brisstyle indie twilight market

Working out the last of my stall display before the BrisStyle indie Twilight Market this Friday night, details here.

win me

Want a little edward & lilly magic on your Christmas tree this year? 

All you need to do to be in the running to win one of my red Christmas birds is to leave a comment on this post. For two entries facebook or tweet about the giveaway and leave another comment to let me know.

Don't forget I can't contact the winner unless you leave your blog link or email in the comment.

Open to anyone in the world. Giveaway closes on Sunday night (19 Dec) and a little red bird will be express posted on Monday to reach you (hopefully) by Christmas.

Good luck!

And if you're in Brisbane don't forget to check out the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market on Friday night at King George Square in the City. Details here.

Dreaming of a White Christmas?

 

Thinking about Christmas? I know some very organised people who are which is why I'm busy making White Christmas Birds this week.   

  

Available for pre-order in the shop now.

on being ethikl

I just opened up shop over at the ethikl online marketplace where there's a bunch of products for the ethical consumer. Here's a few of my faves I spotted while over there.

Cutest idea ever! I know a few little girls who would love a Doll/Teddy Pouch Sling

Yeah it's a little hippy but being the massive fan of sprouts that I am I can't go past the Sproutpouch

The Cement Shopping Bag because being without car I do sometimes feel like I'm carrying a bag of cement home.

I don't usually do the dental hygiene thing on my blog but you have to go over and read the description on these environmental toothbrushes, think I'll be making the switch quick smart!

I also have a lil cube at Brisbane's in.cube8r but in the mad dash of my recent move I forgot to take my camera along so I'll pop back soon with some pics :)

all zipped up

It's been too long since I made any zipper pouches so I whipped up these yummy treats this week. They come in a range of sizes, each with a different embroidery design on the back and front. I'd love to keep them all for myself, however...





Check them out tomorrow at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market. Left overs will make an appearance in the shop next week.

recycled packaging

I'm always trying to work out more sustainable ways to package parcels so I love this tutorial over on A Beautiful Mess for recycled kraft packaging.


At the moment I'm using recycled envelopes from Scribble Shop, Flight Industries and Chicuff for my smaller items and I'll definitely be aiming to make my own recycled packaging for larger items. It may take a little longer but it will be so worth it. Don't you just love receiving special mail!

The little bookmarks on the package above have been going out with more recent purchases, they're made from recycled scraps of paper and card, mostly old gallery invitations. What do you think? Is the bookmark better than a business card?

easter gifting

There can be no doubting that most kids are going to receive loads of chocolate for Easter right? So, why not give them a treat that lasts a little longer, is better for them and supports the fabulous handmade movement. I love the nostalgia of paper dolls and once the chocolate rush is over these cuties from Little Mo and Friends are sure to be a girl's best friend on Easter morning. You can choose from 4 styles representing our 4 beautiful Seasons.


I really love the huge range of products at Pocket Carnival this year especially the sweet pencil cases. For all those little ones who have started school this year I reckon they'd love to go back after the Easter break with something as cute as this.


Mel from Retro Bird is all stocked up with so many pretty things that would make the most perfect little gifts. I'll be gifting a selection from the babushka range this Easter, I also love the pretty Easter egg necklaces and bracelets.


My nieces love it when I visit with a big bag of fabric scraps and some wooden peg dolls, there have been all sorts of creations made from those scraps, from batgirl to butterflies to a full fashion parade. I don't think any have been quite as perfect as Enchanted Belles' clothespin dolls, there's a gorgeous range of dolls including this Japanese inspired one, Alice in Wonderland and sweet wedding cake toppers.

Found any special Easter gifts? Leave a comment I'd love to hear about them.

My creative space ...

I had planned on skipping Easter Chicks this year but then the lovely Tina asked me about them and I couldn't resist, plus I had a few half made from last year. So much better than a chocolate egg! A couple of them will be making an appearance in the shop this week.

For more spaces head to Kirsty's.

Sea Bird Brooch

Sea Bird Brooch is the first in my new series of one-off embroidered pieces, in the shop now.

newsworthy

The lovely Michelle spotted my little foxy squirrel brooch in the Canberra Times yesterday (thanks Moose)!

A big hello to those who popped by The BrisStyle Indie Designers Market yesterday, next up is the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market at King George Square in the City on Friday (night) 30 April, this one promises to be spectacular! Stay tuned for edward & lilly's involvement.

And, if you're keen to win some handmade goodness head to this month's Big BrisStyle Giveaway!

3 Quick Questions: Enticing Icing

Edible fondant sugar pirate cake toppers

Some of you will know Bel from EmBelIsh but did you know about her new venture Enticing Icing? Cute, practical and ingenious, Bel's sugar art creations are sure to be a crowd pleaser, plus they last for months so you can stock up till your heart's content.

