Posted on 31 May 2012

Handmade Markets this week…

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Lots of markets on this weekend, but only 2 handmade markets to be found on Market Angel.

The Salt Water Market is on in Swansea, NSW. A combination of stall holders from quirky and handmade, recycled and retro, high quality and new, fresh and tasty, along with live entertainment and activities to amuse and involve all those who attend.

In Upper Coomera QLD, youll find The Upper Market a family friendly lifestyle market showcasing many products/services which loves handmade, homegrown, small businesses and supporting work at home parents.
Have a wonderful weekend at the markets.

Posted on 31 May 2012

Featured: The Karma Soap Company

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The Karma Soap Company takes a holistic approach to the medicinal and cosmetic benefits of goat milk. They have invested extensive time in research and development, to deliver Goats milk soap that is not only gentle but luxurious on your skin.
All of The Karma Soap Company’s handmade soaps are made in small batches with fresh goats milk and quality oils to ensure a premium product. Each bar of goat milk soap is made with the highest level of attention to detail and carefully tested for quality. They take every precaution to ensure their products are environmentally friendly and deliver better value for money. Each of The Karma Soap Company bars is designed to last longer and to keep delivering our promise of healthier, more radiant skin.

Felicity, owner and creator says ” Being a mum to an Eczema baby, and another bub having very sensitive skin I was always looking for ‘skin safe’ and natural products to use instead of what the supermarkets pushed at people.

I did my research and started using Goats Milk products on the whole family, but then i took it one step further….. I started making soaps for Family and Friends at Christmas 2010 (I love giving the gift of handmade) and after receiving such positive feedback i started looking into starting a business of Goats Milk Soaps and other body products.

Did you know that Goats Milk is the only product to contain the closest pH level to that of human skin?? So why wouldn’t you want to use it being so gentle to every part of your body?

Well here i am 18 months later…. a range of over 28 different Goats Milk Soaps, a Natural Skin Balm, Body Scrub, Chap stick and am just about to launch a Goats Milk Moisturiser!

I get that it’s so hard describing each and every different scented soap that I stock, so if your in the Sydney area, why not come down and check them out for yourselves?
1st June Carlingford Court (Opposite Target), Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford
9th and 10th June Westfields Hornsby

One of The Karma Soap Company’s best sellers that EVERY mum loves is this Tropical coconut scented goats milk soap with the addition of ground pumice your skin will have never felt so smooth and exfoliated before.

For more information on goats milk soap and The Karma Soap Company, find The Karma Soap Company on Facebook

 

Featured: The Karma Soap Company

Make your own DIY Bunting
Posted on 30 May 2012

Make! DIY Bunting

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Make! DIY Bunting

Everywhere you look you will see bunting. Its fun, cheap and easy to make. There are loads of variations you can use. Below is a basic step-by-step tutorial, but why not try some of our suggestions to give it your own flavour!

A great project if you are just learning to sew and want to keep things simple.

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Posted on 29 May 2012

Introducing: C Percy Designs Winter 2012 Collection

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Winter has finally arrived and C Percy Designs is very proud to release their girls Winter range, which co-ordinates beautifully with this season colours and styles.

C Percy Designs has been making boutique beanies since 2009. Christine, the creative hands and pattern designer behind C Percy Designs, loves the meditative state that crocheting brings and the fact that she can tap into her creative side while making stylish children’s outerwear.

Christine was taught to crochet by her mother when she was 6 years old. This tradition of teaching crochet to the next generation can be traced back to Ireland in the heyday of Queen Victoria and the boom, in what is now known as traditional Irish crochet. Inspiration for her beanie designs come from many places but primarily from her children, in particular her daughter.

This collection of boutique beanies and neck warmers was inspired, small collection of vintage doilies, Missy Melly’s Winter Range, black and white photos of 1930s and 40s crocheted outerwear. Order your custom order today.

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www.cpercydesigns.blogspot.com.au

Posted on 28 May 2012

Featured: Paper Pretties

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Who doesn’t love a butterfly?

For centuries people have loved and  been in awe of the butterfly. The Japanese believe butterflies are the personification of ones soul. The word butterfly in Russian means bow tie, the ancient Greek word for butterfly means soul or mind. In Chinese culture butterflies symbolise love while in other cultures the butterfly symbolises rebirth. Did you know apparently, if a butterfly lands on you it will bring good luck?

Whatever you believe, I think that we all agree that butterflies are stunning and full of beauty. The same goes for the beautiful butterflies from Paper Pretties.

Paper Pretties butterflies are made using exquisite origami, washi and chiyogami paper. Each butterfly is unique and handcrafted with love. Megan, designer and owner of Paper Pretties was so inspired by the butterfly, she started hand crafting them and began to sell her gorgeous designs in 2011.

Each gorgeous butterfly is mounted onto a wooden peg or can be customised with either a wall mount or magnet.

To view the full range head, to the Paper Pretties Facebook page  or send Megan an email at paperpretties1@hotmail.com

You can also follow Megan on Pinterest. See what inspires the creator of Paper Pretties.

 

 

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