July 2010
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NEW WEBSITE! →
Our new website is LIVE! Please adjust your favourites and get over there NOW and check it out - we think it’s pretty freakin’ cool!
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apology
sorry to those who got spammed by my email - it got hacked. I’m working on fixing it now. I don’t know what happened.
My sincerest apologies!
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Finders Keepers - MELBOURNE!
HUGE NEWS - Finders Keepers is coming to Melbourne! Check out their blog for all the details but it is October 9-10, 2010 at Shed 4, Docklands! You cannot miss this! QUICK! Go look!
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[Melbourne] Tim Burton and The Burton Club →
I saw the Tim Burton Exhibition in New York last December and the folks who know me, know I’ve been gushing about it ever since. I went into it curious but not exactly a “fan”. I am now still 50/50 on his films but a complete convert to the imagination and creativity of this man - it is beyond inspiring and if I insisted that you see it, I couldn’t insist strongly enough....
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Melbourne Etsy Street Team →
The Melbourne Etsy Street Team is a go! Click the link to join the conversation and, if you have an Etsy store and live in Victoria, let me know your store name (via email) and you too can be a member! It’s friendly, relaxed and supportive!! Go on, what are you waiting for??
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Meet Me At Mikes
When made’n’found first began, I knew there was one Australian crafter that I HAD to interview. It took a little time in her busy schedule but here it is…
If you ask anyone in the Australian art and craft community to name the most influential identities on the scene, the name Pip Lincolne will often crop up.
The 41 year old (41, is she serious? she looks 31) author and mother of three owns...
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MARK it @ Fed Square →
This cool market in The Atrium at Federation Square, Melbourne is on THIS SUNDAY 10am - 5pm. There are a range of awesome designers who you can buy from including Corky Saint Clair, Pigeonhole and Rabbit & the Duck.
AND if you visit the website, make sure you sign up for email alerts to go into the draw for a $500 hamper at the November market!
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Lollipop Market - South Australia →
Lollipop Markets is a new market starting in Adelaide - the first market is on November 14.
Lollipop showcases 100% handmade, unique and boutique items! Their Facebook page is here and on the Discussions tab there is a place to express your interest - otherwise email lollipopmarkets@gmail.com. This is exciting for Adelaide and the talent already applying is awesome - so get on it now!
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SA/VIC Markets THE PLACE TO BE
This is a fantastic opportunity for regional crafters to particpate in a new and exciting craft market!
What: The very first SA/VIC Markets - The Place To Be
When: 7 August 2010
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Where: Lola’s Garage, 54 Victoria St., NHILL
Stallholder Cost: FREE
Confirmed Stallholders: Baby B*, Lisa Jewellery, Gemibaby, Lolas Garage, Kate’s Creations.
Contact: Kylie -...
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Handmade Nation DVD
I know I spoke about the book Handmade Nation here, although I really didn’t go into how much I loooooved the book. So when Bec from Little Shop Of… said she had limited copies of the documentary, I jumped. (pssst….she still has some copies left and you need this dvd).
I’m watching it through for the third time today. I cann’t get enough and I need to re-watch so I...
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stay tuned...
made’n’found had a great weekend at Yarraville Markets and also had a fantastic sponsorship offer - more to come on that soon.
I’m up to my eyeballs getting interviews organised, uploading to my Etsy and MadeIt stores and writing articles - so it is VERY busy - and that’s just TODAY!
Stay tuned!
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A Melbourne Etsy Team
Etsy sellers are probably aware of Etsy ‘Teams’. There is an Australia-wide team and some localised teams. However, there is no Melbourne Team. So I am putting one together!
If you have an Etsy store (even if, like me, there’s nothing yet for sale in it!), you’re located anywhere in Victoria Australia and would like to be part of a friendly and supportive team, please...
June 2010
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A letter to the Prime Minister
Today I wrote a letter to the new Prime Minister of Australia, Ms Julia Gillard, as well as the Minister for the Arts, Peter Garrett.
I told them about made’n’found and what I am hoping to create here, to support and promote handmade art and craft around Australia, and asking for support to assist me in creating a fantastic resource for you, the art and crafters of Australia.
