Vintage Floral 'Ombre' Bunting : Entered into the Shop Contemporary Handmade 'Make it Work Challenge'.

Vintage Floral 'Ombre' Bunting :

I have just entered my Metro Retro Apron - 'Grand Prix Racing' Tea Towel MENS Apron into the Shop Contemporary Handmade 'Make it Work Challenge'.

While I have made many vintage floral fabric buntings in the past I have never made a floral 'Ombre Bunting'.
This week over at shop contemporary handmade is the Make it Work Challenge - Week 4.

This week, designers were asked to create something 'for home' with the theme being ombre.
Ombre is the latest trend that has been sweeping the nation.

Some great entries this week.
I'm happy with the end result of  this sixteen (16) flag bunting in various 'yellow toned' vintage retro preloved fabrics and is one of a kind (OOAK).

Vote for me!

http://shopcontemporaryhandmade.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/make-it-work-challenge-week-4.html

Metro Retro MENS Apron - Grand Prix Racing : Entered into the Shop Contemporary Handmade 'Make it Work Challenge'.

I have just entered my Metro Retro Apron - 'Grand Prix Racing' Tea Towel MENS Apron into the Shop Contemporary Handmade 'Make it Work Challenge'.

Actually I have never made a 'mens' apron before but I thought I'd give it a go.
This week over at shop contemporary handmade is the Make it Work Challenge - Week 3.

This week designers were asked to create something 'for him' with the theme being upcycled or recycled.

Well, there are many great entries this week.
No, I do not expect to win. It's just simply fun to join in with the submissions ... but for me it's great to get some exposure for my brand.
I'm loving all the colour in this apron, really cheerful & vibrant - you certainly would not go unnoticed in this one! And... it's super cute!
Vrrrmmmm Vrrrmmmm ;)

This item:

MENS 'Metro Retro' Tea Towel Apron by Merry-Go-Round Handmade -

'Grand Prix Racing' uses vintage (new condition) linen tea towel, vintage cotton panels & vintage cotton straps.

Our aprons are fun & funky. Expect the unexpected! Vintage, retro design with modern & practical use. Each one is unique and one of a kind - just like you! One size fits most. Each apron is never to be repeated, never to be exactly the same as another. All of my aprons are handcrafted originals and unique. The ideal handmade gift for someone special or for spoiling yourself.

We were featured in a few Etsy Treasuries & MadeIt front pages recently!

It was wonderful to be featured in on a few online store, front pages such as Etsy & Madeit.

On the 8th of April we made front page on the madeit.com.au website with my 'Metro Retro Folk Art APRON', along with many other great Mother's Day finds.
❀ On that day the madeit.com.au theme was 'Gift Ideas for the Domestic Goddess Mum'.

On the 9th of April My Girls 'Pink Beanie with Blue Flowers' was in an Etsy treasury that has made front page.
It's called Blue and Pink'.
Thanks to Kerri-Anne Anderson from 'kerrianneanderson' (Etsy store), in ACT, Australia.
https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQ2NTQyMjJ8MjcyNDI1MDk1MA/blue-and-pink

 

Girls Retro Handmade Pink Knitted Wool Beanie Hat with Blue Flowers


On the 11th of April we made front page on the madeit.com.au website with our 'Ladies Wool Beanie with Flower', along with many other great Mother's Day finds.
❀ On that day the madeit.com.au theme was 'Winter Mother's Day Gift Ideas'.

Womens / Ladies Pink Knitted Wool Beanie Hat : Flower & Buttons

On the 15th of April, my 'Vintage Pink/Orange Bunting' was in an Etsy treasury that has made front page.
It's called 'cute as a ...'.
Thanks to Alison Machin from 'FoilingStar' (Etsy store), in SA, Australia.
https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTUyNTI0ODB8MjcyNDI3NDQ3Mg/cute-as-a

 

Vintage Retro Pink / Peach & Lace, Floral Flag Bunting

www.madeit.com.au/merry-go-round

 

www.etsy.com/people/MerryGoRoundHANDMADE

Our vintage pastel floral wedding bunting featured in a blog!

My Vintage pastel bunting was featured in a blog this week. The blog entry 'inspiration board' named 'Welcoming Spring' by ceferinasweet

Shannon from Florida USA is celebrating Spring.....  and what she loves is, a vintage flower themed party.
Don't we all!

She has found some sweet ideas and some lovely items to style garden tea parties, bridal showers or bridal brunches... or any occasion you like!

thanks Shannon 


http://ceferinasweet.wordpress.com/2013/03/20/welcoming-spring/

Here is a 'close up' of my bunting, available from my Etsy store:

Vintage Retro Pretty Pastel & Ivory / White Multi-Colour Floral Flag Bunting. Parties, Party, Wedding etc

Custom handmade Boy's Blue Owl Bunting

I recently made a custom 'blue owl' bunting for a repeat customer. 

