fab regular writers, including Brisbane local and Bizness Babe Liana Kabel.

Jess x

Jess Van Den is the editor of Create & Thrive + a full-time maker of contemporary sterling silver jewellery under the Epheriell label. You can chat to her @JessVanDen on twitter and IG.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Tuesday Treasury

Good Morning,

Today let's celebrate "les Artists"!
A Tuesday Treasury filled with Art work from our creative BrisStylers.

Etsy Treasury here
Sandrine x

Friday, January 18, 2013

Crafty D.I.Y

Good morning,

The school start is almost here already!
Let's take a little look on what lovely D.I.Y's we found to share.

The free back to school printable to include in their lunch boxes are super sweet at Little lovely blog.

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Perhaps you could have a go at making a pretty oil cloth lunch box?
Martha Stewart has a very straight forward tutorial for us.

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Or you can find a tutorial about a cute pencil case over on A Spoonful of sugar.

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Happy making!

Sandrine x

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Learn to Crochet or Knit this year with the girls from Tangled Yarns!


 The lovely girls at Tangled Yarns have been busy getting ready for their 2013 class schedule and with many of the January classes already filled, bookings for February and March are coming in thick and fast so don't miss out.

Learn To Crochet
This is a beginners course where we introduce you to all the basics of crochet - how to chain, double crochet, treble crochet, increase, decrease and how to read a simple pattern.

Cost
$75.00 per person (3 week course)
plus supplies (available to purchase in store)
Requirements
Please note that this is an beginners course. No prior experience is necessary
Supplies
100g of DK / 8ply or  100g of Worsted / 10ply cotton yarn
(smooth, no novelty as you need to see your stitches)
4.00mm or 4.5mm hook  (depending on your selected yarn and your gauge)
wool darning needle
scissors

Learn to Knit
This is a beginners course where we introduce you to all the basics of knitting - how to cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, cast off and how to read a simple pattern.
Cost
$75.00 per person (3 week course) 
plus supplies (available to purchase in store)
Requirements
Please note that this is an beginners course. No prior experience is necessary
Supplies
100g of DK / 8ply or 100g of Worsted / 10ply cotton yarn
(smooth, no novelty as you need to see your stitches)
4.00mm or 4.5mm hook (depending on your selected yarn and your gauge)
wool darning needle
scissors
Learn to Knit Socks
Now is the time to start knitting your very first pair of socks to keep your toes toasty this winter!
During three classes you will learn how to knit a pair of beautiful socks from Derrin's
Learn to Knits Socks pattern.
Cost
$75.00 per person (3 week course)
plus supplies (available to purchase in store)
Requirements
Please note that this is an intermediate course.
Prior knowledge of how to knit in the round comfortably is required.
(Double Point Needles, Magic Loop or Two Circular methods)
Supplies
100g of fingering weight / 4ply yarn (smooth, no novelty as you need to see your stitches)
2.50mm or 2.75mm needles (dpn, magic loop or two circulars) (depending on your selected yarn and your gauge)
wool darning needle
scissors

Continental Knitting
Our Continental Knitting classes are aimed at students who already know how to knit the English method (with the yarn held in the right hand) and would like to learn how to knit the Continental method (with the yarn held in the left hand).

Most knitters find that with practice this speeds up their knitting time greatly, especially for long stretches of stockinette stitch or for moss / ribbing.
During the two classes you will learn one method of the knit stitch and two different methods of the purl stitch plus how to combine the two.
Cost
$50.00 per person (2 week course)
plus supplies (available to purchase in store)


Crochet / Felted Hexagons

Sunday 13th January 12noon - 2pm
Saturday 19th January 1pm - 3pm
One of my favourite little gifts is adapted from Lucy's How-To Hexagon motif - sweet little felted coasters from our Noro Kureyon.
One ball yields between five and six coasters, depending on your gauge - making a perfect set to give.
(although they are so useful, you might need to make a few for yourself too!)
This class will help you to master the hexagon motif and to take the mystery out of felted objects.
Please note, you need to have basic crochet skills to attend this course.
Class Cost
$45 per person plus supplies
(includes one ball of Noro Kureyon)
Requirements
5.00mm crochet hook
darning needle
Entrelac
Saturday 12th January 1pm - 3pm
Sunday 20th January 12noon - 2pm
Thursday 31st January 6pm - 8pm


When Derrin was working on this beautiful Entrelac Blanket last year it caused a great deal of buzz...and how could it not! It is simply stunning!!
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Entrelac, like many knitting techniques looks much trickier than it actually is.
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During this two hour class you will learn how to knit Entrelac and find out all the tips, hints and tricks.

