DIY Easter Masks

Well its the Easter Long Weekend. What do you have planned? We are staying home and having the family over on Sunday for a good old fashioned Sunday Roast. Today's DIY project is something fun you can do with the little ones over the long weekend. Whether you celebrate Easter or not these animal masks are something you can make with the kids and they'll love.

What you'll need:

• Scissors
• Glue
• Brown Paper Bag
• Tape
• Construction Paper or Light Weight Cardboard

See the full tutorial over at Oh Happy Day

Have a great long weekend!

Shopping Guide

I don't know about you, but my 2 little ones ask every day how many sleeps there is until the Easter Bunny comes. I love this age where they get excited about the little things. I hope you have a great Easter. Here are some Easter inspired goodies to kick off the long weekend.

1. Billy & Scarlet

2. Red Punch Buggy

3. Little Lambs

4. I made this for you

5. Bead Inspired Adelaide

6. Kasiabear Designs

1. Billy & Scarlet Easter Decor or Nursery Print $20.00
2. Red Punch Buggy Good Egg Clay Tags $15.00
3. Little Lambs Easter Lamb Tshirt and Joggers Set $30.00
4. I made this for you Kawaii Pink Easter Bunny $65.00
5. Bead Inspired Adelaide Easter Jade Swarovski Necklace $16.00
6. Kasiabear Designs Easter Bunny Boys Tshirt $25.00

What's New @ Plushka

Plushka brand was founded in late 2009 and became a label for handmade felt toys, unique gifts and home decorations, all handmade in a little corner of their living room that they lovingly call Plushka’s HQ or studio. 

Plushka creations are not only for the little ones but also for their parents who appreciate having handmade, practical and unique pieces as a part of their everyday life.

This month Plushka have relaunched a limited edition of their crochet baskets. They are handy for organizing small items like fabric scraps, buttons, thread bobbins, and would make a great gift for someone special. I know I'd love a few of these in my sewing studio. They're just gorgeous.

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DIY Easter Bonnet

Here's a little Easter Bonnet I put together for my daughter last weekend ready for her Easter hat parade next week. I shared it over at rachelle rachelle earlier in the week and as it's a super easy project that the kids will love, so I thought I'd share it again with you all.

Tool and Materials

• Easter Bonnet Template
• A3 Cardboard or Felt
• Easter Craft Supplies
• Glue
• Ribbon or Bias Binding

Download the template for the bonnet here.

Then trace out on cardboard or felt. Stick or sew together the back of the bonnet, add some ribbon and decorate with Easter craft supplies. Full instructions can be found here.

We're turning 2

We are celebrating our second birthday on 20th April. Yay! And to kick off the celebrations we will be doing a handmade giveaway for our readers/likers. If you are a handmade seller and would like to become a sponsor fill in our online application here.

We are also inviting handmade sellers to take part in our 'Make it Work' Challenge which will run over 6 weeks. Each week we will showcase a different category/theme and your inspired creations will be showcased and judged by the public. Each week there will be a prize on offer for the best creation, so get your thinking caps on and get creative.

Categories and themes for our 'Make it Work' Challenge:

• For Him - upcycled/recycled
• For Her - embellishments
• For Kids - favourite designer fabric
• For Home - ombre
• For Parties - paper
• For Play - chevron

If you would like to take part in our 'Make it Work' Challenge please email rachelle at enquiries@shopcontemporaryhandmade.com.au your expression of interest to be involved and which category/ies you would like to participate in.

We are so looking forward to celebrating with you.

Rachelle x

Shopping Guide

The Easter Bunny will soon be here.

1. Organic Toy Co

2. Bubby Makes Three

3. Pixel Plus Paper

4. One Happy Leaf

5. BD Creations

6. Plushka

1. Organic Toy Co Organic Natural Wooden Easter Bunny Teether $12.00
2. Bubby Makes Three Floral Easter Bunny Onesie $21.00
3. Pixel Plus Paper Easter Bunny Gift Boxes $5.00
4. One Happy Leaf Wooden Eco Friendly Rabbit Earrings $17.00
5. BD Creations Snuggle Bunny $20.00
6. Plushka Rabbit Felt Toy $36.00

Easter Collection @ Plushka

Looking for the perfect little Easter gift?

Plushka brand was founded in late 2009 and became a label for handmade felt toys, unique gifts and home decorations, all handmade in a little corner of their living room that they lovingly call Plushka’s HQ or studio. 

Plushka creations are not only for the little ones but also for their parents who appreciate having handmade, practical and unique pieces as a part of their everyday life.

Take a peek at their gorgeous Easter Collection out NOW. Easter Sunday breakfast just got a whole lot cuter.

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Store Spotlight @ Precious Pieces

Precious Pieces have been hard at work preparing a new range of printed leggings just in time for the winter months!

Leggings are a staple item to have in the wardrobe all year round. With 4 new prints, as well as some old favorites, they are great quality and a fantastic price at $15 each.

Pop by the Precious Pieces website and snap up a pair before they go – limited stock available, sizes 6 months - 4 years.

