Sunday, November 27, 2011

Merry-Go-Round Handmade will be a stallholder at the Vintage Treasures Market

Yes, that is right!
We will be a stall holder at the Vintage Treasures Market.

This market is being held by popupmarkets.com.au

Entry is free and it’s only on for ONE day only
WHEN: Saturday 3rd Dec
TIME: 10.00am - 3.00pm
WHERE: 118 High St, Prahran (50m from Chapel St)

The Vintage Treasures Market is a one-day-only event, showcasing a collection of genuine vintage collectables and clothing as well as retro up-cycled products made or refurbished by Melbourne’s most creative recyclers.
On the search for a bit of retro recycling? A bunch of extremely talented local artists will turn trash to treasure, showcasing genuinely vintage gems as well as some groovy new items fashioned from relics of the past.
Wander through this Pop Up Market for a hand-picked selection of beautiful hand-made journals and recycled stationery, fabulous vintage clothing and gorgeous collectables.
Chill out to the beat of live tunes while you savour the delights of Madame Flavour’s boutique teas, or join friends for a spot of Hotel Nest’s famous High Tea served up on glorious crockery from A Vintage Affair. So much to do…


·       Vintage Collectables & Clothing (pre-1980)
·       Retro Up-Cycled Products & Furniture
·       High Tea served on vintage china
·       Live music from The Barbershop Quartet & Jazz Quartet
·       Vintage make-up and style workshops


DON'T MISS IT!
A MUST SEE EVENT!



A little more info about 'Pop Up Markets':

'Pop Up Markets' believe that empty development sites, car parks, roof tops and laneways are a waste of space!
It’s their passion to bring them to life with markets, events and exhibitions that support local artists, designers and makers of cool stuff.

This summer, a new market will pop up each weekend in a different location around inner Melbourne, with stallholders hand picked to offer the best home-grown, handmade and home-baked products on offer.
There won’t be a doily in sight – unless it’s been refashioned into something fresh and hip! If it’s unique, stylish and hand-crafted by someone looking to break into the local scene, it’ll be there.
Each market will only be around for one day.

Click here to view Pop Up Market's Facebook Page

Thursday, November 24, 2011

My 'Christmas in Australia' ETSY treasury made FRONT page WORLD Wide today!

OMG!!!
FRONT PAGE of ETSY! Today!
My 'Christmas in Australia' Etsy treasury made FRONT page WORLD Wide today!
A treasury of Xmas inspired handmade items by talented Australian artisans.


Yes, it made my day, I certainly did not expect it, so it was a big surprise!


If you missed it, below is a screen grab of the front page.
There were actually four rows of images but but I could only fit the first three rows.

Here it is!


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Metro Retro tea Towel Apron 'Retro Funky Forest Animals' - Ladies/Womens, Upcycled, Handmade, OOAK

Every few days I'm going to feature an Apron I have made from my 'market collection'.

This is the collection I take to the markets, none of this collection is on my online stores at the moment. 




I've decided to feature this 'Retro Funky Forest' retro apron today.
It's very Retro design & I just love the purple, pink & orange!
This tea towel print design is amazing, the illustration includes a forest with animals such as Owls, Birds and there is a Cat & a Mouse!


♥ This album will have my range of Metro Retro Aprons for purchase.
You can view more of this collection on my facebook page.

THIS ITEM:
Metro Retro Tea Towel Apron     (Womens' Kitchen Apron)
'Retro Funky Forest' Retro Tea Towel
Vintage Cotton panels & New Cotton straps etc.
* Vintage, Retro Design with Modern & Practical Use.
* Unique, One Of A Kind - just like you!
* One Size Fits Most.

Price: $42.95
Pick up directly from me OR at my next market is fine.
(not including postage - if you require it sent to you).


If you see something you like, you are welcome to contact me for purchase - either at my next market OR you can buy directly from me & it can be posted to you!
* Metro Retro Aprons are all OOAK - that is, One Of A Kind.
* If you like something you see, purchase it NOW - All of these aprons are handcrafted originals and unique!
* The ideal handmade gift for someone special or for spoiling yourself.

