Hello there fellow bloggers, sorry for my laziness lately, very naughty! I've been kicking around a few ideas for a market I'm going to be doing in June.  The thing I have learnt about markets is that you  need a cheaper item to get the punters in.  $60 blankets do sell but you need something for the kids and something that people can take home with them and not spend a fortune! The following are a few pics of some ideas I've got going. Thanks to my friend Jodie from Sprinkles & Crumbs who inspired me to make the cake toppers.  Think they'll be a winner.  The pic I have included is just a mock up, not a final product but you get the idea!

Some pretty paper bunting made with scrapbooking double sided paper.

This bunting was made for a friend for her market stall.  Very cute double sided floral and birds. 

Got this idea from a mag I was reading.. I made it for a friend, Donna, from Hung Up On Retro. Its a cute "Retro" style bunting made from paper squares. Cute and easy to make!

This is a cake topper bunting.  Made from paper, this is inserted into the top of your cake with the wooden skewers and adds some fun to any cake.  I'm going to be making fabric ones and double strand ones too.  Just playing at this stage

 

Thanks for taking the time to look through.....feedback is very welcome!!!

New baby blanket!

Hello there, hope you are all well.  I had the privilege of making a friend a blanket recently for her new bub Joshua.  I took inspiration from the colour of his nursery which happens to be the most gorgeous green! Took some pics, so enjoy.....

 Green jersey backing with multi-coloured stripe with a baby blue gingham feature,

The blanket is approximately 1.5m x 1.2m and is machine washable.

Great for gift ideas.  I have made these for babies, toddlers and grown kids up to 12.  They make a great feature in a bedroom.  I can do winter or summer fabrics too.

The colours are great, very bright and cheery.  The cost of this blanket if I was to sell it would be $65

please note: Cost varies due to fabric costs

Howdy, hello, and all that.  Hope this finds everyone well and enjoying our hot summer days.  Just a quick shout out to all those who use Instagram....as I am well addicted!  I'm posting photos of, not only my wares, but other stuff I love and I hope you will join me in sharing some of your loves.  I am posting today to let you all know I am selling some of my wares I have had from my last market I did and wanted to post some pics and show you all.  Purchases and/or orders are welcome.  If you see something you like but it's not exactly to your colour pallet or taste, I can make to order. So enjoy, peruse at your leisure and enjoy your arvo!

Pretty 3 dimensional paper bunting featuring Cinderella pictures.  Approx 1.5m long.
These buntings are fabulous in little girls rooms, they add some colour and whimsy. 

Cost: $10 ea
Postage: at cost

 Charming "Little Mermaid" bunting, again in the 3 dimensional circular bunting. Approx 1.5m long. Featuring pictures from the Little Mermaid film. Would be great for a little girls room!

Cost: $10 ea
Postage: at cost

 One for the boys or girls. This Bugs Bunny & Porky Pig bunting is soooo cute! Approx 1.5m long. This features pictures from a Bugs Bunny & Porky Pig Golden Book. 

Cost: $10
Postage: at cost

Bugs Bunny & Porky Pig again....could be for either boy or girl. Approx 1.5m long, 3 dimensional bunting.

Cost: $10
Postage: at cost

Another "Little Mermaid" 3 dimensional bunting approx 1.5m long featuring great pictures of Ariel and characters from the much loved book/film.

Cost: $10
Postage: at cost

 This would have to be a favorite! This is a retro-style 3 dimensional circular bunting featuring beautiful pictures from a lovely old Golden Book. The colours are terrific and I especially love the title....."Once there was a house". Would suit either a girl or boys room.
Approx 1.5m long

Cost: $10
Postage: at cost

 Same bunting as above. Love it!

