It's coming......

Make sure you mark this one in your diary...


Sorry my blog posts have been few and far between lately but I just did my fourth market for November last night and now it's time to get more stock together for the upcoming BrisStyle Market.

Don't go away though as I've got a giveaway coming up very soon....

Help support your local community....

Just in case you've forgotten, here's where I'll be tomorrow night (Friday)...

Come along and say hi, have some yummy food, listen to some music and of course, get your Christmas shopping started...

Coming up to a VERY busy week....

Starting Sunday I have three markets in one week.... eeeek !! Not sure what I was thinking but I've been crazy busy trying to have enough stock of everything. No doubt I'll still be going nuts sewing, glueing and crafting next week but hopefully it won't be too bad.

So here's the rundown and I hope to see some of you at one of the markets...

Sunday 1st November - Mathilda's Market
Brisbane City Hall, King George Square (between Adelaide & Ann Streets), Brisbane City
9am to 1pm


Friday 6th November - C & K Salisbury Kindergarten Market Night
135 Lillian Avenue, Salisbury
7pm to 9pm


Sunday 8th November - Boutique Markets
Portside Wharf, Hercules Street, Hamilton
8am to 1pm



P.S. I've also got two markets in December but I'll fill you in on those details a little closer to the time and then I'm doing nooooo markets in January !!!

I need your creative brains.... and you could win too!!

I need some creative help here people !! I had my new rings displayed on my market stall yesterday and thought they looked pretty cool sitting in their bowls of rice - lots of comments too but I do admit that it's not my own original idea. Anyway, the only problem with the bowls is you can't actually see what's in them unless you are standing right there:


As the rings aren't just for little kiddies, I need to display some so that those strolling past can see them and (hopefully) be drawn into my stall rather than walking on by thinking it's all just for little girls !!



My first thought was to just buy a ring holder like this one below,


but I don't really want to spend more money on display items and I'm sure I (or one of you) can come up with something amazing and handmade by me.


So your challenge is: Create an idea for me to make something from materials I would most likely have at home (or can buy at a reasonable price). ie. I have these cute mini pink pegs that I could use to attach to something ??


The best part is, if I use your idea, I'll send you a ring of your choice as a memento... he he.

So get thinking everyone as I have another market this Sunday, Racecourse Road Street Party at Ascot, so I need to make it this week.... Can't wait to see what you all come up with!!

It's market time again....

It's that time of the month again (market time that is!!):


Find Little Diva Designs at the Boutique Markets, Portside, Hamilton. This Sunday 9th August from 8am to 1pm.

FREE Parking all day, yummo Fish and Chips and beautiful restaurants, fabulous coffee, great playground for the kids just across the road.

If that isn't enought to tempt you then have a look at these to-die-for cupcakes from Tabitha's Place:


They have the most amazing flavours and I'm trying a new one every month ! Make sure you get in early though as she sells out every time.



P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway if you haven't already. Click here.

BIDM was a huge success....

I'm nearly recovered now from my huge weekend....

First on Saturday was the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market (BIDM) over at Hamilton.

(outdoor stalls before starting time)

I must say it was a raging success with the inside hall packed for most of the day. So many fabulous stalls with such different and unique handmade things... Unfortunately I didn't have time (or room) to take any photo's of my stall or others but you can visit some blogs with photo's here and here .

(indoors - before the madness) you can just see my clothes rack over there on the left..

(indoors - during the madness)

By the way, I borrowed these photos from Epheriell Designs and TrishAlan Designs. Hope you lovely ladies don't mind!!

I didn't get around to see everyone but I did manage to pick a few things:


This is my new brooch from Prettyhead Designs. Cute isn't he!! I'm not really into brooches but I just couldn't resist and he's now going to be my little market buddy as he goes well with my black and red market apron. It was lucky I got in early as they almost sold out - there was just three little lonesome heart brooches at the end of the day - well done Casey!


This gorgeous card from Denim Days - thanks Tracey for looking after my stall for me while I had a quick break or a wander...


and this lovely domino pendant from Up in Annie's Room - it's for a friend's belated birthday..


Then on Sunday we had our two Birthday parties. 10am at the park for a 4th Birthday Party and then 2pm at Lollypop world for a 5th Birthday Party.

Here they are ready to head off for the first installment:


I just took the girls to the second birthday party as it would have been too much for Harry and he would have been a nightmare by that time of day with no sleep. He would have loved it though!

So, onto another week. I've got a wholesale order ready to take over to Mini Boutique at St Lucia, another wholesale order to sew for Babies Australia Emporium, some photos to take for the Love Mum website (my newest stockist - online store launching 15th July) and lots of sewing for the Boutique Markets I'll be at this coming Sunday 12th July....

I guess I really should go and get something done... (oh and I've got to write my July Newsletter too - if you're not signed up, send me your email address and you'll go in the draw to win an AUD $15 voucher to my Made It store).

10% OFF all stock tomorrow for followers.... read on

Just one last quick reminder for the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market tomorrow...


I'll also have some of my wall art there at 50% off and I'm offering 10% off all stock for my Twitter and Blog followers tomorrow only... (that's off any sale items too!!).

You can click here to see a fabulous list of all the Market Stall Holders and do your shopping list before you go...

See you there !!

The week so far....

We're nearly halfway through the busy, busy week and all is going well.

Saturday was spent baking a birthday cake for my twins' birthday party which we had on Sunday. Thankfully they picked one I had done before that is quite easy - the Pink Piggy - so it didn't take too long...

mmmm the cake mix...


Harry testing out the cake mix...


Placing all the pieces...


The finished masterpiece....


Then the kids went over to their Granny and Grandad's for a sleepover and we went to a 30th Birthday Party - sorry, no photo's yet.