 
You can find other Metro Retro Aprons here:
www.madeit.com.au/merry-go-round

www.etsy.com/shop/MerryGoRoundHANDMADE






Monday, November 21, 2011

Merry-Go-Round HANDMADE has had some fun creating some Christmas Etsy Treasuries!

I have had some fun creating some Christmas Etsy Treasuries lately!
I've been in a Red & white mood at the moment, so basically all the treasuries I have created have been red &white.
Because there is no chance of snow in Melbourne, Australia at Christmas, I have created my own, well .... so to speak!

So here are they are.


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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

My Upcycled Recycled OOAK Vintage Retro Flag Bunting has been treasured today

I love this treasury!
An  alternative styled Christmas Gift Guide: It's a collection of recycled, upcycled handmade items.

This Etsy treasury is called Recycled, Revamped, and ReLoved Holiday Gift Guide BY songwriter128



My Red & Green Christmas Handmade Fabric Flag Bunting has featured in two Etsy treasuries today!

My Red & Green Xmas Flag Bunting has featured in two Etsy treasuries today!
Two lovely treasuries have been created using my Christmas Flag Bunting, they are both sweet.

I love Christmas!!!! Only 6 weeks to go now!
Each year I look forward to Christmas, my husband and I love to watch the sheer delight on my little girls faces as they unwrap presents and enjoy the attention of family & everything else that is Christmas.

The first Etsy Treasury is called All about Christmas BY BrookesSpot

The second Etsy Treasury is called Hang in There! BY MayasKalupi





Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Christmas Retro Vintage Upcycled Handmade Sewn Greeting Cards

A delivery of XMAS Retro Vintage Upcycled Handmade Sewn Greeting Cards from book illustrations was made to Gleaners Inc.
* Gleaners Inc is a great place to find amazing Vintage items & wonderful Handmade goodies.
Perfect for Xmas gifts or something unique for yourself!
2 Ballarat St., Brunswick, Vic.
http://gleanersinc.blogspot.com/
Retro Vintage Upcycled Handmade Sewn Greeting Cards from book illustrations. Handmade, Sewn - Greeting Cards with envelopes upcycled from a vintage children's books.
Images rescued from old 'no longer' used books.
All images are original prints ...
from actual vintage children’s books. I never use copies
These cards are so sweet. They would be enjoyed by the young & us nostalgic older folk!

Small Australian Retail: I am able to consider wholesale quantities, please contact me for more info.




 

Friday, November 11, 2011

Metro Retro tea Towel Apron 'Redheads Safety Matches' - Ladies/Womens, Upcycled, Handmade, OOAK

Every few days I'm going to feature an Apron I have made from my 'market collection'.

This is the collection I take to the markets, none of this collection is on my online stores at the moment. 





I've decided to feature this 'Redheads' retro apron today. It's very Retro & very Australian!
Such an iconic image/logo. 
Most Australians know & have used 'Redheads' matches. A company that started in 1909.
Back in the old days, how else were you going to get your BBQ started.
Want to know more about this brand?

♥ This album will have my range of Metro Retro Aprons for purchase.
You can view more of this collection on my facebook page.

THIS ITEM:
Metro Retro Tea Towel Apron     (Womens' Kitchen Apron)
'Redheads' Retro Tea Towel (maybe a cotton/linen mix, not sure)
New Cotton panels & Vintage Cotton straps etc.
* Vintage, Retro Design with Modern & Practical Use.
* Unique, One Of A Kind - just like you!
* One Size Fits Most.

Price: $37.00
Pick up directly from me OR at my next market is fine.
(not including postage - if you require it sent to you).


If you see something you like, you are welcome to contact me for purchase - either at my next market OR you can buy directly from me & it can be posted to you!
* Metro Retro Aprons are all OOAK - that is, One Of A Kind.
* If you like something you see, purchase it NOW - All of these aprons are handcrafted originals and unique!
* The ideal handmade gift for someone special or for spoiling yourself.

 
You can find other Metro Retro Aprons here:
www.madeit.com.au/merry-go-round

www.etsy.com/shop/MerryGoRoundHANDMADE





Thursday, November 10, 2011

My Christmas Red Nordic Scandinavian Style Flag Bunting is in an Etsy Treasury today!

