BrisStyle Indie Designers Market - TOMORROW!

Get ready for things to warm up this winter at Brisbane's HOTtest destination for everything handmade, the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market on this Saturday at St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton.

It's our first Hamilton market for the year and we're super excited to bring to you all the very best in handmade homewares, bags, accessories, jewellery, art, toys and lots, lots more that you have come to know and love!

Make sure to check out the BrisStyle website for the site plan and mega list of which of your favourite marketeers will be there on the day!

Now for all of the juicy details:

Food: Local Ascot not-for-profit group, The Australian Kelpie and Cattle Dog Association will be running a sausage sizzle to warm your belly.  They will also be offering tea, coffee and hot chocolate as well as a selection of cold drinks and water.

For those with a sweet tooth look no further than BrisStyle's resident sweetie, Enticing Icing for a great homemade array of cookies, cakes, chocolate crackles and other yummy delights!

Entertainment: Local band, The Mice and Free Association are set to fill the air with their great sounds.

Charity Raffle: It's raffle time again and this time the proceeds will be donated to the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation (ACCF).  Make sure to get yourself a ticket from the BrisStyle Promo Stand to be in with a chance to win a fantastic selection of handmade treasures all donated by our generous members.

BrisStyle Promo Table: Once again the BrisStyle Promo table will be laden with goodies and information including collectors editions of MixTape, Bespoke and Peppermint Magazine along with our famous BrisStyle totes! Now selling for $7.50 it's a great way to carry all your handmade goodies around as you shop and browse at the stalls.

We'll also have some fantastic 'show bags' from the Racecourse Road Business Group filled to the brim with vouchers from local restaurants, cafes and businesses as well as loads of BrisStyle goodness too, so why not make a day of it and soak up all the local fare the Racecourse Road Precinct has to offer!

BrisStyle Indie Designers Market

Saturday, July 9

9.00am - 2.00pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds & Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Shop ethically and support your local community at Brisbane's HOTtest destination for everything handmade the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market.

Deck the Halls with Handmade

With the first day of December just one sleep away it's time to dust off the tree and get into the Christmas decorating spirit. Choose handmade and ethical decorations this year with some top decorating tips from our very own Christmas crafters. Available both online and at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market this Saturday at St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton from 9am-4pm.

 A statement piece will bring the room to life. Check out the Kimono Reincarnate beautiful handmade vintage kimono fabric origami crane mobile.

  

Sweet, one-of-a-kind and eco, Jetta's Nest decorations are hand-cut from salvaged timber and finished with individually drawn details, each flying bird is completely unique!

Hand crafted by Good Boy Cracky from forest green wool-blend felt and featuring vintage buttons in blue, green, white and red, this piece is sure to add that something special to your tree. Hand sewn detail in green thread completes the design.

You know it's Christmas when edward & lilly signature lavender birds make a comeback in red. Hand-stitched with eco felt and filled with organic dried lavender, these little birds will add a heavenly scent to your Christmas morning. Look out for White Christmas birds available for pre-order at the market or online.

For more felty fun you can't go past Chelley Bean Designs Christmas Tree decorations in red, green and pink!

Check out more of our BrisStylettes online here or meet them in person at one of the following markets:

BrisStyle Indie Designer Market

Saturday December 4th, 9-4pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds & Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market

Friday December 17th, 5-9pm

King George Square, Brisbane City

BRISSTYLE MEGA CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY

It’s the giving season and BrisStyle is entering into the spirit with our BIGgest giveaway ever. How would you like to win over $300 worth of handmade goodness from us to you? Take a look - just in time for Christmas.

For the children, clockwise from top left: Baby Frilly Pants, Size L, Bettsy Kingston; Chocolate Carp Onesie, 6-12 months, Small Town Carousel; Vintage Picture Canvass, Designs by Rondelle; 2 Girl’s hair clip sets with non-slip grips, Chelley Bean Designs; Stripes and zigzags large drawstring bag, Laughland; and Bermuda Shorts, Blue Coral, Boy or Girl, Size 5, Hot Fudge.

Something for the adults, clockwise from top left: Simple Swirls Necklet, Rock N Wrap; Festive Season brooch, SM Boutique; Set of four dandelion TtV photo prints, Hey Harriet; Dear Prudence earrings, Miu and Umi; Tea Cozy Notecards, Renee’s Artwork; and Red Lavender Scented Bird, Edward and Lilly.

And finally,

Clockwise from top left: Mini mounted art print, My Nostalgic Feeling; Caravan Brooch, Tree Party Designs; Happy bag, Wimcee; Yellow and white polka dot drawstring bag, Shelley Berelli; Decorated Clothespins Fridge Magnets, Designs of the Heart; Cupcake Towel Set, Cute as Buttons; and Handmade soaps, Warm Sigh.

So how do you enter? It's open to all subscribers to our newsletter. If you are not a subscriber, you can join by leaving your name and email address in the appropriate slots at the top right hand of this page and hit the sign up button. Then simply hop back to this post and leave a comment to be in the running. How easy is that?

