Showing posts with label brisstyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brisstyle. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Happy Birthday BrisStyle!

What a month of celebration it has been!!! BrisStyle turned 3. In 2008 a small group of Brisbane based Etsy sellers met and started what we now call BrisStyle. Over the past 3 years, our membership base has grown to over 150 and we are so proud to be supporting the handmade movement in Brisbane.  On March 16th, we celebrated in style at Lock n' Load, West End. What a great night it was.....delicious food, great company, lucky door prizes and a much anticipated handmade gift swap.

Our special birthday cupcakes, handmade by Bel from Enticing Icing

Bel from Enticing Icing and Rebecca from edward & lilly

Emma from Red Revival, Sophie from Strat Designs and Teneale from Wicked Child Designs

Shadi & Shidan from Shhh Accessories and Renee from insulate

Great company!

Chrissy from Little Chrissy with her lucky door prize.....a $50 gift voucher from nook!

The lovely Helen from Ruby Red Studios (centre) making a heartfelt speech

Maleena from Maleena Eve Designs, Kellie from Kellie Christie and Bronwen from Whizzbangle

Renee from insulate and Krystal from Denver Mackenzie

Shelley from shelleyberelli and Rachel from Darling Girl

Steph from Wimcee, Renee from Renee's Artwork and Amanda

Happy Birthday BrisStyle!

Friday, March 18, 2011

So you think you'd like to become a member of BrisStyle?

Do you love to make things? Do you love handmade? Do you yearn to meet like-minded creative peeps to share your arty/crafty journey with? If you answered yes to these questions then BrisStyle could be for you!

BrisStyle is a not for profit incorporated cooperative with over 155 members who call Queensland home.

We formed in March 2008 through a shared love of making beautiful, quality items that we all sell on Etsy, the biggest global marketplace for everything handmade. Since that first little meeting over coffee 3 years ago, BrisStyle has grown into an extended family for those who's fingers itch and twitch with creative energy.

Through membership, we aim to provide support and creative opportunities to independent artists, crafters and designers living in Queensland.

As a member you will be able to take part in our fabulous giveaways and promotions and also be featured on our blog, website and Etsy Teams profile. You will also be able to participate in our world famous BrisStyle indie Markets (held in King George Square and Hamilton) and other key events, which are held at regular intervals throughout each year.

You will also gain access to our Forum where you can chat to other members, share ideas and gain invaluable support and advice in a casual, friendly environment and you are able to attend our very popular Information Sessions free of charge.

A dedicated Committee who facilitate your ideas as well as the day to day running of all group activities and administrative functions runs BrisStyle.

As we are an Etsy Street Team, to become a member of BrisStyle inc. you must meet the following criteria:

a) your Etsy shop must contain at least 10 active handmade items at the time of lodging your Membership Application;

b) you may have a mix of vintage items/supplies (non-handmade) which must comply with Etsy’s guidelines, however these items must be in addition to the 10 active handmade items as outlined in point a);

c) your Etsy shop must be fresh and inviting with good quality pictures, correct tagging and concise content;

d) your Etsy shop profile must be relevant and informative. Profiles containing one sentence will not be accepted;

e) your Etsy shop must be open and not in ‘vacation’ mode at the time of lodging your Membership Application;

f) use of mature, profane and/or racist language or images in the public areas of your Etsy shop is not permitted. This includes your banner, item titles, tags and descriptions; and

g) you must reside in Queensland.


If you feel you meet this criteria and would like to find out more about becoming a BrisStyle inc. member, please send us an email at brisstyleteam@gmail.com with your details and we’ll be in contact!

Hope to hear from you soon!!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

1- BrisStyle's Handmade Heart beats for Qld Flood affected Communities

MONEY RAISED SO FAR: $2505

BrisStyle's

“Handmade Ark”

Flood Appeal

With heartfelt acknowledgment of those fellow Queenslanders who have been affected by the recent floods we have put our crafty goodness towards raising funds, as well as awareness of those in need.

We know that we can't stop the rain from falling but collectively we can certainly help to make a difference by donating much-needed funds to the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal by way of BrisStyle's "Handmade Ark" Flood Appeal”.