My Christmas Red Nordic Style Flag Bunting has been treasured today on Etsy!

This treasury is a 
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Scandinavian Inspired Christmas. It's beautiful.
Certainly the sort of Christmas I'd like to have!
I'd love a white Christmas - in Australia, it will be summer so no chance of that!
well.... this is the closest I'll get :)

More about this item:
Christmas 'Nordic Scandinavian Style' Flag Bunting Decoration.
This Christmas Flag Bunting adds charm and sweetness to any room, it's so fun & festive !!!
Total length is three (3) metres / about nine (9) feet approx.
Eleven (11) flags in various new fabrics.
This set of flags is a lovely combination of Xmas 'Nordic Scandinavian Style' prints, Red print on Neutral (Calico colour) background.
This is NOT double sided/reversible - can be ONLY be viewed from the FRONT (the back panels are in plain colours). There are no unfinished edges on these flags.


You can view more of my Fabric Flag Bunting on my Facebook page 
 

This Etsy Treasury is called Scandinavian Inspired Christmas  by ThankyouLucky





Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Vintage/ Retro Upcycled Blue Heaven Floral Flag bunting was again treasured in an Etsy Treasury again, today.

My vintage/ retro 'Blue Heaven' Flag bunting was again treasured in an Etsy Treasury again, today.
It's been treasured alongside beautiful blue decorations & Xmas ornaments.

More about this item:
Vintage Retro 'Blue Heaven Floral' Flag Bunting. Wall hanging, Decoration Banner for Parties, Market Stall Pennant, etc. Upcycled fabric

Total length is two and a half metres (2.5m) / about 8.4 feet approx.Eleven (11) flags in various vintage preloved/Upcycled fabrics.
This set of flags is a lovely combination of Floral fabrics & Vintage Lace, etc - Just Divine!

This Flag Bunting is double sided/reversible - can be viewed from front or back, lace is only on one side. There are no unfinished edges on these flags.


You can view more of my Fabric Flag Bunting on my Facebook page 


This Etsy treasury is called
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Blue and Unusual. Some Different Decorations. BY NattyKnits




My Upcycled Pastel Fabric Flag Bunting has been treasured again!

My pastel bunting has been treasured again!
This may look similar to two other treasuries that was done recently but it's actually different.
Again, this ETSY treasury is sweet & pretty too!
This bunting has made it into an ETSY Treasury five times. 

More about this item:
Vintage Retro 'Garden Party Pastel' Flag Bunting.
This Handmade Vintage Style Flag Bunting adds charm and style to any room!
Total length is three metres (3m) / about 9 feet approx.
Eleven (11) flags in various vintage preloved/Upcycled fabrics.
This set of flags is a lovely combination of Preloved Vintage Floral fabrics, Vintage Lace, etc - Just Divine! 
This Flag Bunting is double sided/reversible - can be viewed from front or back, lace is only on one side. There are no unfinished edges on these flags.


You can view more of my Fabric Flag Bunting on my Facebook Page

This Etsy treasury is called 'Feeling the Stress? Surround Yourself with Soft, Sensual Pastels and Breathe.'    by marshgator1





Saturday, November 5, 2011

Metro Retro tea Towel Apron 'Country Flowers' - Ladies/Womens, Upcycled, Handmade, OOAK

Every few days I'm going to feature an Apron I have made from my 'market collection'.

This is the collection I take to the markets, none of this collection is on my online stores at the moment. 



I've decided to feature this 'Country Flowers' retro apron today. It's pretty & reminds me that that Summer in Australia is not too far away!
This weekend we are getting a taste of Summer weather. Today & Tomorrow we are expecting 30 degrees!

♥ This album will have my range of Metro Retro Aprons for purchase.
You can view more of this collection on my facebook page.

THIS ITEM:
Metro Retro Tea Towel Apron     (Womens' Kitchen Apron)
'Country Flowers' Vintage Retro Tea Towel 
100% Cotton Tea Towel,
Vintage Cotton panels & Vintage Cotton straps etc.
* Vintage, Retro Design with Modern & Practical Use.
* Unique, One Of A Kind - just like you!
* One Size Fits Most.

