Do You Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is?

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Do you know someone who creates? Whether it be painting, photography, fashion, jewellery, design... there is sure to be someone you know who 'makes'.


You have probably even encouraged that person to pursue their talent, perhaps to open a little online shop or even just to have a little stall at the local market, enthusiastically assuring them that people will buy their delightful creations.  But do YOU put your money where your mouth is?

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Do you think of supporting your local makers when it comes to buying gifts for friends or family or do you simply head to the nearest shopping centre? Why not turn your words into action and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!! You may just end up with some fantastic treasures and maybe even better, supporting local talent and making sure it feels valued!

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Here are some fantastic local Australian makers.  Why not check them out and keep them and their compatriots in mind next time you are on the lookout for that special little something for that special little someone?  Or start looking around for yourself.  You could be amazed at who you might find right around the corner...

Betsy Blonde

Tree Swing Creations

Windmill Vintage

Funkshion

Blue Day Designs

Sago on Tuesdays

An Element Of Style

Kittens And Crumpets

Got a local maker to tell people about?  Why not leave a link in the comments section?  We would love to know about them and share their talents!!


Amy
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Gypsies And Theives.

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Vintage Caravans and Gypspy Trailors...  I want one!!

Amy

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Pondering...

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I think some of us are very fragile people, pretending to be big and strong and some of us are very brave people, pretending to be small and helpless. Only I’m not sure which one I am.

Amy
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Metamorphosis

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No one ever forgives us for changing. They want us to be constant and always wear the same colours but we’re not meant to. We’re meant to be a little different each morning. Every two years I change and become someone else wearing the same eyes. It’s a little uncomfortable, like a snake shedding skins. They never forgive me for changing but I do it because you need to die a little bit now and then to feel alive.

Amy
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In The Works...

Now, I will be the first to admit that I have been a little slack with the upkeep of this blog.  I have, however, also concluded that since it is my blog, I am the boss-lady so if I decide to be slack - I say that is OK!!

That said, I haven't been entirely useless.  In fact, I have several things on the go at the moment and thought I would put up a little tidbit so you can catch a glimps of what's 'In The Works'.

The new stuff includes the above 'Girl In The Shadows' range of necklaces and brooches, more of the wooden cameo masked brooches and some wall art made from textured papers and antique frames.  What do you think??!

Amy

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Six Years On...

Precious and I recently celebrated six years together.  We spent a terribly sweet and romantic weekend on the Mornington penninsula, which included a trip to Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens in Shoreham.  I don't know about precious but I was pretending I was Alice in Wonderland the whole time... magic!

Amy

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Go With The Flo...

The Acoustic version of this totally awesome song by Florence And The Machine - Love it!!

Amy
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