We're looking for a Treasurer!

Our lovely treasurer Alycia has announced some wonderful news - she is pregnant with her third child! Our whole-hearted congratulations go out to her and her family.

This means that we are looking for a new Treasurer for our committee and while we would love for that person to come from our membership base, we can also accept applications from others outside the BrisStyle family (so please feel free to pass on this information). Please read the details below and let us know if you think you would be right for the role, or know someone who would be a perfect fit!

Treasurer - Volunteer
Hours - 2 hours per week + one committee meeting every two months

Skills and experience:
- At least three years experience in accounting or bookkeeping
- Excellent knowledge and proficiency in MYOB
- Work with Not For Profit organisations in the past a benefit

Duties and Responsibilities:
-  Prepare budgets of income and expenditure
- Work closely with BrisStyle Staff Bookkeeper to ensure proper maintenance of BrisStyle financial records
- Prepare annual and monthly reports for BrisStyle Management Committee
- Ensure the BrisStyle finances are annually audited by an independent auditor
- Ensure all taxation commitments (including BAS) are met by the association
- Recommend changes in procedure to improve the BrisStyle's financial performance

Can't wait to fill this exciting role with a current BrisStyler or someone new to our organisation*  If you would like to see the full job description or find out any more information please do not hesitate to contact us via email at brisstyleoffice@gmail.com.

Kath (President)

*please note that all committee members are required to be financial members of BrisStyle.

Brisbane Stitches and Craft Show - BrisStyle Demonstrators Timetable Announced!

Let's Get Crafty! This Thursday, we'll be bringing a taste of our collective creativity to the Brisbane Stitches & Craft Show at the Brisbane Convention Centre, March 20-23 ::10am - 4.30pm Daily. Find all the details of our FREE art and craft demonstrations, ranging from resin and plaster work, right through to live art displays on the BrisStyle Website HERE! Ticket WiNNERS Many thanks to all who entered the competitions to win tickets to the show. Congratulations to Gail Jamieson, Tracy Milchick, Emily Rose Barwick and Belinda Chisholm. We'll be in touch soon with your eTickets! BrisStyle Membership Special Remember ....if you're thinking about joining BrisStyle as a member, then be sure to grab a copy of our BrisStyle Booklet from our stand and look for the 'special offer membership code' entitling you to join right through until June 2015! Stop Press! You can now connect to The Stitches & Craft Show now - with their FREE app! Just open this email on your smart phone or tablet and click through to the link above for instructions! Looking forward to seeing you all there! Bel x

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{ NEW & FREE } :: I ♥ Craft :: INVITATION :: Heart to Hearts :: Conversations with Successful Creatives

:: Join us for a series of heart to heart’s with some of Brisbane's most successful creatives! :: These brand new interview style Q&A “heart to hearts” are set to take you on a creative journey to learn how these professional craftisans developed their signature style and stay relevant in the marketplace whilst still having a work / life balance. Hosted by BrisStyle Inc., this brand new series is part of the successful :: I ♥ Craft :: Program, where blossoming Brisbane creatives and professional artisans alike will have the opportunity to ask questions, meet and greet the interviewees and be inspired in their own creative pursuits. :: WiN :: Tell us who you are most looking forward to hearing and WiN 2 tickets to the Brisbane Stitches and Craft Show. Simply leave a comment on the BrisStyle facebook page to go into the draw! DATES: See below TIME: Saturday 10.30-12pm VENUE: Brisbane Square Library, Brisbane City BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Directly through Brisbane Square Library on 07 3403 4166 Places are limited so Book Now! Saturday April 5 :: Kirsten Devitt – each to own :: Brisbane based designer Kirsten Devitt is the creative force behind the successful label, ’each to own’. Kirsten’s warm and generous personality, simple design aesthetic, combined with the bright colours inspired by her home in Brisbane have made her a creative icon in the craft scene the world over. Learn more about Kirsten’s creative journey and how she stays true to her signature style while still evolving her products. Saturday May 17 :: Clare Collyer – Zillpa :: Clare Collyer burst onto the Australian craft scene last year with her brand ‘Zillpa’ and has been taking the Australian homewares market by storm with her signature stitched rope bowls, bags and baskets. What started out as a fun creative experiment has turned into a successful career being featured in Australia’s leading magazines, blogs and culminating in the opening of Clare’s own signature store in Brisbane’s bayside. Find out more how Clare has achieved such a meteoric rise to fame whilst still handmaking the entire Zillpa range by herself! Saturday June 21 :: Stephanie Phillips – this brown wren :: With a camera in hand, her wee children at her feet and a delicious mountain of vintage fabric within her grasp, photographer, blogger and textile artist Stephanie Phillips from 'this brown wren', sets about finding little sparks of magic in the everyday. Learn how Steph stays true to her ethically and environmentally conscious creative lifestyle whilst still running a family and penning her much loved blog. Saturday July 5 :: Ellie Beck – Deadwood Creative :: Textile artist, photographer and blogger Ellie Beck lives and works in an idyllic forest in Northern NSW. As well as penning her world famous blog 'petalplum' and running creative workshops for her community, she runs Deadwood Creative with her husband, Sam Messina. A self confessed Instagram addict, find out more about how Ellie integrates her successful career with rural family life. :: :: I ♥ Craft :: Creative Development Sessions :: We're super excited to be bringing you a new series of Creative Development Sessions real soon! In the meantime, grab a cuppa and sit back to watch all our previous sessions online HERE. If you're not a member, then just set yourself up with a guest login and away you go. Happy watching! Presented by BrisStyle Inc. and supported by Brisbane City Council :: The perfect time to become a BrisStyle Member! :: 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 2014 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. Keep up with all the 2014 BrisStyle action, via the: BrisStyle Website BrisStyle Blog Facebook Page Instagram @brisstyle #brisstyle Twitter

