Twinkling Twilighters: Kellie Christie!

The BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market is now less than 2 weeks away. The count down is on! In the lead up to the big event we will be running a series of posts called 'Twinkling Twilighters'. These posts will highlight new products from some of our most loved marketeers as well as feature some of our first time Twilight marketeers.

To kick start this series of posts we are featuring some new products from the very talented Kellie Christie, a Contemporary Jeweller Artist who uses buttons and resin to create statement jewellery pieces.

If you like what you see here, come along and see Kellie at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets with all of her lovely wares,

Friday, April 29

King George Square, Brisbane City

5pm - 9pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

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

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!

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!