shop update

new :: petite mousy, foxy squirrel and sausage dog rattles

I've just finished updating the shop with some new products following the BrisStyle indie Designers Market last weekend.

new :: pencil cases

I have more new products in the pipeline in the lead up to Christmas so stay tuned or even better pop by the BrisStyle indie Twilight Market on Friday 28th October from 5-9pm at King George Square, Brisbane City for a sneak peek :)

eek! better get stitching!

my creative space...

City vs Country

Working on some new designs this week, which do you prefer city or country? I'm forever torn between the two but so far I'm making good progress working between both :)

More creative spaces here.

eighth day of the week :: make your own tea bags

tea cup photograph from zuppa artista

I really love fresh loose leaf tea especially since I've recently taken a break from my beloved coffee, in fact I'm sipping on the most delicious olive leaf and green tea as I type so when I spied this make your own tea bag tutorial I knew it had to go on my list of crafty goodness for when I'm granted my eighth day of the week.

I can think of so many good reasons for making your own tea bags, they'd make the sweetest gifts, they'd be especially cute popped in the post with Christmas cards, or in a package as a little additional handmade thank you to all the lovely Etsy shoppers out there. How nice would it be to have a handy stash of freshly blended tea bags when you're on the trot or to have a tea bag making morning tea, the possibilities are endless ;)

Plus there's loads of teas to choose from for your tea bags, here's a few that caught my eye...

cardamom cacao tea from sage and mage

apple crumble tea blend from namastea

organic rose and chamomile white tea from marble and milkweed

chock o' la tea from tealightful brews

All you need to know to get bagging is in these fab links:
A Beautiful Mess :: Loose leaf tea? Make your own tea bags!
Lillyella :: Tea Bags for gifts and favors (a more eco friendly version)
Crafting with Recyclables :: Tea bag notecard and envelope
Tea Wallet Tutorial very cute idea for carting your tea bags around in.

What do you think? Are you going to have a crack at it? If you do, leave me a little comment, I'd love to know how you go. And if you don't have time now you can always pop back later for all the links ;)

Happy sipping!

musician

I've had this piece for a while and have finally listed it in the shop, you can check it out here. More coming soon...

thank you

 

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market yesterday, so nice to see so many friendly faces :)

And for those who couldn't make it there'll be a little shop update soon!

let's go shopping

doily bath rug from squirrellicious

raw vegan pecan cracker from emma cathy

the music festival 3 fabric from gretchenmist

tidal infinity scarf from sugar knits

70s folk sweater boho baby from astral boutique

Just a few of the many Etsy treats I have my eye on this week, you can show off your virtual window shopping too, pop over here to play along.

my creative space

It's so nice to finally be working on some new products. Just finishing off the final details then all will be revealed at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market on Saturday followed by my little shop.

What's in your space today? You can show it off or check out some more creative spaces here.

Chicks in Pink Fundraiser

 Pink hand embroidered brooches - 100% of sale donated to Chicks in Pink

During the month of October, aka national breast cancer awareness month I'll be donating 100% of the sale from these sweet items to Chicks in Pink as part of the BrisStyle fundraiser.

Tissue cosy - 100% of sale donated to Chicks in Pink

Chicks in Pink is a charity organisation which aims to raise funds which have a positive, significant and real impact on people who are affected by breast cancer. Their funds also contribute to the better understanding and treatment of breast cancer through medical research. Today, chicks in pink supports Mater Private Hospital Brisbane, Mater Private Hospital Redland, Mater Adult Hospital and Mater Medical Research Institute.

 Lavender scented Christmas Bird decoration - 100% of sale donated to Chicks in Pink

There's more BrisStylers involved and more gorgeous handmade goodies you can purchase as part of the fundraiser over here. Perfect timing to pick up some pretty Christmas gifts too!

And if you're heading to the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child market on Saturday you can purchase them directly from my little stall at the co-op marquee.

my creative space...

It's happening again... I didn't think you would want any more but it seems you do... so I've been stitching away while my little home fills up with the smell of lavender.

The silly season is slowly creeping up as are the orders for little lavender birds, heading off into the world to make trees pretty. 

There's more creative stuff going on in more spaces over here ;)

And stay tuned, I have two (fingers crossed for supplies turning up in time) new products coming soon to be launched at the BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market next weekend!

eighth day of the week :: granny ripple crochet tutorial

If I were miraculously granted an eighth day to this week I'd use The Lazyhobbyhopper's granny ripple tutorial and make something fabulous. I can already granny square so I reckon it'd be pretty easy to follow. 

The only problem being that when my eighth day comes to an end it could quite possibly end up on the pile of half finished crochet in the corner of my sewing room... 

But maybe you'd like to have a crack at it? Here's some ripple inspiration to get you in the mood.

housing fairs in kokkola :: emma's design blog

yarn round hook :: off the hook :: baby ripple blanket

jatta78

alicia paulson crochet ripple blanket :: louche123

pdf crochet pattern ripple maxi skirt vintage retro :: past perfect patterns

And here's a few more tutorials and patterns you might like:

Neat Ripple Pattern

Double V Edging

Ravelry Granny Ripple Tote Bag 

Crochet Cushion Construction

If you know of any other crochet ripple-y yumminess or have been working on some of your own let us know in a comment below.