YOU -...
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Wrap Up: Finders Keepers Brisbane
The Finders Keepers Market in Brisbane last weekend was incredible - in fact I can truthfully say it is one of the most impressive markets I have seen. Huge congratulations to Sarah and Holly and the team - you have a brilliant market on your hands!!
It was so difficult to not purchase something from every stall - I can truthfully say that every single stall was outstanding and represented the...
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“Believe you can and you’re half way there.”
– Theodore Roosevelt
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Life Changing
In 2009, when studying education, I watched a video on TED featuring a speech by Sir Ken Robinson. I’m going to assume most of you know who he is but if you don’t, his website is here. You can watch the video HERE - it’s the best 20 minutes you’ll ever spend. I was mesmerised and re-watch this regularly. He is BRILLIANT and his views on the importance of creativity make you...
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still in QLD
lots of fun to come after the success of Finders Keepers in Brisbane. The market was brilliant - so many talented artisans and so much I wanted to buy - I could have genuinely bought something from every stall, had I been able to!
I am still in Queensland - flying home tomorrow. I’ll start letting sharing all the fun stuff when I get back!
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Emity Crafts
I have a really strong belief that EVERY woman over age 10 should have a wheat bag. I have been through 3 in the past 14 years and it is one of my most important and loved possessions! So….
Meet the delightful Kim Stark from Emiti Crafts. Kim is a new addition to the handmade art and craft world and is already making an impact with her awesome wheat bags and eye pillows. She’s making...
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Made 590 - Sydney →
Made590 in Newtown, Sydney are looking for a sales assistant. Click the link for more dets.
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Olive Grove Studios →
Olive Grove is looking for a couple of NEW MEMBERS! Do you have a small craft/design/creative business you want to take further? Want to know more? Give us a call on 9388 8006 or drop by 159 Sydney Rd Brunswick…...or email! olivegrovestudios@gmail.com.
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Interview with Ciara Cross
Our second, much awaited interview comes from Melbourne handmade artisan Ciara Cross of Little House of Kokeshi. I am a huge fan of Ciara’s work - I own two of her pendants and I suspect they wont be the last!
Ciara, first can you introduce yourself to made’n’found followers.
Hi I’m Ciara and I’ve been running my craft business “Little House of Kokeshi”...
Kelly Rae Roberts →
Almost anyone who is online and watches creative blogs will know about American Kelly Rae Roberts. She is not only an incredible artist but has written a wonderful book called Taking Flight: Inspiration and Techniques to give your creative Spirit Wings. I pre-ordered it from Amazon on release, and it is simply divine - not only from the artistic point of view but Kelly Rae’s open, beautiful...
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the week ahead
The week ahead is going to be very exciting but very busy!
I’m in the process of putting together a database - huge job! I’m also starting to get some information together for some articles.
And, the really exciting development is that work on the official made’n’found website is beginning this week - in fact on paper it has already begun! It is going to be exciting,...
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Saturday is such an inspiring day!
As much as going to markets and introducing myself can be exhausting and a little bit scary, the up side always outweighs this. The best part of my job is meeting handmade artisans and talking to them, gauging their need for services and aiming to provide them in a professional yet friendly manner. Some are grateful, some are super enthusiastic. I love it, either way/
And the fun part is checking...
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Modish Market
We’re heading to see all the stallholders at Modish Market today. Located ar Malvern Town Hall (Cnr High St and Glenferrie Rd, Malvern). Hopefully they will share the enthusiasm for made’n’found that I’ve encountered everywhere else and, hopefully, some photos and some potential new interviewees - so watch this space!!
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Etsy 5th Birthday Celebrations
I’m looking forward to meeting a bunch of Melbourne Etsy sellers tonight at the Thread Den in Fitzroy. I am taking my crochet needles in case someone can miraculously teach me how to crochet without me getting tense (I find I have crochet/knitting tension issues!) and my hands aching. Most importantly, I am looking forward to telling people about made’n’found and getting their...
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Official Charity of made'n'found
I mentioned in this post that I was speaking at an event for The Warwick Foundation.
