I know I said last week was my last, but.....

I'm going out with a bang at this Saturdays's Oxford St Market in Leederville. It's the last shopping w/e before Christmas, so how could I resist!

What's more, for every sale of $35 or above I'm giving a 20% discount. Not only that mention this blog and you'll get a free decoration with your purchase!!!
You'll find me between 9am and 4pm at the park at 100 Oxford St, Leederville (near HQ at the freeway end & opposite Kailis Bros)

Sunset Market, Freo, Friday 10th Dec

What better way for me to finish my 2010 market season, but at this new event in my home town. I hope to see you there!

FRIDAY 10th DECEMBER 4-10pm!

Victoria Hall, East End, 179 High St Freo

(the home of the Deckchair Theatre Co, near the Op Shops & Tropicana Cafe)

FREE ENTRY!!!~!!!!~!!!!!

As Summer approaches the Fremantle skies are kissed with hues of Oranges, Pinks, Fuscias and Gold... Treating our eyes and delighting our senses, the Summer sun is setting over the picturesque East End of Freo for a night of beauty, creativity, music and laughter..

The East End will come alive on Friday the 10th of December as we host

Fremantle's first boutique, designer, late night shopping style market.

The Sunset Market will showcase ...a selection of Western Australia's best Jewellers, Artists, Designers, Vintage & children's wares.

This visually beautiful and family friendly event is free to the public...
Your senses will be treated to the best quality food, music and designer wares West Australia has to offer. Come and celebrate the diverse talent Perth has to offer whilst picking up unique Christmas gifts or even a treasure for yourself...!

Featuring:
SARDINE FISH CAFE, MARABOU, TOTOMOTO AUSTRALIA,
FUNKY JUNK HOMEWARES, THE VINTAGE FROCK SHOP, TOMOMI HOHN HANDCRAFTED JAPANESE GIFTS, RUBY BLUEBIRD
ENID TWIGLET & AUDREY DYNAMITE PRESENT..., MOOSE, PRUFROCK, LILLY IN LOVE, TU, ANGIE DELARIE DESIGNS, SWEET VINTAGE, YATES GLOBAL, XQUISIT ORGANICS, ELEVENTH HONESTY, BABA-DEE PRODUCTIONS, ALI J ART, MINX VINTAGE, WE HEART VINTAGE, CALDIDESIGNS, DENISE EIME ART, MADE FOR YOU, OSMOSIS DESIGNS, SWOON JEWELS, JOYUSDESIGNS, INDOUNIK, TALL RABBIT,EAST END ECO, LORGIE & ME, DREAMSKIN MINERALS, CLAIRE TOWNSHEND DESIGNS, BEE & BOO, LOVE FREO, GLASS BY GINA, PROJECT 3010, FREO CHOCOLATE FACTORY, TRINKET JEWELLERY DESIGN,

plus: DJ KLASH & A GYPSY DJANGO FIVE PIECE = ONE AMAZING NIGHT OF LATE-NIGHT SHOPPING & GOOD VIBES!!

Perth Upmarket this Sunday

Don't leave Christmas shopping until the last minute! Get started this Sunday at Perth Upmarket. In case you can't read the detail on the image, it's at Winthrop hall UWA, Stirling Highway, Crawley and runs from 10am - 4pm. In case you didn't know, it is open early to Facebook fans from 9am, so get there early to beat the rush. You'll find Osmosis downstairs in one corner, near Eucalyptus Homewares (the opposite end to the stairs)
click here to see the list of retailers for the November Upmarket

The Launch of Osmosis DIY Blanks!

As you might know already, I have always enjoyed hands-on crafting, especially when it comes to sewing and embroidery. I am now sharing the love by introducing the first of a new range of DIY stitch jewellery blanks.
Firstly there are the felt pendant blanks. In a range of colours & 2 sizes in a pack, each is cut from thick wool felt and has a jump ring attached to the decorative border for an instant but plain looking pendant. The idea is that you stitch on buttons or beads, embroider a simple design or simply pin on a favourite brooch to give it a new lease of life. A unique pendant every time!
Then come the cross stitch blanks, available as a kit with pattern ideas, threads, needle & findings & or as individual pieces if you already have the rest... Pre-cut holes allow for perfect stitches and the options for designs are endless. There are round & oval options, each in 2 sizes. These come in either felt, black acrylic or bamboo- each giving a totally different feel to the stitching.