Then Sunday was the birthday party - it was just family this year (we do the big parties with their friends every 2nd year) but was still around 20 people!!

The kids with their Great Auntie Val who knitted these gorgeous Topsy Turvey dolls for Riley and Charlotte. (you know.. they are asleep at one end and then you pull the dress over and they are awake at the other end).


Charlotte, Riley and Harry - so hard to get a good photo with them all looking!!


Trying to do the Party Poppers...


Posing with the cake...


So, the rest of the week to come is Riley and Charlotte's actual birthday tomorrow (not doing a lot, just taking them to the park before Harry's swimming lesson - we'll probably have a little picnic for morning tea - then pizza for dinner), Saturday is the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market:


and then Sunday is birthday party number 1 at 10am and birthday party number 2 at 2pm. I think I'm going to be pretty damn pooped by Sunday night!!!

Oh, by the way, in case you missed the BrisStyle segment on The Great South East on Sunday afternoon, here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3-3pOvIkag

Enjoy!!

The BrisStyle Market will be here soon...

Just a reminder of the BrisStyle Market coming up on Saturday 4th July.... Hope to see you there..


Just a quick post today as I've got the house to myself ALL day so I can actually get some sewing done.. YAY !! It's a bit quiet though.... I think I'd better crank up the music!!

P.S. It was just pointed out that my "Snigglebottom's" were featured on the Handmade Kids "Fabulous Friday Finds" yesterday - they're definitely in good company!

Feel like a visit to the Sunday Market??

Come and visit Little Diva at the new Boutique Markets. It's on this Sunday 14th June from 8am until 1pm at Portside Wharf, Hamilton. Why not have breaky, lunch or a yummy coffee at one of the cafes or restaurants while you're there. Make a day of it!!

The forecast at the moment is for a beautiful Brisbane sunny winter day of 22 degrees.
Click here for the Portside Wharf website and here for the Boutique Markets website.

I'll have some new things to show you so make sure you come and say hi...

Up to 50% off....

Don't forget I have up to 50% off selected items in my Markets Online store at the moment.



Hurry!!! It will end this Sunday 14th June as I'll be closing this online store and I won't be listing most of these in my new Made It store.


P.S. Come and visit me at the markets this Sunday in Brisbane (I'll have these sale items there too and will be doing a post later in the week with some new items I'm trialling):

Boutique Markets
Portside Wharf, Hamilton
8am to 1pm

See you at the markets....

Come and visit Little Diva at the Southbank Kids, Mums and Bubs Market this Sunday 22nd March. It's on from 10am until 4pm and is located at the southern end of the regular Lifestyle market.

I'll be offering a whopping 50% off all Wall Art so don't miss out on a bargain!!






Here's also a little sneak peak of my new Magnetic Bookmarks:


See you there..... (by the way, it's set to be a beautiful 28 degrees)

The first BrisStyle Market was a HUGE Success....

Well I'm absolutely astounded at how fantastic the Christmas Market was on Saturday. Not that I thought it would be anything less but the stalls were all fabulous, the stallholders even more fabulous and the weather - well it was a little hot !! So many people came through and so much fun was had by all



Thank you to all of the other stallholders for your wonderful assistance and advice and to all the shoppers who made the day a huge success....

I even managed to pick up one of these fabulous necklaces from Strat Designs for my mother-in-law for Christmas (the red one below)



Stay tuned for the next amazing BrisStyle Market around March 2009.

Also, don't forget to leave your email address to join up for the Little Diva Monthly Newsletter and go in the draw to win a $20 voucher (see blog below).

The BEST Christmas Market Brisbane has ever seen.....

The BrisStyle Christmas Market is nearly here..... YAY !!



Only two more sleeps until the first (and definately not the last) BrisStyle Market at Hamilton Town Hall. It's going to be a fantastic day with over 30 fabulous stalls selling something for everyone - toys, jewellery, art, handbags, kids swimwear, fashion, recycled vintage wares and loads more... and the best thing is, it's all handmade by fabulous women in and around Brisbane.

There will also be gourmet food and cold drinks available for when you need a little shopping break !!



I haven't had a chance to update my Etsy store as I've been busy sewing and making for the markets but if you can't make it, check out my Etsy store next week once I've had a chance to update.

WIN WIN..... I'm give away a $20 (AUD - approx $12-15 USD) voucher to use in my Etsy store (not including postage) if you sign up for my Monthly Newsletter. I'll be drawing it at Random on Monday 22nd December so if you want the chance to win, I'll have a sign up sheet at my Market Stall or you can send your email address to littlediva@aapt.net.au or just leave a comment on this blog with your email address.






Checkout the BrisStyle Blog to see who else will be there.

More Diva Dresses on the way.....

Christmas is getting nearer and I'm getting busier and busier by the minute. The little Diva Dresses are becoming very popular and I'm trying hard to keep up with the demand along with getting enough ready for the BrisStyle Christmas Market on Saturday 13th December.

I have ordered some more fabulous designer fabric and it's on it's way. I just love so many of the beautiful designs that I have to stop myself from buying too much !!!

This is the most popular fabric so far and I will have some more available soon:



I'll also be making some in this fabulous Amy Butler Fabric - Wallflower in Sky with Full Moon Polka Dot in Slate as the trim:



And lastly, all of my home decor cushions have been sold but I've just made some new ones in Amy Butler's Wildflower in Rose fabric:



and I'll be getting some more of the gorgeous Deco Rose in Brown fabric by Amy Butler to make some more soon:




So check out my Etsy store http://www.littledivacrafts.etsy.com to see what's available now and join my blog to keep updated on when the new fabrics have arrived.