Heavenly Handmade, Prizes and More this Saturday :: BrisStyle indie Market :: March 8 :: 9am-3pm

Illustration by Samantha Gilkes and Graphic design by The Thinktree Tomorrow we welcome a host of brand new marketeers alongside your fave's for a heavenly handmade City Hall market. It's the last chance to WIN a signed limited edition Rainbow Pineapple Print....... as well as 2 FREE tickets to the Brisbane Stitches and Craft Show!(more details below) Grab a take away coffee or tea from the Shingle Inn and shop to the soulful sounds of Tim Sladden and our local chanteuse Emily Rose. Invite your friends and follow the marketeers oninstagram and facebook STOP PRESS:: Just arrived:- A NEW batch of Rainbow Pineapple Badges, FREE to our first customers on Saturday!!

We do LOVE seeing all your market shots after our events! This month we'll be rewarding one of our avid Instagramers with 2 FREE tickets to this month'sBrisbane Stitches and Craft Show! Simply hashtag #BrisStyle with all your snaps of the markets or all the goodies you've purchased and go into the draw to win!(Comp closes Mon March 10) It's also the last chance to go into the draw to WIN a signed limited edition A3 Rainbow Pineapple Print by BrisStyle artist Samantha Gilkes. Simply tell us how you heard about us at the BrisStyle Promo stand to be in the running. Both comps will be drawn next week and winners notified by Friday March 14.

Do you make beautiful handmade wares? Are you looking for a gorgeous, regular space to set up your own pop up shop? If you live in and around Brisbane, Northern NSW or anywhere in Qld and want to be part of of our award winning BrisStyle indie Markets at City Hall ... be sure to apply for *membership today!! *Once approved you'll be able to apply for all markets open. Our 1/2 year $44 membership special continues and additional market fees apply. Membership FAQ's Stallholders FAQ's

Park: King George Square Car Park for only $12 per day! Additional Parking:Brisbane City parking options Bus: King George Square Bus Station directly under the venue Train: Roma St / Central Stations. Bathrooms: Adjacent to Ann St Foyer Disability Access: Main entrance to City Hall via King George Square. Date: Saturday March 8 Where: In the Sandgate & Sherwood Rooms and Ann St Foyer on the ground floor of Brisbane City Hall, right next door to the Shingle Inn. Time: 9am-3pm

Post all your fab market pics to our Facebook Page and Instagram with @brisstyle and #brisstyle so we can share the love right back. See you Saturday!

