It's the space within that makes it soooo fine. :) K
Showing posts with label jewellery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jewellery. Show all posts
Sunday, March 6, 2011
neck candy
Just love the simplicity and power of this gorgeous oxidised sterling silver necklace from mirta jewelry
It's the space within that makes it soooo fine. :) K
It's the space within that makes it soooo fine. :) K
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
New products from Rock Ribbons at BiDM!
Deborah from Rock Ribbons has been busy experimenting with new techniques to bring shoppers some exciting new products at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market on 4 September!
"I've been working on a new (for me) technique called Kumihimo. The term Kumihimo in Japanese language means the gathering of threads. The literal translation of Kumihimo means the 'coming together (kumi) of threads (himo)'. This technique involves using several highly developed looms for specific types of braids.
For this collection, I have woven together 8 strands of 3mm satin ribbon. Each necklace is highlighted with a hand crafted murano glass teardrop pendant and finished with a sterling silver or gold filled magnetic clasps. Also each necklace comes with a matching bracelet to complete the look."
To check out Rock Ribbons new products in person head to the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market
Saturday 4 September, 9 am–2 pm
St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds
Racecourse Road, Hamilton
See you there!
"I've been working on a new (for me) technique called Kumihimo. The term Kumihimo in Japanese language means the gathering of threads. The literal translation of Kumihimo means the 'coming together (kumi) of threads (himo)'. This technique involves using several highly developed looms for specific types of braids.
For this collection, I have woven together 8 strands of 3mm satin ribbon. Each necklace is highlighted with a hand crafted murano glass teardrop pendant and finished with a sterling silver or gold filled magnetic clasps. Also each necklace comes with a matching bracelet to complete the look."
To check out Rock Ribbons new products in person head to the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market
Saturday 4 September, 9 am–2 pm
St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds
Racecourse Road, Hamilton
See you there!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The crafty world of Kellie Christie
This week the BrisStyle team caught up with the very clever Kellie Christie for a little peek into her crafty world.
How would you describe your work?
I use bright colours to create stand out jewellery items such as necklaces, brooches and rings. I work with everyday objects and love to give them a new life re-created as a lovely piece of jewellery.
How did your Etsy shop come into being?
I discovered etsy one day by chance and developed a slight obsession with it. I just couldn’t believe the amount of fantastic jewellery and other items that were available and all handmade too! I decided pretty quickly to create an etsy store for my jewellery so that people could purchase directly from me online. Before this, people could only purchase my jewellery through a very limited number of stores in Brisbane.
Who or what inspires you?
I am inspired by colour and the objects themselves. Working with buttons is always fun, I often come across various cute and quirky patterns and prints. I also find buttons with brand names such as Calvin Klein, and random words. I am also inspired by other jewellery designers who work with found objects and recycled plastics, designers such as Liana Kabel and Margaux Lange.
Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process?
Yes, I have recently created an eco friendly fabric jewellery range. All pieces are made with salvaged and recycled fabrics and vintage or secondhand buttons.
Can you describe your studio / work area?
I share my space with my husband. I few years ago we converted our garage into a computer room (for him) and a studio space (for me). I love having a space that is completely mine and child free. Although it is almost always in an untidy state, I am thankful that I have a space to make, create and be inspired.
What is your favourite thing in the shop at the moment?
A “Design Your Own Flat Button Necklace”, I have created this listing so that customers can choose what colours they would like included in their necklace. I really enjoy creating custom orders, I find them both challenging and rewarding. I have recently had a custom order from someone wanting a necklace with snails on it!
Do you have any other places that people can view/purchase your work?
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Thanks for your time Kellie!
How would you describe your work?
I use bright colours to create stand out jewellery items such as necklaces, brooches and rings. I work with everyday objects and love to give them a new life re-created as a lovely piece of jewellery.
How did your Etsy shop come into being?
I discovered etsy one day by chance and developed a slight obsession with it. I just couldn’t believe the amount of fantastic jewellery and other items that were available and all handmade too! I decided pretty quickly to create an etsy store for my jewellery so that people could purchase directly from me online. Before this, people could only purchase my jewellery through a very limited number of stores in Brisbane.
Who or what inspires you?
I am inspired by colour and the objects themselves. Working with buttons is always fun, I often come across various cute and quirky patterns and prints. I also find buttons with brand names such as Calvin Klein, and random words. I am also inspired by other jewellery designers who work with found objects and recycled plastics, designers such as Liana Kabel and Margaux Lange.
Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process?
Yes, I have recently created an eco friendly fabric jewellery range. All pieces are made with salvaged and recycled fabrics and vintage or secondhand buttons.
Can you describe your studio / work area?
I share my space with my husband. I few years ago we converted our garage into a computer room (for him) and a studio space (for me). I love having a space that is completely mine and child free. Although it is almost always in an untidy state, I am thankful that I have a space to make, create and be inspired.
What is your favourite thing in the shop at the moment?
A “Design Your Own Flat Button Necklace”, I have created this listing so that customers can choose what colours they would like included in their necklace. I really enjoy creating custom orders, I find them both challenging and rewarding. I have recently had a custom order from someone wanting a necklace with snails on it!
Do you have any other places that people can view/purchase your work?
madeit
blog
Thanks for your time Kellie!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Angelene's eco-friendly jewellery available at BiECO
Our resident eco-jeweller Ange from Angelene is stocking up on some beautiful pieces for the BrisStyle Indie Eco Market!
"I'm so excited to be attending my very first Eco market. I don't really emphasise my Eco side but in fact all the silver in my work is Eco friendly. I buy from a supplier who reclaims and recycles sterling silver into fun shiny new wire for me to wrap, bend and hammer as I please!!"
"I guess I just don't think about it – I just naturally choose the Eco friendly option wherever I possibly can – guess my mum taught me well!"
Get your own Angelene creation at the BrisStyle Indie Eco Market this Saturday 10 July, 9am-2pm at St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton. BiECO is proudly supported by Peppermint Magazine.
"I'm so excited to be attending my very first Eco market. I don't really emphasise my Eco side but in fact all the silver in my work is Eco friendly. I buy from a supplier who reclaims and recycles sterling silver into fun shiny new wire for me to wrap, bend and hammer as I please!!"
"I guess I just don't think about it – I just naturally choose the Eco friendly option wherever I possibly can – guess my mum taught me well!"
Get your own Angelene creation at the BrisStyle Indie Eco Market this Saturday 10 July, 9am-2pm at St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton. BiECO is proudly supported by Peppermint Magazine.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The crafty world of Strat Designs
This week the BrisStyle team caught up with Sophie from Strat Designs to get the low down on her gorgeous resin jewellery range!
How would you describe your work?
Bright, bold, stylish and fun. I predominately use a range of resin beads in my designs but also feature glass beads, felt balls and whatever else takes my fancy.
How did your Etsy shop come into being?
A friend told me about the handmade expo. From their website I followed a link to the BrisStyle blog and from there...ETSY! And wow! That was such a mind blowing experience, I just read and read and looked and looked. I was totally hooked. I couldn't rest until I was signed up and listing stock. It was a huge learning curve but one I’ve really enjoyed. I had to close down my Etsy shop for a time recently and got serious withdrawal symptoms! It’s so good to be back and a part of the Etsy/BrisStyle world again.
Who or what inspires you?
This constantly changes! My background is actually in fine jewellery, both antique and modern, so I’ve got a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and design talent of jewelers, and try and bring that into my own designs. But colour is what really gets me going, I love how it can enhance your mood, lift you up or soothe you. I’m a great people watcher and sometimes just seeing someone with a certain style will set me thinking about what piece of jewellery I’d design for them and then that’ll morph into something on the bench, which will in turn develop into a new item.
Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process?
I certainly do! I’m a collector of vintage jewellery/objects from way back and am slowly putting together a micro collection that will use some of my older pieces re-purposed with my more contemporary resin range. I love felt balls, and often they are made from re-purposed clothing, but best of all, any Strat designs that don’t sell, or I just change my mind over, I simply break down and re use the components - one of the real benefits of using beads - you’re never stuck with old stock – they’re all reusable!
Can you describe your studio / work area?
It’s very modest and was once our spare bedroom/study. It has French doors out onto a verandah where I do all my photographing, and this means people can come straight into the workshop from outside without having to come through the whole house – handy when I haven’t got around to vacuuming!