Currently Precious Pieces Facebook likers will receive an additional 10% off purchases, so stop by their page and like to access the discount code.

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DIY Easter Bunny Jars

I just love finding new DIY projects to do, especially ones the kids can help with. I think these will be on my DIY list for Easter. Now just to find some plastic bunnies. I think I know what we'll be doing today.

Tools and Materials

Plastic Rabbits

Glass jars with lids (old jam jars will do)

Spray paint

Super glue

Simply clean the jars and lids, glue the rabbits to the lids and spray them with spray paint in your choice of colour. And hey presto a gorgeous little gift jar for the kids this Easter. Place a little shredded paper in the bottom of the jar and fill with Easter eggs. Yummy!

Find the full tutorial from Torie Jane here

Shopping Guide

Red Poppy

With Anzac Day just around the corner I thought I'd share some red poppy inspired handmade goodness.

1. Ink. Paper. Cloth.

2. Seventh Sphere

3. Blue Wren

4. K Diamond Designs

5. Cherish Jewellery

6. Two Ginger Designs

1. Ink Paper Cloth Red Poppy Resin Pendant & Matching Earrings $19.95
2. Seventh Sphere Red and White Poppies Large Coin Purse $29.00
3. Blue Wren Ladybird Poppy Swing Bag $59.00
4. K Diamond Designs Red Poppy Resin Scrabble Tile Pendant Necklace $12.99
5. Cherish Jewellery Poppy Red Resin and Bayong Wood Necklace $35.00
6. Two Ginger Designs Pretty Poppies Hobo Style Handbag $35.00

Product Spotlight @ Plushka

Looking for the perfect little Easter gift?

Plushka brand was founded in late 2009 and became a label for handmade felt toys, unique gifts and home decorations, all handmade in a little corner of their living room that they lovingly call Plushka’s HQ or studio. 

Plushka creations are not only for the little ones but also for their parents who appreciate having handmade, practical and unique pieces as a part of their everyday life.

Take a peek at their gorgeous Easter Collection out NOW. Easter Sunday breakfast just got a whole lot cuter.

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DIY Fabric or Paper Wrapped Easter Eggs

Looking for a project to do for Easter? Then check out this amazing fabric and paper wrapped easter eggs tutorial from One Dog Woof.

Growing up my mother had the extravagant hand painted eggs. Come to think of it, I think she still has them. They would sit in all their glory in the centre of the table in a glass bowl on display. So when I stumbled across these fabric and paper wrapped easter eggs I had to share them.

Great to use up your scrap paper or fabric with. I might even give these a go myself, time permitted of course.

Click here for the link to the full tutorial from One Dog Woof.

Store Spotlight @ The Happy Red Dog

Named in honour of her beautiful red boxer dog, Zoe from The Happy Red Dog resides and works in Brisbane. 

The Happy Red Dog is where you will find fun, bright and slightly different items for yourself and your home. 

Creating name plaques and pictures for any occasion, Zoe loves to work on custom designs, unique pictures for wedding gifts, births, kids rooms, around the house, or anywhere! 

Each piece is created with a combination of denim, a selection of patterned fabrics and felt. Some products can even be used as Applique designs, including her one piece plaques and wall flowers. 

Take a peek at Zoe's range online!

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Store Spotlight @ Pluskha

Looking for the perfect little Easter gift?

Plushka brand was founded in late 2009 and became a label for handmade felt toys, unique gifts and home decorations, all handmade in a little corner of their living room that they lovingly call Plushka’s HQ or studio. 

Plushka creations are not only for the little ones but also for their parents who appreciate having handmade, practical and unique pieces as a part of their everyday life.

Take a peek at their gorgeous Easter Collection coming out on Monday 4th March. I love boiled eggs so i think I'll have to order 4 for this household.

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DIY Paint Swatch Art

This week I got the chance to get a bit crafty and make this paint swatch kids art for a friend. It's so effective and so affordable as you just need a frame and some glue really. You could even reuse a frame you already have or pick one up from a discount or thrift store for a few dollars.

What you'll need:
Paint swatches 
Picture frame that has a matt board
Hole punch
Glue
Scissors (optional for letter)

How to:
1. Get your paint swatches from a paint store or hardware store. You can use different shades of the same colour or use a few different colours depending on what look you are going for. I wanted to use different shades of the same colour.

2. Get your hole punch and start cutting out the circles. You can pick these up from most craft stores for about $20 - $25. I used a 1.5inch hole punch for this frame that I already had.

3. Once you have most of your circles cut out start laying them on a piece of paper or on the insert you get with your picture frame. You can use the back of it as we will be covering it all anyway so you won't see it. Overlap them as shown. Once you are happy with your pattern start pasting them down. I like to use permanent glue tape as its quick and easy but any glue you have is fine.

4. Once you have covered the entire area (visible area) put the matt board over the top and put the frame back together. If you would like to include a letter or word like I have. Simply cut out a letter. You can print or hand draw the letter and cut it out and stick to the paint swatch circles. And that's it. It's simple, effective and I love it. I see a couple more of these being made here at SCH HQ!