Please note: only one entry per subscriber. IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to leave your email address with your comment so that we will be able to contact you if you are the lucky winner.

*** The giveaway will be drawn on Sunday 5 December, so don’t delay. This is our way to thank you for all your wonderful support during the year. ***

Note: You will be able to meet the fabulous BrisStylers who have so generously donated their gorgeous handmade goodies at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market on Saturday 4 December at St Augustine’s Church, Racecourse Road, Hamilton between 9.00am and 4.00pm. It’s going to be a wonderful day and we’d love to see you there.

BrisStyle Indie Designer Market Wrap-Up!

Last weekend we welcomed the onset of Spring and enjoyed the delights of the BrisStyle Indie Designer Market. Filled to the brim with handmade goodies, sweet tunes, tasty delights and good times, this market was out to impress.

The Market Crowds

Market goers were treated to an impressive array of handmade goodies, with shoppers stocking up on treats for themselves or getting in early with their christmas shopping.

1. Collecting Feathers 2. {a creature strange}

1. Strat Designs 2. Jetta's Nest

1. Pannikin 2. Made by Maisie

1. Kellie Christie 2. BonTon Gifts

Sweet tunes from Dennis and Aiden Geraghty of Music4You filled the air, with their take on Jimi Hendrix's 'Foxy Lady' - 'Crafty Lady' being the favourite of the day and receiving a round of applause.

Our tastebuds were not disappointed on the day with tasty delights from a Wood Fired Pizza Van, fresh coffee from Xpresso Coffee and sweet treats from our very own Bel of Enticing Icing.

On the day, we offered our support to the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation. Our raffle raised an amazing $294 so thank-you to all who visited and purchased a ticket. The Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation does amazing work promoting the awareness and prevention of cervical cancer. They are currently working in Bhutan with the Ministry of Health providing the cervical cancer vaccine to women who would otherwise not have access to it. Over 90% of girls in Bhutan aged between 12-18 have now had 2 out of the 3 needed rounds of vaccine. The third is due in November. In Australia, by comparison, only around 80% of girls are being vaccinated. The work of the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation will save many lives in Bhutan over the next 20 years as cervical cancer is the biggest cancer killer of women there.

On a final note we would like to say a big thank-you to the lovely peeps from Hopscotch Films who provided us with a stash of '2 for 1' movie passes to 'The Kids are All Right' to hand out to our supporters on the day.

The next BrisStyle event is the BrisStyle Mother & Child Market

Saturday October 9th, 9-2pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

New Products from {a creature strange} at BiDM!

Julia from {a creature strange} is proud to announce the release of her latest bag design, just in time for Spring! These cute and funky handbags will be making their debut at the BrisStyle Indie Designer Market tomorrow. There will only be a few of these gorgeous bags available, so get in quick if you like what you see!

Julia will also have a range of her large clip frame clutches and yo-yo necklaces and brooches available. If you would like to pop in and say 'hello' to Julia come along to the:

BrisStyle Indie Designer Market

Saturday September 4th (that's TOMORROW), 9-2pm

St. Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Come Along to the BiDM Tomorrow!

Put a 'spring' in your step and head on over to the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market this Saturday at St. Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall, Racecourse Road, Hamilton for a day filled to the brim with all the top quality handmade goodies, sweet tunes and good times you have come to know and love. Showcasing a huge lineup of Brisbane's Indie Designers, you'll find an amazing array of handmade homewares, bags, jewellery, accessories, art and heaps more.

We most certainly haven't forgotten about your tummy amongst all this handmade loveliness! We're very excited to have an on-site Wood Fired Pizza van offering freshly made delights to tempt your tastebuds. If it's sweets that light your fire you'll find our very own sweetie-pie, Bel from Enticing Icing with an array of homemade chocolate crackles, cupcakes, cookies and lots more. Wash it all down with a nice hot coffee from our friends at Xpresso Coffee. They also have lots of other hot and cold drinks on offer too.....and no, we haven't forgotten about your ears. The BrisStyle Indie Designers Market will stimulate all your senses so while you're browsing and munching, treat your ears to the sounds of Dennis and Aiden Geraghty of Music4You.

But wait.....there's more! Visit the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market and WIN! Pay a visit to the Promo table and tell us how you heard about the BrisStyle Indie Markets and you'll receive a '2 for 1' ticket to see the new award winning indie film, 'The Kids are Alright' starring Annette Benning and Mark Ruffalo. You'll also get a bonus pass for every ticket you purchase in the big BrisStyle raffle so you can take the whole family along.

Once again we'll be offering our support to the amazing work of the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation in the form of a donation from the proceeds of our raffle. Make sure you grab yourself a ticket to be in the running to win a great selection of handmade delights!

With Father's Day on the following day, there's no better time to head on down to the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market, Brisbane's HOTtest destination for everything handmade! We would love to see you there!