When I first started Strat Designs we still had a bed in there and I sort of squeezed in along with the computers and the furniture. Now the bedroom is a distant memory. My husband made me workbenches and shelves and I’ve spread throughout the whole room. The computers are still there, and I love to have my son in doing his homework while I’m working – that way I can keep an eye on what he’s up to and he sees what I’m doing at the same time! I do have to be pretty organized to stop the stock and supplies from spreading out of control, but I love it, and probably spend far too much time in there.
What is your favourite thing in the shop at the moment?
My new “bubble ball” lariat and bracelet range. It’s quite delicate by my standards and so a bit different for me to work on.
Check out more fabulous Strat Designs here:
www.stratdesigns.com
www.stratdesigns.etsy.com
How would you describe your work?
Bright, bold, stylish and fun. I predominately use a range of resin beads in my designs but also feature glass beads, felt balls and whatever else takes my fancy.
How did your Etsy shop come into being?
A friend told me about the handmade expo. From their website I followed a link to the BrisStyle blog and from there...ETSY! And wow! That was such a mind blowing experience, I just read and read and looked and looked. I was totally hooked. I couldn't rest until I was signed up and listing stock. It was a huge learning curve but one I’ve really enjoyed. I had to close down my Etsy shop for a time recently and got serious withdrawal symptoms! It’s so good to be back and a part of the Etsy/BrisStyle world again.
Who or what inspires you?
This constantly changes! My background is actually in fine jewellery, both antique and modern, so I’ve got a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and design talent of jewelers, and try and bring that into my own designs. But colour is what really gets me going, I love how it can enhance your mood, lift you up or soothe you. I’m a great people watcher and sometimes just seeing someone with a certain style will set me thinking about what piece of jewellery I’d design for them and then that’ll morph into something on the bench, which will in turn develop into a new item.
Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process?
I certainly do! I’m a collector of vintage jewellery/objects from way back and am slowly putting together a micro collection that will use some of my older pieces re-purposed with my more contemporary resin range. I love felt balls, and often they are made from re-purposed clothing, but best of all, any Strat designs that don’t sell, or I just change my mind over, I simply break down and re use the components - one of the real benefits of using beads - you’re never stuck with old stock – they’re all reusable!
Can you describe your studio / work area?
It’s very modest and was once our spare bedroom/study. It has French doors out onto a verandah where I do all my photographing, and this means people can come straight into the workshop from outside without having to come through the whole house – handy when I haven’t got around to vacuuming!
When I first started Strat Designs we still had a bed in there and I sort of squeezed in along with the computers and the furniture. Now the bedroom is a distant memory. My husband made me workbenches and shelves and I’ve spread throughout the whole room. The computers are still there, and I love to have my son in doing his homework while I’m working – that way I can keep an eye on what he’s up to and he sees what I’m doing at the same time! I do have to be pretty organized to stop the stock and supplies from spreading out of control, but I love it, and probably spend far too much time in there.
What is your favourite thing in the shop at the moment?
My new “bubble ball” lariat and bracelet range. It’s quite delicate by my standards and so a bit different for me to work on.
Check out more fabulous Strat Designs here:
www.stratdesigns.com
www.stratdesigns.etsy.com
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Kellie Christie buttons up Masterchef!
Keep your eyes peeled during Masterchef tonight, Maggie Beer will be sporting a gorgeous flat button necklace from our very own BrisStyler Kellie Christie!
You can get your own button goodness direct from Kellie at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market this Saturday 5 June, 9am-2pm at St Augustine's Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Road, Hamilton!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Rock'n'Wrap prep for the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market
Want to know what's going on behind the scenes at Rock'n'Wrap? With two weeks to go and counting El lets us in on a little sneak peek of her BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market preparations...
"Twilight markets?! How exciting! And so pretty – fairy lights, lanterns....oh good golly, I’ve got none of that. In fact, I’ve got no lighting organised at all! Better get my skates on.
Right, more sterling silver wire ordered. Colourful and unique cabochons all lined up....which ones to use first? Actually, I’ve got some beautiful Queensland Agate ready for the final polishing out the back on my lapidary machines. Shiny as glass, beautiful velvety reds. Maybe I should make some of those into wire-wrapped pendants first. And some gorgeous ocean-coloured malachite/chrysocolla. Got some hot pink druzy crystals here somewhere too... And earrings, there’re fabulous matching lampwork glass beads here somewhere.... oh there they are, plum, lavender, turquoise. I’ve got a lot to work with, and a lot of work to do! Oh, and the ever popular Ear Candy earrings, so simple and dainty. Perfect for making in front of the tellie. TV, what am I talking about, I’ve got a 14-month old, I don’t watch television. And Playschool doesn’t count, we’re too busy dancing and singing to get any jewellery made. Oh, great news. Nonna’s coming to stay for a week, so I can do some uninterrupted wire-wrapping. Huzzah! Absolutely unique and one-of-a-kind pendants, earrings and necklaces for everyone. Well, everyone who comes to the fantastic Twilight Markets, that is ;D See you there!"
