My Creative Space - Part 2

So this week I actually found a moment to work on a new gift swing tag design - still needs a little bit of work - but here is where it is at. Each tag is machine sewed and then the to and from are hand stamped. And all topped off with a matching piece of twine.



Hope to get these in my etsy and made it store in the next week or so (PS wholesale orders are always welcome!)

Custom Magnetic Paper Dolls

I dare say this is another instance of me living under a rock until now. I have just discovered Claudine Hellmuth. Claudine is a collage artist, author and illustrator and among many other beautiful products she produces these great custom magnetic paper dolls. Each doll comes with your custom face and a set of outfits, all packaged together in a reusable gift tin. You can even have additional custom elements created such as a wedding dress.

Find out more about Claudine Hellmuth and her beautiful work here

Random Etsy Wednesday

Classroom Rules Sign in Black with White Letters - Makes a wonderful Teacher's Gift by barnowlprimitives

alphabetty - screenprinted fabric in teal blue on oatmeal by summersville

Delicate White Necklace or Bracelet made of Paper Yarn by PaperPhine

2011 Calendar - in the sky by storybymia

And the winner is……

Firstly – thank you to everyone that entered my first giveaway and welcome to all my new followers. I hope you enjoy following my blog and I look forward to your comments.

And now – drumroll please -  as selected by the random generator (I was going to cut out all the names and take photos of my son picking one, then eating the paper – but it all got a little too hard so went down the spread sheet route and random number generator) – the winners are:

1.      Erin

2.      Clip Café

Congratulations – and I hope you enjoy your cards and gift tags - they should be in your postbox soon.

Thanks again everyone. For everyone that missed out on winning - you can always pick up some of my cards and gift tags in etsy and made it (christmas tags and peg it ups now in store)- and better yet - there is still free postage (australia wide only) and i am donating $0.50 from every sale this week to pink ribbon day.

Blog Lovin’ Friday – General Lovin’

Today’s Blog Lovin’ Friday is a general blog lovin’ post about the first Sydney ABCD (Artists + Bloggers + Crafters + Designers) Meet-up. It will be a great chance to meet with some like minded bloggers, makers and designers and finally put voices and faces to the typed word.

Details:

Sydney ABCD Meetup Spring 2010

Thursday 28th October 2010

7-9pm

The Three Weeds Hotel (back bar), 

197 Evans St, Rozelle

RSVP via the ABCD Facebook page  here or on Bondville blog here

If you are able to make it don't forget to bring a card for everyone's goodie bag so they remember you. I will be working on my little goodies over the weekend – but thinking of maybe including a little gift tag or two – maybe something from my new range I have been working on…… (what do you think)?

Any of you follower's coming???



"Do or do not... there is no try" Yoda, Star Wars – Inaluxe philosophy

Given the ongoing strength of the aussie dollar, I am continuing to trawl etsy, much to the detriment of my wallet. Today’s purchase – a set of eight postcards from inaluxe which I intend to admire, frame, send to loved ones, place strategically around the house so they catch my eye and make me smile….. seriously the list of options are endless.

Kristina Sostarko initially created inaluxe in 2006 and was joined this year by Jason Odd who’s work we are yet to see (but I will be checking back frequently). If you have been following my blog for a while you would probably have noticed the similarity between Kristina’s gorgeous designs and a certain Jenn Ski’s work (read that blog here) which is probably what drew me to her work.  

Inaluxe sell their work online or on etsy and they blog regularly

I can’t wait to get my postcards in the post and start admiring, framing, posting, placing….

Housewarming Present – inexpensive and practical – yet pretty

Are you looking for a quick and easy housewarming present that has a little more personality than a bunch of flowers or a bottle of wine? Well this one can be whipped up for less than $10.

What you need:

1. One small potted herb plant or flower pot from your local nursery or bunnings
2. One small plant pot from ikea
3. Clear gift wrap and ribbon from your local $2 shop
4. One small gift tag – another donkey design ones available on "made it" are perfect (!)

And voila – a cute, personable housewarming present. Also perfect as a thank you present for your lunch host.