Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Today, Merry-Go-Round Handmade is guest blogger on the Market Angel's Cloud Blog!

Yes, today I'm guest blogger on the Market Angel's Cloud Blog!
I'm very pleased to have my interview published, thank you Market Angel!
http://marketangel.com.au/

Market Angel's Cloud is a great place for Australian 'market goers' to stay up to date with the latest markets, market news & tips, stallholder advice, etc.
Take the time to sign up to their free Newsletter or simply 'like' the Market Angel's facebook page.

I hope you enjoy the interview, a chance for you to get to know me better ;)

Purchases can be made from:
www.madeit.com.au/merry-go-round
www.etsy.com/shop/MerryGoRoundHANDMADE

And don't forget to 'like' my facebook page! 
www.facebook.com/MerryGoRoundHandMade2

You can visit us at our next market:
The Substation Artists Market
1 Market Street, Newport
SAT 5TH MAY
Time: 10am - 4pm







Tuesday, March 20, 2012

My next market will be at The Substation Artists Market - Sat 5th May

The Substation Artists Market
1 Market Street, Newport

SAT 5TH MAY
Time: 10am - 4pm
Entry: FREE

As stated on their website:
"Held on the first Saturday of every month, The Substation Artists’ Market regularly features over forty stalls of local and regional artists selling and demonstrating their work.  From handmade jewellery, clothes, face painting, cards, photography, oil paintings, knick-knacks and curios.
The Market is the ideal place to find that special gift for those hard-to-please people. The Substation Artists’ Market also features a cafĂ© and is building a reputation as a place to come and enjoy fantastic live music provided by local musicians."





Friday, March 16, 2012

Maribyrnong Makers Market is TOMORROW - Sat March 17th

♥ Just a reminder ......
Maribyrnong Makers Market is TOMORROW
Sat. March 17th.
9.30am - 3.30pm.
Cnr Gamon & Mackay Sts SEDDON, Vic
http://www.maribyrnongmakersmarket.com.au

♥ A great time to start your Mother's Day shopping for that unique HANDMADE item!
Mother's Day - Sunday 13th May

Come & visit some of my favorite stallholders - just to name a few! Lil Pip, Frankie & Ray, Morgan Wills from The Crafty Squirrel, Mr Moo, KNUFFLE KID, A.minor, Green Essence Candles, m2matiz and Karen from Karen Falting Hats.

Merry-Go-Round Handmade will be there as a stall holder!
This is our first market for the year.
You will not want to miss this one!




 BELOW
 I've included a few pics of my Metro Retro Tea Towel Aprons you may see tomorrow at my stall!






Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Merry-Go-Round HANDMADE made front of Made It website today! RETRO style 'Tea & Donuts' Party flag Bunting.

We made front page along with many other 'party celebration' items in today's selection of 'Time to Party' finds.



http://www.madeit.com.au/

Cupcakes & Donuts PINK Flag Bunting - Girls Party Banner, Birthday Decoration

It was one of many 'Time to Party' finds on the 'Made It' website today.





THIS ITEM: This   Cupcakes & Donuts Flag Bunting adds charm and sweetness to any room & it's so cute!!!
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 Cupcakes, Donuts & floral cups, Candy Stripe, etc, Pink & Dot fabric - Just Divine!
I have also used pretty  lace on two of the flags for a unique & sweet look. Double sided/reversible - can be viewed from front or back. There are no unfinished edges on these flags.

Ideal for a Party, Birthday Present, hosting a Baby Shower, Photography Prop, Market Stall or just Decorating a room.




Monday, March 12, 2012

Vintage Retro Upcycled Handmade OOAK Bookmarks & Cards available from Curious Grace

I've recently dropped off some lovely Bookmarks at Curious Grace
These handmade Bookmarks have sewn Vintage upcycled images from preloved books, they look very sweet with the vintage lace & button.
All images are original prints from actual vintage children’s books. I never use copies
These bookmarks are so sweet. They would be enjoyed by the young & us nostalgic older folk!
Also at Curious Grace, I have a range of Retro Vintage Upcycled Handmade Sewn Greeting Cards from book illustrations. Again these have been sewn on to the card.Greeting Cards with envelopes upcycled from a vintage children's books. Images rescued from old 'no longer' used books.
*** Ideal use as: Birthday Card, Thank-You Card, Thinking Of You Card, etc
*** NOW Available for purchase from:
Curious Grace, Victoria st, Seddon, Vic.
I also have a selection of cards available from my Etsy & Made It  online stores:
 








Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Merry-Go-Round HANDMADE made front of Made It website today! Vintage RETRO yellow/citrus flag Bunting.

We made front page along with many other 'yellow' items in today's selection of 'Where is the Sunshine' finds.

Vintage RETRO Bright Citrus Yellow/Orange & Lace Floral Flag Bunting  


It was one of many 'Sunshine Bright' finds on the 'Made It' website today.








Ideal for a Party, Birthday Present, hosting a Baby Shower, Photography Prop, Market Stall or just Decorating a room.
It's fun & bright - It may look great as a shop decoration!




Add a little sunshine into your day - EVERYDAY, with this lovely yellow floral bunting!
 
Total length is Three metres (3m) / about 9 feet approx.
Eleven (11) flags in various retro upcycled preloved fabrics   
This set of flags is a lovely combination of Floral, Yellow, retro upcycled fabric & 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.

 

Friday, March 2, 2012

Merry-Go-Round HANDMADE made front of Made It website today! Peonies Flowers Tea Towel Apron

We made front page along with many other 'groovy' items in today's selection of 'Funky Friday Finds'.

Our Metro Retro ''KELWAYS MANUAL' Peonies Apron Tea Towel Apron was one of many fun finds on the 'Made It' website today.




Metro Retro Tea Towel  Linen/Cotton 'Kelways Manual' Apron

'Metro Retro' Aprons are all OOAK - that is, One Of A Kind.
Each one is never to be repeated, never to be exactly the same as another.
The ideal handmade gift for someone special or for spoiling yourself.

Metro Retro Aprons....
Fun & Funky Designs - Expect the unexpected!
Vintage, Retro Design with Modern & Practical Use.
Unique, One Of A Kind - just like you!
One Size Fits Most.


Most of my Metro Retro aprons have a 100% linen tea towel front panel
and the side panels, straps & binding are cotton - usually 100% Cotton.


THIS ITEM: 'Kelways Manual' Tea Towel - 100% Linen
Brand New Tea Towel, New Cotton panels & Vintage Cotton straps etc.
This Apron would make a great Birthday or Mother's Day Gift!

MOTHERS'S DAY: Sunday May 13th


I love to upcycle and give a new life to something that had an intended previous use.
Some of my  tea towels are brand new but many are retro vintage - that is 20-40 years old! They are in excellent condition as they have never been used for their original purpose.
I try to source my tea towels from all around the world, Australia, United Kingdom & the USA, to just name a few.