To Market to Market

Yet again another market post. Lots and lots or purse making going on. Below is a little snippet of what you will be able to find at my stall at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market on the 5th of December. (EEK... less than two weeks to go!)

A small purse with the lovely Lara Cameron's house print.

The two purses above are from the hand screen printed textile range by Umbrella Prints. This is the first time I have had the pleasure of using their lovely fabric. The prints are beautiful and the fabric has such fantastic structure for purse making. Also a a little side note Umbrella Prints also give the most fantastic personalised service too. The girls even made me special little cards for the purses too.

These are my "big boys". A little larger than my usual range. Perfect for cosmetics and the likes.

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Above is a print from Blue Ginger Designs that I am eagerly awaiting the arrival in the post. The cats are so sweet. I love have they have been captured in their cat poses.

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Last but not least is the new yardage textile range from Flower Press. I have brought a few of Flower Press's tea towels in the past. I am so chuffed that now there is a textile range to play with too. The yardage is not quite ready yet but you can pre order through Flower Press's etsy shop here.

BIDM Banner

Today my custom made banner arrived for the BrisStyle Market. I am so excited. I have had the absolute pleasure of working with the very talented etsy seller Love Letter Collage in the design of my banner. Nothing was too much trouble and the banner was designed just the way I wanted it and all in super quick time too. I think anyone who has the patience for that kind of fiddly work is amazing. The letters get pegged up simply on string. I am hoping the dark blue colours will contrast nicely against the white table cloth. Check out another of Love Letter Collage's other beautiful work bellow.

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Words of Wisdom

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Moo enlightened me this morning that it is wise not to skip with a slinky. Okay, thanks for that little bit of valuable advice.

Courage

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I would really like one of these badges some days or maybe just to get this message to someone in particular who doesn't seem to understand. It is seems it is much easier to make really big interpretations about someone (yep that would be me) based on knowing just a snippet. I like being an independent Mum, it is much easier and harder all rolled into one. There are good parents and not so good parents in relationships and doing it on their own. I do try and get up every morning and do my best.... but maybe it is easier for some not to see that. I read an interview with the maker of these badges and she said that these are her top sellers. I find it a little sad. So I'm not the only one who is a little misunderstood.

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On a much nicer note, the girls and I have had a lovely crafty weekend. Lots of bits and pieces made for the upcoming BIDM.

BIDM Preps

Busy, busy, not to much to say but to share a few pics of what I've been up to for my preps for the BIDM. Finders Keepers being the talk of Brisbane over the weekend. If you want to check out some very lovely photos from the Finders Keepers Market see Mark Lobo's site here.

November Is.....

Well today is the 1st of November. Just over a month till the most exciting date of the year. No it's not Christmas I'm thinking of but the BrisStyle BIDM market. Market preps are in full swing, with the sweat shop girls (aka the children) being bribed with much chocolate for their assistance.

The 1st of November also starts the month of "Movember". Movember aims to raise awareness of two very serious men's health issues - prostate cancer and depression. Check out the official site for all the info of how you can get involved with all the Movember goings on. I am choosing not to grow a Mo (not such a lovely look on a girl) but maybe I shall craft a Mo instead and donate the proceeds of the sale to the cause. Maybe you too want to get involved with some crafty Mos. If you want some inspiration here are some of my favourite Etsy Mustaches:

Wool Felt Mustache by chickbabyrose

The Minature Tiny Mustache Pick by thesmallobject

Super cute Moustache Gloves by wifeofbrian

Support For Young Illustrators

There is a current competition being held called "Doodle For Google". Children from around Australia were asked to design a logo for Google that reflected their wish for Australia. A finalist was chosen from each of the four ages groupings in each state and voting is currently underway for the National winner. The illustration above is the Queensland State winner for the years 4 - 6 age grouping. This very talented illustrator also happens to be one of my daughter's class mates. The whole school has gotten behind him to drum up support. If you'd like to join in the voting fun or maybe just check out some of the up and coming Australian talents you can head on over here.