Warm Sigh at SotLA

Brisbane City Council is once again putting on the fabulous Saviours of the Lost Arts with loads of crafty events, activities and workshops!


And of course wherever there's craft in Brisbane our fabulous members always make an appearance, we'll be bringing you all the latest news about which BrisStylettes are involved and in what capacity.


Kicking it off is BrisStylette Eliza from Warm Sigh who will be at SotLA making her beautifully scented handmade soap! This will be the first time Eliza has attempted soap making in public, and she will be available to answer any questions! In fact, if there's a question you would like to ask Eliza now feel free to leave a comment on this post!


All the fun and mess will be there; the oils, scents, even the lye, ready to be turned magically into soap in front of your eyes! But wait! There's more! As soap takes up to 6 weeks to cure, Eliza will have some that was made earlier for you to try and buy. Free samples will be available (while stocks last!)


Eliza has been making soap since she had her dairy goat farm 18 years ago. Recently Eliza, and Warm Sigh, have gone vegan, using no animal products at all to produce high quality, extra kind to the environment and your skin bar soap, liquid soap, shower gels and cream soaps.

So, if you have ever wondered how soap is made, come along and watch!

For all the details check out the SotLA guide here.

Let's Go Shopping

Did you have an unlucky Friday 13th yesterday?  Walk under ladders, run into black cats, drink your tea the wrong way?

Here at BrisStyle we've put together a Black Friday list with items our BrisStylers have available now on Etsy. Don't be unlucky and miss out!!

Nesting 2 Limited Edition Archival Print

Renee Treml

Retro Cat Japanese Fabric Pendant

Kimono Reincarnate

Origami Baby Bat Pin

Catamation

Stripe Jersey Dress

Kitty Boo Boo Design

Black Aluminium Rubber Bracelet

Marjon Scheffer

To take part in our weekly Let's Go Shopping meme, post your Etsy finds on your blog then pop back here and add the blog post link below. Don't forget to link back to this post so everyone can check out all the fabulous Etsy finds. Anyone can play along so come join in the fun!

BrisStyle Information Session: Markets 101

The date for the next BrisStyle Information Session has been set.....and it's fair to say that we are very very excited! If you currently sell your wares at a market or are considering doing so then this session is one not to be missed. Please see below for all of the juicy details!

 

 

BrisStyle Information Session

Markets 101: How to Present and Successfully Sell your Work

Are you considering selling your work at an art, craft or design market for the first time? Or are you a market veteran looking for some new strategies to help you improve and grow? If you answered 'yes' to either of the above questions then this information session is for you! To help you along the path to achieving market success, market experts, Trish Goodfield (of TrishAlan Designs) and Sophie Stratton-Ferrier (of Strat Designs) will cover all of the market essentials. Topics will include: choosing the right market for your product, market insurance, market day essentials, market set-up and display, classic customer service 'No No's', winning customer service techniques, the importance of first impressions, simple sales strategies including 'add on' sales and basic after sales techniques that will ensure customers keep coming back for more.

Date: Saturday, June 18 2011

Time: 10am - 12noon

Place: St. Augustine's Church Hall, Racecourse Road, Hamilton, Brisbane

Price: Free to BrisStyle members. $20 for non-members.

RSVP: by emailing brisstylemarketing@gmail.com by June 4th 2011 (non-member payments due by June 10th).

PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW!

For more information or to RSVP, please email brisstylemarketing@gmail.com

Let's Go Shopping

It's Mother's Day this Sunday. The day kids treat mum like the queen with cups of tea, macaroni necklaces and lots of hugs and kisses.

Here's a few BrisStyle treats for mummies everywhere. For any day really.

The coolest mum mother's day card

Sissy Sparrows

Things my mother taught me print

Kathy Panton

Family circle pendant

Forever Inspired by Liv

Vintage 50s Leave it to Beaver white olive apron

Ruby Red Studios

'Jacaranda' woven ornamental basket

Fibre Artist 44

To take part in our weekly Let's Go Shopping meme, post your Etsy finds on your blog then pop back here and add the blog post link below. Don't forget to link back to this post so everyone can check out all the fabulous Etsy finds. Anyone can play along so come join in the fun!

New BrisStyle Members

Please give a warm welcome to our latest BrisStyle members, and check out their fantastic stores online.

Bronwen at Whizzbangle

Natalie and Kim at Quill & Ink Handmade

Louise at Drift Gifts

Tara at Tara Hart Designs

Erin at Reskew'd

Irene at Wind and Water Designs

Kate at Orange Sherbet

Ali at Cross Your Heart

Liz and Anna at Lala Textiles

Twilight Market Wrap Up!

While the rain may have washed us from our usual stomping ground in King George Square, the handmade vibe continued to shine as we made ourselves at home on the deck above Groove Train. We are proud to say that even in the wet weather, Brisbane's iconic Twilight Market carried on in all its handmade glory!

The sky darkened as set-up began!

Down came the rain!

The gorgeous Hot Fudge stall.....the most gorgeous range of childrenswear!

The market crowd.....

The entertainment.....what a delight they were!

The Strat Designs stall.....

The Rock Ribbons stall.....

Thank-you to everyone who braved the rain and tore themselves away from the Royal Wedding proceedings to come along and support our handmade market.  The next BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market is on May 27, let's all cross our fingers for a clear sky! x

You're A Winner!

Image courtesy of KW Ceramics, copyright and credit to John Downs

Thank-you to everyone who entered the BrisStyle Mother's Day Giveaway by leaving a comment about why their Mum is so special!  There were some really heart felt comments left and all we can say is 'Mum's are truly the best'.  Unfortunately, there could only be 1 winner of our gorgeous gift pack, so without further ado, the winner is.....

Stephanie & Carlos

Congratulations Stephanie, we will contact you shortly to organise the delivery of your KW Ceramics goodies! Happy Mother's Day x