You can check out all of El's finished products at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets, King George Square, Brisbane City on Friday 30 April, 5-9pm.
"Twilight markets?! How exciting! And so pretty – fairy lights, lanterns....oh good golly, I’ve got none of that. In fact, I’ve got no lighting organised at all! Better get my skates on.
Right, more sterling silver wire ordered. Colourful and unique cabochons all lined up....which ones to use first? Actually, I’ve got some beautiful Queensland Agate ready for the final polishing out the back on my lapidary machines. Shiny as glass, beautiful velvety reds. Maybe I should make some of those into wire-wrapped pendants first. And some gorgeous ocean-coloured malachite/chrysocolla. Got some hot pink druzy crystals here somewhere too... And earrings, there’re fabulous matching lampwork glass beads here somewhere.... oh there they are, plum, lavender, turquoise. I’ve got a lot to work with, and a lot of work to do! Oh, and the ever popular Ear Candy earrings, so simple and dainty. Perfect for making in front of the tellie. TV, what am I talking about, I’ve got a 14-month old, I don’t watch television. And Playschool doesn’t count, we’re too busy dancing and singing to get any jewellery made. Oh, great news. Nonna’s coming to stay for a week, so I can do some uninterrupted wire-wrapping. Huzzah! Absolutely unique and one-of-a-kind pendants, earrings and necklaces for everyone. Well, everyone who comes to the fantastic Twilight Markets, that is ;D See you there!"
You can check out all of El's finished products at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets, King George Square, Brisbane City on Friday 30 April, 5-9pm.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
When you're smilin'
"When you're smilin', keep on smilin'
Toodlepips - Monster Applique T-shirt with Art FaceBy Jetta's Nest
The whole world smiles with you
The Snigglebottom family softiesBy Little Diva Crafts
And when you're laughin', keep on laughin'
Noahs Ark ANIMAL FUN ART nursery art printBy Twinkle Start Art
The sun comes shinin' through
Avatar Necklace - Mulit FloraBy Strat Designs
But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain
KittyBy Edward and Lilly
So stop your frownin', be happy again
Made to order Red beretBy SMboutique
Cause when you're smilin', keep on smilin'
Minnie Polka Dots ClutchBy Chi Designs
The whole world smiles with you...."
Big Belly BuddhaBy Hey Harriet
Do you know this song (written originally by Shay / Fisher / Goodwin) was recorded by at least 27 different artists?
Paper Ephemera Brooch Carousel
By Jellygnite
I'm sure there's something in that for all of us.
Happy Tuesday Everyone.
Keep Smilin'
:D
Monday, August 3, 2009
Transportation. n. "The movement of people and goods from one location to another."
We have certainly come a long way since the days when humans' only means of transport were walking and swimming. In fact, we're now spoilt for choice. A trip into the city could be made by train, bus, car, motorbike or bicycle, to name a few of the most popular choices. It's now simply a matter of preference and convenience when deciding how to get somewhere.
In a nod to the industrial revolution, and the resulting myriad of options in getting about, here are a few transport-inspired offerings from a few of our talented BrisStyle members.
So get your transport on...
And GO GO GO!!!!!!!
We have certainly come a long way since the days when humans' only means of transport were walking and swimming. In fact, we're now spoilt for choice. A trip into the city could be made by train, bus, car, motorbike or bicycle, to name a few of the most popular choices. It's now simply a matter of preference and convenience when deciding how to get somewhere.
By Up in Annie's Room
In a nod to the industrial revolution, and the resulting myriad of options in getting about, here are a few transport-inspired offerings from a few of our talented BrisStyle members.
So get your transport on...
And GO GO GO!!!!!!!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Not afraid of romance...
Romeo and Juliet had it down pat. Cathy and Heathcliffe did it with gusto, and Edward and Bella left us all swooning. Yes folks, we're talking romance.