Donating is simple and here’s all you need to do to lend a helping hand:

Purchase any item from the participating BrisStyle Etsy Stores and the funds will then be donated to the Premiers Flood Relief Fund .

The participating BrisStyle Etsy stores will be continue to be featured on the BrisStyle Blog where we will also keep you updated with a tally of all funds raised.

So please extend your generosity via our "Handmade Ark" and know that in some way you have made a difference to the flood affected communities in Queensland as well as our BrisStyle Members

STOP PRESS: For all those fellow Etsians throughout Australia and the world you can also join in the handmade love and here's all you need to do:

1) Set up a post with BrisStyle's "Handmade Ark" Flood Appeal in the Title and tag appropriately and the link to this BlogSpot here

2) Leave a comment here with the link to your item

3) When your item is sold then please forward your donations directly to the Premiers Flood Relief Fund ( all details for international donations are there)

4) Then email us at brisstylemarketing@gmail.com so that we can add your donation to our tally.

Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing the flood levels recede and the donations rise over the coming days.


here are some examples of the items that have been pledged

Just click on their links and shop away

OR

head straight to all the "brisstyle ark" listings here on Etsy
where you'll find all the up to the minute donations:


{a creature strange}

forest print pleated handbag


SM Boutique by Sandrine Marsh
Sandrine is generously donating the proceeds
of her ENTIRE Etsy shop to the Flood Appeal!


Designs of the Heart



Mon Petit Poppet

Red Revival


Bamboo Belle




Jellygnite





Lady Aux and Menfok
red dot necktie








Cute as Buttons
Mrs Smiley

Jellygnite




Wildlight Studios








Curiouser and Curiouser



Mon Petit Poppet












Wildlight Studios




Monday, October 4, 2010

The BIG BrisStyle Giveaway!

Woweee.......aren't the months just flying by! The BIG BrisStyle giveaway is back for the month of October. At the beginning of each month a group of talented BrisStylers will be hosting a giveaway on their blog/website and linking to it below. New giveaways will be entered into this post throughout the month of October so be sure to check back for updates and more fantastic giveaways! Good luck and have fun!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Junkie Couture at Reverse Garbage

If you're interested in fashion and accessories handmade from salvaged materials, the Reverse Garbage 'Junkie Couture' exhibition is for you!

Featuring diverse works from emerging artists, designers and crafters from right around Australia this exhibition showcases all the latest in handmade 'eco' fashion.

BrisStyle members, Chrissy Foreman C, Kellie Christie and Samantha Gilkes will have their work on display during the 'Junkie Couture' exhibition and we've got a sneaky peek right here just for you.....

(fabric ring - Chrissy Foreman C - make art hug trees)


Chrissy will be exhibiting her fabulous new Moon Wedge Necklaces, fabric brooches, fabric rings, fabric hair combs, fabric earrings and upcycled fabric handbags. Featuring glorious fabrics and designs with a true tree huggin' feel these pieces are sure to catch your eye.


(Moon Wedge Necklace - Chrissy Foreman C - make art hug trees)

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(Kimono Flower Headband - Kellie Christie)

Kellie will have a range of upcycled accessories on display including her Kimono Flower Headbands and Interconnected Circle necklaces guaranteed to stand-out with Kellie's great eye for colour and design.

(Interconnected Circles - Kellie Christie)

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(Doily Cloud and Rain Brooches - Samantha Gilkes - Jetta's Nest)

Samantha will be showing new works from her Timber Doily range, handmade brooches made from salvaged Pecan wood and featuring hand-drawn details. There'll also be a few old favourites on display including the salvaged Silky-Oak, Wise Old Owl Brooch and the salvaged Pecan Wood Fruit series.

(Wise Old Owl Brooch - Samantha Gilkes - Jetta's Nest)

Opening night is this Saturday 18 September from 6pm - 8pm and will feature live music, nibblies, drinks and a henna tattooist as well as a light night shopping opportunity in the Reverse Garbage warehouse. Everyone's welcome to come along, just head over the Junkie Couture event page on facebook to RSVP.