28 November 2010

sale continues and shop updated....

The 15% off everything sale is continuing in my Etsy Store and I have just added some new cards and christmas tree punchies that are included in the sale. You just need to enter the Coupon Code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout! Happy Shopping....


Sunshine, Clouds & Cute Owls - Handmade Cards

Christmas Tree Punchies - Holly Jolly Mix


Festive Bunting - Handmade Cards


Christmas Tree Punchies - Noel Mix



26 November 2010

etsy treasury love.....

I found myself browsing through the Holiday Decor section of the Etsy Treausry's last night and thought I would share a few of my favourites with you....

Martha Stewart Living Christmas Issue...done in ETSY Style! by missbirdies - who I must say also has a very cute little Etsy Store!

Snowman Wishes by ashtash



Nordic Christmas by justthething


ETSY SHOP SALE....


I have decided to jump on the Black Friday bandwagon and have a sale in my ETSY STORE!

Enter Code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout to receive 15% OFF your order - haven't decided when the sale will end but I will be sure to let you know when I do decide!

Happy Friday!

25 November 2010

creative collective..... handmade christmas card swap


Don't forget to sign up for the Creative Collective Handmade Christmas Card Swap - more details here.

The more the merrier!

made it finds..... pure white


one :: Birdie Handmade Clock by Snofawn Homewares

two :: White Christmas Bird by Edward & Lilly

three :: Purest White - Vintage Inspired Necklace by Citrus Pop

four :: Sweet Paper Garland - Snow Butterflies by 3GirlsandaGoat

my creative space....








Last night was my last class I needed to make up for my Commercial Floristy Course at Perrotts School of Floristry.

It was a free choice night so I went with a big bouquet including peonies, spray roses, lisianthus, lillies, magnolia foliage and christmas bush. Very happy with how it turned out.

For more Creative Spaces head over to Kootoyoo.

24 November 2010

new card designs.....


I have just added some new sets of Handmade Square Card designs to the Made It Store.

Check them out here.

Will be back tomorrow to show you my creation from Floristry Class tonight.

just because.....

I have just been searching through weheartit.com and thought I would share some of the pretty things I found.....





Funny how they all include flowers....


All images from here.



what's your secret ingredient?


So after slaving over a hot stove (slight exaggeration) making what I thought was a pretty tasty bolognese sauce yesterday, husband arrives home has a taste and then started adding goodness knows what to my sauce. I must say though, it tasted so much better after he added whatever he added.

So this got me thinking - what do you add to your bolognese sauce to make it extra tasty?

Bit of a random question, but one that I have been pondering since last night.....

22 November 2010

christmas charity auction....


The Creative Collective Christmas Charity Auction is underway!

The Auction will be held on the Creative Collective Facebook Page until Midnight, Tuesday 30 November 2010 [AEDT].

To place a bid on an item you simply leave a comment on the photo of that item with the dollar amount you wish to bid. Once the Auction has ended the highest bidder on each item will then be contacted to make payment and provide a postal address. The items will be posted to the highest bidders by those who donated them, once payment has been received. It's that easy!

Head on over to the Facebook Page to check out the above items and lots more goodies that are up for grabs!

at my house.....

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!


Well there must be something in the air! I have woken up this morning full of excitement and feeling the need to start pulling out and dusting off the Christmas Decorations! Probably very premature but I thought that I would make a start. I have a bit of a list of things that I would love to get done all working around a teal, red and silver theme this year!

I have the placecards for Christmas lunch to do which involves these little pretties from Kaisercraft, will be sure to post a pic when I have worked my magic and they are finished!

I am feeling the need to make some Martha Poms too, so I have the materials ready for those.

I am also going to have a crack at some hanging decorations made from some gorgeous red and white spot paper doilies that I purchased a while back knowing that someday I would find something to do with them!

And finally I cam across this tutorial for some gorgeous paper snowflakes on the Little Paper Lane Blog the other day and thought maybe I could give these a go too?

Over ambitious! Probably but lets see how I go! No doubt I will be ready for a nap by 10.30am!

To see what else is happening grab a cuppa and head on over to Lou's here - by the way Welcome Back Lou! We missed you xx

21 November 2010

this week I am grateful for....blog friends


This week I am grateful for all the truly lovely ladies that I have met since starting my blog!

The handmade and blogging community is definetely one that I am grateful to be a part of!

The only thing I have left to say is THANK YOU to all the wonderful people who follow my little blog and take the time to comment! It is nice to know that there is a little part of the world wide web that I can come and feel warm and fuzzy inside!

For more grateful posts head on over to Maxabella Loves.....

19 November 2010

made it finds.... print perfection....

Can you ever have too many prints on your walls?


one :: Home Tweet Home Eco Print by Lemon Tree Lane

two :: Live Laugh Love Print by Scissors Paper Rock

three :: Bedtime Bus Roll Print by My Sweet Prints

four :: Love Print by Evie the Elephant

you might like.....

I love the 'You Might Like' feature on the Etsy Homepage!

