Crafty D.I.Y

Hi,

Cool outside isn't it!

Time to curl up inside and get your hot glue gun warming up ;)?!

We are sharing some cool crafty ideas for your home today...

How fabulous is this creative use of a vintage suitcase by Desgin Sponge?!

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What a great one too this D.I.Ywoven rope pendant lamp from Design Sponge again!

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But while talking about pendant lamp, 

we had to share this great project tutorial from Poppytalk.

Love, love love that D.I.Y woven lamp with boohoo!

Is the hot glue gun warming yet ;-)?!

Happy weekend!

Your Creative Business: Etsy: What's New!

xo Earrings by Epheriell

Each month Etsy releases an 'Etsy Merchandising Desk' article with lots of great information about promotional opportunities for sellers, themes to plan for, trends and upcoming dates to remember.

We thought we would share some of the highlights of June's article for those of you who missed out:

• As of May 21 there has been a change made to how seller's are charged for listing items with multiple quantities. Instead of paying for multiple quantities up front you will now only pay for them as they sell. To read more about this check out this article: No Longer Pay for Quantity Up Front on Etsy.
• Help Etsy curate their Australian homepage. As part of Etsy's commitment to their international community they now have an Australian homepage. The Australian homepage will be visible to those people who have their Etsy profile region set to 'Australia'. They are looking for people to curate Etsy treasuries which can be selected for use on the new homepage. For some information about what is required pop over and read the 'Help us curate the Australian Homepage' article.
• Etsy has identified some top trends for June. Some of them include: world sports, gadget accessories, vintage fashion and decor, weddings and letters, numbers and symbols. For a full list of June trends visit June's Etsy Merchandising article.

To read past Etsy Merchandising articles click HERE!

Hands On Brisbane: Crafty Workshops

Have you heard about 'Hands on Brisbane'?

'Hands On Brisbane' is a series of Art, Craft and Design Workshops, Demonstrations and Q&A sessions that will be starting on June 16th at Bleeding Heart Gallery in Brisbane city.  These workshops are a collaboration between Bleeding Heart and The Black Parlour.  The Black Parlour is a new group in Brisbane for crafters who create original alternative work.

The workshops will be conducted by some of Brisbane's finest artisans to give you a hands on approach to learning your new skill. Many of the classes will also provide the materials you need to start straight away, so all you need to do is turn up and start creating. The workshops will cover skills like Crochet, Pattern Making, Polymer Clay and loads more. There are even a few workshops planned for the kids! The workshops are a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, showcase local talent and add extra creativity to Brisbane.

DIY Coasters with Ella Mobbs - July 7

Matchbox Zine Making with Pascalle Burton - July 21

You can read more about 'Hands On Brisbane' on their facebook page or follow them on twitter!

Visit the Bleeding Heart website to find out about all of the upcoming 'Hands On Brisbane' events and to register for the workshops!

Get involved and get crafty!

   

Peppermint Mag 'Celebrate' Out Now

'Celebrate' Peppermint Magazine Issues 14 is now available to purchase from all good book stores and newsagents. Here at Brisstyle we are huge fans and supporters of this eco friendly fashion mag and this month every Brisstyle members featured in the Brisstyle ad are offering a massive 10% off all purchases made via their etsy stores!!!! Just use the coupon code 'BRISPEPPY' when you checkout.

Brisstyle Members offering 10% Discount this month:

~ Little Muse ~ www.lovelittlemuse.etsy.com

~ Kuber ~ www.kuber.etsy.com

~  Spiritfire ~ www.spiritfiredesigns.etsy.com

~ OOAK Bags ~ www.ooakbags.etsy.com 

~ Ruby & Lo ~ www.rubyandlo.etsy.com

~ Each to Own ~ www.eachtoown.etsy.com

~ Eddies Nan ~ www.eddiesnan.etsy.com

~ Jetta's Nest ~ www.jettasnest.etsy.com

~ whizzbangle ~  www.whizzbangle.etsy.com

~ Quail & Co ~ www.quailandco.etsy.com

A big congratulations to Brisstyle members also featured in this months issue 

Red Revival, Epheriell, Jetta's Nest and Quill & Ink.

Tuesday Treasury: Diamond Jubilee Celebration

Next Monday we will be celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee here in Australia. This week's 'Tuesday Treasury' is a celebration of the Queens's 60 years as monarch.

To view the full size treasury click HERE!

Happy Tuesday!

Let's Go Shopping

Did you see the lions and pink flamingoes in Brisbane's King George Square donning nice warm scarves and beanies yesterday?

The Brisbane Brown Owls did a superb job keeping them warm with their knitted yarn bombings as part of our BrisStyle Craft Caravan!!  Now you can have a scarf too, with plenty to choose from the BrisStylers items below.

And don't forget to check out the BrisStyle Craft Caravan again today at the Zillmere Multicultural Festival and tomorrow at the Racecourse Road Festival!!

Plum infinity scarf

Rock Ribbons

Crocheted beret

Sweet as Spice

Crocheted fingerless gloves

Kazuri Tribe

Crochet flower necklace

Takakoco

Vintage inspired crochet beanie

In Pink Ink

You too can 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 your fabulous Etsy finds. Anyone can play along so come join in the fun! 

Crafty D.I.Y

Hello it's Friday and we need our little dose of inspiration do we!

"Simple"today ...

Like that simple orange candle over at intimate weddings

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Make a simple bracelet.. with Amusing

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Weekday carnival has a simple yet beautiful and clever coat rack D.I.Y 

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Enjoy your day!