Price: $39.95
Pick up directly from me OR at my next market is fine.
(not including postage - if you require it sent to you).


If you see something you like, you are welcome to contact me for purchase - either at my next market OR you can buy directly from me & it can be posted to you!
* Metro Retro Aprons are all OOAK - that is, One Of A Kind.
* If you like something you see, purchase it NOW - All of these aprons are handcrafted originals and unique!
* The ideal handmade gift for someone special or for spoiling yourself.

 
You can find other Metro Retro Aprons here:
www.madeit.com.au/merry-go-round

www.etsy.com/shop/MerryGoRoundHANDMADE





Thursday, November 3, 2011

Vintage, Upcycled, Red, 'Cat & Owl' handmade women's kitchen Metro Retro Apron -a Christmas gift idea!

Every few days I'm going to feature an Apron I have made from my 'market collection'.

This is the collection I take to the markets, none of this collection is on my online stores at the moment. 


I've decided to feature this 'Cat & Owl' retro apron today. It's bright & cheerful.
The inquistive owl is very cute and I love the expression on the frustrated cat's face - just divine!
It makes for a great Xmas gift!

♥ This album will have my range of Metro Retro Aprons for purchase.
You can view more of this collection on my facebook page.

THIS ITEM:
Metro Retro Tea Towel Apron     (Womens' Kitchen Apron)
'Cat & Owl' Vintage Retro Tea Towel 
100% Cotton Tea Towel,
Vintage Cotton panels & Vintage Cotton straps etc.
* Vintage, Retro Design with Modern & Practical Use.
* Unique, One Of A Kind - just like you!
* One Size Fits Most.

Price: $42.95
Pick up directly from me OR at my next market is fine.
(not including postage - if you require it sent to you).


If you see something you like, you are welcome to contact me for purchase - either at my next market OR you can buy directly from me & it can be posted to you!
* Metro Retro Aprons are all OOAK - that is, One Of A Kind.
* If you like something you see, purchase it NOW - All of these aprons are handcrafted originals and unique!
* The ideal handmade gift for someone special or for spoiling yourself.

 
You can find other Metro Retro Aprons here:
www.madeit.com.au/merry-go-round

www.etsy.com/shop/MerryGoRoundHANDMADE





Tuesday, November 1, 2011

My Vintage Pretty Pastel Floral Pink & Lilac Doily Lace, Floral Flag Bunting made it in to an ETSY treasury today.

My pastel bunting has been treasured again!
This may look similar to two other treasuries that was done recently but it's actually different.
Again, this ETSY treasury is sweet & pretty too!

More about this item:
Vintage Retro 'Garden Party Pastel' Flag Bunting.
This Handmade Vintage Style Flag Bunting adds charm and style to any room!
Total length is three metres (3m) / about 9 feet approx.
Eleven (11) flags in various vintage preloved/Upcycled fabrics.
This set of flags is a lovely combination of Preloved Vintage Floral fabrics, Vintage Lace, etc - Just Divine!
This Flag Bunting is double sided/reversible - can be viewed from front or back, lace is only on one side. There are no unfinished edges on these flags.


You can view more of my Fabric Flag Bunting on my Facebook Page

This Etsy treasury is called Pale Pretty Pastels by tookies


Merry-Go-Round Handmade loves 'Tickle The Imagination' Online Handmade Christmas Magazine!

Just loving the new online magazine celebrating the handmade and creative community in Australia.

'tickle the imagination' is released quarterly, they aim to inspire creativity, showcasing talented artists, crafters and designers, discovering emerging talent and sharing real-life stories... and DIY projects.
Sounds wonderful to me!

They state: 'be inspired by gorgeous images, take a peek into the lives of artists and designers and discover ways to include creativity & handmade into your everyday living'.

 

I LOVE this Christmas edition of 'tickle the imagination' - it's just divine!

You can also find 'tickle the imagination' 
on Facebook


Images Credit: 'tickle the imagination'