Handmade Finds: Dreaming Big

I love this time of year, its when some of my favourite brands release their new designs for winter.  As you can see its going to be a fantastic Winter.

Christine

1 Puddle Lane
Gorgeous Ladies Blossom Party Dress 

A Lillie Bug
Pram Pouch

Baked by Mum
New Gluten free cookie range

Boonie Babies
Easter 2012 Bunny Softie 

LA Crafts
Boys T-Shirt
 

Little Sew and Sews
Organic 3 Piece Stuffed Tool Set -
Teething and Role Play baby toy - Marine Circles  

Sugar Plum Tree
New winter pinny applique designs 

Tillytom
The 'Chevron Splash Dress' and the 'Miss Maya Dress' 

Verri Charmed
Shabby lace headbands

Billy Mac Clothing
Morning Routine Canvas Art 

Missy Melly
Hooded cape 

Hip Hip Hooray!

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Yesterday was Miss H's 3rd Birthday party.  I've had so much fun planning is this party.  I enjoyed sourcing all the asian themed items and supporting some great Australian handmade made and online businesses.  


Banner by Ben and Jess
Dress by Em and Femme
Printables by Pretty and Print
Cake by Amy H (local Nowra cake maker)


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This is a new beanie I've been working on.  Its a slouchy style with a twist - you won't get to see the twist till April when I do the big reveal.  I just wanted to share this adorable photo of Miss H who will be 3 this coming Friday.

Christine

Harriet's Asian Themed Party

The Invites
(by Pretty&Print)

The Dress
(Kimono Dress by Em&Femme Designs)

The Banner and Party Inspiration
(by Ben and Jess on madeit)

The lanterns

The Thank You gifts
(Kokeshi Doll pattern by Amigurumi Friends on Etsy)

Something to Decorate

See more pictures on my Pinterest ideas page. 

Handmade Finds: Summertime

So far its been a beautiful summer here on the South Coast of NSW, so to celebrate that I've put this little collection of handmade finds together.

Christine

A Day at the Beach
(magnetic clothes set to fit 'Children of World" dolls)
by Amarias Paper Work

You Are My Sunshine Print (Yellow)
by KathyPanton 

Wanderlust Aline knit Skirt black lurex
by Miss Fancypants

366 Days of Summer - fine art photography desk calendar
by mylittlepixels

Wide Resin Bangle - Beachside Range
by Prickles Designs

Summer Set - White
by Verily 

Pillowcases for Oncology Kids

I'm so very proud to be part of the Handmade Cooperative's Great Pillowcase Challenge.  We have a number of members taking part and it looks like its going to be a great challenge.

As you know I don't sew, but I know people who do.  So I'm going to make some large doilies and get them to sew it onto a pillowcase for me.  Hopefully I can get them to make a pillow from scratch as well so the entire thing is handmade.  I'll post photos of the pillowcase as it takes shape and the finished product.

For more information about the Challenge go to the Handmade Cooperative webpage.

For more information about Pillowcases for Oncology Kids go to their Facebook page.

If you would like to be part of this challenge contact the Handmade Cooperative.

People who inspire: Plushka

Today I had to smile.  I've been a fan of Plushka's work for a while now, many of the Handmade Cooperative members have chosen one of her items to be part of their Sensational Six posts.  I think it has something to do with the fact that her work is unique, beautifully made and well photographed.  

Felt elephant toy by Plushka

So why am I writing about her? How has she inspired me? 

Well it all started today when I was auditing my Craftumi store before it reopens again next week.  I was checking on my online dopalganger and I stumbled across the crocheted flowers that Puluska has on offer in the her Plusha's Makery Craftumi storefront.  

I looked at her flowers and I smiled.  I loved the fact that you could see how well made these flowers are and I love the fact that she has found a way to photograph these items in her own unique style. 

Crochet flowers in red by Plusha's Makeryl

I also love the fact that she has made flowers that as yet have not been offered on Craftumi (from my own experience that probably won't last) and she has found her own unique way to photograph these flowers.  

Thank you Katia for raising the bar, for inspiring me to take better photos of my own crocheted flowers in my own style and for resorting my faith in the handmade community.

Christine