POSITION VACANT - BUBBA CHENILLE

Do you sew? Do you want to earn a bit of extra cash by only working 1-2 days per week? Well this maybe just the thing for you.

Bubba Chenille is looking for a person to help sew the huge orders coming in left, right and centre and she will provide morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea - definitely an offer you can't refuse!

Head over to Miriam's blog for more information or email her bubba_chenille@optusnet.com.au

Micky
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Bubba Chenille is having a SALE!

Hi All,


I had to let you all know that Bubba Chenille is having a sale... Buy one and get the second 1/2 price... If you head over to the Etsy store to check out all the great items for sale... and shop away.


Thanks


Micky
xxoo

MY HANDMADE PURCHASES

I have finally taken photo's... you should see my camera - it is this amazing contraption that cost me an arm and a leg, so you think that I would use it more often.... Anyway... Here are my recent purchases:-

The first one is from the gorgeous Mefe Art. I bought this beautiful bracelet from her for the Ipswich Cup and she was very kind enough to match the earrings as well... I have worn it many of times and have received comment, after comment. It adorns the most gorgeous beads and I just love it.

Next I would like to introduce Vintage Visions. I bought this ring from them at The Handmade Expo at Warwick. It is gorgeous, I love it and wear it EVERY day... Michelle from Vintage Visions also sells her beautiful jewellery in Handmade Heaven. Definitely something not to miss out on.

Now there is this beautiful cuff bought from Linda at Lilly's Cottage. I absolutely love her stuff but because my house adorns the male species I really haven't been able to buy the shabby chic..... so, it is my mission to start and I am going to start with Linda. I also bought this bunting from her that I have put up in my room... Just loving the blue!




Then the photo's that I promised of the shirts that I bought from Cute as Buttons. My boys are huge fans... and they loved their Plane Shirts. Thanks Buttons!

I also bought this gorgeous handbag from Designs by Danna. The fabric is to die for and I am really into red and black at the moment... I also took this to the Ipswich Cup..

I bought this little scarf for Jordan, my eldest son. He saw my scarf and was dieing for me to get one for him in blue. There just happened to be one for sale at Handmade Heaven so snatched it up for him... Here he is with his Nanny Mimmy... oh - how cute!

Well, I think that's about all the handmade purchases I have made recently... next time I will be sure to keep you more up to date with my purchases instead of bombarding you with all of it at once.

Thanks for listening... If you have bought something handmade that you would like featured on this blog, make sure you let me know... I would love to show it off.

Have a great week.

Micky

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CUTE AS BUTTONS - INTERVIEW

I would now like to introduce "Cute as Buttons"... My boys are big fans of their work.. I had the pleasure of interviewing them:-

1. How long has Cute as Buttons been established for?

We celebrated our first birthday in May so we're now feeling like old hands.

2. Tell us about your handmade products.

We make gorgeous gifts for small folk: appliqued tees and singlets, matching towel sets, cot blankets and cuddle rugs. We like our range to be easy to mix and match so we try to choose a fabric "story" for our appliques and make sure we carry that theme through the range. People seem to really enjoy choosing a selection of things that are all a little bit unique. We've had lots of customers asking us to make co-ordinating hair bits and also some bloomers and skirts and we've started moving down that path.

3. What markets do you regularly attend?

You'll always find us at The Handmade Expo in Ipswich, The Boutique Markets at Portside and Mathilda's Markets in the City.

4. Do you sell your Cute as Buttons range in any shops, local or interstate?

Handmade Heaven in Queensland - of course! We've also sent a wholesale order to Kylie from Buzzi 'n Moo in Bilbul near Griffith.

5. Now, I know this is a hard question but if you could choose one favourite Handmadie, who would that be?

Everytime we go to a market we find a new, favourite Handmadie. There are so many people out there who are doing interesting and creative things.

6. Tell us a bit about your creative space!

Weeeelllll, that's a bit tricky. Possibly it's in our heads when we imagine our dream homes! We both have big families and small houses so our creative space tends to be anywhere we can fit the sewing machine and somewhere that small fingers can't find! Our machines never stay in the one spot long enough to know where they live!

7. What is your favourite thing to make out of your handmade creations?

We both love sewing the girl designs but we are also having a bit of fun with our flying machines at the moment.

8. Do you have anything new coming to the Cute as Buttons collection?

There'll be some fresh fabrics for summer and a few more accessories to play with.

9. Who would you like to see fill out the Handmadies Questionnaire next?

It would have to be the gorgeous Deb Maher from FABRICated. She is as fabulous as her bags and a beautiful person who brightens up our market days. The Minnah girls are also big bright stars in our eyes. We both love dressing our small people in their great clothes. You can tell they are mums - their clothes look great and are easy to care for.

10. Describe yourself in one sentence...

Can we use an acrostic?

Capable and busy or maybe Coping although barely but really we are counting all our blessings. Because life in the Button households are always good.

11. Now... give yourself a plug... where can we find you - how can we contact you?

You can find us at The Handmade Expo in Ipswich at the Turf Club, Brisbane Rd, Bundamba, the next one being Saturday 15th August and on the 2nd Sunday of the month we are at Boutique Markets at Portside.

In Queensland you can find us in our own little spot of Heaven - Handmade Heaven in the Old Flour Mill, Brisbane Street, Ipswich and in Buzzi 'n Moo in NSW.

We also try to keep you updated on our doings through our blog, and we would love you to follow us and let us know what you want to see in our collection.

We also attend Mathildas Market on 19th July and November 1. Keep an eye out for our Etsy Store which is coming soon.

Lisa and Sharon, thank you so much for letting us come into your world. You are beautiful people and wonderful Handmadies and we are very lucky to have you in our world!

If you would like to be featured on my Handmadies blog please let me know but keep your eyes out for more interviews coming up.

Micky

xxoo

Jumpers & Jazz Festival - Warwick

So, the Handmade Expo is off to Warwick on Saturday to attend the Jumpers and Jazz Festival. With over 70 "Handmadies" selling their wares to you, we will all be in heaven - but is heaven COLD or FREEZING.... NO!

Head to THE website for more information such as times, places etc. but definitely a festival not to be missed... I will be there with bells on and gloves and a beanie and anything else to keep me warm... LOL

Micky
xxoo

Portside Boutique Markets

Well, I ventured to Portside Boutique Markets today for a well deserved shop - the Dear Husband (DH) had given me the go ahead to spend some money... so how much was I looking forward to this!!! The catch, I had my two little darling boys with me.

After about nine million rounds of the stallholders I walked away with 2 fabulous shirts from Cute As Buttons... I haven't had a chance to take any photo's yet but they both are the same with the planes on the front - one red, one blue... Thanks Lisa - just love the designs.

I got to catch up with some fabulous Handmadies like Helen from Ruby2gogo, Deb from Fabricate - Denim by Deb and Christine from Little Diva. Nice to see you ladies!

I was also with my close friend Leish, who I have to thank immensley for helping me look after my beautiful boys - while they "ran riot"... Liesa, my twin sister and owner of Handmade Heaven was also there with her little man Cooper.

It was a lovely day, especially being a customer, not an organsier or stallholder.

Micky

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Giveaway - Paula Fay Designs - Modesty Mate

I just wanted to let you all know about a giveaway from Paula Fay Designs she is giving away a Modesty Mate every week in August.... If you are a breastfeeding Mum or know someone who is breastfeeding - head over to the website to check it out.

Micky

xxoo