Made From Love - Shop With Joy

Made From Love-Shop With Joy which is a new shopping event to not only support handmade but to help promote these incredible businesses.

A number of hand-made businesses are taking part in this event which will take part on the18th November 2013.

Ally Bee Designs

50% Custom Deers,
25% off Bean Bags (from stock)
and 25% off ALL Custom Tea Sets!

Handcrafted by Julie 
25% discount on the day plus if a customer buys 2 or more items they will receive a free $5.00 gift certificate to go towards they're next purchase.

Owl in a bubble

$5-$15 off all ready made items (excluding Xmas stock)
Free gift for orders over $30
Free postage for orders over $50.00 

Carolina's
Free postage on all orders placed for Birth Sampler and Family Tree Frame

Wall Covers
$5 - $10 off a selected range of their wall art (exact designs will be released closer to the day). FREE personalising on a design of their choosing will also be offered to three lucky people throughout the day (normally $12). FREE shipping

Soiree Belle
20% Off Store wide. Extra spot specials for facebook fans.

Money Hugs
25% off

Debs Dolls Clothes 
Buy 2 or more outfits and receive 25% discount plus free postage.

Jacsprat Creations

40% off 

Pretty Awesome Designs

30% off store wide and our $5 capped shipping

Ma and Me

Free postage on all ready made items, plus 10-20% off storewide at www.hand-made.com.au/mandme.

T&C – Discount applies only to purchases made through hand-made.com.au. Free postage is within Australia only and applies to both store and Facebook purchases.

Named In Style

15% off all ready made stock. 

Radge Design

*OFFER ONE - Free Shipping on all orders using the code "SHOPLOVE"
*OFFER TWO - 30% off all pre-made Name Plates in stock, with free 
shipping
*OFFER THREE - Spot specials throughout the day which will be announced 
on my FB page 

My Pampered Little Princess

Fairy Dust Star Wishes Necklace was $15 now $10 

Kats Kids Bitz

10% off all available stock and purchases over $50 will have free post AUS wide 

MW Handmade Designs

free shipping for non-locals and $5 off for locals for the day. 

Blues and greens for $30 - $35

Take Along Mini Mat
Eva Mae Doll
Fused cheese plate

Japanese Fans
Soft Sitting Dragon Toy 
Checkered

Brothers by the Beach
Harper Bubble Necklace
Milli Fleur Earrings 5 silver and glass

Thank you to Louise from Radge Design for putting together this gift guide. Please visit Radge Design here
      

Win a shopping spree on hand-made!

The Handmade Library has pulled together some great businesses to bring you this awesome opportunity to win a share in $800 to spend on hand-made.com.au!!!

Heres a suggestion with what you could buy!

Now hop to it and get your entry in! Enter here!
 

L-R
Top
Ladies Shabby Chic flower skirt size XS to Small
Giant White Flower Bobby Pin
LADIES HAT  

Middle
Denim and Doilies Ladies Size 10 Skirt.
Fascinator Black and Orange Headband
Hand Stamped Personilsed Pendant with Chain

Bottom
skeleton leave wax lantern   
 Sterling Silver and Gold Bangle

Winner of the singer 160 Limited edition is....

Sam Gibson from Monkey Hugs!

Congratulations Sam.. I will be sending you an email very shortly :)

GIVEAWAY TIME - Hand-Made.com.au Turns 2!

On the 30th September Hand-Made.com.au turns 2! It has been 2 fabulous years, not without it's up's and down's (as with all businesses) but I have to say its been an amazing ride!

Of course, as we roll out the birthday cake, and prepare to blow out those candles, it means it is time to celebrate in style. And when it comes to style, we couldn't go past the Singer 160 Limited Edition (pictured below) as one classy prize!

 

First a few details about this gorgeous machine!
The Singer 160 Limited Edition has:

• Quickview Stitch Setting & simple Stitch Adjustment
• Onetouch™ Stitch Selector
• Extra-large Sewing Space (374mm)
• Drop & Sew™ Bobbin System
• Presser Foot Sensor
• 3 Staybright™ LED Lights
• Swiftsmart™ Threading System With Automatic Needle Threader

So just how do you enter??? Well that's easy!