It is generally right and I definetely 'Like' most of the items that show up there...

Here are a few I am 'Liking' at the moment!


one :: unique linen pouch - happy garlands by PilliPillihandmade

two :: Blue Birds by redhotpottery

three :: Repurposed Sky Blue Corduroy Zippered Pouch With Bow by andreacreates

four :: Lacy Heart Dish by PrinceDesignUK

Happy Friday...

18 November 2010

made it christmas gift guide.....


My 'Everybody Loves Christmas' Gift Tags have been featured in today's Made It Christmas Gift Guide! I must say that I am included with some very talented Bloggy Friends too!

Coordinating Everybody Loves Christmas Cards are also available.

Why not take advantage of my FREE POSTAGE offer - more details here.

17 November 2010

let's celebrate.....

And you get the presents....

To celebrate 450 sales in my Made It Store the next 10 orders received will get FREE POSTAGE!

Here's what to do....

Head on over to my Made It Store, have a little looky round and add the items you wish to purchase to your cart and proceed to checkout as normal. Don’t make your payment until you receive an amended Made It Invoice from me, which will be amended to show a FREE POSTAGE amount.

Here is the fine print.....

:: Offer valid for the first 10 orders received or until Midnight, Wednesday 24 November 2010 (whichever occurs first).
:: Offer not valid for Custom Orders or Special Requests.
:: Postage within Australia only.

Happy Shopping......

wordless wednesday.....


Joining in with Faith Hope and a whole lotta Love for Wordless Wednesday...

creative collective :: handmade christmas card swap

Now that the Creative Collective Christmas Charity Auction is in full swing more details here, it is time to get signed up for our December project...

I am excited to announce that our December Project is......


SIGN UP:
To join in this Handmade Christmas Card Swap head over to Swap-Bot and sign up. It's free! Then visit the Creative Collective Swap Page and join the swap. You will need the code "CCChristmas" to join. You must sign up by Dec 2nd [AEDT] to be included in this swap. You will be emailed on Dec 2nd with instructions on how to find out who your swap partners are.

CREATE / SHOP:
Get crafty and create 5 beautiful handmade Christmas cards, or have fun shopping for handmade Christmas cards to send off and spread a little festive cheer.

POST:
Once you know who your partners are [after Dec 2nd] you can send your cards off to them! This must be done by Dec 10.

SHARE:
When your cards arrive, take a photo and post it to the Creative Collective Flickr Group so we can all see the pretty cards you received.

DATES:
- Sign up at the Creative Collective Swap-Bot Page by Dec 1st.
- Partners will be allocated on Dec 2nd
- Your cards must be sent by Dec 10th

All dates are Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Times.

CONDITIONS:
- All cards must be handmade or purchased from someone who has handmade them.
- You must be willing to send your card internationally as your partner may reside overseas.
- All photos you submit to the Flickr group must not have copyright restrictions. This will allow the Creative Collective Members to feature your images on their blogs.
- By signing up for this project you are agreeing to adhere to these conditions.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Creative Collective. We hope you take part and have fun celebrating the season!

15 November 2010

creative collective :: christmas charity auction on now

Let the bidding begin!

The Creative Collective Christmas Charity Auction is underway!

The Auction will be held on the Creative Collective Facebook Page from TODAY until Midnight, Tuesday 30 November 2010 [AEDT].

To place a bid on an item you simply leave a comment on the photo of that item with the dollar amount you wish to bid. Once the Auction has ended the highest bidder on each item will then be contacted to make payment and provide a postal address. The items will be posted to the highest bidders by those who donated them, once payment has been received. It's that easy!

Head on over to the Facebook Page to check out the above items and lots more goodies that are up for grabs!

14 November 2010

new christmas tags....

Whipped up a couple of sets of tags this afternoon - now available in the Made It Store!
Everybody Loves Christmas Mix - Set of Five [available here]


Cottage Christmas Mix - Set of Eight [available here]



12 November 2010

i've donated - what about you?



Pictured above are the two bundles of punchies that I have donated to the Creative Collective Christmas Charity Auction - Time is running out for you to help the kids this Christmas.

How you can help..... All you need to do is donate a crafty item to the Creative Collective Christmas Charity Auction - more details here.

Donations must be received by no later than midnight, Sunday 14 November 2010 [AEDT].

Happy Friday!

i am an aunty......

and I am so excited! My sister and her partner have welcomed this little guy to their little family....

Meet Hershey....




I can't wait to cuddle him - oh and I have purchased him a christmas present already! Any other good Aunty would do the same!

11 November 2010

a special gift.....


I received one of these gorgeous Rifle Paper Co. Recipe Card Boxes from my Brother and Sister in Law for my birthday. They had me stumped as to what I was getting but it was well worth the wait!

Thanks guys, I love it!

made it finds :: all about christmas



one :: Christmas Stocking by Tiges & Weince

two :: Christmas Red Fridge Magnets by Paper Tree Design

three :: Twas the Night Before Christmas Tea Cup and Saucer for Santa by ZinniaPea

four :: Christmas Cards - Rocking around the Christmas Tree by Pixels Plus Paper

my creative space.....


