Busy Busy Busy

The last few weeks have been very busy and that's putting it softly! I have orders coming out of my ears and stock to complete before this weekend HUGE Christmas Handmade market in Canberra. I always look forward to this market everyone in Canberra is so lovely and welcoming but not only that I tend to save my shopping for Handmade market I'm going with my own little Christmaslist just in time for last Christmas Gifts!.

If you are looking for some great stocking fillers check out my little shop within the amazing Australian online shopping stalls! 

MARKET WEEKEND AT CANBERRA

If it seems like I've been somewhat missing in action...and have posted virtually no Posts of late it may have something to do with the mountain of sewing I have had to finish over this last week for the Handmade Market this weekend....Yes that's right 2 days of amazing stalls, food and socialising....YAY! I can't wait...

If your in the area it's a must to check out the amazing Handmade Marque and the outside stalls holders along with the ever so popular Floriade.

Looking Forward to seeing you all there...

Again look for me under my tree.

MARKET WRAP UP

Saturday at Mathilda's Market Sydney was an amazing sunny day full of lovely families out for a fun filled day of shopping. There was an amazing selection of stall holders. And thanks to my lovely darling husband I was able to have a walk around a few times to say hello to my lovely market lady friends...It was lovely to see you all again. 

The hall looked amazing and is a lovely setting for Sydney's Mathilda's Market and the best thing is that it is now in conjunction with Boutique Market so Mummy can now shop for her self too...(And that I did I scored some lovely earrings that I wore to a baby shower on Sunday.)

My mother from Forever Beautiful Creations also had a stall which looked amazing although she was still in her wheel chair it was great to see her out and about and her daughters weren't far away Emily from Short & Sweet was right next to me and My was right across from me so it was perfect for our family of Market ladies and all our Men were there to support us.

My amazing friend from Giggle Spot Designs was also there with a new addition to her family I'm calling him Wally the Whale he is so cute with his droopy eyes I'm totally in love with him I mean how could you not be.

MY 1ST FACEBOOK SALE

The Lovely Nic from Mulberry Road has inspired me to have a Facebook Sale a few weeks back she had an amazing Sale on Facebook. I had never thought of selling my items through Facebook before but here I go my 1st Sale opens tonight I have a few mobiles ans lots of Onesies on Sale so make sure you stop by to check it out or please help to spread the word to help me to make my 1st FB Sale a success... Check out whats on offer here.

 It will open at 8pm tonight

This Weekend

Gifts Created will be attending Sydney Boutique Market this Sunday be sure to find us under the felt tree.

BETTER LATE THEN NEVER

I know ...this post is a little late but my Harrison has been keeping me away from the computer lately with his demanding finger clicking ways and his Mummy every second of the day high pitched yelling...ahhhhh

Only 5 more weeks with the Cast on ...ahhhhh...

Mario and I stayed over in Canberra for our 11yr anniversary and of course the first stop was a visit to Shop handmade and it  was amazing.

I was able to take a few shots of the shop for you all to marvel over I happen to have one of these amazing ponies already for Harrison and how cute do they look peeping over the cabinet. They are from Two by Two.

 The front display looks so lovely all set up for market day always love seeing what the girls have done in the front window or front display. Being so far from this amazing shop means I have to wait for little snippets of loveliness through there blog.

My husband fell in love with the amazing art works around the shop.

 These trucks where his fave.

Gifts Created was displayed around the shop and had a little home upon the shelf....

My stand at Handmade Market

I had such an amazing day and meet so many lovely Canberra people and Sydney siders that travelled down just for this amazing Handmade world of loveliness. Thanks to everyone for there support looking forward to the next Handmade Market on the 1st and 2nd of October that's right people 2 amazing days to shop and marvel in all that is Handmade....yummy!

Taking Photos

OK so over the last few nights I have been reading up on some sites on the web on how to take great photos for selling your products on line.

So today while the sun was hiding and it was pouring down with rain I travelled the whole 3mins to my Mums and Dads to have a go at taking some photos of both her amazing handmade loveliness (stay tuned for a sneak peek at the photos soon) and while I had everything set up I had a chance to take some photos of my new crochet bunting.

I can see they still need a bit of improving on however not bad for a 1st attempt.

I'm in love with the brights of this bunting.

Don't fear ladies and gents of Canberra I will be sending some down to Shop handmade some time next week.

MY CLIPBOARD WALL ART

OK so I walk past this blank wall every day and, and every day I wounder what am I going to do to fill up the space. The problem I found was that it is a wall the ties my work area into our front lounge. It also happens to be the first room that people walk into when they visit us so I wanted it to make a statement.

I have been toying with the idea of doing a clipboard wall for some time and seeing that I have already made my cushions and a puff (which I'm still to complete) out of the LOVE collection from Amy Butler I thought that would be a great way to tie the two functions of this room together. 

So here you have it my completed handy clipboard wall art great fabrics and a useful function.

The wall decors were from Spotlight and I couldn't have matched the colours better..amazing how some things fall in your lap.

Now onto preparations for my sons Rainbow party  this weekend

He is turning 3 already where has the time gone..

I'm a little nervous as I'm making a 5 layer rainbow cake wish me luck.

COBBITTY MARKETS THE PLACE TO BE

Tomorrow is Cobbitty Markets and will be the place to be. This market has been going for over 20 years and has huge success with customers and stall holders alike. It has an amazing variety and Mothers most certainly not miss out this month. If your a late shopper like me then you are sure to find something lovely for Cobbitty markets Tomorrow.