Bella fluer - TWILIGHT Series Inspired Necklet
By Ruby 2 GoGo
(catch Helen this weekend at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market)
And what better way to warm up a Winter's night, than with a little romantic inspiration from a few of our talented BrisStylettes. So get out your rose coloured glasses, and enjoy these romantic offerings...
Garden Party picture hat
By Maudie's Millinary
(catch Christine this weekend at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market)
Bella fluer - TWILIGHT Series Inspired NeckletBy Ruby 2 GoGo
(catch Helen this weekend at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market)
And what better way to warm up a Winter's night, than with a little romantic inspiration from a few of our talented BrisStylettes. So get out your rose coloured glasses, and enjoy these romantic offerings...
(catch Ali this weekend at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market)
Garden Party picture hatBy Maudie's Millinary
(catch Christine this weekend at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market)
Monday, June 15, 2009
Queensland - Beautiful one day...
...perfect the next!
OK, not sure if this is still the official slogan of Queensland, but it is certainly the one most remembered. I guess because it is so true. Sun drenched beaches, golden sands and tropical palms are but a few of our iconic Queensland images....besides The Big Pineapple of course!!
And in celebration of the glorious outdoor lifestyle we all enjoy in sunny Brissy we have put together a few items by our talented BrisStyle members, that embrace our sunshiny culture. So grab a pina colada and take the chill off with these Queensland inspired creations!
Diva Dress
By Little Diva
Palm Trees
By Hey Harriet
Vintage chenille kiddies hat
By Bubba Chenille
Baggy Shorts - Carp Fish
By Hot Fudge
Blue Sea Pendant
By Creative Artyfacts
OK, not sure if this is still the official slogan of Queensland, but it is certainly the one most remembered. I guess because it is so true. Sun drenched beaches, golden sands and tropical palms are but a few of our iconic Queensland images....besides The Big Pineapple of course!!
And in celebration of the glorious outdoor lifestyle we all enjoy in sunny Brissy we have put together a few items by our talented BrisStyle members, that embrace our sunshiny culture. So grab a pina colada and take the chill off with these Queensland inspired creations!
Diva DressBy Little Diva
Palm TreesBy Hey Harriet
Vintage chenille kiddies hatBy Bubba Chenille
Baggy Shorts - Carp FishBy Hot Fudge
Blue Sea PendantBy Creative Artyfacts
Monday, June 1, 2009
June Featured Members and Giveaways!
This month, please give a warm welcome to Lauren from Raspberry Pink and Sophie from Strat Designs, as they give us a sneak peak into their fabulous worlds of crafty goodness, and give away some of their wonderful handmade items to two lucky readers. To enter is simple - just leave us a comment at the bottom of this post. For more info (and to find out how to score an extra entry) read The Rules at the bottom of the post. Good luck everyone :)
Introducing BrisStyle member...
NAME: Sophie Straton - Ferrier
ETSY SHOP NAME: Strat Designs
1. Can you please describe the items you are giving away to one of our readers?
I'm seriously into felt balls this Autumn/Winter so I'm giving away two items using my new favourite matierial!
1) Cherry felt ball triple drop pendant, and
2) matching little cherry felt ball drop earrings.
2. How would you describe your work?
Colourful, stylish and fun.
3. How did your Etsy shop come into being?
A friend told me about the handmade expo. From their website I followed a link to the BrisStyle blog and from there...ETSY! And wow! That was such a mind blowing experience, I just read and read and looked and looked. I was totally hooked. I couldn't rest until I was signed up and listing stock.
4. Who or What inspires you?
My whole life has been involved with jewellery, antiques and collectables . I'm a very visual person, so beautiful things always get my attention and inspire me but overall it's colour that does it every time. The older I get, the more attracted I am to colour - I suspect I'll be one of those grannies with fuschia hair.. I find colour, like music, can really affect people's mood, and so I'm inspired to create pieces that bring "visual happiness". I enjoy architecture too, especially old buildings, and of course nature always has a wealth of inspiration in form and balance, colour and texture.
5. Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process? If yes, how is your art / craft eco-friendly?
At this stage only the felt balls have the potential to be made from recycled products, however I have a strong desire to bring in an element of vintage to my designs in the future - buttons and antique/vintage jewellery bits are things I'm actively collecting right now, so hopefully yes, in the future I'll at least have a section of my Etsy shop dedicated to recyled.
