DIY Yarn Wrapped Monograms

Looking for an adorable project that you can create for pretty much any occasion or even room.

I am a bit of a yarn lover so when I saw this project over at Evie S I had to share it with you. I'm thinking of making one of these for my daughters room.

Check out the full tutorial online here. And if you make one, make sure you post pictures on our facebook page. Happy Friday!

DIY Paper Lantern

Welcome to DIY Friday's. Each Friday we will bring you a fun DIY project that you can try for yourself at home and have a lazy day crafternoon. I love this lantern and it's been on my to do list for a while.

I think one of these would finish off the new kids cubby house quite nicely.

Check out the full tutorial here. And if you make one make sure you post pictures of yours on our facebook page. Happy Friday!

WIN $40 WORTH OF MADEIT.COM.AU SHOPPING DOLLARS IN OUR SCH 1ST BIRTHDAY 'OH SO RETRO' HANDMADE SHOWCASE*

We're excited to announce that we are giving our 'oh so retro' handmade showcase shoppers the chance to WIN $40 worth of shopping dollars to spend at any madeit.com.au store. And we've extended our showcase until 8pm Sunday 6th May, 2012. All you need to do to be in the running to WIN is to comment SOLD on your favourite item in the showcase before Sunday 6th May, 8PM AEST for your chance to purchase your favourite item and WIN $40 worth of shopping dollars to spend at any madeit.com.au store. Please read our 'how it works' instructions on facebook for the showcase. (conditions apply)*

* Shopper must be committed to buying the item they comment SOLD on in the 'oh so retro' handmade showcase album if selected by random.org via our ballot to purchase that item. Only open to Australian residents. Shoppers must be 18 years of age or have permission from an adult to take part in the showcase. Each valid SOLD comment received before Sunday 6th May, 8PM AEST in the Shop Contemporary Handmade 'oh so retro' handmade showcase will receive an entry in to the $40 shopping dollar promotion. Only ONE SOLD comment per showcase item will be accepted. No duplicates for the same showcase item. Winner of the voucher will be selected via random.org at the completion of the showcase.

We've gone retro

We turned 1 at the end of April and to celebrate we are hosting an 'oh so retro' handmade showcase over at our facebook page. Make sure you head over and check it out. Lots of retro, vintage and old school cool one of a kind handmade goodies up for grabs.

And in true retro style we wanted to list a few retro tutorials/craft ideas to get you in the mood and perhaps inspired to create something retro yourself. The handmade washi tape is my favourite over at Retro and Ruby and I love the Vinyl Guest Books and table settings over at Intimate Weddings.

But if creating is not your style head over to our showcase album and nab yourself some OOAK retro goodies in our handmade showcase. Open until Thursday 3rd May, 8pm.

1. Handmade Washi Tape

2. Paper Cup Pendant Light Shade

3. Embellished Pillows

4. Colour Copy Collage

5. Vinyl Guest Book

6. Retro Cannisters

Product Spotlight @ Anika Bee

It's summer time and Anika Bee has recently released a new line of Nappy Covers for boys and girls! These adorable nappy covers are an essential item for any stylish baby/toddler to have in their wardrobe this season. All designs are available in sizes 0000-2. 

Anika Bee has also handmade some of her famous Mini Handbags (featuring in Modern Home Magazine's 2011 Christmas Gift Guide this month) to match the cute girly ruffled covers! Be the envy of other mums in the playground when your little one steps out in the latest Anika Bee style!

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Store Spotlight @ Badge Bliss

Badge Bliss makes fun, cute, sassy and whimsical badges in 3 sizes that let you express your outlook on life. 

They have a wide range of ready made badges plus a range of name badges. Great for birthday parties and goody bags.

Plus a wide range of fridge magnets, bookmarks, pocket mirrors, keyrings, hairclips and their unique range of pocket watch pendants. All items are handmade in Australia by Badge Bliss. 

Badge Bliss for affordable gifts, great products and excellent customer service.

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Store Spotlight @ Baby Cheye Creations

Baby Cheye Creations is very excited to be preparing their Summer 2011 Collection with its release date anticipated mid November!

This collection will consist of dresses made with gorgeous pastel laces, doilies, designer cotton fabrics and plain cottons; not to mention a couple of Christmas dresses! You will also see some very cute skirt and singlet sets.

Dress styles will include the Giselle, the Audrey, the Charlize and a new elegant sweetheart style dress called the Monique! 

OOAK designs and sizing will be available only. For more information please visit their Facebook page

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