Rainbow Pineapples, Sweetheart treats and More this Saturday :: Feb 8 :: BrisStyle indie Market :: 9am-3pm

Illustration by Samantha Gilkes and Graphic design by The Thinktree This Saturday we welcome you back to our first simply gorgeous handmadeCity Hall market of the year! With Valentine's Day just around the corner we'll be spreading the handmade love in our new boutique layout. Read on to find out more, especially how to WIN a signed limited edition Rainbow Pineapple Print....... as well as a very sweet Valentine's Day offer from our friends at the Shingle Inn. STOP PRESS:: Just arrived:- NEW Rainbow Pineapple Badges, FREE to our first customers on Saturday!! Rainbow Pineapple by Sam Gilkes from Jetta's Nest Tell us how you heard about us at the BrisStyle Promo stand and go into the draw to win a signed limited edition A3 Rainbow Pineapple Print by BrisStyle artist Samantha Gilkes. Meet our new BrisStyle indie marketeers as well as your faves with gifts for all made by hand and heart. Purchase a signature "Sweetheart" biscuit from the Shingle Inn and receive another one FREE! Grab a take away coffee or tea while you're there and shop to the soulful sounds of local chanteuse Alisha Todd. Invite your friends and follow the marketeers on instagram and facebook Do you make beautiful handmade wares? Are you looking for a gorgeous, regular space to set up your own pop up shop? If you live in and around Brisbane, Northern NSW or anywhere in Qld and want to be part of of our award winning BrisStyle indie Markets at City Hall ... be sure to apply for *membership today!! *Once approved you'll be able to apply for all markets open. Our 1/2 year $44 membership special continues and additional market fees apply. Membership FAQ's Stallholders FAQ's Park: King George Square Car Park for only $12 per day! Additional Parking:Brisbane City parking options Bus: King George Square Bus Station directly under the venue Train: Roma St / Central Stations. Bathrooms: Adjacent to Ann St Foyer Disability Access: Main entrance to City Hall via King George Square. Date: Saturday February 8 Where: In the Sandgate Room and Ann St Foyer on the ground floor ofBrisbane City Hall, right next door to the Shingle Inn. Time: 9am-3pm Post all your fab market pics to our Facebook Page and Instagram with @brisstyle and #brisstyle so we can share the love right back. See you Saturday!

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REGINALD – The CAE Portrait Prize for Softies

Reginald is a competition in which YOU are invited, the general public to make a Softie Portrait of someone you admire/appreciate and want to replicate in soft toy form. Once its made, you will send through a photo of it together with a photo of the person/pet that the portrait represents.

The judges are Cat Rabbit, nationally and internationally revered soft sculpture/textile artist and Pip Lincolne, Melbourne crafter, author and Meet me at Mikes blogger. They will select 10 finalists who will then send their actual softie portraits for a fabulous exhibition, to be held in the CAE info shop in central Melbourne.

CAE are over the moon to announce frankie magazine as the principal partner, there will be a special frankie prize awarded for softie portrait excellence, which will be judged by frankie’s very own Lara Burke. They also excited to have Brother as a supporter as well.

The Reginald winner, selected by Cat Rabbit and Pip Lincolne, will receive:

- Brother NS55 Sewing Machine, valued at $699- A commissioned soft sculpture by Cat Rabbit- Inclusion on Pip Lincolne’s ‘Meet me at Mikes’ blog- Inclusion on frankie magazine’s blog- Subscription to frankie magazine

In addition, there will be a People’s Prize awarded, as voted by the general public. Chosen from the ten finalists, People’s Prize voting will be online and in person.

For the purpose of this competition a Softie Portrait (soft toy) is defined as a handmade soft sculpture made from fabric or yarn, incorporating hand and/or machine stitching, knitting or crochet, which emulates a specific person or pet. Your Softie Portrait MUST be your own original work.

Photographic entries must be received by 7 March 2014. DON’T SEND ACTUAL SOFTIE PORTRAITS, unless you are contacted. The competition will be judged in March 2014 and finalists notified by 12 March. The exhibition will run from 21 March to 14 April.

To enter the Reginald competition follow the instructions and fill out the entry form which you will find here.

We can’t wait to see what you make! Please tag all your facebook and Instagram posts with  #reginald #makingareggie  and #brisstyle  so we can stay up to date with what you're making.

Good luck!

2014 BrisStyle Market dates announced!

We have an awesome line up of markets in 2014, with lots of new members and all our old so mark these dates in your diary now! and we hope to see you at one of our events in the new year.