Friday, February 24, 2012

Merry-Go-Round HANDMADE featured in Top Picks section of MELBOURNEmade magazine!

I'm delighted to say Merry-Go-Round Handmade has finally made it to a printed publication!
Yes, we have made 'Top Picks for Kids' section of MELBOURNEmade magazine.
Yay!

Our Taggy Snuggly (Tag Toy Mini Blankie Comforter Taggie) has been featured!
They are the perfect tag toy comforter your bub will love.
They are made with lots of assorted ribbon tags of different colors, fun textures, and various sizes for little fingers to play with - this sensory experience helps with a babies fine motor coordination.


I'm so excited as you can imagine.
It's wonderful to be chosen and I'm proud to be in a great magazine that showcases talented Melbourne artists & creators of quality handmade items.
You don't have to be from Melbourne to appreciate this magazine, you just need to enjoy all that is creative.
I don't want to miss an issue so I have made a subscription.

Don't forget to add MELBOURNEmade magazine to your 'Likes' on Facebook!

MELBOURNEmade  magazine   Issue 1, 'Autumn' is due for release today - 24th February


As quoted by MELBOURNEmade :

"We are a creative bunch. We like to read, tell stories, sew, paint, draw, photograph, learn and explore. And we like to do it together. That’s why MELBOURNEmade was born. It’s about all the things we love to do, the people who do them best, inspiration for us to do them better and how to read, find and contribute creatively.
It’s for those of us who want to learn more about what makes Melbourne tick. You will find out what inspires the people about town, who the people behind the products are, learn more about the quirks of this fabulous city and find out what you can do and where you can go to soak it all up. You won’t find gossip or scandal (but trust me, it will still be fun!). You will find a community of people as passionate about being creative and being in Melbourne as you."










(Above) Images Credit: MELBOURNEmade






All Taggy Snuggly’s are one of a kind (some are similar) but no two are the same.
A fun pattern - Beautiful Quilters Quality 100% Cotton on one side and Super Soft Minky fabric on the other.
Many other fabric choices to choose from!
You can purchase here:
www.madeit.com.au/merry-go-round
www.etsy.com/shop/MerryGoRoundHANDMADE






Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Merry-Go-Round Handmade will be a stallholder at the Maribyrnong Markers Market: Sat. March 17th

We will be a stallholder at the Maribyrnong Markers Market on Sat. March 17th
This will be our first market for the year!

Address: Corner Gamon & Mackay Streets, Seddon, Vic.
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm

It's a market not to be missed.
So many wonderful and creative stallholders.

Take the time to come down to this great market, there will be many handmade items to purchase, a great way to start some early Mother's Day shopping!
Go to the Maribyrnong Markers Market Facebook page for more details.



Friday, February 17, 2012

My vintage Flag Bunting made the front page of Made It website Yesterday! 'Blue & Green Gift Ideas'.

OMG, I just went to the Made It website yesterday morning and saw all the Blue & lovely Green handmade creations, I thought, 'Beautiful', Love those colours together!
But, I did not see my bunting, silly me.
I was too busy looking at the other lovely handmade creations & simply admiring the 'sea' of blue & green on front page.
It was only when I saw the Made It FB page that I saw my bunting, a wonderful surprise.
Thank You 'Made It'!





 
THIS ITEM:  This RETRO Vintage 'Blue Green' Flag Bunting adds charm and style to any room!
Total length is three meters (3m) / about 9 feet approx.
Eleven (11) flags in various vintage preloved fabrics
This set of flags is a lovely combination of Floral fabric & Vintage Lace etc - Just Divine!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Valentines Etsy Treasuries and Red Bunting love!

My husband surprised me on Tuesday night, Valentines Day with a beautiful bunch of flowers & dinner at the local Thai restaurant, it was quite a surprise as we have not gone out to dinner for Valentine's since we had our two girls, he even organised my mother to babysit while we had dinner.
I was so pleased that he was so thoughtful!

Just thought I'd show some Etsy treasuries that I created that are 'love' related and a Red & White Bunting that is Valentine inspired.

My Divine, Valentine! 

Happy Valentines Day - February 14th

 

I'm Peachy Keen!

 


Ideal for a Party, Birthday Present, hosting a Baby Shower, Photography Prop, Market Stall or just Decorating a room.
It could be used as a Valentine's Day or Christmas Decoration!

