Prizes

A couple of weeks ago I was the lucky winner of a prize from the wonderful JETteam. The lovely Barbara from Capital City Crafts sent me these gorgeous earrings

I just love them-They are sterling silver and the ear wires have the cutest little flowers on them. Thank you so much Barbara :)

Big bracelet sale

I need to make room for new items in Lace and Links so I'm having a big sale on my bracelets. I have marked them all down by at least 20% some by more.

Makes me happy

Happy childhood memories make me happy.
So many memories in this collection-makes me thankful for the wonderful childhood I had. Great friends, fun toys and wonderful parents.

















Pop beads from artbycandice
Kids photo from vintagewarehouse
Vintage toy camera from covetablecuriosities
Scooter from thelovely's
Call of the Wild and Black Beauty book from nummynaze

Makes me happy

Jess from Epheriell designs came up with this post idea-good isn't it?
All about babies today-girl babies :)

Booties from allysanneskidstuff
Rufflebutt onesie from Littlepoppett
Baby blanket from craftycrackpot

Wish list Wednesday

Last weekend I rediscovered crochet. I learnt how when I was younger but prefered knitting so I haven't done any for a long, long time. With help from my sister and cousin and a long phone call to my Auntie, I finished a granny square. With a bit more practice, and probably a lot of unpulling, I hope one day I can make things like these :))

Freeform poncho/wrap by Rensfibreart


My poppy bag pattern from knit1sew1

Vintage cupcake pattern from charmingcrochet

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

Not long to go now until the biggest sale the DUSTteam has ever had. There are huge bargains in each shop and giveaways to look out for in the ETSY forums.
To help with your shopping I have listed all the stores participating-happy shopping :))

http://www.alipink.etsy.com
http://www.andyjusty.etsy.com
http://www.angelene.etsy.com
http://www.angelleadesigns.etsy.com
http://www.beadsme.etsy.com
http://www.radicalglass.etsy.com
http://www.bellasiacreations.etsy.com
http://www.bessiemac.etsy.com
http://www.beyondthethicket.etsy.com
http://www.bobishi.etsy.com
http://www.BonTons.etsy.com
http://www.chivalryisalive.etsy.com
http://beyondthethicket.etsy.com/
http://www.craftycrackpot.etsy.com
http://www.dspdavey.etsy.com
http://www.elixirofowl.etsy.com
http://beyondthethicket.etsy.com/
http://www.FaerieMajikk.etsy.com
http://www.gypsyrosecreations.etsy.com
http://www.hundredsofbuttons.etsy.com
http://www.jewelflyt.etsy.com
http://www.JulieAnnsJewels.etsy.com
http://www.ljjnjm.etsy.com
http://www.juntei.etsy.com
http://www.kerrishangups.etsy.com
http://www.koot.etsy.com
http://www.laceandlinks.etsy.com
http://www.lekker.etsy.com
http://www.lisspopps.etsy.com
http://www.littlepoppett.etsy.com
http://www.littlemoandfriends.etsy.com
http://www.lyptis.etsy.com
http://www.michvanetta.etsy.com
http://www.mshandbags.etsy.com
http://www.neverever.etsy.com
http://www.paperbyforgetmenot.etsy.com
http://www.PinkLizzySews.etsy.com
http://www.planettreasures.etsy.com
http://www.pleaseeloise.etsy.com
http://www.rainbowrevolution.etsy.com
http://www.raycious.etsy.com
http://www.realisationcreations.etsy.com
http://www.RealisationGems.etsy.com
http://www.rubyjo.etsy.com
http://www.Thingomatic.etsy.com
http://www.tillytomdesigns.etsy.com
http://www.twinklekids2.etsy.com
http://www.uniquedichroic.etsy.com
http://www.VanillaPixie.etsy.com
http://www.vintageprincipessa.etsy.com
http://www.Vintagesewandso.etsy.com
http://www.WhimsiGals.etsy.com
http://www.wiccked.etsy.com
http://www.Woollywombat.etsy.com
http://www.BestBeadSupplies.etsy.com
http://www.DELiciousDesignz.etsy.com
http://www.Percivalroad.etsy.com
http://www.SashaSews.etsy.com 1
http://www.sallysoriginalart.etsy.com
http://www.allysanneskidstuff.etsy.com
http://www.storeandcarry.etsy.com
http://www.TigerWings.ets.com.au

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-

Sculpey fun

Polymer clay is so much fun. Here are some of my latest creations.

Wishlist Wednesday

It's so wet and cold outside today I wish I could wrap myself in this shawl, put on these slippers and curl up on the couch with a good book.



Cape from amylarko
Ladies Slippers by handylittleme
Gone with the wind from theclassicfarmhouse

Wish list Wednesday

I spent the afternoon re-living my childhood in the vintage section of etsy. I didn't find what I originally went looking for but I did find some things I remember from when I was little, that I would love to own again. I don't really like to think of my childhood as being 'vintage' though-I don't feel vintage!

Sheer toddler dress from scarletbirdvintage (mine was blue)

Lamb on wheels pull toy from cottageprims

Kerplunk game from kittyBcreative

Wish list Wedneday

Just to spoil me this week-

Another gorgeous dress from Lyptis (I already have one)

Not your Nanas tote from Bobishi

Very cute Ellie (she measures a tiny 1") from TigerWings

Wish list Wednesday

I have lost my creative inspiration! While looking around for some I came across these baby cuties. I made a sale last night so my wishes might come true this week :)

uncut butterick pattern from BethToddCreates

Lace baby shawl knitting pattern from madcrafterboutique

Vogue nursery accessories from vintagevice


Felt dollhouse and furniture PDF pattern from buggabugs

Wish list Wedneday

I hate housework! It's one of those things that you do over and over monotonously every day of the year and no one but you appreciates it-unless they run out of socks or can't eat because the dishes aren't done. But it has to be done and I thought if I had these the job would be a little bit more fun-probably not but they look good.

Hand painted apron from adriennekinsella

Kitchen broom by broomchick

Crochet Dish cloths by RagsInRichness

Linen and Room spray from CrazyKHomeScents


And this is my reward for all that hard work

The Bensonhurst Blackout CakeCup (TM)