Edible fondant sugar star cake toppers your choice of colours

Can you tell us about the inspiration behind your sugarart creations?
I would have to say my Nan is my biggest inspiration, every year until I was about 10 she would create these amazing cakes for me (sometimes 2 if I couldn’t pick just one design) and she also made wedding cakes and little Marzipan creations that were so life like.

Edible fondant sugar birdie cake toppers your choice of colour

I have always loved cooking and baking sweets and desserts in particular and always enjoyed making birthday cakes for my niece and nephew and now my own boys and close friends children so I guess it has just been a gradual progression from that. I found that like me lots of my friends also liked to bake but then weren’t sure how to decorate their creations to turn them into something amazing so I also wanted to make a product that would help them do that, whilst still having that ‘home made’ feel and giving them the pleasure of creating something for their family and friends.

edible fondant sugar frog cake toppers your choice of colours

Do you find there are similarities between your EmBelISH creations and Enticing Icing creations?
I guess I still tend to go for the ‘girly’ designs, the reason Em and I started EmBelISH was to fill that void of both having boys and I guess in a way I think I do the same with Enticing Icing. Although I have to say I am starting to think more about ‘Boy’ designs and I guess my latest Pirate collection shows that. Having a 3 year old boy with lots of opinions also helps that problem, I am sure there are going to be some Cars and maybe Trucks in the not too far away future.

edible fondant sugar girly party set cake toppers

What was the biggest challenge in setting up a business creating Sugarart?
I guess like any stay at home mum with young children I would have to say time. I wish I could create all day but it feels like there is always someone in the house who needs attention. Sunday afternoons/nights have kind of become my creating time, so I normally cook dinner early and clear out the kitchen. Being a craft involving food preparation it’s not something I can sit in front of the telly and do at night so I need to be organised about when I can create.

Thanks Bel!

edible fondant sugar baby bottle cake toppers your choice of colour

For more Enticing Icing check out Bel's website and Etsy shop.

**Stop press: Brisbanites, Bel will be at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market with Enticing Icing creations so pop along to check them out in person. The BrisStyle Indie Designers Market is from 9am-2pm, Saturday 6 March at St Augustine's Church, Racecourse Road, Hamilton. **

edward & lilly @ moose

So pleased to announce that edward & lilly brooches can now be purchased from the fabulous Moose: Art for Living. Moose is chock full of some of the coolest Australian jewellery, homewares, textiles, art and paper. It's absolute eye candy and definitely one to bookmark, check it out!

it's giveaway time

It's about time for a giveaway don't you think?

Up for grabs - your choice of hand embroidered tissue cosy! The winner can choose one from the shop or we can have a little chat about your favourite colour and design and I'll make a special one just for you!

Super simple to enter, all you have to do is subscribe to my newsletter! If you're already a subscriber consider yourself entered.

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**For an extra entry tweet it, facebook it or blog it and leave a comment to let me know**

Giveaway closes 12 February. Open to anyone.

For more fabulous giveaways check out The Big BrisStyle Giveaway!

udessi stock update

Photograph courtesy udessi

I'm so pleased to announce that lavender scented birds can now be purchased at udessi. Pop on over and check out this gorgeous shop for contemporary Australian art, craft and design. It's nice to be in such lovely company :)

back to school

Now, I know that some of you had a giggle when the tissue cosy was launched last year with the cheesy line "because it's nice to reach for something that makes you smile when you need a tissue" but sometimes a little cheese goes a long way. Big thanks to Handmade Kids for featuring the tissue cosy in a Back to School post this morning, in their words "for the mum that is sending her little one off for the first day of school". And thanks to Bel for the heads up :)

nook

These little critters are taking a stroll over the bridge to Nook tomorrow along with a bunch of eco felt lavender scented birds. If you live in or are visiting Brisbane and you haven't been to Nook then you're missing out on some essential retail therapy! Check it out at 19 Browning Street, West End.

lovely clusters

If you haven't paid a visit to Lovely Clusters I highly recommend doing so. It makes shopping on Etsy super easy for those who love lovely things. Plus e&l now has a little spot there, check it out here :)

texture

A bit of experimenting with texture using a single strand of embroidery thread. I'm trying to put aside 2 hours each week to work on some one-off pieces. I have no idea what this will end up being, it's small enough to be a brooch but maybe not striking enough...


Any suggestions?

local love: moose & bird

Don't you love it when you come across a new Etsy seller who's work you just adore only to find she's a local! I'm so in love with these sweet moose & bird cushions made from new and recycled fabric and doilies. Pure bliss! Check out more moose & bird products on Etsy, madeit (for those who prefer AUD) and the brand new blog.

one to heart

Going through my Etsy faves this week looking for some last minute Christmas gifts and stumbled across this piece of pretty. Too far away from me to make the Christmas post in time yet too beautiful not to share. A moyen doily whatnot dish by dottieangel will have to linger in my favourites for another day.