Busy, Busy...

Well its busy busy times here at the moment, lots of crafting in preparation for the Racecourse Rd Festival next weekend as you can tell by the way my dining room table is looking...But it is such a nice day today the boy's and I are heading off to the park for a picnic :)

Hope you are having a nice day too

Bel x

Family Time...

Well I know I am always saying it, but it really has been a busy few weeks in our house with no sign if things slowing down either at least not until Christmas I reckon :(

Firstly I am very proud to say Brad & I celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary recently. I have to say it’s something I guess I never really thought of all those years ago and it feels like a lifetime since that magical day, but it has been an amazing journey. I am so excited to see what the next 10 years brings us, especially seeing as our family has grown from 2 to 4 members so excitement is guaranteed ;) Like any marriage we have had our ups and downs but I think it such an achievement and I can honestly say I love Brad more today than I ever thought possible ♥
(no laughing at the pic, we were really young ok and IT was a whole 10 years ago and before lack of sleep ;)
Brad finally had some time off from work last week and it was so nice for him to be able to spend some time at home with his boys and for us to go and have some ‘family outings’ and also catch up on some sleep. We took the boys to visit the Museum at Southbank. Something we have wanted to do for ages but just never seem to find the time to do it and Sax had a ball! He got to experience he’s very first train trip...

and even got to have a play in the parklands afterwards which helped burn off some energy and practice some tree climbing before we boarded the train for the trip home.

Brad also found some time to do some work on our veggie gardens. The weather has been warming up here quite quickly so we thought we better get planting before that real summer heat hits us. It’s all a bit of trial and error but I am happy to say our little seedlings seem to be fairing quite well and we even had a little bit of rain early one morning this week which they loved. We have planted a wide of variety of things including Celery, Tomatoes, Capsicums, Broccoli, Spinach, Cucumbers and some herbsI will definitely post some more pics once there is something exciting to see ;)

I even got a little bit of me time, and I was such a much happier mummy to be able to do some crafting again. It feels like ages since I have had the time to do anything that I enjoy and doesn’t involve cleaning or organising someone else. Like any crafter there seems to be a million ideas floating around in my head, so it was great to start making some of them a reality. Plus as an added bonus I even got to do some baking and whipped up a batch of my Nan’s famous Cream Puffs (I seriously forgot how good these tasted and surprisingly how easy they were to make)

It’s hard to believe but Xavier is 3 months old today, I knew the time was flying by but I seriously must have been half asleep lately because it feels like only yesterday we were driving to the hospital anxiously awaiting the arrival our baby boy.

Anyway, I best be going I have a two year climbing all over me that I promised we would make some cupcakes and a bub with the hiccups. Lots more to share so I will try and post again real soon ☺

Take care, Bel x

Baked Yummies for the Market

Hi Everyone,

well off to the St Willy's markets again tomorrow for Bel & I.

I have baked lots of yummy cupcakes to tantalise the locals, also made another 5 reindeer feed bags, will see how popular they are.

Have a great weekend, and pop in if you get a chance an you are in the area.

xxEm

Christmas Comes Early - Meet The Etsy BrisStyle Team

The BrisStyle Christmas Markets

some eye candy to tempt you

Location: Hamilton Town Hall, Cnr Rossiter and Racecourse Rd, Hamilton, Brisbane

Date: Saturday 13th December 2008

Time: 9am – 4pm

visit the BrisStyle Blog for more info here

xx Em

Christmas Ornament Swap Anyone??

I have been looking around for a swap to join with no luck, so here goes... If I get enough people I would like to organise a "down the line" Handmade Christmas Ornament Swap 2008. The value would be $15 plus postage to join in you need to comment on this post and email me your details by October 10th 2008.

the swap list will be posted on 14th of October 2008, All gifts are to be sent so they reach the recipient for an opening day of 1st December 2008.