My mum had given me a piece of fabric that she had bought and wanted me to do 'some kind of a wall hanging' for her - great brief Mum!

I thought about covering buttons with it and putting them in a box frame, I thought about covering canvas with them. Finally I decided to try the Enbroidery Hoop Art thing that is quite popular at the moment and here they are!

For more Creative Spaces head over to Kootoyoo....

Happy Creating....

10 November 2010

creative collective :: christmas charity auction reminder....


Just a reminder that the deadline is looming for you to donate your handmade items to the Creative Collective Christmas Charity Auction - full details here.

Donations must be received by no later than Midnight, Sunday 14 November 2010 [AEDT].

Check out the gorgeous items that have been donated already on the Creative Collective Facebook Page.

wordless wednesday......


More Wordless Wednesday fun over here.....

09 November 2010

blog love......


I am excited to share a bit of family blog love with you today!

You will remember here I introduced you to my very talented sister in law, Jackie and her new venture With Love Fine Wedding Stationery . Well now I am excited to share with you her own little blog. I don't doubt that she will be sharing so much fab inspiration and so many pretty things you will want to do yourself a favour and follow.

Jackie also has a great newsletter that you can subscribe to here and at the moment if you subscribe you are entitled to a great Subscriber Special Offer!

08 November 2010

etsy finds...... christmas decor in paper

Well I have had a little bloggy break, just needed it!

Thought I would start off the week with some Christmas Decor finds from Etsy - all made from paper of course!


one :: Merry Christmas Garland by Paperklip

two :: Star Urchin Christmas Paper Ornament by kissadesign

three :: Topsy Turvy Handmade Paper Ornaments by greentrikepress

four :: Christmas Doves Blue Paper Garland by 3girlsandagoat

Happy Monday!

03 November 2010

shop update....


Just a quick post to let you know that I have decided to clear out a few older items and am offering FREE SHIPPING on them.

Etsy Store HERE
Made It Store HERE & HERE

Things have been a little quiet on the Blogging front! I am busy doing lots of behind the scenes, administration (aka boring) jobs so that I am super organised with the Etsy and Made It Stores when Baby Number #2 arrives. I am hoping to be able to keep both the stores operating, fingers crossed.

Happy Wednesday - I am off to trudge through my To Do List....

01 November 2010

made it finds - creative collective girls....

A few gorgeous finds from a few gorgeous Creative Collective girls! Enjoy!


one :: Hello Birdies Greeting Card by Lemon Tree Lane
two :: I carry your heart embroidery by Wouldn't It Be Loverly
three :: Urban Candy - Red Poppies - Earrings by Epheriell
four :: Tools & Inspiration - Mini Print Set by 74 Lime Lane


creative collective :: christmas charity auction...

I can't believe we are in November already! A new month though means a new and exciting Creative Collective Project for November - The Christmas Charity Auction.....

Here are all the details - there are a few but all very important!



CREATE:
Those who wish to can create a handmade item of any kind that would be suitable to give as a gift. It can be of any dollar value and be inspired by anything you like. You can also create more than one item if you feel so inclined.

DONATE:
Once you have created your item take nice a photo and contact Jess of Epheriell Designs via email (jessica AT epherielldesigns.com) and include the following:

:: A photo of your donation

:: The RRP the item would usually sell for in your store (please also add a postage cost if you require the winner to pay postage)

:: A brief description of your item

:: Your shop name and link (one link per person)

You will be required to post your item to the highest bidder once the auction has ended. Those details will be supplied to you.

All donations must be received by 12 Midnight Sunday 14 November 2010.

THE AUCTION:
The Auction will be held on the Creative Collective Facebook page from 12 Noon Monday 15 November 2010 until 12 Midnight Tuesday 30 November 2010.

To place a bid on an item you simply leave a comment on the photo of that item with the dollar amount you wish to bid.

Once the Auction has ended the highest bidder on each item will then be contacted to make payment and provide a postal address.

The items will be posted to the highest bidders by those who donated them, once payment has been received.

SUPPORT:
All funds raised from the selling of these items will be donated to the Starlight Foundation [www.starlight.org.au] to help grant the wish of sick children this Christmas.

"Since being formed as an Australian children’s charity in 1988, Starlight has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families, throughout Australia. Starlight programs are delivered both in and out of hospital, providing positive distraction to children in their time of need. The pain, loneliness and isolation that sick children feel dominates their lives, and they often miss out on normal experiences that healthy children take for granted. Physical recovery is only part of the solution. Starlight delivers innovative programs designed to make children happy and lift their spirits when they need it most. Starlight brings fun and laughter to children no matter what their illness or where they live." - From The Starlight Foundation website.

We would love you to join with us in this project. We hope to make a difference in the lives of sick children at a time when cheer and laughter are most needed at this festive time of year. The auction will be a great place to do some Christmas shopping and buy a gift that will give twice!

I am excited to see what everyone comes up with after our fantastic response to our first project!


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