my brooch as a corsage
and my new favourite thing to make...
more loyalty card wallets...
D.
Friday, 6 November 2009
Thursday, 5 November 2009
made | tea wallets
Yep, I went crazy and made some more tea wallets to sell at the markets. It's a fun way to put to use all of that nice japanesey fabric that I have in my stash!
D.
I'm loving the red two...
5/11/09 Postscript;
I've just sold the cute red tea wallet (the one with little pink flowers). :) Helena was wandering around with a plastic bag to hold her rooibos teabags in her handbag. I opened her eyes to a better way.
D.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
new | Coffee Card Wallets!
I've been thinking of making some of these for a little while, and was inspired to put idea into action at the Craft Market on Saturday! Thanks for the encouragement Jodz! You Rock!
They are basically an extension of the good old tea wallet and are for all those customer loyalty cards you get at cafe's and stores. I've also included a couple of coffee sachet's for times when you might get caught without your fix! ;)
What do you think? Good idea?
I guess the real question is, will it sell at the markets?!
D.
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
new | ruched brooches...
Something new for the markets...
These are so fun to make, and after a quick trip down to the local fabric shop I was able to finish them by sewing on the brooch back.
Before we go any further, I must tell you all about the saga of my brooch backs. I jokingly told my daughter that I bet I'd find the ones I'd misplaced in the shift, if I bought some this afternoon, and...
sure enough, I found them whilst looking for more fabric to ruch into brooches in my craftroom! I've been looking for them for 3 months now, and if I'd known that just buying some more would help me find them - I'd have done it sooner. Either that, or I need better organisational skills!!
Do you have a story like that to share? Tell me about it by commenting below. :)
D.
These are so fun to make, and after a quick trip down to the local fabric shop I was able to finish them by sewing on the brooch back.
Before we go any further, I must tell you all about the saga of my brooch backs. I jokingly told my daughter that I bet I'd find the ones I'd misplaced in the shift, if I bought some this afternoon, and...
sure enough, I found them whilst looking for more fabric to ruch into brooches in my craftroom! I've been looking for them for 3 months now, and if I'd known that just buying some more would help me find them - I'd have done it sooner. Either that, or I need better organisational skills!!
Do you have a story like that to share? Tell me about it by commenting below. :)
D.
Monday, 2 November 2009
fun crafty people...
One of the main reasons I had so much fun at Saturday's Craft Fair was because of all the great people that were there! So much fun was had!
Most of the people I met didn't have blog's, unfortunately! So I can't link to them on here, but I would like to mention them, anyways.
There was Carolyn from Stampin'Up who does the neatest boxes and packaging, I was inspired.
Deb from Delicious makes really awesome patchwork and fabric bags, I was in love with everything she makes!
Jennie from Softings makes the most awesome dolls, I bought some cards and a little purse from her.
Jenny from twice around the block had some awesome jewellery, boy did I covet one of her ring/earring sets! I didn't end up buying it, but did buy a really nice Jasper beaded necklace from her. Apparently Jasper has physical healing properties. I don't know if I believe all that, but they sure are nice stones!
Then I really enjoyed chatting to Jan from Nana's Bottom Drawer. She makes really cute doll's clothing and sells them on TradeMe.
Of course, I can't forget mentioning my partner in crime, Jodz! I highly recommend doing a craft market with a friend. The time went so fast, and it means you can nip away from the table occasionally to see what everyone else is up to! Thanks Jodee - I had so much fun!
If you've ever pondered about doing a craft market, I recommend you just get out there and "do it!" You just never know how much fun can be had, until you try. It's not just about how much you sell (I made $57 which was nice!) it's also about who you meet!
D.
Most of the people I met didn't have blog's, unfortunately! So I can't link to them on here, but I would like to mention them, anyways.
There was Carolyn from Stampin'Up who does the neatest boxes and packaging, I was inspired.
Deb from Delicious makes really awesome patchwork and fabric bags, I was in love with everything she makes!
Jennie from Softings makes the most awesome dolls, I bought some cards and a little purse from her.
Jenny from twice around the block had some awesome jewellery, boy did I covet one of her ring/earring sets! I didn't end up buying it, but did buy a really nice Jasper beaded necklace from her. Apparently Jasper has physical healing properties. I don't know if I believe all that, but they sure are nice stones!
Then I really enjoyed chatting to Jan from Nana's Bottom Drawer. She makes really cute doll's clothing and sells them on TradeMe.
Of course, I can't forget mentioning my partner in crime, Jodz! I highly recommend doing a craft market with a friend. The time went so fast, and it means you can nip away from the table occasionally to see what everyone else is up to! Thanks Jodee - I had so much fun!
If you've ever pondered about doing a craft market, I recommend you just get out there and "do it!" You just never know how much fun can be had, until you try. It's not just about how much you sell (I made $57 which was nice!) it's also about who you meet!
D.
Sunday, 1 November 2009
fun at the fair...
It's always fun doing something new...
I'll write more about my experience (and the people I met) tomorrow when the kids are at school :-)
D.
And yesterday's experience at the craft fair was no exception! Jodee (left bottom corner) and I (top right corner) had so much fun selling what we'd made and meeting new crafty people! So much fun!
I sold a little, but laughed a lot and the experience was so worth it! It gave me new ideas for more craft markets, and an excitement to do more. The feedback alone from talking to others about my creations was worth more than money!
Mr Sew-Funky designed a new business card for me to hand out, based on this blog.
So cool - don't ya think?
I'll write more about my experience (and the people I met) tomorrow when the kids are at school :-)
D.
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