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Showing posts with label Crafters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafters. Show all posts

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Pay it forward this ANZAC day

Anzac Poppy Crochet Pattern (Pay it forward) - Crochetroo

Well I thought this was an absolutely gorgeous way of remembering our fallen this coming ANZAC day. Simple pop across to Crochetroo and purchase a crochet poppy pattern, and in commemoration of the day, Crochetroo is paying the listing forward
by only charging you 20 cents US.

LEST WE FORGET

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

DIY - vintage storage idea

we found this clever way of up-cycling old vintage suitcases, to create clever storage for all of your materials at the diy ideas website. not only a cheap storage alternative if you can pick one up at an op shop for a bargain price, but once closed up, the suitcase will also double as a fun and quirky display. I love how they have lined it with vintage paper.

Monday, March 30, 2009

the juggling act

many designers find themselves neck deep in the juggling act between 'normal' professions and their fledgling business's. Do you stay working your 9 to 5, remain a full time house wife for some, or actually give your business the attention it deserves and needs to flourish by adding another ball to the juggling act and throwing it all up in the air.... and the sit back with gritted teeth waiting for it all to topple down.
Not to jump on the 'oh woe is women' bandwagon, but most young designers are women, many with full time jobs or young families or both and all with an innate desire to be creative. let's face it you wouldn't be thinking of adding another ball to the mix if you weren't sincere about your business worth or your creativity.
But the lure to give up full time paid work, where you know there is a constant pay packet headed your way each fortnight isn't all that enticing especially when the alternative is massive initial outlay and down right head down bum up hard work, sweat and tears.
Young business takes time, takes lots of Internet searching, product sourcing, loads of networking and the list goes on....
This week I am going to start the search for clever women (or men) who have added the extra ball to the juggling act and still have all their balls in the air......and once found I will feature them on our blog - I already have the perfect candidate in mind!!!
If you know of someone, we'd love to know about them.... please share their story with us

Monday, March 23, 2009

Brisbane Artists, Bloggers, Crafters and Designers Meet-up

Steph from Bondville, and Kim from Udessi are organising a fabulous meet-up of Brisbane Artists, Crafters, Bloggers and Designers. If you are interested in popping along to the April 2ND gathering, then pop across here, and leave your RSVP on the post, or simply turn up on the night.