BiMC News from our Marketeers

The BrisStylers are gearing up for the first BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market this Saturday 8 May at St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton, 9am-2pm.

Here's a little sneak peek of what to expect from our marketeers...


We're loving this gorgeous new product from the Queen of giving buttons new life, Kellie Christie. Kellie will be taking orders for these fabulous 'insert name here' canvases at the market. Check them out here.


Cuddly Cats will be making a comeback at edward & lilly, pop by the co-op stall in the Church Grounds to meet these cute little kitties in person!


Maleena from Curiouser & Curiouser is all set to go with buntings and gorgeous kids clothes, check out her blog for more products available on Saturday.


Not only is Miriam from Bubbachenille weaving her chenille magic with some gorgeous new buntings but she's also putting together scrapbooking and applique packs! Check them out here.


With loads of marketeers and heaps of fun activities the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market is definitely the place to be this Saturday!

Stop Press! Exciting news about Saturday's market!

It's finally time for BrisStyle's first Indie Mother & Child Market!


Along with a selection of our beautiful handmade goodies not only for Mum but for the Kiddies too, we will have some other super cool stuff to keep the whole family entertained!


While Mum is off browsing the amazing stalls, the kids can head off to get their faces painted, pop into the hall and enter our super cool colouring competition (for the chance to win one of 3 x $25 vouchers to be spent at ANY BrisStyle members store/or market stall).

Dad can grab a sausage and a drink and have a little sit down in the church grounds, and if it’s more food you're after we will have a Fairy Floss and boutique Snow Cone stall too!
PLUS our very own BrisStyle Faerie will be wandering the grounds to keep those little ones entertained with lots of bubbles, balloons and laughter and letting everyone know just what's on offer at this fab event!

Sneak peek of the BrisStyle Faerie

The BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market
Saturday 8 May, 9am-2pm
St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds
Racecourse Road
Hamilton

Spread the word and pop back tomorrow for a peek at what our marketeers have in store for Saturday!!

It's a wrap! BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market

Photo courtesy Kish Photography

The very first BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market was a huge success! As the sun set over the beautiful Brisbane skyline, pretty lights flickered on and King George Square came to life! There couldn't be a more fabulous setting.

Hundreds of our fabulous fans and followers rocked up to shop till their heart's content. Even those just passing through couldn't resist our gorgeous marketeers in all their twilight glory.

Photo courtesy Kish Photography

But don't take our word for it, check out more twilight tales straight from our marketeers:

edward & lilly
Enticing Icing
Hungry Designs
Jetta's Nest
Marjon Scheffer
Mrs Smiley's Lockets
RE-read Design

Next!! The BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market on this Saturday 8 May, 9am-2pm at St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton. Stay tuned for more exciting news about this event and a sneak peek at the BrisStylers' market preparations.

Don't miss the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market!

Roll out the red carpet! This Saturday 8th May marks the inaugural

BrisStyle Indie

Mother and Child Market

where the spotlight will be on beautiful, unique items for Mums, babies, and older children.

Head over to St Augustine's Church, Racecourse Road, Hamilton from 9am to 2pm. More tempting photos here.

One sleep to go! BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market!

With only one more sleep till the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market our fabulous committee gals Bec and Helen were snapped with Lord Mayor Campbell Newman in today's City News!



You'd be crazy to miss it!

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? The BrisStylers have all bases covered with this fabulous guide to what's HOT for Mother's Day.