Both of these will be for sale at next weeks Perth Upmarket - Sunday 28th Nov at Winthrop Hall, UWA, Stirling Highway, Nedlands. My stall is downstairs in the corner near Eucalyptus Homewares. In the new year, they will be available online... watch this space!

I've even started a flickr page here so that purchasers can share what they have been creating on the blanks and I'll post some design ideas & patterns.

Don't forget to also 'like' my facebook page too!

Made on the Left Christmas Market

It's that time of year again & this is the 1st of my big Christmas markets - always a goodie and lots of cool young designers in attendance. There will be different Designers EACH DAY & I'm there on Sunday 14th.

I'll have a heap of new designs & some new items including cuff-links and coasters.

Upstairs at The Saint, Innaloo (sorry, no lift access) 2 Morris Rd
10-4, Sat 13th & Sun 14th November

Exhibition & Sale of Work

This week sees the beginning of Fremantle festival 2010 and I'm excited to be a part of the fun in 2 ways this year. Firstly, Off the Wall is an exhibition of work by some of the resident artists of PS Art Studios which is where I have had my studio for 12 years. It's a great space & there will be a wide variety of work styles & media exhibited.
I shall be showing some of my mixed media artworks on canvas, plus a selection of Osmosis jewellery.
On the 11th & 12th of November I'll be having an open studio and all are welcome to come & see the chaos that is my workspace!!!

Here are the general details...
Providing studio space to local artists for 18 years now, P.S. Studios and Gallery is a hub for creativity in Fremantle’s West End. Off the Wall showcases a collection of diverse artworks by resident artists, encompasses paintings, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, printmaking and mixed media works. Open for viewing and sales, everyone is welcome.

INFO - Amanda 0417951249

Entry FREE

WHERE P.S. Art Studios & Gallery, 22 Packenham St, Fremantle (corner Leake St)

WHEN
Sat 6–Sun 7 Nov, 1pm–5pm. Thu 11–Sat 13 Nov, 10am–4pm. Sun 14 Nov, 1–5pm

Off the Wall Facebook event page

Stay tuned for news of my second festival involvelment...

Time for some early Christmas Shopping??

Sorry for the late notice, but tomorrow, Saturday 30th, I'll be sharing a stall with the wonderful & talented Ali J at the Hillarys Markets @ Hillarys Boat Harbour in the Events Plaza area of Sorrento Quay! The forecast is for a sunny 25 degrees - perfect!
We'll be there 9am to 4pm - maybe later.

Kings Park Wildflower Festival

These are 2 versions of "Pimelea", one of my new WA wildflower designs that are available
this coming weekend 24th - 27th Septemberat the Kings Park Wildflower festival. I'm delighted to be involved in the Wildflower marketplace on all 4 days. I'll be selling my full range of jewellery, focusing on the new botanical themed pieces plus some of my embroidered pendants. The marketplace is set in the Forrest Carpark area (near the boab trees) and runs fro 9am - 5pm daily.
There are plenty of other events & displays to make a wonderful day out & it looks like the weather is going to be perfect.
For more details visit the Kings Park website

About Me!!!

I was so excited last week to see that the brilliant Ponoko blog did a post all about me & my work.
Ponoko is the online company I use to create some of my laser cut designs and finding them was the starting point for my business.
You can read the post here

Thanks Ponoko, you have rocked my world!

another hitchhiker!

look what was attracted to my laser cut leaf earring while I was in the UK recently! It is a damsel fly - resident of my brother's garden pond. It landed on my hand, slowly walked up my arm, shoulder & neck before taking a break on my earring. After about 3/4 hour it ended up on my cheek& decided to take flight. Amazing!
Thanks to my niece Lotti for the great photo.