I have previously sold a lovely girls pink/purple owl bunting and Kirsty decided on a blue owl bunting this time around.
I photographed some fabric options and some selections where made.
A custom bunting in the customers choice was completed and promptly sent out.

Kirsty from Kirsty Buschmann Photography was kind enough to
send through her own photo shoot of her friend's sons' first birthday & bunting. 

It's so cute. It looks like they fun!
 
Thanks Kirsty! Much appreciated :)


http://www.kirstybuschmannphotography.com.au/ 


Bunting is a great choice for special events & photography shoots.It can be used all year round and has many uses.
It's cost effective and can add 'wow factor' to a blank wall.
Bunting can be used over & over again. When not in 'use', it can be placed in a child's bedroom or play room.

A New Listing! Holly Hobbie Vintage & Floral Flag Bunting

Being a child of the 1970's, I always had a love of Holly Hobbie.
Actually so did my grandmother, I remember (and now have) her 1976 Holly Hobbie Calendar and a few other 'trinkets', I think I'll be making some cards out of this calendar some time soon - or maybe later in the year ;)

My new style of bunting is a 'Holly Hobbie & vintage floral'.
I think I have came up with some thing so unique, you will not find a bunting quite like this anywhere in the world!
This cute fabric is 'hard to find' (made in the 1970's), I have purchased this preloved Holly Hobbie material from the USA - expensive to buy & to post, but its worthwhile, it's just so sweet!

More info on this item:

THIS ITEM: This Holly Hobbie Flag Bunting adds charm to any room, or outside area !!!

Total length is 3.3 meters / 330 centimeters / about 11 feet approx.
Eleven (11) flags in various fabrics.
There are six Holly Hobbie Flags! Three vintage floral flags & two Applique/sewn lace flags.
This set of flags are made from original preloved/used, vintage fabrics & doily lace.
The bunting flags are larger than my usual bunting flag size.

Single sided - can be viewed from front only. Holly Hobbie fabric is only on one side.
There are no unfinished edges on these flags.

Please Note: This item is ready to be posted, this may NOT be the actual bunting you will get but you WILL get the this style of bunting with the SAME fabrics :)
Need another of this style?  Just let me know as I have more in stock.


NOW Available In Store!
www.madeit.com.au/merry-go-round
 
www.etsy.com/shop/MerryGoRoundHANDMADE

 Holly Hobbie Vintage & Floral Flag Bunting

 Holly Hobbie Vintage & Floral Flag Bunting

Did you know?
Holly Hobbie (born 1944) is an American writer and illustrator, and the name of a fictional character based on this person. Born Denise Holly Ulinskas, she married Douglas Hobbie in 1964. The real Holly Hobbie, a watercolorist and mother, who designed the original character in the late 1960's.In the latter part of the 1960's, while her husband was completing his college education, Holly, who studied art education at Pratt Institute and painting at Boston University, submitted her portfolio to American Greetings.  She sold the illustrations to American Greetings to use on their greeting cards. Her nostalgic collection of country children made their first public appearance on a line of greeting cards - and a character legend was born.
Also, In 1974, Knickerbocker Toys licensed the Holly Hobbie character for a line of rag dolls, which were a popular toy for young American girls.
 

Made It With Love Fundraiser . A handmade Babushka girl's Apron

Last night I uploaded my listing Girls 'babushka' apron for the special 'MadeIt With Love' fundraiser.

I was pleased to be able to offer this sweet girls apron for this special cause - it was listed & sold on the same night!
Thanks to Sonia. J.

Funraiser started: Yesterday, 13th February 2013 before 8pm Daylight Savings Time
Funraiser finishes: 12 midnight on 13th March 2013 to allow time for items to sell.

 

Girls lightweight cotton apron with a large applique babushka doll.
To fit child: 3-6 years
Three Sewn on buttons (one on each flower). Also button detail on the top and sides of apron.
Cute ruffle frill on bottom of apron.
One of A KIND (OOAK) - I made this apron (with a few others) about two years ago. Others were given as special gifts to friends with kids. I'm not making anymore at this stage (sorry, no custom orders).

 

The Madeit community recently heard of the tragic death of one of our members. Tammy Boorer and her husband were critically injured in a horrific car accident whilst traveling to their holiday destination. Their two children received minor injuries. Unfortunately Tammy, who was pregnant with her third child did not survive. Her husband Nathan is still in a critical condition in hospital. Tammy from boorah designs was a beautiful, creative soul who began selling on madeit in March 2009. Her signature patchwork skirts were loved by many. She was a devoted wife and dedicated mother who began her business by making clothes for her 2 children Zac aged 9 and Lilli aged 5. Madeit sellers are participating in “from Madeit with Love” an event being held specifically to raise funds for Tammy’s family. As a madeit seller I will be donating the proceeds from the sale of this item directly to the Ipswich Presbyterian Church who will be assisting the Boorer Family – please follow the link to read more about the appeal. http://www.centralchurch.net.au/support-for-boorer-family

 

This fundraiser has been a big success!
https://www.facebook.com/events/598062680210009/