1. Personal Photo Rectangle Glass Pendant from Kish Photography; 2. Spring Bird Lunch Tote Bag - Insulated - Zipper from Bon Tons; 3. Whimsical Birdcage Decoration from Retro Bird Designs; 4. Art Deco Retro Ladies Note Paper Set from Jellygnite

1. Sea Bird Brooch from edward & lilly; 2. Shoulder Bag - pink pear from Alipink; 3. Mother's Day Special! Travellers Shoe Bags from Hot Fudge; 4. Art Card - Marbled Rose II from Sandra Darling

1. Reversible Coffee Cup Sleeve from Tutus and Muddy Shoes; 2. 12 Edible Embossed Fondant Sugar Heart Cake Toppers Your Choice of Colours from Enticing Icing; 3. Push my Button Brooch from Kellie Christie; 4. Mother's Day Boxed Chocolate Bouquet - Small from Love Marriage Baby Carriage Gifts

1. Red Twilight - New Moon Soda-Pop Cuff from Ruby2GoGo; 2. Vintage Mother Brass Locket from Mrs Smiley's; 3. Autumn Harvest Long Necklace from Rock'n'Wrap; 4. Bike Cotton Tea Towel from UnCielo

1. Game On Scrabble and Domino Pendant Kit - Free Shipping to Aust. from Up in Annie's Room; 2. Old Mother Dog Upcycled Paper Brooch from REread; 3. Teapot Brooch from Tree Party Design; 4. Original Woodcut Print - Iron lace, eiffel design from Flight Industries

1. Silver and Roses Bangle from Shazzabeth; 2. Ladies Apron with Frill - Wallflower Skye Blue from Wonderland Avenue; 3. Long line leather necklace from Creative Arty Facts; 4. Linen Shopping Bag from Obilane

1. Tea and toile adult's full apron from Wimcee; 2. Blue Madonna Religious Icon Bracelet from Ruby2GoGo; 3. Universal Shoulder Bag Urban Type from Beckybean; 4. Eco Oval Vintage Inspired Brooch Free Shipping from Chicuff

1. Green pleated apron from PByers Design; 2. Necklace Mom or Mum handmade from sterling silver from Epheriell Designs; 3. Retro Shoulder Bag from Seamstress Daughters; 4. Vintage Chenille Purse from Bubbachenille

Still haven't found what you're looking for? Swing by the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market tomorrow night 5-9pm at King George Square Brisbane City or the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market Saturday 8 May at St Augustine's Church Hall, Racecourse Road, Hamilton, 9am-2pm.

The Crafty World of Denim Days

This week the BrisStyle team caught up with Tracey from Denim Days for a little chat about her crafty practice.


How would you describe your work?

My favourite medium is recycled denim, it has so many different colours and textures….pockets, zips, belt loops, hems – so much to inspire and so easy and comfortable to wear! I am a true craft nut, always trying something new, so my work is an eclectic mix of whatever inspires me at the time.


How did your Etsy shop come into being?

A customer introduced me to Etsy, I was so excited to see so many like minded people in one place! I started my Etsy shop soon after, about 3 years ago, procrastinated for about a year, then timidly started listing my work. Once I joined this lovely group of people 'BrisStyle' my confidence grew, which in turn has helped my shop to grow.

Who or what inspires you?

Every where, every thing I see, sometimes the smallest thing can start a great idea - I just love to see hand made becoming so popular online and now in retail shops as well, Mum and I email each other at least 2 or 3 times a day with amazing finds that inspire us both.


Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process?

The main focus for my hand crafting is to reuse and recycle in an effort to help our environment. My denim range is completely recycled, I have a range of pretty flowers that are recycled from vintage clothing, I post my orders in envelopes I made from recycled fashion mags. I try to make every product with reduce, reuse, recycle in mind.


Can you describe your studio/work area?

I am so lucky, I started off on the coffee table, but now have a whole room at the heart of the house. I am surrounded by the things that inspire me, I can leave my projects all out ready to come back to anytime I like, I find my work so enjoyable.

What is your favourite thing in the shop at the moment?

I think my favourite is my denim necklaces, I wear one nearly every day, I find them so comfortable and I think they look great.


Do you have any other places that people can view/purchase your work?

My children's range can be found at House and Doll 164 Oxford St Bulimba. Other items can be found at Thousand Island Dressing Oxford St Bulimba.

And online at:
Etsy
madeit
gearing up

PLUS!! Tracey will also be at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market this Friday night 5-9pm, 30 April at King George Square, Brisbane City.