What's In Your Market Bag?

If you went to the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets last night, what lovely handmade items did you end up buying?

Personally, I'm usually good and don't wander from my little stall, but this is the second time I've been able to share co-op space with the ever delightful Melinda from one of my favourite labels, Moose and Bird. (You may know her by the super-squishy pear pillow that was featured in Frankie magazine)

Anyway, long story short, at the end of the night I ended up buying my own cuddly pear, in a very fresh assortment of orange and pink toned fabric - you know, as a housewarming present to myself, even though it hasn't been confirmed that I will be moving house yet!

Here is an idea of what my pillow looks like (the picture is from one of Melinda's Etsy listings, so all photo credit goes to her).

BrisStyle Twilight Market Wrap Up

Good morning darlings!

Did anyone come along to the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets last night? Boy oh boy it was so much fun! Hope all you enjoyed it and treated yourselves to a few of the amazing creations by some of our talented Brisbane Etsy sellers.

It was great to see some familiar faces and some not-so-familiar ones. Meeting new people is one of my most favourite things about holding a market stall - so if you haven't introduced yourself yet, I'd love to get to know you!

I'd also like to take a moment to thank the organisers and creators of BrisStyle, for their great markets and all of the promoting/advertising they do - it's an enormous job and they do it fantastically with a smile.

Also, thanks to those who help set up tables and marquees and lighting (seriously, could you imagine me trying to do that, what with my spaghetti arms and short-ness? Haha)

Thank-you to my fellow sellers, who are creative, funny, great to get along with, good for chats and helping out.

Oh, and how could I not thank my Mum? She helped me drag my two trollies full of goodies and display equipment to the site and helped set up my stall. She also did a good job of calming me down after the taxi company stuffed me around for a good 45 minutes beforehand.

Last but not least, thank-you to all the visitors, customers, buyers and appreciators of handmade. Pannikin would not be here without you guys!

Here are some quick pics from the night:

See you all at the next market!

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.

Talk Crafty To Me

Hooray! My new 'Talk Crafty To Me' tote bags arrived yesterday!

I'll be wrapping them up all pretty-like with new Pannikin swing-tags and embroidery thread this morning, all ready for the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market, which is on the Friday 30th July from 5pm-9pm. It's being held at King George Square, which is super convenient for most people, especially those who work in the cityor whorely on public transport (like myself)

I'll be in the co-op again, with lots of other wonderfully creative people to keep me company. If you're in town, be sure to swing by and say hello!

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Free Gift With Purchase!

Who doesn't love a freebie?

Well, when you spend over $15 in either my Etsy or MadeIt shop, you will receive a complimentary art postcard featuring an illustration by yours truly.

The free postcard offer is available from the 1st of August 2010 - 31st August 2010 inclusive. Only one postcard per order.

Also I would like to publicly apologise to Sarah Hazlehurst of Ahoy Dear Sailor (a favourite Brisbane label of mine) for offering Scrabble Rings as a free gift with purchase, which was announced earlier this week on this blog. As she herself sells these rings, I have personally apologised to her with utmost sincerity and have removed both the blog post and gift with purchase offer.

Dinotopia

For those who haven't stumbled upon my collection of Dinotopia necklaces, let me introduce you to them.

The plastic dinosaur pendant has been created from a children's toy and hangs from a 60cm long fine black-nickel chain and is finished with a small black-nickel clasp.

I think these would be perfect for those aspiring paleontologists in your life, self-confessed geeks or for those who get all nostalgic over Jurassic Park.

Sam Neil, eat your heart out...

Marky Markets Wrap Up

Greetings and salutations!

It's been a while since my last post but I think I have a pretty good reason - I got to do my market stall at the Marky Markets last Sunday! Wee!

I have spent the past two weeks or so madly creating, packaging and all the little odds and ends that come along with preparing for a market stall, in between almost-full-time work and spending time with friends. How I manage to eat anything I don't know, I sure know I don't get much sleep though! It feels great to be busy though.

A big thank-you goes out to the organisers, the stall holders, the helpers and (how could I not forget!) you guys! Without you, Pannikin would not be what it is today, or what it could become down the track.

Merci beaucoup, mon cheries!