I WON - HANDMADE KIDS GIVEAWAY!

So, about a week ago I found out that I won the boys prize pack on http://www.handmadekids.com.au/ and I didn't want to say anything until I received my gorgeous package. It is a fantastic prize and out of 77 comments, I can't believe my luck...

Anyway, here is what I won:-

I have to say that the Handmade Kids website if fabulous so if you have chance to head over - do it now - you won't regret it. Thank you so much once again.

Micky

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Handmade Heaven - A FINALIST

Well, I am very proud to announce that Handmade Heaven is a finalist in the New Ipswich Business of the Year Awards. She is up against 5 other finalists. Thank you to everyone for your support with this... Liesa is a huge supporter of Handmade and very passionate so I wish her all the best, as I am sure everyone else does. I will keep you posted but if you wanted to check her out in the meantime head to Handmade Heaven and find out how fabulous it is for yourself.

Micky
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Welcome... Bubba Chenille

I think it's about time for another "Handmadie Interview". I would like to introduce....

1. How long has Bubba Chenille been established for? I have been livin' the dream for about 18 months now.

2. What brand of sewing machine do you own? Janome sewing machine and Babylock overlocker
3. Tell us about your handmade products. I make childrens clothing, bags and purses, luggage tags, cushions and my best seller are my heat packs. All made from pre loved chenille and some cotton prints, new and vintage.

4. What markets do you regularly attend? The Handmade Expo every month (I have to!), Queens Park in Toowoomba sometimes, Brisstyle markets and this year I have been invited to attend Christmas in the Country in Gatton (6th and 7th November).

5. Do you sell your Bubba Chenille in any shops, local or interstate? I have a shop in Sydney I provide cushions, purses and hats and a chemist in Ipswich sells my heat packs.

6. Now, I know this is a hard question but if you could choose one favourite Handmadie, who would that be? Sorry, I have too many faves I couldn't poosibly do this!

7. What is your favourite colour? Hello ! I'm a girl ! Pink of course..

8. You are also one of the co-ordinators of The Handmade Expo (as am I), what is it that you most look forward to on Expo days? Shopping! Ok then, I enjoy seeing and catching up with all our stallholders, some have been with us for nearly a year, thats more than I see some of my family! And I am just soooo into handmade these days!

9. Who would you like to see fill out the Handmadie Questionnaire next? Maybe the Green Bag Lady, she's very inspirational!

10. Describe yourself in one sentence. A passionate HANDMADIE

11. Now… give yourself a plug… where can we find you, how can we contact you?? Well I have a website that Liesa is working on as we speak ! http://www.bubbachenille.com.au/ That will lead you to my blog and my etsy store and I have some things for sale on http://www.madeit.com.au/ or you can go direct to my blog to catch up with what I've been doing http://www.bubbachenille.blogspot.com/ My fave is markets though, I never thought it would be but there you have it. I try to make all my clothes one offs and slightly change styles regularly so no one gets bored! You can also find my things at Handmade Heaven in The Old Flour Mill in Ipswich.

Thank you Miriam (and Mum) for a little bit of insite into Bubba Chenille.

Keep your eye peeled for another Handmadie soon to be interviewed on my blog.

Micky

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Brisstyle Markets - Been & Gone

Hi All,

Well, the Brisstyle Indie Designer Markets have been and gone and what a fantastic day. I ended up heading to Hamilton for a look with the husband and children and ended being so busy in mum's site that we ended up staying as I couldn't leave her on her own...

Saying that, so was everyone else. There were so many names that seemed familiar but because they were all so busy it was hard to stop to introduce myself and have a chat. I did end up stopping to say hi to Helen from Ruby2gogo who was also quite busy but she ended up noticing me. Hi Helen.

I have to say that it was a very enjoyable market. It was constantly busy, everyone was just lovely and just a beautiful surrounding, my boys were even climbing the most gorgeous tree that was behind Mum's site.

I will be back with Mum at the next one as I enjoyed myself that much... I am pretty sure that Mum will be posting about how much she enjoyed it as well.

So nice to "see" everyone.... hopefully we will eventually meet face to face...

Bye for now.

Micky

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Brisstyle Indie Designer Markets

If you have any time on Saturday head down to the Brisstyle Indie Designer Markets. I am certainly going to try to make it if time permits... My mum, the very talented Bubba Chenille will be there so drop by and say hello.

Thanks

Micky xxoo

Nominate for New Business of the Year

I would like to announce that Handmade Heaven is in the running for New Business of the Year. Liesa from Handmade Heaven would love your support on this. If you could be so kind as to nominate her online and head to http://www.questawards.com.au/region9.html and follow the links to nominate a business.

If you could then leave a comment on either this blog or Handmade Heaven blog to let Liesa know that you have supported her. She will really appreciate it as she is so passionate about handmade, this would give handmade a huge push in the retail world...

Thank you so much and we wish Liesa the best of luck.

Micky

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Brisstyle July Giveaway

Okay guys... here is my 2nd post for the day.. OMG.

I have found a fab giveaway - head to the Brisstyle Blog. There are giveaways from Pedrosprout and Jettas Nest. Good luck to everyone (and me too of course)..

Micky

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