market day

what do these photos have in common? they are terrible and don't show the true beauty of the subject... market day tomorrow

8-2 out at petrie markets north Brisbane

pray for sunshine, no wind and warmth for my little tootsies and tingers.

oh and lots of sales :)

visit my market buddy Renata and check out her little seahorse!! how does she do it?

have a great weekend xxrosey

mini art

i have bee putting to practise some of the techniques i learnt on my recent mixed media art course and i have created these mini art canvases which will be for sale this weekend at the petrie markets.

i am working on some for the boys too. they would make a great addition to a pretty nook or a childrens bedroom shelf and at $8 each including mini easel they are a bargain!

each of these canvases are 7cm by 5cm, a dainty piece of art if i do say so myself. plus being so light they would cost next to nothing to send to someone you love. i will be adding them to my online shops and hopefully some will find new homes this Sunday.

cant believe it is Friday!!

xxrosey

you better watch out

i love this wintery weather and have been waiting for July to find its way here. i am working on a few 'Christmas in July' pieces but haven't any pictures for you just yet. what i do have are some shots of what was sold last market day. of course these pretties will be available as well as our Christmas goodies. i have dusted off the tree and hope to have a little Christmas music playing ...oooohhhh i am getting excited. heaps of these gorgeous quilled cards found new homes. Renata's cards cause quite a stir amongst the customers, just you wait to see what she has in store for 'Christmas in July' if you want a sneak peek head to her blog Renata Clarke designs. sweet little tags. i just love them!! one little soldier man marched off to a new home... i need to buy some more corduroy to make a few more heat wheats, especially the curved ones. and i only have a handful of these chicks on sticks left, so if you fancy one you'd better be quick :)

we are both enjoying the markets, even when we don't meet our target sales. we have dreams, big dreams for our craft and with hard work and commitment we know that we will get there.

the last two photos are of a few more of my entries in my art journal.

it is a shame they are sideways. i am very happy with my journal so far and hope to add to it each week. this is my favourite by far. it is using a napkin, water colours and stamping. i have so many more techniques to try out this is just the start!

and before i go...mumma cat has firmly found a place in our hearts. she fits in well in our family, i love this picture of Mia giving her cuddles. Mia seems to be patting her every second of the day!

have a great week! i will be back with some christmas goodies before oour market day on the 18th of july at the petrie markets.

xxrosey

almost famous

another market Sunday has passed and although i was fearing the cold winters chill, the morning was actually quite mild. the wind did pick up mid morning and each time a gust came we had to jump up to make sure our pretties didn't go flying away. i was pleased with my sales but it seems as though people are happy just to walk around the markets and soak up the atmosphere and get there fill of popcorn and little pancakes. we were lucky enough to get our photo taken by a local journalist and it is featured in our local paper the pine rivers press on page 34. nothing like a bit of free advertisement!

the following photos show some of the things we have on offer every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month

Renata's fabulous quilled gift boxes and cards these are proving to be very popular with passers by and even some interest in lessons on quilling.

Renata recently sold a similar framed version of this quilled butterfly from her online shop. head to her blog to view her range and purchase a piece of her art.

she has also made little gift tags, these are so sweet.

i have a range of cards as well however mine are mostly vintage style and hand stamped.

pretty little clutchables

dresses filled with lavender for your drawers. 2 little sisters bought one each :)

tic tac toe to go in reddish fabric as well as the babushka fabric. and heat wheats and snugglies...these proved popular, i just love all of the colour choices.

there are more photos but i thought that was enough. so as you can see, something for everyone and more :)

now off to work on an order or two :)

xxrosey

market day and new makes

well market day was a big ball of fun and success!! i enjoyed sitting back in the cool surrounds out at petrie markets with my market buddy Renata and selling my hand made pretties. you can read a bit more about it over on my other blog agapanthas and goldsworthy.

and after the market day was over i promised myself a mini break from crafting and stitching...that lasted all of 2 HOURS as i put together another lavender dress and this....

YES it is my very first attempt at a gorgeous and useful heat wheat bag! i am finally using some of the corduroy i bought ages ago and made this segmented bag of therapy.

you simply fold it to fit in your microwave and heat it for approximately 2 and half minutes. i will be making many of these to sell at my next market stall on the 23rd of this month. i wont be adding these to my online stores as the cost to ship them would be too hefty, so the only way to get your hands on one is to come and visit me in person:) i am still not sure on a price yet but i am thinking between $20 $25, what do you think? is that a reasonable price? too much or too little? you know i just love your advice!!

plus i am finally back onto this little beauty...

i started it so very long ago that i cant even find the post about it...

i have progressed...

i have almost even finished it... there is one part that i absolutely HATE but i would have to unpick so much that my heart would break... i will show you one day and you might be able to help me overcome the problem.

anyhow, thanks for your support leading up to my first market day. we will be out again later this month and would just love to see you there. come and support local hand made, you wont be disappointed.

have a great Wednesday.

xxrosey

getting ready for my first market stall

we have finally set a date for our market stall, i say we as i will join forces with my niece of Renata Clarke Designs. we have decided on the 2nd of May at petrie markets. i have few things made but of course now that i have a deadline i will endeavour to make as much as possible.

i will of course be offering my handmade cards and will attempt to make a few more mothers day inspired beauties like these...

if you get the chance pop over to Renata's blog and check out her gorgeous quilled art. her cards are just wonderful plus she will be selling some of her jewellery at our stall as well. i will be back with a few photos of what will be on offer.

off to make some bunting fit for a high tea!!

xxrosey