Kimono Reincarnate SALE at BiDM!

Kimono Reincarnate is having a sale and encourages you to go "nude" at the BrisStyle Indie Designer Market this weekend. There have been some changes happening over at Kimono Reincarnate lately, with new pendant bases, new brooch designs and soon, new packaging.

For the last couple of months, Melanie of Kimono Reincarnate has been slowly changing her fabric and resin ring and pendant bases over to sterling silver plated pieces, accompanied with sterling silver plated chains. She's excited to announce that the switch is now complete! After this weekend, some of the prices will have to go up to reflect the new materials, so this will be a chance to grab a few at their old, lower prices.

At the upcoming BrisStyle Indie Designer Market she will also have her popular landscape pieces back, a format she hasn't used since her work was done with glass. Melanie will also be bringing a sales box of her older pieces and a few good-condition-but-not-quite-perfect seconds. A great chance to grab a few bargains for the Christmas stocking!

Her "Kyoto" series of bamboo and vintage kimono fabric brooches has also recently expanded. The Japanese "kokeshi" dolls are now joined with origami cranes, cast iron teapots, butterflies and "Zen Garden" circles. The Kyoto series boxes have yet to arrive, so they will all have a $5 discount this weekend.

Actually, all of Melanie's boxes are yet to arrive and her pendant tin stock is running low so anything that you see in a tin, feel free to tell Melanie that you'd like to "go nude", or if you're shy, just that you'd like it without a tin, for a $5 discount. She'll happily pop it into a little bag for you to keep it nice and safe.

If you would like to see the entire range of Kimono Reincarnate products and pick yourself up a fabulous bargain pop along to the

BrisStyle Indie Designer Market

Saturday September 4th, 9-2pm

St Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

New Jewellery from Kellie Christie at BiDM!

This is a sneak peak at some of the brand new Kellie Christie creations that will be available at the BrisStyle Indie Designer Market this Saturday. All Kellie Christie jewellery pieces are one-of-a-kind and most cannot be recreated. Inspired by spring, Kellie says 'I have created some colour combinations that I have not made before, including rainbow!'

Fancy Flat Button Necklace - Rainbow

Fancy Flat Button Necklace

Kellie will also have some of her popular extra large rings available as well as a great offer on her polymer clay button earrings.....$12 each or 2 for $20.

Limited Edition Holly Hobby Rings

Extra Large Rings
Polymer Clay Button Earrings
Polymer Clay Button Earrings

Polymer Clay Button Earrings

If you would like to see the full range of Kellie Christie jewellery come along to the BrisStyle Indie Designer Market this weekend.

Original Flat Button Necklace

BrisStyle Indie Designer Market

Saturday September 4th, 9-2pm

St Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Pinwheels from Bubba Chenille at BiDM!

Miriam from Bubba Chenille has been at it again.....creating gorgeous products from her beloved chenille. Dying to try something different for her stall at the BrisStyle Indie Designer Market this weekend, Miriam has whipped up these gorgeous chenille and fabric pinwheels. While these beauties don't turn like the old fashioned ones, they would add some delicious vintage chenille colour to your bubbas bedroom or playroom. Miriam suggests teaming them with some bunting for even more colour and pizazz!


To see more of Miriam's beautiful products come along to the:

BrisStyle Indie Designer Market

Saturday September 4th, 9-2pm

St Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day is just around the corner and our BrisStylettes have you covered with the very best of Brisbane's handmade specially for Dad!

Recycled timber Guitar Badge by Jetta's Nest

Hypoallergenic Men's Bracelet by Marjon Scheffer

Maxi Messenger Bag by Lemon Ink

Friedrich Nietzsche by Wicked Child Designs

Cheese board with olive groove by Flight Industries

The Manly Reversible Coffee Cup Sleeve by Tutus and Muddy Shoes

Aqua mosaic bird fridge magnet/wall art by Cairo Made That

Snack Sack - SNACK Lunch Bag eco friendly by BonTonsGifts

For more Father's Day shopping head along to the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market this Saturday 4 September, 9am-2pm at St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton.

Designs of the Heart at BiDM!

Sarah from Designs of the Heart will be launching a new product at the upcoming BrisStyle Indie Designer Market - Pocket Mirrors! All of the Pocket Mirrors have been hand pressed and are 2.25" or 5.5cm in diameter. The image side of the mirror is protected by a sheet of mylar with the reverse side being a real glass mirror. Sarah says 'the mirrors are the perfect size to put in your pocket, purse, car or desk'. These cute little mirrors are sure to be the envy of all of your friends!

The mirrors come packaged in their own little organza bags making them the perfect little gift for a friend or as a treat for yourself.

Sarah will also have some new styles of her popular glass magnets at the markets.....these would also make a great little gift.

If you would like to see more from Designs of the Heart be sure to pop along to the:

BrisStyle Indie Designer Market

Saturday September 4th, 9-2pm

St Augustine's Church Grounds and Hall

Racecourse Road, Hamilton