On Saturday.....

Mum and I headed out to The Handmade Expo. I was mainly headed there to deliver something to Janie, but couldn't resist making a few purchases! Of course first up were these fabulous little notebooks made by Janie (with added stitcheries by her bestie I was told!). I just love Janie's stuff, made with such love.


Next up, I had seen on Kellie's blog her new Animal Crackers range and could not resist one of her brooches. I really shouldn't be spending any money at the moment, but these are items I just could not live without!


Miss 13 had some money burning a hole in her pocket too and dug her way through Kellie's bargain box to come up with these supercute rings. Got to love bargain boxes!


In all, it was a great morning, but now I really have to stop spending money!

Handmade Expo wrap up

Well, the decision is made, I am not cut out for markets! I was hoping to do a lot better than I did, but at least I suppose I did come out ahead for the day. Lots of people did take my business card, so maybe there will be some follow up trade, one can always hope!

It certainly was a great atmosphere with lovely, friendly neighbours, great food and gorgeous surprise visitors. I was extremely restrained and only came home with this card (could not resist! from here) and my gorgeous flower pin prize from the ever lovely Janie.


Thanks to my Mum for coming and helping me, and thanks to the Handmade Expo team for your great organisational skills, set up and pack up ran a lot smoother than I anticipated with over 130 stallholders and only one way in or out of the venue.

I'll ponder on what to do with all my leftover stock from the market and let you all know in the coming days how you can get your hands on all the goodies! For now though, I need a rest!

Oh, and this next pic is for you Lara, enjoy!


xxoo

My Travelling Companions...

Eeek! One more sleep until The Handmade Expo!

Now it wouldn't be a selina's vintage market stall without a few of my friends tagging along now would it? These guys and girls will be there tomorrow for your viewing (and buying!) pleasure. If you're heading to the market tomorrow, make sure you pop by and say hello, it's always nice to meet you all!

This months market is set to be the biggest yet. I've been informed that there over 130 stalls booked in! That's over 130 stalls of handmade, homegrown and handbaked all for you! So remember to bring plenty of cash, most of the stallholders (including myself) do not have eftpos, and you don't want to miss out on some fabulous purchases now do you?!

8am - 2pm
20th November
Ipswich Turf Club
Brisbane Road, Bundamba
FREE ENTRY & PARKING

Market preview #4

I made a heap of Christmas stockings for Gattons Christmas in the country and ended up with a few left over so they will be coming with me on Saturday to The Handmade Expo market. I currently have some of these in Handmade Heaven as well and they sell for $25 each, but I thought as a market special only I'll have them for sale for $20. Bargain! The perfect thing to get for the kids that have everything. They're big enough to pop some sweet little goodies inside too!

If you can't get to the market but you'd still like to grab the market special of $20 each, let me know and I'll honour that for you until Saturday. I have more available than just those pictured, if you'd like to see more, let me know.

Oh, and thanks for the encouraging words on Monday, they did mean a lot and I'm feeling a bit more on top of things now. Thank you guys, you rock!

Market preview #3

After putting together the little cushion to match the robot quilt, I kind of got a little sidetracked from some things I have actually planned to make and went off and made these kids cushions. I'm totally loving them! These are a size bigger than the robot cushion and would be great to add that little something to a kids bedroom. So far I have the cowboy print and the cupcake print. I wonder how many more I can get done....

These will be $35 with the insert or $30 without. Personally I think they could probably do with an insert one size bigger than what they are currently in, but I don't have the time to get them! Just that bigger size would make them extra squishy and nice I think. The robot one is of course included with the quilt from yesterday.

Again, if you can't make it to the Handmade Expo and you would really like one of these, let me know and we'll work something out. Eeek! There is only one more week to go until the market!