THIS ITEM: This Flag Bunting adds charm to any room, it's so fun & festive !!!
Total length is three (3) metres / about nine (9) feet approx.
Eleven (11) flags in various new fabrics.

This set of flags is a lovely combination of Plant Botanica illustration Style' prints, Red & White Stripe, Plain Red with lace, & Plain White fabrics - simply stunning!









 

Monday, February 13, 2012

Vintage RETRO Bright Citrus Yellow/Orange & Lace Floral Flag Bunting

Recently listed.....
Vintage RETRO Bright Citrus Yellow/Orange & Lace Floral Flag Bunting

Available in my store,  on Etsy & Made It websites.
 Ideal for a Party, Birthday Present, Photography Prop, Market Stall or just Decorating a room.

It's fun & bright - It may look great as a shop decoration.
Add a little sunshine into your day - EVERYDAY, with this lovely yellow floral bunting!

Total length is Three metres (3m) / about 9 feet approx.
Eleven (11) flags in various retro preloved fabrics
This set of flags is a lovely combination of Floral, Yellow, retro upcycled fabric & Vintage Lace etc - Just Divine!








ETSY Curator: Sinéad from IrishVikingDesigns


ETSY Curator:
Minnette and Corey Michael from minnettevscorey

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Metro Retro Tea Towel Cotton 'Matryoshka Russian Doll' kitchen Apron - Handmade, OOAK

Just listed recently.......
In both in my 'Etsy' & 'Made It' stores
These Russian Doll Aprons are similar but use slightly different fabric.
So Cute!

Metro Retro Tea Towel  'Russian Doll'  Apron

Metro Retro Aprons....
Fun & Funky Designs - Expect the unexpected!
Vintage, Retro Design with Modern & Practical Use.
Unique, One Of A Kind - just like you!
One Size Fits Most. 

THIS ITEM: 'Russian Doll' Tea Towel -
100% Cotton
Brand New Tea Towel,  New Cotton panels & Vintage Cotton straps etc.

This Apron would make a great Birthday or Mother's Day Gift!











Saturday, February 4, 2012

Metro Retro Vintage Tea Towel Linen/Cotton ''Australian Wild Flowers'' kitchen Apron - Handmade, OOAK

Recently listed in my store, on the 'Made it' website...


Each one is never to be repeated, never to be exactly the same as another.
If you like something you see, purchase it NOW - All of these aprons are handcrafted originals and unique!
The ideal handmade gift for someone special or for spoiling yourself.



THIS ITEM: Australian WildFlowers Tea Towel Apron
100% Linen Vintage Tea Towel, New Cotton panels & Vintage Cotton straps etc.


I love to use vintage cotton fabric where I can, it adds to the individuality of the apron and makes this one of a kind (OOAK) apron rather special.
I enjoy making these, they are very time consuming to make but I love the challenge of combining of tea towel styles, with interesting patterns & colours of my cotton fabrics.


I love to upcycle and give a new life to something that had an intended previous use.
Some of my tea towels are brand new but many are retro vintage - that is 20-40 years old! They are in excellent condition as they have never been used for their original purpose.
I try to source my tea towels from all around the world, Australia, United Kingdom & the USA, to just name a few





Thursday, February 2, 2012

Metro Retro Vintage Tea Towel Linen/Cotton ''1974 Fruit & Flowers Calendar'' kitchen Apron - Handmade, OOAK

Just recently listed in my Etsy store.....

Metro Retro Vintage Tea Towel Linen / Cotton '1974 Fruit & Flowers Calendar' Kitchen Apron - OOAK, upcycled

Vintage Tea Towel - LINEN/COTTON blend Tea Towel, Vintage Cotton panels & Vintage Cotton straps etc.
This apron is sourced form the USA.
The perfect apron to celebrate your Birthday, Anniversary, etc.


Metro Retro Aprons.... * Fun & Funky Designs - Expect the unexpected! * Vintage, Retro Design with Modern & Practical Use. * Unique, One Of A Kind - just like you! * One Size Fits Most.
I love to upcycle and give a new life to something that had an intended previous use. Some of my tea towels are brand new but many are retro vintage - that is 20-40 years old!
They are in excellent condition as they have never been used for their original purpose.
I try to source my tea towels from all around the world, Australia, United Kingdom & the USA, to just name a few.