JUNE!

This month has already been an adventure my Little Harrison has broken his leg so in between my last week of working a part time job, finishing off orders and creating more stock for Handmade and looking after a demanding little 3yr old I'm already over June!

However some things still make me smile like being able to keep my work space clean and tidy, My new monthly calender which you can get from here and the way that the sun shines in my craft space off an afternoon.

ROLL UP ROLL UP TO THE GREATEST SHOW IN TOWN...

This morning I worked on a collage of everything circus to celebrate my new design the circus tent mobile. So I hit the wonderful world of ETSY to find these great designs.

Shops are listed left to right.

woodthatsfun, zackahandmade, ishandchi, talchen, nancywiedowerart, byrdiegraphics, giftscreated, ellynelly, shadethatlamp, CupcakeSocial, Prosttothehost, QuietudeQuilts, mooshoopork, tlcblanketsandthings, twelfthdimension

CAUGHT IN A CAGE

Today I spent the day working on a new and improved baby bird mobile. I'm so happy with this design cause the baby can look up at the birdie moving gently in the breeze. I have also used fabrics some antique style fabrics mainly cause I will be attending the Allie's Attic Markets on the 14th Nov and wanted to create something that fits with the antique look of the markets.

This Birdie along with many others will be available at my stall next Saturday.

I will be located inside the hall be sure to stop in and say hello.

Harrison was such a great help today with making the cages (Don't worry it's not turned on.) He loved copying me and thought it was great when I let him help me. He loves the birdies in the cage and was more then happy to lend a hand.

Jumping Hoops

Today I spent the day in bed. Yes still sick but I was also able to complete a design I have been working on for a little while now. I had these embroidery hoops in my craft corner for a little while now but was never happy with any of the designs I had so finally today I came up with something I'm happy with...

I still think it looks a little unfinished so I think I'm going to add a few little birdies to just finish it off. They will be for sale as a custom order piece at the Markets and will also be avaliable on line soon.

I have such cute designs ready for little boys so stay tuned to see what I unveil.

New Look Mathildas Market

Mathilda's Market has had a face lift. Check out the new look. I was in love with the old look so it may take me a little time to get use to it. But I love the bright colours they used. Very eye catching.

Preparations have been crazy here in my house hold for the November Markets. I have been struck down with a case of tonsillitis as well as a middle ear infection and I can no longer talk....ahhhh.

I have so much still to do and nothing has been accomplished over the last few days as I've been in bed feeling sorry for my self. My darling husband has taken a few days off to look after our full of energy son Harrison whom never sits still and is always on the go...

I'm sure that most of you are aware of Mathilda's Market by now however if you are not and have little ones it is a must see market.

At Mathilda's Market you'll see the funkiest and most gorgeous of outfits for the kids, chic bedrooms decor and furnishings, bright and brilliant toys, must have accessories, pretty and practical bags and shoes, dreamy vintage-inspired creations, handcrafted musical instruments and jewellery, fabulous dress-up costumes, striking linen ...and so much more! So don't forget to visit GIFTS CREATED at Mathilda's Market on Sunday 1st November, from 9am - 1pm at St Ignatius Collage Riverview, Tambourine Bay Rd, Lane Cove.

So back to bed for me now I'm going to TRY to do some work tomorrow.

Getting mobile...

I had a lovely surprise in my Etsy inbox advising that I was in another treasury...Thanks to Cattingles

I'm in love..... these mobiles are fab and I'm exspecially liking the birdie and flowers mobile from emiliefriday she has this great wedding cake topper so very cute.

Another Treasury...WHAT THE....

Well yes it's happened I have been picked (by the lovely Maddo) to be in another Etsy Treasury.... And look who has made an appearence none other then Mr Bright Bear Softie......

The best thing about this Treasury is that all items are from Australia that's right the DUST team strikes again.

See anything you like take a look at etsy dust team ( Dust team is a group of Australian Artists, craftspeople and artisans who support Etsy and wish to promote independent handcrafted goods here in australia and worlwide...

Sarah

xxx

Gnomes and Mushrooms

How cool is this Whimsy Stitches picked me to be in her lovely treasury entitled

"Gnomes and Mushrooms"

It's my 1st treasury (well that I know of any way) there are some gorgeous items on this list and as I'm a huge lover of Mushrooms this is a treasury made in Heaven...."happy sigh".

Sarah XXX

GIVE AWAY TIME!

Today I spent the day taking photos and posting items on my madeit and etsy shops. I have finally added my cookies, apple, pear and berry.

Over the last few months I have met so many amazing people through blogging...and looking forward to meeting more amazing people. You are all awesome!

....GIVE AWAY TIME...

To celebrate Spring and to thank you for making blogging so fun I thought it necessary to have

my 1st give away. So I have Mrs Berry to give away.

To Enter:

Simply leave a comment and tell me what you think makes a good blog site..... As I'm new to blogging I thought it would be a great way to find my feet and get some

great pointers along the way.

Winner will be announced Monday afternoon.

Happy posting...


Sarah
xxx

Caught in a Stitch

Well it has come to an end and what an end it is.

(My stall at the show- My little "wonderland")

I had the time of my life and found myself laughing in stitches most of the day with some of the most wonderful and inspiring group of indie crafter's I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.

Being a newbie to the scene I found a group of ladies more then happy to take me under there wings and guide me in many wonderful and exciting directions.

I couldn't wait to see Audry and Maude as after having met them at the 2008 Stitches and Craft Show and the inspiration and guidance that they were more then willing to share, I just had to thank them and show them what I had been up to over the last year.

I was positioned next to Kate from Please Eloise whom I have been chatting along with on the etsy dust forum and she was a delight to met and I couldn't help but purchase a little something for my niece from her.

I must say I did support a lot of local talent and will blog about my finds over the next few days.

Sarahxxx

My Little Birdie

Well Today I spent the day making a little bird cage with Harrison at my feet. I just love the way it turned out it is so very cute and is going to be my new decor range for my one line shops.

If your interested in purchasing one of these lovely birdie cages I should have some listed in my shops by the end of the month will also be taking custom orders for other colour collections if the choice of fabrics don't suit.

Don't forget to visit my shops often as I'm always updating my range...

http://www.giftscreated.etsy.com/

www.madeit.com.au/giftscreated

Also the DUST team (down under street team) will be having a massive Christmas in July sale for the whole weekend begining 25th July ending 26th July so don't miss out.

New Items on Madeit & Etsy

Well last night I posted some of my new items on Made It and Etsy

It's so exciting once I've completed something new and fresh to

add to my range.

I call these mobiles "Head in the Clouds" and this is my pink range I'm

selling them for $38.00 each.

I just love them and have hung one in Harrisons room it looks so cute.