These earrings will be available in a range of colours, along with a full range of other designs, this coming Sunday 18th July at the Made on the Left Winter 2010 Market.
Please note that the market is open for 2 days - Sat & Sun - with different stallholders each day.
For details of stallholders on each day, please go here
oepning hours each day - 10am - 4pm
Location - The Saint Hotel, 2 Morris Rd Innaloo, Western Australia, 6018

Yes...It's back again and full of handmade goodness! Get your shopping bags ready for the Made on the Left Winter 2010 Handmade market, at the new location of The Saint Hotel, Innaloo (just a few minutes from IKEA). Two full days of handmade fashion, accessories, homewares, illustration, jewellery and more. This market has free entry and different sellers each day, so block off the entire weekend ;-)

N.B. Due to the licensed venue, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that the market venue is upstairs with no lift access.

After a long holiday...

I'm going to be at this crafty meet-up tomorrow night. All crafters welcome - follow the link for info

Hoppy Easter Everyone!

This is part of my Easter display at last weeks Perth Upmarket. Thanks to Rikki for taking the pic. My 'low calorie' Easter treats went down very well & I loved making them too.

A little hail storm doesn't stop us!!

a message from the organisers of this coming weekend's Upmarket...

"Despite some storm damage to the Winthrop Hall, Perth Upmarket has come up with a creative solution to ensure our biggest Upmarket goes ahead. The market will still be in the Winthrop Hall Undercroft and also flow out onto a beautiful lawn area next to Winthrop Hall."

see you there from 10am - 4pm this Sunday 28th March with some sweet new rabbit & egg designs for low calorie Easter gift giving! Of course I'll also have my full range of laser cut & stitched jewellery.

hitch-hiker on hearts!

ha ha!
I just saw this on the photo of my other card design. Little did this fly know he was destined for internet stardom!!

New Colourways & New Cards

I am so excited to be able to announce that I've found a local business to do all my acrylic laser cutting from now on. This means that not do I get my orders quicker, it is better for the planet & I now have a wider choice of colours to use - thrice yippee!

I'll be getting my new stock later today & the new colours will be ready for launch at Unwrapped next week - market details below. I am so looking forward to seeing some of my designs produced in purple, ivory & grey. They should look very classy! I'll post some photos here asap.

As you can see I've also been playing with my new paper cutter & produced some papercut cards in 2 designs which will be available in various colourways at all future markets. More designs on the way...

here is an update of all my upcoming markets.

Oxford St Markets - Saturdays 9am-4pm at the small park opposite Kailis, 100 Oxford St, Leederville
dates booked - Feb, (tomorrow) 27th plus March 13th & 27th


Unwrapped - part of the South Perth Fiesta 2010
Saturday 6th March 1-6pm at the Sir James Mitchell Park on the South Perth foreshore. More details here

Perth Upmarket
Sunday 28th March - 10am-4pm at Winthrop Hall in the University of WA, Nedlands. More details here

Market Dates Confirmed for Feb & March

It's been all go with bookings & I now have lots of markets scheduled for the next 2 months. Here are the details:-

Oxford St Markets - Saturdays 9am-4pm at the small park opposite Kailis, 100 Oxford St, Leederville
dates booked - Feb 13th, 20th & 27th plus March 13th
this coming Valentines weekend there are 35 stalls booked, so it's going to be a fun day!

Unwrapped - part of the South Perth Fiesta 2010
Saturday 6th March 1-6pm at the Sir James Mitchell Park on the South Perth foreshore. More details here

Perth Upmarket
Sunday 28th March - 10am-4pm at Winthrop Hall in the University of WA, Nedlands. More details here

Phew, I'm going to be busy!!!

I'll make time for some more interesting posts though I promise!

To Market

Already it's February and I have had a whole month off, so it's time to hit the markets again!
This coming Saturday 6th Feb, I'll be at the Oxford St Market in Leederville. It's in the park at 100 Oxford St (opposite Kailis) 9am - 4pm. See you there!
The photo is a detail of my laser cut bamboo ply earring tree.

Buy Australian Made!

Welcome to my new blog and what better day to begin blogging than Australia Day - & what better way to celebrate than to promote Australia Made - in fact Perth Made!
Some good friends of mine put together this facebook page of local makers who sell on etsy.com
Of course there is a link to my shop embroidery etsy shop 17threads. Only yesterday I decided to add some new work to the shop & sold one already - ok I admit it, it was to a friend, but nice to wake up to this morning anyway.
In the near future, I'll be opening a new etsy shop for my laser cut work. In the mean time I do have some available at the Unwrapped E-boutique.
I'll keep you posted