Brit + Co

Hello my lovelies

After surfing the web for crafty ideas I discovered a fantastic website/app Brit and Co. It's great it's got loads of DIY projects , recipes , gadget ideas and styling ideas. 

I just can't get enough of it! I've been so inspired that I've been busy working on some new items which ill be posting in the next couple if weeks. 

I'm also planning to sell at the following markets :

21 September -  North Rocks Public school

25 October - Moonlight markets Denistone East Public School

16 November - Arcadia markets public school. 

Ill keep you all posted closer to the dates. 

Joanne x

ROYAL EASTER SHOW AND MARKETS

Wow what a whirl wind past couple of months it's been.

I entered theArts and Craft competition off the Royal Easter Show and entered 5 categories :
1. To create a cloth doll suitable for a young child
2. Design a cloth doll
3. Design a teddy bear undressed only a ribbon
4. Innovative soft toy
5. Innovative apron
To my surprise all my entries were displayed at the show behind the big lovely glass cabinets !

To my even greater surprise my entry for 'Soft doll suitable for young child' I received a lovely maroon ribbon with HIGHLY COMMENDED PRIZE . When I found out I was jumping up and down! It's been a while since I've officially won something. I was and am so proud of myself.

As I mentioned in my last blog I wax going to hit the markets. Well I did and I had a week to prepare for The Dreamers Markets at paramatta Riverside Theatre .

I went solo this time and enjoyed the peace and quiet while hubby took the kids bowling and a pub lunch ( I was secretly envious of the pub lunch but at least i didn't have to deal with the winging )
The day was bright and very sunny s perfect day for a market.
My best sellers were my pencil pals , zip purses and appliqué key rings.


My next markets will be at Arcadia Public School markets on Saturday 4th may from 9-3pm.
www.arcadiaschool.com.au

I won't be going this one solo. My back up will be my husband Spike and daughter Erica. My two older boys will be playing soccer.

More soon
Joanne xx

A NEW YEAR - NEW CHARACTERS AND NO SNAKES AS YET......

Hello my lovelies

A lot has happened since my last entry. I had a beautiful baby girl named Erica Sophia. She was born with black hair and has naturally blossomed into a strawberry blonde! Erica is now 18 months ...gee time flies!

So now Im back on track. I've made some new items to the site - fabric covered journals. They come in landscape and portrait size with blank white pages. Great for doodling at home, school or even the office. I made afew as christmas gifts for my husbands work colleges and the ladies absolutely loved them.       I have also added zip up purses and fabric appliqued key rings.

Here is a sneak peak of all the new products for 2013 so far:

Heart Beaded Journal

Blue Bird Journal

Gingham Owl Journal

Abstract Journal

Swirly Curly Owl Journal

Millie

Green Cheep Coin Purse

Gingham Owl Denim Bag

Yo-yo Tape Keyring

Holly hobbit Coin Purse

Rabbit Denim Bag

My two sons also got onto the creative wagon and designed some dollies for their little sister. They chose the fabrics , trims and buttons.  Max called his dolly 'Millie' and Stanley called his dolly 'Pinkie Pencil'. I made another set for the shop. Let me know what you think i'd love to hear your comments.

I'm planning on hitting the markets again. My husband Spike will be selling if I'm not there but he'll be happy to help and answer all of your questions. Ill post venues and keep you all posted.

Looking forward to 2013 filled with lots of adventures.

Joanne xx