If you want further information you can email me here

I have "borrowed" these rules from another swap site as I thought they were fair and ensured everyone gets something safely by the opening day....

Ohhhh I am sooo excited!!!!!!!!!

ETA - a few of you have asked if it is ok if you are not in Australia, that is fine, we can post wherever.. I will make sure when the draw is done everyone is happy with where they are posting to.. (international swappers accepted)

ALSO - clarification on what you can make that falls into the category - anything "handmade" that is a christmas ornament or decoration; so it can be for the tree, the wall, the door, the window, the table etc. hope this makes sense.

The countdown is on!!

xEm

SWAP RULES

1.All swapees must give me their snail mail address, Phone number and private email address before the swap list is drawn otherwise they will not be included. This is so you can be contacted quickly if needed.

2. Once the swap list is published you must contact your swap partner within 7 days or you will be left out of the swap and your partner will be allocated another partner.

3. There are two types of swaps a. Down the line swap – this is where you send to the person after you on the list ie you receive from one person but send to a different person

4. MOST IMPORTANT - Through out the swap to keep in contact with your swap partner(s) via private messages or email. If you want to, you can give the person who is sending to you an idea of your likes and dislikes - or you can go for a complete surprise, it's up to you.

5. If for some reason you have to drop out of the swap – please contact your swap partners and me as quickly as possible, as we might be able to arrange a new swap partner for that person. In a down the line swap, if you find late in the swap that you need to drop out and you have already received your gift please send this gift on to the person you are sending to so they don’t miss out.

6. Before sending your parcel, take a photo and remember to include a note with your gift, telling how you decided to make what you did. If possible a personalized label on your gift is a great way for your swap partners to remember you for years to come. Post your pics on your blog after the parcel is received and link back to us!!

7. Please send your parcel allowing enough postage time to ensure your swap partner receives it by the swap opening date. Especially for posting overseas, check with the post office early so you know how long to allow for postage.

8. Once you have opened your gift, ensure you thank you swap partner and post a message on your blog to share a description of your gift for everyone to read.

9. If you find you are having problems with a swap partner: Before posting a message about this publicly please contact me and I will try to resolve it for you.

Please join in the fun

xxEm

To Market, To Market

I am kinda known by friends, family and sometimes even strangers as the lady that remembers songs/nursery rhymes/jingles etc. Which I am sure is a great quality to have. I am sure though my parents wished I had remembered things like times tables and the periodic table, but instead I remember useless pieces of information!!

I remember one year on my report card a teacher writing something along the lines of "If Emily knew all her subjects as well as the words to the advertisements on television, she would be a straight A student." LOL too funny.

Anyway, keeping to the theme... I have decided to share an oldie but a goodie with you (mind you I did have to look up the subsequent verses to this one)

EmBelISH will be at the St. William's Craft market this Saturday from 8am - 12 noon so come and visit us !! 67 Dawson Parade, Keperra, Brisbane

you can also see Ali from Jellygnite too !

Watch the blog for posts of our yummy treats as they are baked in preparation for this event.

xx Em

To Market, To Market

To market, to market to buy a fat pig;

Home again, home again, jiggety-jig.

To market, to market, to buy a fat hog;

Home again, home again, jiggety-jog.

To market, to market, to buy a plum cake;

Home again, home again, market is late.

To market, to market, to buy a plum bun;

Home again, home again, market is done.

To market, to market, a gallop a trot,

To buy some meat to put in the pot;

Three pence a quarter, a groat a side,

If it hadn't been killed it must have died

If you have gotten this far thanks for reading the whole post... and Bel I know you are rolling on the floor laughing at me knowing this one!! obscure enough for you ;-)

Last chance to snap a BARGAIN

Remember that today is the final sale of Brisstyle's EEE Sale



Please visit our site here and make sure you qualify to receive your FREE Owl Brooch :-)




Well it is shadow shot sunday again

today I thought I would add a photo of my son on our visit to the park earlier in the week... don't you just love those spinning things!!

