Back Online...

I'm back and have just listed some butterfly sets. I'm putting some red ones up tomorrow. Thanks for your patience!!!

Catastrophic technical hitch

Big apologies to those who want to buy some wall art from my Madeit store at the moment. Our computer has completely died and I can't do anything until we get our new one up and running - as well as retrieving all of my data (yikes!). Hope to be back on line in a few days so please come and visit soon!!

Loving crochet

I always thought crochet was for nannas (it's not a bad thing, I'm just not a nanna yet) but whilst searching for a little project for my crafty ladies night (get together with friends to eat chocolate, drink wine and do some crafting) I came across an etsy store that sells crochet patterns. They looked good and I thought I'd give it a go. A few tutorials from Youtube, a cute crochet pattern from the said Esty store and a few crafty ladies nights and I made an adorable hat for my little Miss Emma. I've since made two more and decided crochet is not just for nannas any more. PS I was hoping to get some photos of my creations actually on Miss Emma but true to form she decided she didn't want to wear a hat at that very moment *sigh*

I'm in the Madeit Newsletter!!

Hello, one of my stand up letters is in the Wednesday Madeit Newsletter called "Decorate with Handmade". Click here for a look and to see some other lovely handmade items to decorate your space with. Hope you're having a super day!

Taking a break!

Well life has been getting a little hectic and I am finding that I'm not doing ANYTHING well so I've decided to take a bit of a break from my little crafty business to step back, have a think about it and come back newer and better! I'll still have a few things in my Madeit store but I won't be at any markets or have any stuff in the Handmade store for a little while. Life is too short to be too busy to enjoy it! Anyway, I'll still be posting when I get my hands on the computer - my hubby is writing a screenplay every second he has a free moment. Speak soon! Mel

Markets - erama!

Stressing just a little as I prepare for TWO upcoming markets over the next few weeks. The first is the awesome Handmade Markets on Feb 19 (11am to 4pm) at the National Convention Centre and the second at the Mathilda's Markets at the absolutely gorgeous Hyatt Hotel Ballroom on March 6 (9am to 1pm). I'll have a bit of a new look (more on that later) and some new products to test. So if you are around please come and say "hello".

Etsy loving...again!

Some people are just so clever and stylish! I came across this great designer the other day on Etsy. The shop is called Homako and this is my favourite piece. Since I can't really wear any bling at the moment (impossible with a curious 3 year old and 8 month old!) this will do me quite nicely!

Emma

Been doing a bit of experimenting with letters. I guess it was only a matter of time before I started covering letters with wallpaper and I'm so glad I finally did. This is my first attempt and I think it looks pretty good. My little Emma LOVES these. It's like she has marked her territory (they're in her room). She walks into her room and points to her name and says "this is Emma's room!!"" I might have to start putting some in my store, which by the way, I've stocked this week.

A little reading.....

Feeling like I needed a little inspiration I ordered these fabulous books by a Japanese publishing house called Paume. There are several in the series, each featuring very cool interiors from apartments in a particular European city. I bought three (they were on special) Children's rooms - Paris and London as well as Apartments - Copenhagen. It's all in Japanese of course but it doesn't matter, the pictures are devine. What I love about them is that the owners of these apartments have been able to create gorgeous, funky interiors by being creative rather than just going out and buying designer furniture. I guess it helps that most of the owners are designers themselves. Anyway, I'm well, inspired!

Creative ways to support those affected by the QLD floods..

Yay to everyone who has been coming up with ways to raise funds in support of those affected by the QLD floods. From a money box at the front of my little miss' Daycare to retailers offering a percentage of earnings - aren't there some great people about?! My top 3 ways are:

1. Buying something from participating designers (including me!) at Shop Handmade, Allara St, Civic, Canberra. Ten percent of January sales is being donated and in addition, a dollar for every dollar raised will be donated by the lovely gals at the shop (aren't they generous!).

2. Participating in the "Shoeboxes of Love" drive.

3. By making a Hope Softie for one the many children in Emergency Centres around QLD that have lost everything. Click on the Hope Softie button and it will take you to the lovely blogger who is organising this drive. Leave a comment and she will email you her address. She will be delivering the softies herself and also has some great softie ideas too. I love it!

Hello

Well I had a big post planned to let you in on my xmas, latest plans, adventures and goings on but having spent the last couple of days watching the QLD flood disaster unfold it all seems a bit trivial in comparison. My heart goes out to those that have been affected.
I have to say it's been a shock to see that even in Australia, with all of the resources at our disposal, that mother nature can cause so much loss and destruction. Will check in in another couple of days and hope that in the meantime you stay safe and well. Melanie