These two canvasses are 115cm wide x 38cm deep. The fabric is white with charcoal grey writing. They come as a pair and are ready to hang.  I have used artists canvasses to attach my fabric so they are not overly heavy.  Great statement piece in a living room, dining room or above a bed.
Cost: $60
Postage: at cost

 This noticeboard is a great way to display photos, bills, (not sure why you would!), kids artwork etc.  This particular one is 52cm x 51cm and comes with a bag of small pegs and is ready to hang. Gorgeous orange fabric with bird design. Again, this is not heavy, as I have used artist canvas.
Cost: $28
Postage: at cost

Another noticeboard made with this gorgeous fabric.  This one is 62cm x 46cm and again, would be a great feature in a kitchen area, office, or study area.  Comes with a bag of pegs and is ready to hang. 
Cost: $28
Postage: at cost








I have many other paper buntings including Beauty and the Beast, and several "vintage style" buntings.  I have 2 x Cinderella, 2 x Aladdin, 2 x Beauty and the Beast, 2 x Little Mermaid, 2 x Bugs Bunny and 5 x vintage style.
If you have any questions, my number is on my blog so you can contact me directly, and remember, if you see something and like the idea of it but it's not to your taste, no problems, I can make to order! Thanks for taking the time to look through.....

Well hello.  Firstly I would like to apologise for my slackness! Christmas took over my mind and now I can think clearly and post regularly. So I hope this finds everyone well and ready to face another year of blogging and sharing.  I have made a few things over the past couple of months which I am proud to share will you all.  Please enjoy the photos and if anyone has a query or just a comment, I would love to hear from you!! Enjoy and I promise to post soon...... ;-)

Gorgeous 9 flag, double sided floral/gingham bunting with a lace tie.  This customer asked for the mauve colours with floral finish and left the rest to me.  She was delighted with the outcome. Very sweet.

We also added her daughter's name "Teaghan" to the bunting.  cost: $42

I made this pretty Christmas bunting as a part of the end of year gift for my daughter's teacher.  7 flag, double sided Christmas fabric with a pretty gold tie. She was chuffed with it.  Wrapped up with a Chrissy mug and some home made shortbread, I think I scored some brownie points!

This Christmas card holder was made for my good friend and fellow blogger Donna from Hung Up on Retro. Made with a gorgeous Christmassy fabric, it measures approx 1.5 x 40cm. Finished off with a satin white ribbon and silver stars to keep your cards in place during the silly season! Cost $35

Hello everyone! Hope this find everyone well and enjoying the sunshine.  I've been busy creating a couple of new things.  One gorgeous bunting for a new bubba and a new blanket for another newbie. I will be starting to create my Christmas card holders which are fabulous to use during the festive season to keep all those cards together.  I'll post a photo to remind you all of how they look.  Enjoy...

 

This gorgeous bunting I made for a new little girl.  The mum wanted greens, pinks and browns but not babyish.  This is something she can have for a long time and something she can grown up with.  Mum loved it!

Cost: $52 which included the lettering (Millie)

Double-sided bunting, 11 flags long. Very cute!

 This pretty bunting was for a new little girl.  The brief was, again, not babyish, pinks and pretty.  I chose the gorgeous partridge fabric with the aqua accent because I just loved it.  Very girly but, again, something  bubba can grow up with.

Cost: $32

One-sided bunting (calico on the other) 7 flags long. Too cute. 

I made this newborn boys blanket for a great friend and her second bubba.  It's a cot size, 150cm x 110cm made from a linen-cotton panel of giraffes with a border of cotton pastel green and white polka dots. The backing is a pale blue flannelet which is great for all seasons. Cost: free (but if you were to order this particular blanket, it would be around the $60 mark!

 

This is the Christmas card holders I make.  They are very popular and fantastic when they are hung on the wall filled with Christmas cards.  I can do them in any size and shape with any style of fabric.  Price will be quoted when ordered.  Get in quick!

Thank you to all who came and supported the Market Stall last night.  Good turn out. I forgot to take pics of course so I have nothing for you! My head was full!! I got a couple of orders so new pics to come of some beautiful bunting.  Enjoy the sun while it's out!

Market Night

Hello hello, have been very busy organising my stall for the Market Night for my daughters school. If you are in the area and have a free hour or two, head on down to Rowellyn Park Primary, Rowellyn Drive, Carrum Downs.  It starts at 7 - 10pm and there will be lots of different stalls selling lots of home-made goodies.  Gold coin donation to get in so hope to see you there! Wish me luck!!