It is our great pleasure to tell you that The Warwick Foundation is the official preferred charity of made’n’found!!
You can visit their website to gather more information but, in a nutshell, we’ve chosen to support TWF for several reasons:
made’n’found founder Kass Hall has...
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big steps are more dramatic than small steps
so it’s big steps here at made’n’found.
I quit my job this week so I can work on getting made’n’found up and running sooner, bigger and better than I could ever have imagined.
That means that, before the end of 2010:
There will be a new, fully functional website!!
A trip to the United States for meetings and a learning opportunity, in order to bring the best...
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WatchFINDERS KEEPERS @ CREATIVE SYDNEY
Finders Keepers (the fabulous markets) were recently part of a panel discussion at Creative Sydney called Making It Happen, which I am told was fantastic. Sarah from FK has shared with readers of their blog her key points (plus some!) and I would encourage you to check it out here.
In the meantime, Sarah has kindly allowed me to repost the video they showed as...
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Buy Handmade →
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“Art is what you can get away with.”
– Andy Warhol
linoforest asked: Just enquiring as to what this project is?
can't quite work it out?
can't quite work it out?
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insane!
the site and the Facebook page has gone insane the past 24 hours! Don’t forget to ‘like’ us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Then you can say you were on board from the start!!! THANKYOU to everyone for their incredible support - with special thanks to Tania from the Contemporary Handmade Alliance.
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Congratulations Kate
Our first interviewee, Kate Mason, today gave birth to a son, after four daughters! I have known for some time that Kate was expecting but couldn’t betray her secret, so I am thrilled to announce her wonderful news and wish her CONGRATULATIONS from everyone at made’n’found. Welcome Lachlan Bud Mason!
Realise Your Dream →
The British Council offers this incredible opportunity to travel to the UK to further your creative practice or develop your contribution to the arts. I am applying for a grant in the hope that the international exposure and expertise offered can help me build made’n’found beyond my wildest dreams. Any support you can offer via email, clicking the “ask” button up top or on...
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Finders Keepers Brisbane - 26-27 June 2010 →
We are heading up to network with crafters at Finders Keepers in Brisbane, later this month. It is very exciting - we met so many fantastic stall holders and artisans at Salamanca Markets, so we know Finders Keepers will be even more successful! If you are a stall holder, give me a shout and I will ensure I come and meet you in person. If anyone wants to meet up for a chit-chat, also let me know...
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so much happening
I’ve started writing myself notes so I don’t forget the inspiration and ideas that are flowing through me for made’n’found. Last weekend’s market stall @ Yarraville Markets were a great start but I know my own products are only a small part of what I want to establish - in fact, they are really just to keep my happy vibes flowing, for my own satisfaction. My passion...
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magnets. Who knew?
certainly not me. I made a few of several items for the market today. One of the best parts of today was observing what was popular and what people showed most interest in. Who knew it would be magnets? I sold a bunch and I have made 58 new ones tonight for tomorrow (so please buy some!). They’re made from bottle caps and vintage papers and I have to admit, they are cute and look great on...
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The Warwick Foundation →
Tonight I’m speaking at the charity premier of Sex and the City 2 for the The Warwick Foundation. I will have postcards at the market in Yarraville so make sure you get info about our important work!!
The Warwick Foundation assists 18-40 year olds with cancer by offering information, friendship and support across a range of issues associated with this unique age group. In 30 years, this...
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“Each of us has more power over the world than we imagine.”
– Marguerite Yourcenar
May 2010
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the week ahead
the week ahead is going to be chaotic and exciting! I have spent the past few days practising screenprinting and I am having huge fun with that. I’ve got more magnets ready and making lots of fun books for people to use as a journal - written or art, you decide! There will be lots of photos to come - I keep promising that but I want to launch in a big way and that will happen at the end of...
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Sashiko Design →
Kiyomi Reid is the designer behind Sashiko Design and I have four or five of her bags. They are incerdible. Japanese born Kiyomi lives and works in Tasmania and her bags are the highest quality and you will get comments everywhere you go when you carry one - I do and I give them a good wear out too! Strong and sturdy, I can personally recommend Sashiko Bags - proudly Australian and gorgeous to...