Visit other SSS competitors here

Our Market Stall

I thought I would share a few photos of what our market stall looks like...
We are at the St William's Craft Market on the 2nd Saturday of each month in Keperra, Brisbane. Come and visit us if you are in the neighbourhood.

And here are a few of our Friend Ali's Store you can see her stuff at http://www.jellygnite.etsy.com/ or read about it on her blog at http://www.charlieandgrace.blogspot.com/

As the official first day of our EEE Sale (see below for more info) we were all set up at the market with our "owl tree" ready to send off the FREE Broochs with every order.

Thanks for your support so far in the sale, but keep Shopping !!!

http://www.embelishhairclips.etsy.com/


and check out the other participants at http://www.brisstyle.blogspot.com/

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Come one, Come all to the Etsy Ekka Extravaganza Sale

Hi to all our friends & visitors !!!

We are proud to be part of the BrisStyle EEE Sale. Make sure you read all about it below and be sure to click away at all our stores on Etsy, there are some great freebies to be had!!

xx Em & Bel

The BrisStyle Ekka Extravaganza Etsy Sale!

The ‘Ekka’ is the annual agricultural show held in Brisbane, Australia. It is a fun-packed 10 days of bright lights and rides, local produce, entertainment and cute animals! We thought it would be a perfect excuse to have a sale on etsy to promote our BrisStyle team and our talented members, as well as a chance for the etsy community to snap up some great bargains!

The Ekka Extravaganza Sale runs from Saturday 9th August to Sunday 17th August (ending 12 midnight etsy time). Participating shops are offering a variety of great deals like percentages off, free postage and bonus gifts.

Here is a list of the participating shops – check out the beautiful BrisStyle stores and their great deals!

jellygnite - http://www.jellygnite.etsy.com/ 15% off all items in store + free art card / aceo with every order over $15 (excl postage)
HotFudge - http://www.hotfudge.etsy.com/
15% off all items in store
EmBelIsh – http://www.embelishhairclips.etsy.com/
Free Owl Brooch & Gift Wrapping with purchase
TwinkleStarArt – http://www.twinklestarart.etsy.com/
Free childrens' 'gift card' with all purchases. Purchase two or more art prints, receive an additional art print, of your choice, for free.
Sharlzndollz – http://www.sharlzndollz.etsy.com/
10% off all items in store
Shazzabeth – http://www.shazzabeth.etsy.com/
10% off all items in store + free postage on orders over $100
Elizasart – http://www.elizasart.etsy.com/
10% off all items in store + free postage on orders over $100
MooreTaste – http://www.mooretaste.etsy.com/
15% off all items in store + a free pair of gemstone earrings on purchases over $100 after discounts
Beckybean – http://www.wheresbeckybean.etsy.com/
Free gift pack (bookmark, felt hairclip & postcard) with any bag purchase
ruby2gogo - http://www.ruby2gogo.etsy.com/
Retro Brisbane gift cards with all purchases. Show Bag with purchases over $40
rubyredstudios – http://www.rubyredstudios.etsy.com/
Retro Brisbane gift cards with all purchases. Show Bag with purchases over $40
Hey Harriet – http://www.heyharriet.etsy.com/
Free postage on all purchases

Welcome to the world of Blogging !!

Hi to all our friends and family,

As you know Belinda & I have started our own "crafty" enterprise called EmBelISH www.embelishhairclips.etsy.com we make all sorts of lovely things including, felt hairclips, vintage button brooches & earrings, soft toys... and anything else we think up along the way.

We have recently joined the group Brisstyle http://www.brisstyle.blogspot.com/ and are inspired by the talents of so many artists. We have decided to TRY and Blog, just to keep you up to date on happenings. So this is the place to come to see projects on the go and to hear about our lives.

Hope you are all well and thanks for keeping up to date with our movements.

xx
Em & Bel