I Heart to DUST Swap

I've enjoyed another round of the Etsy DUST Team Swap

My partner this month was the lovely Samara from this Etsy shop Maddo

So here are the lovely items I received, gorgeous charm bracelet with charms that I love, Butterflies, flowers and and sewing machine charms, lovely handmade card and the cutest butterfly box, that one of my girls is trying to claim, but I'm not giving it up!!

I made her one of these bags, you know I love to make them. One day I'll get around to making myself some!

Dust Team Christmas in July 2009

Do these words conjure up an Australian Christmas for you??

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
(Torme & Wells, 1946)


No, not usually. Unless, of course, they refer to the Etsy Down Under Street Team (DUST) "Aussie Christmas in July" promotional weekend.

Etsy DUST members from all around Australia are coming together for one whole weekend, 12.01AM Saturday 25th July through to 11.59PM Sunday 26th July (AEST), to showcase their talents & stunningly handmade creations.

All stores participating will be offering a promotion to their customers - free worldwide shipping or % off sales; a selection of items at reduced prices or reverse auctions.

With so much variety, including jewellery, children's clothing & accessories, art, supplies, vintage items, stationery & bags, you are sure to find something to suit each & every taste.

The DUST team will also be running giveaways for the entirety of the weekend, giving you the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes from Australian sellers. Poke your nose into the Etsy Forums during the promotion for your chance to win.

I encourage you to visit the participating stores, as well as our team website - http://www.dustteam.com/ - and support the handmade revolution sweeping Australia.

Stay tuned for more details as the weekend draws nearer.

Dust Team Swap April 2009

I received these lovely goodies this week in the mail.  I love it when things arrive for me!  A lovely necklace, the pink beads look like yummy lollies and some pretty pink gift tags.

Recently I joined in the Dust Team swap and it gave me the opportunity to get to know a fellow Duster.

My swap partner was Mich, the maker of lovely jewellery and more from michvanetta

and also some lovely stuff here too koot .  If you get a chance go and check out her Etsy stores!

It was great fun and I enjoyed spying and checking out her blog in order to make her some lovely goodies too!