Secret Santa - So much Fun...

As part of the Etsy DUST (down under street team) that I belong to we are having a Secret Santa. This year I put my hand up to organise it, and it has been lots of fun . The photos have started to roll in as the presents are being received and they are all just so gorgeous. DUST has many talented members and you just can't go past handmade gifts.

My Secret Santa was Julie-ann from Julie's Jewels.

And this is what she sent me!!

Black and Red Cinnabar Necklace with glass beads.

Matching Black Cinnabar Earrings

Pink Polymer Clay, Lucite and Sterling Silver Earrings

Lucite, Czech Glass and Sterling Silver Phone Charm

Pink Toiletry Bag.

A personalised Card made by her daughter with a little teapot inside.

All in my favourite Colours - Thank you Julie-Ann

Craft Swap - DUST

I love Craft Swaps!!!

I have been waiting for the items I made Penny to arrive so I could put some photos up of what I made. Well she got them today so here they are.

A cloche style crochet hat with flower

Curly scarf

Fingerless Mitts

Hopefully these will keep her nice and warm this winter!

Dust Team Craft Swap - No 8

For the latest craft-swap for DUST (Australian Etsy Seller Team) I was partnered with Sophee from SMOG. She specialises in crochet, and as it is always me that gets all the goodies for craft-swap I thought this time my girls could have the fun. So Sophee asked me if they had any requests - When they came up with a Blue Monkey and a Purple Giraffe I wasn't sure how Sophee would go coming up with the goods. But she did an amazing job and needless to say the girls were ecstatic. Blue Monkey has gone to school today (smuggled into the bottom of the bag).

And she also included a cute pair of crochet cherry earrings for me.

Thanks Sophee xo

It is so much fun in Wonderland - lets take a trip

There are so many wonderful Alice inspired creations that have been made by members of the Australian Etsy team - DUST. Here is just a few of my favourites , but to see them all

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Just Teas-ing Felt teacup by SmithandBird

Alice Fell - Oil Painting by Meaghiesart

We're All Mad Here - Embroidered Doily by Artdecadence

Join Me For Tea

Grinning Cheshire Cat

The latest in my series of Alice spoon pendants.

Fit for a Princess

How gorgeous is this necklace.

Features a beautiful Swarovski Crystal shaped like a teardrop. It is surrounded by white freshwater pearls to provide a mysterious treasure fit for a princess.

Mandy at Beadsme has created this beauty and many more in her etsy store.

She also creates wonderful glass jewellery in her RadicalGlass store - check it out.

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Meet Some Dusters

I belong to a team of Australian Etsy sellers called D.U.S.T (down under street team). Usually we just chat online, but today some of us got to meet each other face to face at the Denmark River Market day. It was a hot day but we had a lovely river behind us and beautiful big shady trees.

This was my first time doing a market on my own (previously I have shared a table with Samara aka Maddabling ) ...so here are some photos of how it looked.

The kids were entertained!

My Stall

Karen (NewEarthSoaps), Me, Samara (Maddabling)

note the lovely river behind us!

Deb (uniquedichroic), Karen, Me

Del's Heart

I just had to show off these adorable Heart Earrings that I requested Jess from Epheriell to custom make me. She thought that the design was so cool she decided to add them to her store, and she has named them

Del's Heart - thanks Jess :0)

A treasure of treasuries...

These treasuries curated by some wonderful Aussie etsy sellers showcase the fabulous variety of items to be found on etsy.

Thankyou so much girls for including my items.

Watch the Sunset with Me - Resin Ring

In the Limelight - Resin Bangle

Big Love - Resin Bangle

Luck of the dice - Spoon Pendant

GOLDEN DELIGHTS by Michvanetta

LEMON & LIME by Sunweeds

COOL CHANGE by BonTons

SUNSHINE CITRINE by EarlybirdCreations

T 4 2....and DUST Craft Swap

Now that the pressure of Blogtoberfest is off I haven't blogged for a few days - but keeping up with my Tuesday commitment to dust off a teapot , we are back on track with T42 Tuesday.

Last week I showed you a couple of storybook teapots - The pinocchio being one of my favourites, and I also said how I really wanted to add some more storybook ones to my collection....Well, look what turned up in the post today!

The Alice In Wonderland Sadler Teapot from the Storybook Collection

The detail in these pots are just fabulous - look at the little teapot painted on the spout

And on top , another little teapot sitting on a book - it is just so cute

Now , that is not all that turned up in the post today - I participated in the DUST craft-swap again last month , this is my fourth one and I have had such fantastic swap partners.

This time I was partnered with Pia from Giantshoots and she sent me two of her tote bags which have been screenprinted with her own designs.

THE SLAVE and SHOPPING BY NUMBERS

SHOPPING BY NUMBERS is functional and helpful when you shop, as it lists all the common preservatives in your food by number and the problems that they can cause to your health - Great Idea Pia - Thanks :0)

Blogtoberfest Day 24- Aussies on Sale

I have been lucky enough to have been featured in two treasuries .

RANDOM ACTS OF ETSY and DUST TEAM DELICIOUS

Blogtoberfest Day 23- Weekend Deals..It's time to shop

If you are looking to do some early Christmas shopping then put aside a few hours this weekend to check out the

Australian Etsy Sellers from the DUST team that are having some great

WEEKEND DEALS

I am offering 10% storewide

A Wave of Sunshine.....

A little Golden Wave has appeared in my store - find it here

Is that the sound of the postie......brrrrmmmmm

Don't you just love the sound of the postie - Especially when there might be some wonderful etsy goodness in the bag . This week I received a

Finki Business Card Holder -

I already have one but this one was for my Mum (she loves it)

Also, a gorgeous retro button headband

from Lou @ Buttons by Lou Lou - I was lucky enough to win this one.

And this lovely handbag made by Michelle at MSHandbags

Pinned to it is a handfelted brooch made by Wilma at Empresswu which I was also lucky enough to win on her blog competition and she made the brooch in my colour choice.

So , as you can see, so far it has been a great week !!!

Friday Favourite

Silver Spirals - Urban Stirling Silver Earrings by Epheriell

I have had my eye on these earrings for a while, and tonight I bought them.

Jess at Epheriell is currently having a Wedding Countdown sale (only 4 weeks to go). So if you like these check out her store for lots of other lovely jewellery

Would You Like This Dance

Crystal clear resin with flecks of sparkly glitter encase a vintage strand of beads. This is so stunning - the beads are all shades of blue in various styles . This bangle would look just as fabulous with a ball gown as it would with a summer frock . This is Modern Glam . Check it out now in store

Finger Bling

I have just added these 3 rings to my store....ring...ring...ring...will someone answer that...

Dark Side Of The Moon

Watch The Sunset With Me

Wrap Me In Chocolate

All My Life's A Circle

All My Life's A Circle

Sunrise and Sundown

Moon rolls through the Night time

Till the daybreak comes Around

This one was inspired by the Harry Chapin Song

B...lush

My B...lush treasury

Oooh La La treasury by Studio27 with my spoon pendant.