Make it Work Challenge - Week 4

Welcome to week 4 of our 'Make it Work' Challenge. This week our designers were asked to create something 'for home' with the theme being ombre. Ombre is the latest trend that has been sweeping the nation. And its easy to see why. I love what our designers have come up with this week. 

Congratulations to our Week 3 winner Max and Me with their Sail Away Vintage Postage Stamp Art. Thank you to all our designers and voters for last weeks challenge. Week 3 winner receives a 12 month online advertising package from Shop Contemporary Handmade valued at $300.

Now its time to vote for your favourite creation from our Week 4 designers. The designer with the most votes will win a 12 month subscription to Peppermint Magazine valued at $44, plus the new Valley View Fat quarter bundle from Saffron Craig valued $49. TOTAL PRIZE POOL VALUED AT $93. You can only vote once so please choose carefully. Voting is open until next Saturday at 5pm and the winner for week 4 will be announced next Sunday.

View all the fabulous submissions from our designers below and get voting.

Dewberry Workshop - Zip Purse

This pink ombre zip purse by Dewberry Workshop is made from various pink cotton fabrics and fully lined in pink cotton. Very useful for keeping and organising many items around the home! For more items from Dewberry Workshop visit the Made it shop or facebook.

Cherubs Kiss - Ruffled Cushion

This beautiful hand dyed cotton poplin cushion from Cherub's Kiss in shades of turquoise has lots of lovely ruffles to create an ombre effect. Perfect for that reading nook, or boudoir. Find more from Cherub's Kiss on facebook or visit their website.

Pretty Practical - Mail Organiser

This mail organiser wall hanging from Pretty Practical is a great way to organise all that paperwork that comes across the kitchen bench and gives a place to put everything – plus it’s pretty! Furthermore this wall hanging provides a way to process each piece of paper. First step: the “sort” pocket, then the paperwork moves into the “pay”, “action” or “file” pocket; or failing that – that cylindrical filing cabinet ... unless your garbage bin is rectangular. It has been made with Navy, Blue and Silver 100% cotton fabric with the labels embroidered in beautiful silver rayon thread. You can find Pretty Practical on facebook or the web.

Merry Go Round Handmade - Vintage Bunting

This vibrant ombre vintage flag bunting from Merry Go Round Handmade has sixteen (16) flags in various 'yellow toned' vintage retro preloved fabrics and is one of a kind (OOAK). This retro vintage 'yellow floral' flag bunting adds charm and style to any room in your home. Add a little sunshine into your day - EVERYDAY, with this lovely cheerful floral bunting! For more gorgeous creations from Merry Go Round Handmade find them on facebook or visit their madeit shop.

Melisa Jane - Pleated Cushion

This pleated cushion from Melisa Jane gives a beautiful ombre effect in gorgeous tones of pink and would make a great addition to any home. Want to see more gorgeous creations from Melisa Jane? Find her on facebook.

Rachelle Rachelle - Wall Art

This blue ombre inspired wall art from rachelle rachelle is perfect for a nursery or little boys room. Made from paint swatches and circle punches layered to give an ombre effect. For more handmade goodies from rachelle rachelle find them on facebook or online.

10 Paper Lane - Ombre Jars

Inspired by the colours of the ocean - this collection of glass jars from 10 Paper Lane are a gorgeous addition to any shabby chic coastal home decor. With a beautiful combination of textures and fabrics, they can be used as candle holders, flower vases.. even a statement collection on their own. You can find 10 Paper Lane on Etsy or Facebook. 

And why is it so important to vote?

This weeks winner will receive a 12 month subscription to Peppermint Magazine valued at $44, plus the new Valley View Fat quarter bundle from Saffron Craig valued $49. TOTAL PRIZE POOL VALUED AT $93.

Peppermint is the green fashion and lifestyle magazine, celebrating eco and ethical style with a fun, fresh, intelligent and positive spin. It was created for the rapidly-growing number of consumers who appreciate good design, fashion and creativity, but also care about social and environmental issues and where their clothing and consumer goods come from. 

Promoting individuality, DIY personal style, respect and ‘slow fashion’, Peppermint encourages readers to get off the trend mill by showcasing the best in eco and handmade design from Australia and the rest of the world. Fashion, accessories, natural beauty, art, film, design, social issues, lifestyle and culture: if it’s real thought and creativity you’re after, then you can bet Peppermint has got it covered. With inspiring, informative editorials and in-depth, behind-the-scenes features on the fashion industry and social issues, Peppermint is at once informative and inspirational, high-end and handcrafted, cutting-edge and old-fashioned… Because sometimes you have to look behind you to learn the way forward.

Saffron Craig is an Australian fabric designer based on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Her mission is to inspire others through her own creativity. Her beautifully designed fabrics can be transformed into quilts, bags, clothes, wall hangings, cushions, or anything your heart desires.

Saffron has just released her latest range of designer fabrics, Valley View which captures the essence of Australia's breathtaking valley’s with hidden spots and natural secrets while paying homage to folk art, cross stitch and patch work. Colours include pink, magenta, purple, yellow, black and white. This week's lucky winner will receive a Valley View fat quart bundle from the new range. To buy your own Valley View bundle visit saffroncraig.com.