Wish list Wednesday

Another week gone!! The signs are up in the shop windows telling us how many weeks until Christmas, so I guess that means I should start getting organised. Not yet though, I have too many things that I want.Ricky Sicky worm by wormgalaxy
Party animal from FunkyFriendsFactory
Black and copper wire cat by WireArtInk

Aussie Christmas in July

Do these words conjure up an Australian Christmas for you??

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
(Torme & Wells, 1946)

No, not usually. Unless, of course, they refer to the Etsy Down Under Street Team (DUST) “Aussie Christmas in July” promotional weekend.

Etsy DUST members from all around Australia are coming together for one whole weekend, 12.01AM Saturday 25th July through to 11.59PM Sunday 26th July (AEST), to showcase their talents & stunningly handmade creations.

All stores participating will be offering a promotion to their customers - free worldwide shipping or % off sales; a selection of items at reduced prices or reverse auctions.

With so much variety, including jewellery, children’s clothing & accessories, art, supplies, vintage items, stationery & bags, you are sure to find something to suit each & every taste.

The DUST team will also be running giveaways for the entirety of the weekend, giving you the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes from Australian sellers. Poke your nose into the Etsy Forums during the promotion for your chance to win.

I encourage you to visit the participating stores, as well as our team website – http://www.dustteam.com/ – and support the handmade revolution sweeping Australia.

Stay tuned for more details as the weekend draws nearer, but for now here's a sneak peak at some of the stores-

Here is my treasury

DaWanda

I have just updated my store at DaWanda. I've been a member for a little while but hadn't done much to it. It's a great site similar to etsy - somethings are easier to navigate, some things aren't as good but it is well worth a look. There are some great items for sale, a lot of etsy sellers are already over there. Click on my avatar for a link to my store there. Thanks and have a nice day

Gifts

The beer mug is just yellow wrapped lollies with marshmallows on top. The umbrella is a square of fabric filled with lavender and tied up, a bent pipe cleaner is the handle. I glued photos to the back of glass pebbles and added decoration then glued magnets to the back.

Easy Christmas decorations and gifts for kids to make. The puddings are made from a bought fruit cake mixed with enough orange juice to make it moist enough to roll into balls, then either drizzle icing on top or cut plastic icing to shape.
I dripped clear glue on the top of the glass ball and then sprinkled micro beads over it and hung it to dry. The ornaments were made from cinnamon sticks glued or tied together.

oritdotandolls

sartavia2007

TenderHeartBabies

artfaerie

mountainavenbaby

TheChristmasShoppe

bevyjoanne

WildOliveKids

designsbysharonann

Dee22450

boogibabys

TheLooks

jaderose14

kraftsbykrisa