1. Like the hand-made.com.au facebook page
2. Be an active (have items listed for sale) selling member of hand-made.com.au
3. Have at least three items for sale on hand-made.com.au

Each person will be given one entry for every five items they have listed, for sale, on hand-made.com.au, up to a maximum of five entries. See the points below:

• 3-5 active items = 1 entry
• 6-10 active items = 2 entries
• 11-15 active items = 3 entries
• 16-20 active items = 4 entries
• 21+ active items = 5 entries

Not a member of Hand-Made? You can register here to get started. You may also like to check out our help section along the way, which you can find here.

  

The competition will be open for entries from September 23 2013, at 8am AEST, and will close off at 5pm on October 12 2013 AEDST. And drawn via random.org at 7pm on 12th October 2013 and announced via the Handmade Blog, facebook and emailed directly. 

Happy creating and goodluck!

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Terms and Conditions...

You must be over 18 years of age to enter this competition
To be considered for the draw, you need to have met the following criteria:
1. Liked the hand-made.com.au facebook page
2. Be a member of hand-made.com.au
3. Have at least three items for sale on hand-made.com.au
The competition will be open for entries from September 23, at 8am AEST, and will close off at 5pm on October 12 AEDST. 

 Each person will be given one entry for every five items they have listed, for sale, on hand-made.com.au, up to a maximum of five entries. See the points below:
• 0-2 active items = no entries
• 3-5 active items = 1 entry
• 6-10 active items = 2 entries
• 11-15 active items = 3 entries
• 16-20 active items = 4 entries
• 21+ active items = 5 entries
Items must be active in during the promotional period
Open to residents of Australia only
The competition will be drawn using random.org on October 12 at 7pm (19:00) AEDST.
The winner will be notified by email, and through our facebook page, immediately after the drawn has been completed.
The lucky winner will have their prize couriered out to them within two weeks of the draw being completed
No redeemable for cash

Licence Number:LTPS-13-07662

DIY Spring Crafts

1. No Sew Flowers
2. Cactus Pincushions 
3. Fabric Pots
4. Zipper Rings
5. Washi tape Vases

Introducing Carolina's

What inspired you to start your business?

After leaving a desk job that I had been at for several years, and having two young boys, one just about to start school, I decided that I would like to try and start a small WAHM (Work at home Mum) business that would give me the flexibility to work my own hours, do something I enjoy and still be able to contribute the the household budget on have time for the kids. Carolina's was founded in May 2012 and started with basic sewing handmade designs. In August 2013, I purchased an embroidery machine and started to create and design new and original embroidered products to add to Carolina's.

What is your handmade business all about?

There are many business that do embroidered products. I wanted Carolina's to have some unique and original designs so I learnt to digitize my own embroidery designs to create something special and different to stand out from the crowd. For example. Carolina's 'Sew My Memories' product takes your child's treasured hand drawing and embroiders it onto a tea towel to use as a keepsake for years to come. I create many handmade products including, personalised Monogrammed Towel Sets, Birth Samplers, Family Tree Frame Mounts and Blankets, Embroidery Tea Towels, Free Standing Lace Bookmarks and Coasters, Personalised Baby Bibs and Blankets plus many other products. I am also happy to create an original design to suit your requirements.

What do you enjoy most about your business?

I love all things lace. My Mum being from Nottingham and having visited there myself back in 1998, I fell in love with the stunning and beautiful handmade Nottingham Lace, it is just divine. So creating Carolina's Free Standing Lace Bookmarks and Coasters is a passion. I also love creating original pieces of handmade artwork, so Carolina's 'Sew My Memories' is a close second.

What is your favourite product to make?

Anything NEW. I love to create and design custom handmade embroidery that suits the individual's needs and wants in colours to match their home decor. At present, Carolina's 'Our Family Tree' is my favourite and most popular design.

How did you learn your craft? 

My Mum use to be a seamstress when she worked as a young girl in Nottingham England before she came to Australia, so I learnt from her at an early age to do basic sewing and mending. I have always been creative and built my knowledge and skills as I grew up.

What handy hints do you have for people who are starting up a hand-made business?

Be patient. Just like anything, it takes time and experience to succeed. Network with other businesses, get ideas, listen to suggestions and be perseverant and enjoy.

What plans do you have for your business in the next year?

I will continue to increase my customer base, create new and original designs and look for new avenues to increase Carolina's exposure in the local community and beyond.

Visit Carolina's Hand-Made shop