6. Can you describe your studio / work area?
My spare bedroom! Well it was once. Now it's totally taken over by my workspace and my long suffering husband has done a great job of building it in with workbenches and shelves. There's never enough room though is there? I've been eyeing off the garage for a while now..
7. What is your favourite thing in the shop at the moment?
Like I said - I'm very into my felt balls right now! This is my Autumn leaves felt ball lariat. You can wear it really long, or wrapped around twice, even three times. It's lightweight, cosy and textural and very colourful! Great for those dreary cold days ahead.
8. Do you have any other places that people can view your work?
I haven't made the leap into blog world yet, so other than my etsy shop the only site I have is my website www.stratdesigns.com
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Introducing BrisStyle member...
NAME: Lauren Hillard
ETSY SHOP NAME: Raspberry Pink
1. Can you please describe the items you are giving away to one of our readers?
I’m giving away one of my gorgeous new Socrates the Sheep phone charms!
Socrates the Sheep likes to spend his days hanging around on your phone pondering the meaning of life, the universe, and your text messages.
3. How did your Etsy shop come into being?
I discovered polymer clay early last year and in my research into all things clay, I stumbled onto Etsy and having already made far too many things to ever use myself, and still with so many ideas I wanted to try out, it seemed inevitable!
4. Who or What inspires you?
Everything inspires me. I have folders full of thousands of images that have inspired me and continue to do so. I find it hard going shopping because everything I see, my brain wants to translate into ‘clay’. As something to use to texture clay, store clay, shape clay, display clay, decorate clay, decorate with clay.. The list goes on!
5. Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process? If yes, how is your art / craft eco-friendly?
There is literally no wastage with polymer clay unlike other mediums. Single colours are stored and used in future projects, attractive leftover patterns are made into beads or incorporated into other projects, unattractive colours (I always end up with lots of strange shades of red for some reason?) and patterns or colour mixes become tools and texture plates.
6. Can you describe your studio / work area?
Messy. As much as I try to organize it, I have so many tools and colours and works-in-progress that I have a desk covered in clay, tools and findings, a box of findings on the couch arm, a bookshelf shelf (gotta love Ikea) that doubles as a semi-portable work area and boxes of stuff all over our unit!
7. What is your favourite thing in the shop at the moment?
I love everything glow in the dark. I keep forgetting to get photos of them glowing though!
8. Do you have any other places that people can view your work?
Blog and Clay Shop: http://raspberrypink.com.au
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/raspberrypink/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Brisbane-Australia/Raspberry-Pink/95765001207
Twitter: http://twitter.com/laurenhillard
Workshops: http://www.tangledyarns.com.au/
The rules:
Simply leave a comment on this post to be in the running to win one of these two fabulous giveaways. Be sure to leave a way for us to contact you. If you don’t have a blog, please include your email address. Only one entry per person. You may enter twice if you mention this giveaway on your blog. If you choose to do this, please pop back after posting to your blog and include the url address to the post it was mentioned on here in the comments. This will count as your second entry. International folk are welcome to enter. BrisStyle members and their immediate families (ie: husbands/partners, dependent children, and their computer savvy pets) are excluded from entering all BrisStyle giveaways. A name will be randomly drawn on the 25th of this month and the winner will be announced on the blog on that same day.
Once again, the very best of luck to you all!
Introducing BrisStyle member...
NAME: Sophie Straton - Ferrier
ETSY SHOP NAME: Strat Designs
1. Can you please describe the items you are giving away to one of our readers?
I'm seriously into felt balls this Autumn/Winter so I'm giving away two items using my new favourite matierial!
1) Cherry felt ball triple drop pendant, and
2) matching little cherry felt ball drop earrings.
2. How would you describe your work?
Colourful, stylish and fun.
3. How did your Etsy shop come into being?
A friend told me about the handmade expo. From their website I followed a link to the BrisStyle blog and from there...ETSY! And wow! That was such a mind blowing experience, I just read and read and looked and looked. I was totally hooked. I couldn't rest until I was signed up and listing stock.