Don't forget while you are there to come by and say hello I'll be under my felt tree

 over looking the amazing stall holders.

Hope to see you tomorrow!

MARKET WEEKEND

 OK so this weekend I have 2 markets yes two and there not just small markets but big crazy busy, fun and full of action markets on Saturday morning I will be heading off to Canberra for the amazing Handmade Market It's a twilight market so I'm looking forward to having a great time with just my hubby and me...

On Sunday I will be back in Sydney to attend the amazing Mathilda's Market Lane Cove.

So many wonderful Market Ladies to say hello to and a few are also doing the 2 markets over this weekend. I'm totally looking forward to this busy time and spending it with my man makes it so much more fun. Hay I've been married for 10 years and take US time as it comes!

YOU CAN FIND ME HANGING OUT UNDER THE TREE...

come along and say hello!

MATHILDAS MARKET THIS SUNDAY

Well it's here again. Mathilda's Market Lane Cove will be happening again this Sunday. So for the last few weeks I have been crazy working on a few new designs and trying to improve on some old ones. There was still so many things left unfinished from my to do list for this weekends market however I also have 2 very big markets in September in Canberra to prepare for so I'm not too disappointed. Although it's been challenging over the last few months to get the work play balance right as I'm now juggling a part time job, my little business, having the stress of having our house on the market, and being a mum and wife and all the things that come with that role...cook, cleaner, etc...I've noticed now more then every the benefit of being able to multi task.

I'm sooooo looking forward to spending the day with my much loved Market Lady friends and getting to meet some more new faces. My Darling Husband will also be helping me out for the day so I may get a chance to have a peek around. Some of my new designs include a moon and star mobile, Happy thunder cloud rattles and a new take on my popular apple and pears so be sure to come by and say hello!

A MUSHROOM WEEKEND

Over the weekend I have been crazy busy making new story book mushrooms just in time for Mathilda's Market Lane cove in a few weeks. I have been asked many times over to make smaller Mushroom families so here they are all finished and ready to be packed away for the market. I'm also selling some smaller mushrooms as requested by customer's they look so cute on a book shelf and they can double as a pin cushion.

Now back to my next project's more snails, owls, book worms, whales, scottie dogs and a new moon and star mobile.... Have a great week everyone!

HANDMADE MARKET THIS SATURDAY

Well it's time again to travel to Canberra for the amazing Handmade Markets held on the lovely grounds at Kamberra Wine Company. I have been so excited for the last month however as I have been suffering from Bronchitis for over 2 weeks now I was afraid that I wasn't going to be able to attend but to my excitement I awoke this morning without a headache, blocked nose and wheezing however as anybody who has had bronchitis knows the cough and out of breathlessness stays with you for a long time...So I will be rugging up and so happy I'm extra happy to have a lovely cozy spot indoors.

Congrats to the lovely ladies from Shop handmade for a wonderful article in the Canberra city news. And just loving the cover....NOW have to get me some of those pears from red stitch designs before Brenda's run off her feet check her items out here!

You can read full article here!

Although I have been off sick I have been catching up on some hand stitching in between watching Martha and reading Eclipse Oh year and looking after my full of energy now 2year old son Harrison!

Lots of snails and birdcages available at Handmade on Saturday along with my newly designed circus mobiles just look for me under the big tree inside.....

A Fun Day

My set up at Poppyseed Markets.

And thanks to a great photographer I met on the day Jose Fernandez photography I was able to show you some great photos.

These are my new badges there are a few More including a hello badge.

I'm not one for photos of my but this I must admit is a great shot of my among my wonderland.

All in all I had a good day. Although I was very tired as this market just came at the wrong time in my life. It was a great mix of stall holders. Poppy is so lovely I wish her all the best.

Some of you have been asking how my Grandmother is and a short up date is that she passed away and I have just returned from Adelaide. So it's taken me a lot longer to get back into the swing of things then I thought. During that week I also started a day job to get me back into the work force 2 days a week so I must admit my head hasn't caught up with my feet yet. But I promise to return to my happy self soon and return some of those e-mails.

NEW MARKET THIS WEEKEND

Gifts Created is happy to report that we will be at the launch of an exciting new Boutique Market Poppyseed markets this Sunday.

It's a Baby to Adults market located at St George PCYC 9 Ador Avenue Rockdale.

Feel Free to come on by and support the local tallent.

I already have my eye on some summerblossom accessories mmmm....

Mathildas Market Tomorrow

I'm sorry I have been a little absent from blogging however I have been busy preparing for Mathilda's Market tomorrow 2nd May in Land Cove.

I have been making lots of new things and have also been making more snails and circus tents.

You can find my under my life size felt tree in front of the stairs.

Also looking forward to catching up with my market lady friends you know who you all are.

See you tomorrow

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

Shop Handmade

Shop Handmade is open for business.

How amazing does it look I can't wait to take a road trip to Canberra to check it out for my self. The Shop had a media night last night and I grabbed this images from the lovely posie to give you a sneak peek at the wounderful varity avaliable at Shop Handmade.

If you are in the area check them out the address is Allara Street, City Walk Canberra

or you can see them online

Thanks to everyone involved the shop looks amazing.

Can you see some gifts created items in the photos? I can!