I Kind Of Really Love Stationery...

...so it goes without saying that I simply could not pass up stationery and back to school printed fabric at Lincraft, especially when they have 50% off ALL FABRIC. These two fabrics were only $4.99/mtr. Keep a lookout for the cute fabric covered badges I plan on making with these beauties!

(PS. That afternoon my friend Tegan made me a very rad dress out of the red fabric - I plan to take a photo with me wearing it and holding a variety of oversized novelty props, like giant calculators, scissors and geek glasses. Not to mention black mary janes and white frilly socks!)

Last Minute Preparation for the BiTM!

Yessiree, I'm doing last minute preparation for tonights BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market.

Don't worry, I'm all packed and ready to go with a whole wodge of fun things to sell, but this is the time where I have 3 hours left and wonder if I could churn out a few new products (I'm making stickers as we speak!)

So with my spare time I thought I'd quickly show off some snaps of the latest additions to the market bag. (Or should I say, Nanna trolley x 2?)

Fabric 25mm badges - The kawaii kitties are my absolute favourites!

Clip on bowties/bow brooches.

Making: Bowties

Yes indeedy, I was up late-ish last night sewing up quite a few bowties, using only recycled thrifted fabrics, whether they be from old ties, pretty floral pillowcases or the left overs from hemming my vintage dresses.

So far I count five that are complete save for the brooch back that needs to be hand-sewn on last, which I like to do while watching movies or Twin Peaks. All I have to do then is try to not get sucked into the story and keep that needle moving!

The bowties will be for sale at both the Marky Markets on Sunday 18th July and BrisStyle Twilight Market on Friday 30th July. Any left-overs will be listed online.

What is your latest sewing creation?

New Year, New Products

Hello all!
It sure is nice to be back in blogland. I hope you all have enjoyed your well deserved Christmas, New Years, work and school breaks.

Today I would like to introduce a new product to the Pannikin Etsy store - 25mm badges! Yes, I bought a badgemaker a few months ago and have gone a little button mad. After a lengthy session of creating these babies, my studio (aka my bedroom) looks like some kind of mini cyclone has ripped through it. But it's totally worth it, because the end result is adorable, if I do say so myself.

This morning I have uploaded the 'Wonderland' series of badges, which is made up of 5 pairs of unique Alice in Wonderland pins, all created with vintage Little Golden Book cutouts. Each set is only $5 US and come packaged all pretty like. (Photos of packing are coming soon, I promise!)
Please keep checking back, as I will be uploading different collections during the week. Some of these include pins made from kawaii Japanese fabric (with owls, squirrels, rabbits and more!), handprinted Japanese paper and of course, more adorable storybook images - think cats, deer houses and sweet little children.

Until then, have yourselves a lovely time. Don't work too hard!

PSST! Spend over $15 in my Etsy store to receive a complimentary 25mm badge, chosen at random. But rest assured that they will be just as cute as the ones for sale. Hey, you could even give it to a friend or relative for extra brownie points!

New Products!

I've just uploaded some brand new brooches to my etsy store. Each brooch measures 38mm in diameter and are covered in quilting fabric, vintage handkerchiefs, and various other printed fabrics. There are 10 different designs to choose from. Pop on over to my shop to see the rest! http://www.pannikin.etsy.com/