Market preview #2

I was really itching to use that robot fabric I found, and I just knew it had to be a new little baby quilt. I know it's not really chenille and flannelette weather here in Australia, but these little quilts make such great new bubba gifts I made one anyway. They're great to just add that bit of colour to a nursery. For this one I even made this sweet little matching cushion. I love the way it turned out! I'm going to sell these as a set for $95. Considering I normally sell this size baby quilt alone in Handmade Heaven for $89.95, I think this is a real bargain.

If you can't make it to the The Handmade Expo market on the 20th of November and you really must have this, let me know and we'll work something out.

Countdown to the Handmade Expo

Eeeek! I've gone and booked myself in to the next Handmade Expo market on the 20th of November and I'm going to be sewing like a mad woman to get enough stock to take with me. I thought in the lead up to the market I would share some of the things I will be taking with me.

I made these cushions yesterday using bits from my vintage sheet stash and a dresden plate panel from a 1930's vintage quilt. I really love how these turned out. I hope to get a few of these done to take with me. They would make great Christmas presents I think. These will be $40 each with the insert included or $35 without the insert.

I'm hoping to get a chance to blog at least every couple of days between now and the market so my readers can get a bit of a preview of what I'll be taking. If you can't make it to the market and you see something you like, let me know, I'm sure we can work something out.

A win and some purchases

I was lucky enough to win the last giveaway that Kellie had for some of her new polymer clay button earrings and I thought I would go and hand pick my earrings from her stall at the last Handmade Expo on Saturday. I tell you, that market is getting better and better! Great atmosphere there on Saturday and all the stallholders were so busy. I barely had time to say hi to Kellie! These were the gorgeous earrings I decided on. They are so much prettier in real life. Thanks Kellie!


Since I lost my job last March I have really been limiting my spending, but when I saw this super cute Zombie (owl)ie from crzylady, I couldn't resist! Mr Vintage does love him some zombies so he was a late Father's day gift, to sit on his computer desk, nestled snuggly between his two monitors. Don't ask why he needs two monitors, I'm just assuming it's for his two heads.


Then Nic released these vintage ice coupon totes and I couldn't hit the add to cart button quick enough. This tote is just fabulous. Great quality, and so different. I just love it.


Have you been making any handmade purchases lately?

Handmade Expo wrap up

Wow! What a great one! I haven't been to a Handmade Expo for a while and I was looking for a little distraction yesterday before the onslaught of the next week. For me, this next week is not going to be a good one.


What better way to distract yourself than with some retail therapy. There was an amazing stall where the seller had taken vintage suitcases etc and covered them with paper and many layers of mod podge to create some gorgeous one of a kind pieces. I simply could not resist this gladstone bag. I can see some great photo shoots in the future with my quilts and bunnies and this beauty. The creators name is Emma, but unfortunately doesn't have a blog or website to link to. I can tell you she will be at The Ipswich Indoor Bazaar next Sunday. Check it out if you're in the area.


I also picked this gorgeous owl note book from Handmade at Woolshed Creek. Just gorgeous. And Miss 12 couldn't resist the little owl brooch either.

We grabbed candy eggs and knitted chickens, and coffee and fudge (of course!!) and had ourselves a great day, despite the occasional spot of rain that tried in vain to ruin our day.


Miss 12 and I stopped in to the Salvos store near the Expo on the way home. I picked up these super cute crochet pot holders (??) for a tiny 50c each. My only Flea Market Find for the week.

Handmade Expo bounty

The Westerly winds have been playing havoc with my sinuses lately. Not feeling crafty at all. Shame, since now the craft room is so tidy.

I headed off to The Handmade Expo on Saturday at their brand new location. So much better than before. Walking around in the sun was very nice. I actually didn't take any photos, took my camera and everything. I think I was too distracted by all the gorgeous things to look at and all the food to eat. I mainly ate my way around the place, and only made one purchase. But it is so pretty, I had to show it off.


Not too sure what to store in it, I'm sure I'll think of something.



For now though, don't those selvedges look great! Maybe they can stay there.