It's a finale

I'm still working on dress ups....

It's lots of fun being able to just make anything. I picked up this spangly offcut in the remnant bin at Spotlight last week for $2. I've teamed it with some net curtain offcut, some ribbon from the stash, and some binding to finish the raw edge (have I mentioned how much I hate hemming). It reminds me of The Jetsons.

Tonight is the grand finale of the Northcote Kris Kringle Market, so if you've been meaning to come along over the past few weeks, it's the last chance. I'll be there from 5.30 PM - 10.00 PM, and I'm hoping that we can break the cycle of thunder and rain this week!

Only two more to go....

I'm finally getting to the end of the market season, with only 2 more left until the end of the year.

I actually remembered my camera lastnight and managed to take some photos with the point and shoot, while Annmarie and I were setting up our stall.

As the weather experts predicted, there was a massive storm and downpour yet again. I can't believe that Melbourne has managed to have storms and rain three Thursday nights in a row.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we get some lovely weather for Made'n'Thornbury tomorrow. It's such a lovely market so I'm hoping that the sun will shine.

All of my favourite crafty bloggers will be there:

Tinniegirl
Betty Jo
Map 29
Melbourne Epicure
Finki
Konstant Kaos
Mrs Beckinsale
Cherry Stew
Flicketty Splits
Pepperberry and Co
Buttons by Lou Lou
Nettle and Brier

It's your second last chance to pick up a homemade treat for christmas!

My creative space.... is off to the market

There's no time for creating today. I'm sorting and packing my stock so that I can head off to the Kris Kringle Night Market at the Northcote Town Hall tonight. I don't mind the packing so much, but the unpacking is an absolute bore....... at least my sorting and packing skills are becoming much more efficient with all of these markets!

I just need to modify my handbag stand slightly, so I have the cordless drill on charge in the garage, and I'm waiting patiently for the litttle green light.

To find something that is actually being created, be sure to head over to visit Kirsty.

Just a little reminder - my free brooch offer at Handmade Heaven ends today (while stocks last) - if you can't make it into the shop in person, just contact Liesa for an online transaction!

My Creative Space

After two markets last week, I'm madly re-stocking for tonights Kris Kringle Market at the Northcote Town Hall.

I'm packaging up lots and lots of Felt Flower Brooch Kits - they make great christmas pressies for anyone who is crafty. 

Short and sweet today - gotta get back to it!

PS - Check out this extra special Christmas Offer at Handmade Heaven (while stocks last)

PPS - The home of My Creative Space

The weekend

Thanks so much for all the lovely comments and wishes from yesterdays post. I didn't get home from the market until 11.15PM lastnight, and I really needed to get to bed as soon as possible, hence there were no email replies. Also, a huge thankyou to everyone who came to visit and popped by to say hello!

Photo courtesy of Fontok

The first Kris Kringle market was a little quiet - lots of people browsing so they can return over the next three Thursdays and buy some lovely christmas pressies. I made sure that I had a couple of quick browses at all of the lovely stalls lastnight.... so much gorgeousness to choose from. I was extremely restrained, but I just couldn't resist picking up some Shmishmas Cards by Myf from Fontok. They're made using photos of abandoned christmas trees from christmases past...hilarious!

I also forgot to mention that I'm sharing my stall at the Kris Kringle Markets with Ann Marie from Map 29. She makes the coolest little map purses around, as well as badges and pocket mirrors, and next week she'll also have some map pencilcases ready.

I'm heading off to Clunes today for a relaxing weekend, and then to Daylesford tomorrow for the Makers Market. Make sure you come along for a day trip so you can check out all that Daylesford has to offer - including the lovely Lark shop!

Of course, if you can't make it to Daylesford, then you should definitely head to the Northside Makers Market tomorrow at the Uniting Church in High St, Northcote. There are lots of new stalls filled to the brim with gorgeous things for Christmas. I'll have at few brooches and brooch kits available on the Northside Collective Table.

Anyway, it's getting late and I've gotta go and pack my suitcase....seeya!

My creative space

In my creative space.... one final handbag for tonights market, still needing some straps and a magnetic snap. I love the print, which is actually a vintage kitchen curtain that I found at Vinnies in brand new condition. I'm using it sparingly - the other side of the bag is turquoise.

As per usual, I have absolutely no idea what will sell. It seems to change each time, so fingers crossed! My sister helped me pack the car yesterday so I'm nearly ready to go.


Of course, I also have some other new completed handbags that I'll be bringing along.

More lovely vintage fabric goodness...

.... and another with the lovely vintage floral print. This time I've teamed it with red.

....and this very spring inspired fabric. Another from the vintage stash - it's a really thick fabric with a textured effect. I hope someone falls in love with the colours.

Make sure to check out all of the lovely creative spaces right here.

Making and Listing

Lots of new bibs for the Daylesford Makers Market.... so many pretty fabrics to choose from.

I need to finish off some more handbags today to take to the Northcote Kris Kringle market tomorrow, and then start packing and ticking things off my market list. I have a terrible memory these days, so a list is absolutely essential.

I also must remember to go to the bank and get some change..... so many things to do, so little time!

Time Out

That was just what I needed.

I've been moving along full steam ahead for quite a long time now, but I finally reached a point where my head still said YES but the rest of me said NO WAY NELLIE....  (or maybe that should be NO WAY CURLYPOPS).

So I took a couple of days to sit on the couch and just chill, all by myself.

Probably not the greatest idea when things are so busy, but completely necessary all the same.

I'm all refreshed again now, and ready to start stocking up on goodies to take to the markets. This week, I have the Kris Kringle Night markets at the Northcote Town Hall on Thursday night from 5.30 - 10.30 PM, and then I have the Daylesford Market on Saturday at the Daylesford Town Hall from 10 AM - 4 PM.

The photos are a little birthday pressie that I whipped up to add to a special little girls dress up box. I used a shower curtain to make the cape, so there's a lovely whooshy sound to it.... perfect for a bit of make believe / create your own imaginary superhero action.
 

 Now it's time to bunker down on the sewing machine - perfect weather for it today!

Make and repeat

Yet another handbag finished.

This isn't actually part of the Vintage Girly collection - I'm just whipping up lots of different colours and shapes and sizes for the upcoming markets.

I've been drawn to lots of different shades of green lately. I'm finding it quite strange as I've never ever liked green before. Maybe it's the soothing calming nature of green that's drawing me in.... maybe I need some soothing and calming before the craziness of the Christmas market season kicks into full gear!

In case you haven't had a chance to check out my market dates on the sidebar:

Kris Kringle Night Market - Northcote Town Hall - Thurs 26th Nov 5.30 - 10 PM
Daylesford Makers Market - Daylesford Town Hall - Sat 28th Nov 10 AM - 3 PM
Kris Kringle Night Market - Northcote Town Hall - Thurs 3rd Dec 5.30 - 10 PM
Kris Kringle Night Market - Northcote Town Hall - Thurs 10th Dec 5.30 - 10 PM
Made'n'Thornbury Market - 99 Leinster Grove Thornbury - Sat 12th Dec 10 AM - 3 PM
Kris Kringle Night Market - Northcote Town Hall - Thurs 17th Dec 5.30 - 10 PM