Posted on 3 May 2012

Handmade Markets this weekend…….

Guest Post/ markets

Still trying to decide which handmade market you are going to head to this weekend? Here is a selection from around Australia.

This weekend in Merewether NSW you will find The Olive Tree Market, Newcastles  dedicated Handmade Art & Design Market and home to over 100 creative minds! Wander amongst the vibrant stalls, meet the talented makers and buy unique handmade goods. Stall types include: homewares, printmaking, painting, ceramics, women & mens fashion, jewelry, kids clothing & toys, recycled goods, contemporary woodwork and more!!

Jellybean Childrens Market is on this weekend in Horsham VIC, a market for handmade baby/childrens items. All their stallholders create amazingly unique pieces that will have your little one standing out from the rest

In Longford TAS, you will find a makers market, for those artsians and crafters that make and create beautiful and unique handmade goods, the Longford Makers Market.

Pop over to Market Angel to find other markets on this weekend. While you are there, please take a moment to fill in our survey we are currently conducting in order to gain a better insight into Markets in Australia and Market Attendees.

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Guest post by Katrina ~ Market Angel

Posted on 2 May 2012

Review: Katie Rose Designs

Review

Katie Rose Designs creates gorgeous personalised wooden keepsake boxes and name plaques. All boxes and plaques are Australian made and lovingly customised to suit all occasions.  Katie Rose Designs keepsakes boxes are a perfect way to safely store all your precious keepsakes – from a newborn, christening, wedding, milestone birthday or bereavement. A variety of motifs available for both boxes and plaques to add a personal touch.

Its not everyday that I get the chance to do a product review, so when a little package arrives, the anticipation of opening it always gives me butterflies. You just never know what is going to be inside that package.

This week I was thrilled to open a sweet package from Katie Rose Designs. Inside was a gorgeous personalised plaque for my daughter.
You should have seen the look on my daughters eyes when she saw it. PRICELESS!
She loves owls so this plaque was perfect for her bedroom, taking pride of place on her door. “This is my room and now everyone knows it”

You can see the craftsmanship that goes into each and every Katie Rose Design. Each plaque is carefully cut, including all the letters and motifs and hand painted in gorgeous glossy paints. The plaque even came with removable adhesive stripes for hanging. These removable strips are perfect for those that maybe renting or who do not like to use hooks.
The plaques are also very generous in size, this one measuring  almost 30cm in length.

So as you can tell, I had one very excited little girl and I was a very happy mum. I can definitely recommend Katie Rose Designs.

You can find them online at www.katierosedesigns.bigcartel.com or at www.facebook.com/katierosedesigns 

Posted on 30 April 2012

Vintage Chenille Winner

giveaway

Was it you?

 

“Kelliskards on April 18, 2012 at 1:43 pm said:

 

Would love this for my brother and his partner for there new little bub due end of winter :) this would keep them super nice n snuggly”

This gorgeous quilt is going to make winter so warm and cuddly for you/

Keep your eye on your inbox for details on how to claim your prize.

 

A huge THANK YOU to Leah for the FABULOUS giveaway and to all those who have entered and visited the Vintage Chenille Store and Facebook Page.

Stay tuned for our May  giveaway starting tomorrow. It is another gorgeous winter warmer!

Posted on 30 April 2012

Make your own crafty cards

Guest Post/ Hand Made Blog/ Make/ Stationery

My fridge is usually covered with kids birthday party invitations which means I need to buy lots of presents and cards.

Here is a great idea for incorporating a small part of the gift into the card.  Being handmade it also makes it extra special and its something the kids can help out with too!

The removable brooch can be added to singlet tops, hats or headbands.

You will need only scrap fabrics, brooch backs, card stock, a hole punch & your imagination.

  1. Make a scrappy flower using this downloadable tutorial and add your brooch back.
  2. Cut your card stock to whatever size or shape you would like and add two hole punches to the top corner for the brooch to feed through.
  3. Cut and sew (glue or handstitch) a piece of fabric across the bottom and then add your message.
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This is a guest post from Jodie Maloni of The Haby Goddess. You can read more great crafty tutorials on her blog.

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