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.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Wish List Wednesday!
For our Little Man
Dinosaurs Adhesive Fabric Wall Decal by lovemaestore
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Guide Dogs!
Our family is full of dog lovers here so when the Guide Dogs Centre had an Open Day Fund Raiser we just had to go.
There were dog shows, tours of the buildings, and loads of guide dogs in training roaming the grounds with their trainers.
We had a wonderful day, with a lot of fluffy dogs being purchased with some well earned pocket money.
There was a coloring in competition, another thing we love here is coloring in! This morning I got a phone call to say that one of the girls won the prize in her age group. She was very happy about winning!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Brooches Dust Team Swap
Just thought I'd share what I received in the Dust Team Swap for June 2009!
My swap partner this month was Kalliopi from Kalliopi Handmade
This isn't the actual picture of the brooches I received, because as soon as the parcel arrived my girls whisked them away and claimed them as their own. The ones I received are very similar to this just different colors.
I made Kalliopi this Bag
I've enjoyed swapping with the Dust Team members and have signed up for the next swap already!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Personalised Bunting
How sweet is this Personalised Bunting.
I had a special request to make a Personalised Bunting. There are many Beautiful Baby Buntings available, I think I did a pretty good job of it, and they were absolutely thrilled to receive their own. What do you think?
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Wish List Wednesday!
Tag Love!
Amy Butler - Lucky Flowered Tags from Koot
Spring Stripe fabric Backed Gift tags by taggedbygiggleberry
Monday, June 22, 2009
DUST Team Swap June 2009
I'm addicted to bag making at the moment. Here is my latest using gorgeous Robert Kaufman fabric.
It's a great grocery shopping bag, RECYCLE! and looks much nicer than those GREEN Bags!
It's reversible, you know I love 2 bags in one!
But this bag is not for me, it's part of the Dust Team Swap and this one is being sent away to some one lucky. Can't wait till I have a collection of these of my own.
Turn the bag inside out for a completely diffterent look!
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