You will create a small sampler piece that you can turn into a cushion cover, a small pouch
(perhaps for an iPad) or continue knitting to make a wonderful scarf.
(Depending on the number of stitches you cast on)

Please note, you need to have basic knitting skills to attend this course.
Class cost
$30 per person plus supplies
Requirements
Our Noro yarns were just made for Entrelac...
You will need to select your needle size according to the weight of Noro you choose

We have also added two
Learn to Knit Socks courses to the calendar - one series of Cuff Down and one series of Toe Up plus Anita's fantastic Continental Knitting course!

You can find our full class calendar on our website or click
here.


 Bookings and deposits are essential for all of our classes.
Please phone the store on 07 3666 0276 or email us tangled@tangledyarns.com.au if you have any further questions on our classes or to book in!

Make sure you share your creations with us on the BrisStyle face book page as we'd love to see what you have made :)
* Images with thanks from Tangled Yarns newsletter

Tuesday Treasury

Good  Morning lovely friends,

Today it is a rainbow of colours and creativity over Brisbane!
beautiful and colourful Tuesday Treasury featuring the work of Brisstylers on Etsy.

Etsy Treasury here
Sandrine x

Friday, January 11, 2013

crafty D.I.Y


Hello,

Today it is random projects outside in the backyard, right ?!


How to make your own backyard Teepee on Etsy blog.

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Learn to make a cute seeds necklace on Etsy blog too.

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And for the lovely summer nights...
Some DIY can lights for the garden with Lowe's creative ideas

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Enjoy!

Sandrine x

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Monday, January 7, 2013

It's Back to School for Crafters Time!

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It's time to get ready for another educational I ♥ Craft year, where you'll learn all the latest tips to make your business the best it can be.
In 2013 you'll experience new look sessions based on your feedback, covering everything from the basics of online selling to getting your products retail ready..and much, much more!
These sessions will once again be supported by the Brisbane City Council and will be FREE for all participants. Held in key library locations throughout Brisbane the will also be more accessible than ever.
Read on for how you can apply for the first session of 2013 and have some online summer school fun by recapping on all the 2012 sessions HERE.
Top Tip: Accessing the online video sessions is super easy. If you're not a BrisStyle member, then sign up as a guest and you're in!
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Image courtesy of Sam Gilkes from Jetta's Nest
::START ME UP – Online Selling Made Easy ::
Selling online has never been more popular or simple! Whether you are just starting out or an established online seller, this session will break down all the latest tips to help you achieve a cohesive, contemporary online presence.
Presented by Samantha Gilkes from iconic eco handmade label Jetta's Nest, you'll get down to the grass roots of selling online as Sam takes you through the basics in an easy to understand format.
Think of it as getting back to school for crafters!
DATE Saturday 16 February
TIME 10 – 12.30pm
VENUE Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside 4032
COST FREE
Bookings essential ::
Book HERE
PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW!

In the meantime, keep up with all the 2013 BrisStyle action, via the:

Presented by BrisStyle Inc and supported by the Brisbane City Council
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::BrisStyle Membership::
Are you passionate about handmade?
Would you like to meet like-minded creative people?
Do you want to take your craft to the next level?
Are you keen to take part in markets and events?
BrisStyle Inc. provides support and creative opportunities for independent artists, crafters and designers who call Queensland and Northern New South Wales home.
The 2013 BrisStyle membership experience includes:
creative business development sessions;
 markets, events and exhibitions;
promotional opportunities;
 personal website profile;
 social networking;
 access to our online forum;
 Etsy team affiliation; and
much, much more!!
For less than a ball of yarn per week, you too can be a member of BrisStyle’s fabulous and fun crafty community.
Memberships reopen February 1 2013 so stay tuned then for our half year membership special. Tell me more....
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Friday, January 4, 2013

Crafty D.I.Y

Some Holiday's beach craft on the agenda today!

Can you hear the waves, and feel the sand in between your toes?! :)

Ready...

First let's get some instructions to make a mesh screen bag...
I love, love, love that tutorial from Pascale on Design Sponge.

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This one is just genius on very dark horse!!
It's a towel, a pillow, a bag...in short it is everything you will need this summer :)

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And what about trying to make your swim suit this summer?
Here is the 3 in 1 Swimsuit tutorial  on C&C that you need!

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Enjoy!
Sandrine x

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Tuesday Treasury

Happy New Year!!

WOW 2013 is here!

Wishing everyone a fabulous New year filled with Joy, creativity and success!

Our first Tuesday Treasury for a fresh start in 2013 !!!
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Sandrine x