Market Madness

I had a day of getting things organised for Market and I have to say I am pleased with what I have achieved. Still haven't sorted out the hairclips but have had some good suggestions. So I am fully stocked with Spoon Pendants, Icecream Necklaces, Resin Bangles, Spoon Handle Bangles, Magnets, Hairclips, Various other pendants, Resin Rings.....so lets go To Market, To Market to buy lots of DELicious Designz.......

To Market To Market to buy a.........

Well this week I am preparing madly for Mothers Day Markets. It is a pretty big Market in my town and there are so many wonderful handmade goodies to be found there. I am still new to the market scene so am trying to organise my stock to display well and come up with better ways to display in general - so if I am a little slack on blogging this week just picture me in a room somewhere trying to get it to all come together...

Any advice of how to display hair clips would be good, I have them on a card but not sure whether to just put them in a basket or what to do...

HAPPY WORLD ETSY DAY....

Today is World Etsy day - So everyone you see , talk to, email, blog ....tell them about etsy - It is a day to bring awareness of our little Etsy World to the rest of the world....So what are you waiting for....spread the word.

THRIFTY THURSDAY..

As I was a little late in getting my post done yesterday for Wishlist Wednesday I thought I would start a Thrifty Thursday. My idea behind this is to find things that have been made on the cheap from recycled, vintage, found items etc. If you want to start your own Thrifty Thursday jump on board and show me your finds. For my first week I have.................

Tinage Titles made by ThePaperPeddler . Made from Aluminium Cans.
The Thrifty Girl Collage by KitschyKitschy
The Thrifty Crafter Zine - Tips, tricks, ideas and inspiration, not to mention 6 easy projects with an emphasis on recycling and thriftiness. By ApartmentCat's

Wishlist Wednesday - Dresses

Loveliness Green Silk Sundress by FeelYourHeart....

I am a little late in doing my wishlist and now etsy is down for maintenance so I have only got one item and no links for it......maybe I will do a Thrifty Thursday post....

In the kitchen....

This afternoon I started my list of things to cook for hubbys upcoming birthday party on Saturday. So I mixed, rolled, chopped, baked..........

While waiting I took a few photos of the teapots in my kitchen - Breakfast Selection
And My Morning Tea Selection
Still Waiting
And here they are...Some of the 100 sausage rolls I made. phew...

The Zucchini is still waiting to be cooked...

Wishlist Wednesday - Hats...

This week I am liking hats...Here are a few that I have found that caught my eye. I think I might have to be the trend setter in my town this winter with one of these. Great for a bad hair day too.

SavannahLaneDesigns - Crocheted Hat

Flapperdashery - Pretty Eggplant Chenille cloche hat

Easter Rabbits for the Teacher....

My Dear Daughters age 7 & 9 wanted to take a little Easter pressie along for their teachers so with only one day of school to go and not much time we got crafting. We made these cute little facewasher rabbits. A simple idea but very effective - I hope the teachers like them when they hop onto their desks tomorrow.

Wishlist Wednesday - a little early

Fairy Tree - Painted Fabric Journal by Kreativlink

Fairy Dream Dress by MagnolijaDRESS
Bird on a Branch - Clutch by ClutchThat

I don't think I will get the chance to post them tomorrow so doing an early one...

So I had a crack at sewing....

Well maybe I should have a change of profession? On my last post I showed a gorgeous apron that I put on my wishlist and I got to thinking. Could I make one myself?? So this afternoon I had a little free time and some fabric doing nothing so I decided to give it a go. All you sewers out there block your ears now!! I didn't have a pattern and totally winged the whole project but I am actually quite happy with it. There are a few things that I would alter if I attempt another one , like making the ties a bit longer but overall I think it is ok. The idea was to have it for market days to keep my pen, paper, business cards etc in. I have embellished the pocket with some of my resin shapes which I drilled to make large buttons. So here it is.

Wishlist Wednesday - One Quick one....

THE MAGGIE - Vintage inspired Black Modern Apple Full Apron by Boojiboo.
I am sooooo close to buying this. I think it would just look so Funky to wear for my next Market. I really really really want it....Instead I will post it here so I can look and drool over it for a while.