4. Who or What inspires you?
My whole life has been involved with jewellery, antiques and collectables . I'm a very visual person, so beautiful things always get my attention and inspire me but overall it's colour that does it every time. The older I get, the more attracted I am to colour - I suspect I'll be one of those grannies with fuschia hair.. I find colour, like music, can really affect people's mood, and so I'm inspired to create pieces that bring "visual happiness". I enjoy architecture too, especially old buildings, and of course nature always has a wealth of inspiration in form and balance, colour and texture.
5. Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process? If yes, how is your art / craft eco-friendly?
At this stage only the felt balls have the potential to be made from recycled products, however I have a strong desire to bring in an element of vintage to my designs in the future - buttons and antique/vintage jewellery bits are things I'm actively collecting right now, so hopefully yes, in the future I'll at least have a section of my Etsy shop dedicated to recyled.
6. Can you describe your studio / work area?
My spare bedroom! Well it was once. Now it's totally taken over by my workspace and my long suffering husband has done a great job of building it in with workbenches and shelves. There's never enough room though is there? I've been eyeing off the garage for a while now..
7. What is your favourite thing in the shop at the moment?
Like I said - I'm very into my felt balls right now! This is my Autumn leaves felt ball lariat. You can wear it really long, or wrapped around twice, even three times. It's lightweight, cosy and textural and very colourful! Great for those dreary cold days ahead.
8. Do you have any other places that people can view your work?
I haven't made the leap into blog world yet, so other than my etsy shop the only site I have is my website www.stratdesigns.com
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Introducing BrisStyle member...
NAME: Lauren Hillard
ETSY SHOP NAME: Raspberry Pink
1. Can you please describe the items you are giving away to one of our readers?
I’m giving away one of my gorgeous new Socrates the Sheep phone charms!
Socrates the Sheep likes to spend his days hanging around on your phone pondering the meaning of life, the universe, and your text messages.2. How would you describe your work?
Colourful and cute. I love all things brightly coloured and gorgeously cute so they tend to be my favourite things to make. My characters are quite varied because most of them started as custom orders, just like these guys:
Colourful and cute. I love all things brightly coloured and gorgeously cute so they tend to be my favourite things to make. My characters are quite varied because most of them started as custom orders, just like these guys:
3. How did your Etsy shop come into being?
I discovered polymer clay early last year and in my research into all things clay, I stumbled onto Etsy and having already made far too many things to ever use myself, and still with so many ideas I wanted to try out, it seemed inevitable!
4. Who or What inspires you?
Everything inspires me. I have folders full of thousands of images that have inspired me and continue to do so. I find it hard going shopping because everything I see, my brain wants to translate into ‘clay’. As something to use to texture clay, store clay, shape clay, display clay, decorate clay, decorate with clay.. The list goes on!
5. Do you ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ as part of your creative process? If yes, how is your art / craft eco-friendly?
There is literally no wastage with polymer clay unlike other mediums. Single colours are stored and used in future projects, attractive leftover patterns are made into beads or incorporated into other projects, unattractive colours (I always end up with lots of strange shades of red for some reason?) and patterns or colour mixes become tools and texture plates.
6. Can you describe your studio / work area?
Messy. As much as I try to organize it, I have so many tools and colours and works-in-progress that I have a desk covered in clay, tools and findings, a box of findings on the couch arm, a bookshelf shelf (gotta love Ikea) that doubles as a semi-portable work area and boxes of stuff all over our unit!
7. What is your favourite thing in the shop at the moment?
I love everything glow in the dark. I keep forgetting to get photos of them glowing though!
8. Do you have any other places that people can view your work?
Blog and Clay Shop: http://raspberrypink.com.au
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/raspberrypink/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Brisbane-Australia/Raspberry-Pink/95765001207
Twitter: http://twitter.com/laurenhillard
Workshops: http://www.tangledyarns.com.au/
Thank-you Lauren and Sophie!
The rules:
Simply leave a comment on this post to be in the running to win one of these two fabulous giveaways. Be sure to leave a way for us to contact you. If you don’t have a blog, please include your email address. Only one entry per person. You may enter twice if you mention this giveaway on your blog. If you choose to do this, please pop back after posting to your blog and include the url address to the post it was mentioned on here in the comments. This will count as your second entry. International folk are welcome to enter. BrisStyle members and their immediate families (ie: husbands/partners, dependent children, and their computer savvy pets) are excluded from entering all BrisStyle giveaways. A name will be randomly drawn on the 25th of this month and the winner will be announced on the blog on that same day.
Once again, the very best of luck to you all!
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